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

March events are buzzing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're set to celebrate the changing seasons with a special focus on bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event is your golden ticket to catching these critters, packed with exciting bonuses and fresh avatar items to spice up your game.

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 through **8 PM local time on March 30**. That's a solid five days to hunt down those bug-type Pokemon that would have Misty scrambling for cover. Plus, it's a prime time for Shiny hunting, as nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny form in the game.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official page, you'll spot the following bug-type Pokemon 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

Two new Pokemon will make their debut in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

Get ready for a slew of raids during the *Pokemon GO* Bug Out event. Here’s what you can expect to see at raid gyms. Those marked with an asterisk can be Shiny:

One-Star Raids

• Scyther*
• Nincada*
• Sizzlipede

Three-Star Raids

• Beedrill*
• Scizor*
• Kleavor*

All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses

Trainers will enjoy the following bonuses during the Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO*:

• 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 Timed Research

Spin PokeStops to pick up event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these tasks can earn you Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with some of the event's Pokemon.

Additionally, Timed Research rewards include a Lure Module and encounters with the event's Pokemon. The Paid Timed Research offers a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with the event's Pokemon. Remember, all research must be completed and rewards claimed 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 centered around event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will earn you rewards like 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.