March brings a flurry of excitement to *Pokemon GO* players with the Bug Out event, celebrating the arrival of spring by focusing on bug-type Pokemon. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to catch a variety of these critters, alongside some exciting bonuses and new avatar items. Whether you're a seasoned trainer or new to the game, the Bug Out event promises plenty of fun and rewards.
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 collecting bug-type Pokemon and is especially appealing for Shiny hunters, as nearly every featured Pokemon has a Shiny variant available.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
During the 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 Pokemon, 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
One-Star Raids
- Scyther*
- Nincada*
- Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill*
- Scizor*
- Kleavor*
*Indicates a Pokemon that can be Shiny.
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
Spin PokeStops to receive event-themed Field Research tasks, which can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research offers a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while the 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 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, including:
- Sizzlipede Boots
- Scolipede Jacket
Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges
The Bug Out event features Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon, offering rewards such as Stardust, XP, and encounters with event 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.
