March brings a flurry of excitement to *Pokemon GO* players with the launch of the Bug Out event, perfectly timed to celebrate the arrival of spring. This event, centered around bug-type Pokemon, offers a fantastic opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, alongside exciting 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 a solid five-day window to immerse yourself in the world of bug-type Pokemon. It's also an excellent time for Shiny hunting, as most of the featured Pokemon have Shiny forms available in the game.

Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

According to the official page, the following bug-type Pokemon will be more prevalent in the wild during the Bug Out event:

• Caterpie
• Weedle
• Wurmple
• Nincada
• Venipede
• Dwebble
• Joltik
• Grubbin
• Dewpider
• Nymble
• Cutiefly (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. Evolving Sizzlipede into Centiskorch will require 50 Sizzlipede Candy.

Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event

The event will feature a variety of raids at gyms, showcasing the following bug-type Pokemon. 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

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

• 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 yield event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding players with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with featured Pokemon. Additionally, Timed Research will offer rewards including a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon. For those willing to invest, Paid Timed Research provides a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. Remember, all research must be completed, and rewards claimed 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 introduces Collection Challenges centered around 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.