March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we celebrate the change of seasons with the Bug Out event, focusing on bug-type Pokemon. This event provides a fantastic opportunity to catch these fascinating creatures, along with exclusive 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* kicks off on **March 26 at 10 AM local time** and runs through **8 PM local time on March 30**. This five-day event is perfect for collecting bug-type Pokemon and is especially exciting for Shiny hunters, as nearly every featured Pokemon has a Shiny form available.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
During the Bug Out event, you'll encounter more bug-type Pokemon in the wild, including:
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Wurmple
- Nincada
- Venipede
- Dwebble
- Joltik
- Grubbin
- Dewpider
- Nymble
- Cutiefly (with 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. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
The event features a variety of raid Pokemon, some of which can be Shiny:
One-Star Raids
- Scyther*
- Nincada*
- Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill*
- Scizor*
- Kleavor*
All Pokemon GO Bug Out Event Bonuses
Throughout 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
Engage with event-themed Field Research tasks by spinning PokeStops, which can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research rewards include a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while Paid Timed Research offers 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
New bug-type themed Avatar items will be available in the in-game shop starting with the Bug Out event, including:
- Sizzlipede Boots
- Scolipede Jacket
Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges
The Bug Out event includes Collection Challenges featuring event-themed Pokemon, rewarding players 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.
