Bug Out Event in Pokemon GO: Dates, Featured Pokemon, Bonuses

March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we celebrate the changing seasons with the Bug Out event, centered around our favorite bug-type Pokemon. This event promises a plethora of opportunities to catch these critters, alongside enticing bonuses and new avatar items. Let's dive into all the details of this exciting event!

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 runs until **8 PM local time on March 30**. That's five full days dedicated to hunting down those elusive bug-type Pokemon. It's a prime time for Shiny hunting, as nearly every featured Pokemon has a Shiny variant in *Pokemon GO*.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official page, you'll encounter these bug-type Pokemon more frequently in the wild during the event:

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

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Get ready to welcome two new additions to *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

The Bug Out event will feature various raids, giving you the chance to battle and catch these bug-type Pokemon. Those marked with an asterisk (*) can appear in their Shiny forms.

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Trainers can enjoy the following bonuses throughout the Bug Out event:

• 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 Timed Research

Spinning PokeStops during the event will grant you event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with featured Pokemon. Additionally, Timed Research rewards include a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while Paid Timed Research offers a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. Make sure to complete and claim all rewards before the event ends.

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, including:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event also features Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon, rewarding you with Stardust, XP, and encounters with these 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.