March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we celebrate the change of seasons with the Bug Out event, dedicated entirely to bug-type Pokemon. This event is your golden ticket to catch a variety of these fascinating critters, complete with enticing bonuses and exclusive new avatar items to enhance your gameplay experience.
Event Details
When is the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event?
The Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO* is scheduled to **start on March 26 at 10 AM local time and continue until 8 PM local time on March 30**. This five-day window is perfect for collecting a plethora of bug-type Pokemon, and it's especially thrilling for Shiny hunters since nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny variant available in the game.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
According to the official announcement, the following bug-type Pokemon will be more commonly encountered in the wild during the Bug Out event:
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Wurmple
- Nincada
- Venipede
- Dwebble
- Joltik
- Grubbin
- Dewpider
- Nymble
- Cutiefly (with potential for Shiny encounters)
New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event
Two exciting additions to *Pokemon GO* will make their debut during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and 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 a variety of raids at gyms, with the following Pokemon available:
One-Star Raids
- Scyther*
- Nincada*
- Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill*
- Scizor*
- Kleavor*
*Indicates potential for Shiny encounters.
All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses
Trainers can enjoy the following bonuses during 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 Time Research
Spinning PokeStops during the event will grant you event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with some of the event’s featured Pokemon. Additionally, Timed Research will offer rewards such as a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while the Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more encounters. Remember, both types of research must be completed and rewards claimed before the event ends.
Pokemon GO Bug Avatar Items
Starting with the Bug Out event, new bug-type themed Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop, including:
- Sizzlipede Boots
- Scolipede Jacket
Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges
The Bug Out event will also feature Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will reward you with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed 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.
