Get ready for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out event! This seasonal celebration focuses on bug-type Pokémon, offering exciting opportunities to catch these critters and snag some awesome bonuses and new avatar items.
Event Details
When is the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event?
The Pokémon GO Bug Out event runs from March 26th at 10 AM to March 30th at 8 PM local time. That's five days to catch all those creepy crawlies! This event is also perfect for Shiny hunting, with nearly every featured Pokémon boasting a Shiny form.
Featured Wild Pokémon
These bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly (with Shiny potential!).
New Pokémon
Sizzlipede and Centiskorch are joining the Pokémon GO roster during this event! Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokémon
Get ready for some raid battles!
One-Star Raids:
Scyther*, Nincada* and Sizzlipede.Three-Star Raids:
Beedrill*, Scizor*, and Kleavor*. (* denotes Shiny potential)Event Bonuses
Enjoy these fantastic bonuses throughout the event:
- Double XP for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
- Increased Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (Trainers over Level 31).
- Sizzlipede attracted by Lure Modules.
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
- Additional Pokémon near lured PokéStops with enough catches from a single Lure Module.
Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Timed Research
Spin PokéStops for event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and Pokémon encounters. Timed Research offers Lure Modules and Pokémon encounters, while Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more Pokémon encounters. Remember to claim rewards before the event ends!
Bug-Themed Avatar Items
New bug-themed avatar items, including Sizzlipede Boots and a Scolipede Jacket, will be available in the in-game shop.
Collection Challenges
Complete Collection Challenges featuring event Pokémon to earn Stardust, XP, and event Pokémon encounters.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 3/14/25 by Escapist Editorial to reflect the 2025 version of the Bug Out event in Pokémon GO.
