March events are in full swing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're celebrating the shift of seasons with a thrilling event dedicated to bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event offers a prime opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, complete with fantastic bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gameplay experience.
Event Details
When is the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event?
The Bug Out event in *Pokemon GO* **starts on March 26 at 10 AM local time and runs until 8 PM local time on March 30.** This gives you five days to hunt down those intriguing bug-type Pokemon, perfect for Shiny hunting enthusiasts as nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny form available in the game.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
According to the official page, you'll encounter more of the following bug-type Pokemon 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 exciting new Pokemon will make their debut in *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
Get ready for a variety of raids during the *Pokemon GO* Bug Out event. Here are the Pokemon you can expect to encounter at raid gyms. Those marked with an asterisk have a Shiny variant:
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 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 Time Research
Spinning PokeStops during the event will reward you with 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 event Pokemon, while Paid Timed Research rewards offer 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
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 feature Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon, rewarding you with Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokemon upon completion.
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.
