Pokemon GO Bug Out Event: Dates, Featured Pokemon, Bonuses Revealed

The March events in *Pokemon GO* are buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the changing of the seasons with a special focus on bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event promises an engaging experience with plenty of opportunities to catch these fascinating creatures, along with some enticing bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gameplay.

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 your chance to dive into the world of bug-type Pokemon, perfect for those looking to expand their collection and engage in some Shiny hunting, as nearly every featured Pokemon has a Shiny variant.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

During the Bug Out event, you'll encounter more of the following bug-type Pokemon in the wild:

• Caterpie
• Weedle
• Wurmple
• Nincada
• Venipede
• Dwebble
• Joltik
• Grubbin
• Dewpider
• Nymble
• Cutiefly (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. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

Get ready for some thrilling raid battles during the Bug Out event. Here's what you can expect to see at raid gyms:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

* indicates Shiny availability.

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Take advantage of these 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

Engage in event-themed Field Research by spinning PokeStops, earning rewards like Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research will offer 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:

• 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.*