March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we celebrate the change of seasons with the Bug Out event, a special occasion dedicated to bug-type Pokemon. This event offers a fantastic chance to encounter these fascinating creatures, complete with exciting bonuses and fresh 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 continues until **8 PM local time on March 30**. This gives you a full five days to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon. It's also an excellent opportunity for Shiny hunting, as nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny variant available in the game.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
During the Bug Out event, you'll have increased chances of encountering the following bug-type Pokemon in the wild:
- 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 new Pokemon will make their debut during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
Get ready for a variety of raid battles during the Bug Out event. Here are the Pokemon you can expect to encounter:
One-Star Raids
- Scyther*
- Nincada*
- Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill*
- Scizor*
- Kleavor*
*These Pokemon have a chance to appear in their Shiny forms.
All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses
Throughout the Bug Out event, trainers will 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 provide Field Research tasks themed around the Bug Out event. Completing these tasks can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Additionally, Timed Research will offer rewards such as a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while 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 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 feature Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will earn you rewards such as 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.
