Pokemon GO Bug Out Event: Dates, Pokemon, Bonuses

March brings a delightful shift in *Pokemon GO* with the Bug Out event, celebrating the arrival of spring with a focus on bug-type Pokemon. This event is your chance to dive deep into the world of these fascinating creatures, offering a plethora of opportunities to catch them, along with exciting bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gaming experience.

Event Details

When is the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event?

The Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO* kicks off on March 26 at 10 AM local time and wraps up at 8 PM local time on March 30. That's a full five days to immerse yourself in the bug-catching frenzy. It's also a prime time for Shiny hunting, as almost every featured Pokemon has a Shiny variant.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

During the Bug Out event, you'll encounter more bug-type Pokemon in the wild, including:

• Caterpie
• Weedle
• Wurmple
• Nincada
• Venipede
• Dwebble
• Joltik
• Grubbin
• Dewpider
• Nymble
• Cutiefly (with Shiny potential)

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Two new additions to *Pokemon GO* will make their debut during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

The Bug Out event will feature numerous raids, with the following Pokemon appearing at raid gyms:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

*Indicates Pokemon with Shiny variants.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Throughout the Bug Out event, trainers can enjoy the following bonuses:

• Double XP for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better.
• More Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
• More Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (for Trainers over Level 31).
• Sizzlipede can be attracted with Lure Modules.
• Higher chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
• Additional Pokemon will appear near a lured PokeStop if enough Pokemon are caught using a single Lure Module.

Pokemon GO Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Time Research

Spinning PokeStops during the event will yield event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Additionally, Timed Research offers rewards like a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. Make sure to complete and claim these rewards before the event concludes.

Pokemon GO Bug Avatar Items

New bug-type themed Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting with the Bug Out event. These include:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event features Collection Challenges centered around event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will reward you with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event Pokemon.

UPDATE: This article was updated on 3/14/25 by Escapist Editorial to reflect the 2025 version of the Bug Out event in Pokemon GO.