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

March events are buzzing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're gearing up for a seasonal shift with a special focus on bug-type Pokémon. The upcoming Bug Out event is your golden opportunity to snag these fascinating creatures, complete with exciting bonuses and fresh 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 wraps up on **March 30 at 8 PM local time**. That gives you a solid five-day window to hunt down those elusive bug-type Pokémon. It's also a prime time for Shiny hunting, as almost all the featured Pokémon boast a Shiny variant in *Pokemon GO*.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official announcement, you'll encounter the following bug-type Pokémon more frequently in the wild during the Bug Out event:

• Caterpie
• Weedle
• Wurmple
• Nincada
• Venipede
• Dwebble
• Joltik
• Grubbin
• Dewpider
• Nymble
• Cutiefly (with Shiny potential)

New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event

Get ready for the debut of two new Pokémon in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

The Bug Out event will feature a variety of raids. Here's what you can expect to find at raid gyms, with those marked with an asterisk (*) having a Shiny form:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

During the Bug Out event, trainers can enjoy the following bonuses:

• Double XP for catching Pokémon 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 Pokémon will appear near a lured PokéStop if enough Pokémon are caught using a single Lure Module.

Pokemon GO Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Timed Research

Spinning PokéStops 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 some of the event's Pokémon.

Timed Research will offer rewards like a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokémon. For those willing to invest, Paid Timed Research will provide a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more encounters with event Pokémon. Make sure to complete and claim all rewards before the event concludes.

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 introduce Collection Challenges centered around event-themed Pokémon. Completing these challenges will reward you with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

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.