Pokemon GO Bug Out Event: Dates, Features, and Bonuses

March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we welcome the spring season with a special focus on bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event is set to offer players a fantastic opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, along with exciting bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your in-game 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 runs until 8 PM local time on March 30.** This gives you a solid five days to hunt down those elusive bug-type Pokemon, making it a prime time for Shiny hunting as most of the featured Pokemon have Shiny versions available.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

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

• 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 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

Get ready for some action-packed raids featuring these bug-type Pokemon:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

*Indicates that the Pokemon can be Shiny.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

During 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 grant you event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Additionally, there will be Timed Research rewards including a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research will offer 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

Starting with the Bug Out event, new bug-type themed Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop:

• 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.