Get ready for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out event, a buzzing celebration of all things bug-type! This seasonal event is packed with opportunities to catch creepy-crawlies, earn exciting bonuses, and snag some stylish new avatar items.

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Event Details

When is the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event?

The Pokémon GO Bug Out event runs from March 26th, 10 AM to March 30th, 8 PM local time. That's five days to catch 'em all! This event is also a great opportunity for Shiny hunting, as many featured Pokémon have Shiny variants.

Featured Wild Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event

Prepare for increased encounters with these bug-type Pokémon in the wild: Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly (with Shiny potential!).

New Pokémon During the Bug Out Event

Two new Pokémon are joining the Pokémon GO roster: Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch (evolves from 50 Sizzlipede Candy).

Featured Raid Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event

Raid battles will feature:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event Bonuses

Enjoy these bonuses throughout the event:

• Double XP for Nice Throws or better.
• Increased Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
• Increased Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (Trainers over Level 31).
• Sizzlipede attracted by Lure Modules.
• Increased chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
• Additional Pokémon near lured PokéStops with enough catches using a single Lure Module.

*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Timed Research

Spin PokéStops for event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and Pokémon encounters. Timed Research offers Lure Modules and Pokémon encounters, while Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more Pokémon encounters. Remember to claim rewards before the event ends.

*Pokémon GO* Bug Avatar Items

New bug-themed avatar items, including Sizzlipede Boots and a Scolipede Jacket, will be available in the in-game shop.

*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Collection Challenges

Complete Collection Challenges featuring event Pokémon to earn Stardust, XP, and more Pokémon encounters.

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