"Pokemon GO Bug Out Event: Dates, Pokemon, Bonuses"

March brings a buzz to *Pokemon GO* with the Bug Out event, a celebration of bug-type Pokemon that promises an exciting array of activities and rewards. This event not only offers numerous opportunities to catch these fascinating critters but also introduces new Pokemon, bonuses, and stylish avatar items to enhance your gameplay 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 five-day event is perfect for catching a variety of bug-type Pokemon, and it's an excellent time for Shiny hunting as nearly all featured Pokemon have Shiny variants.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official event page, you'll encounter more of these bug-type Pokemon 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, Sizzlipede and Centiskorch, will make their debut in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

The event will feature various raids, with the following Pokemon appearing at raid gyms. Those marked with an asterisk (*) have the potential to be Shiny:

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 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 yield event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Additionally, there are Timed Research rewards including a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research offers a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. Remember, all research must be completed and rewards claimed 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. These items include:

• Sizzlipede Boots
• Scolipede Jacket

Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges

The Bug Out event features 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.