Get ready for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out event, a buzzing celebration of bug-type Pokémon! This spring event offers exciting opportunities to catch a variety of creepy crawlies, boosted rewards, and stylish new avatar items.
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Event Details
When is the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event?
The Bug Out event runs from March 26th, 10 AM to March 30th, 8 PM local time. That's five days to catch all those Pokémon that would make Misty shiver! This event is also a prime opportunity for Shiny hunting, as many featured Pokémon have Shiny variants.
Featured Wild Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event
These bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild: Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly (with Shiny potential).
New Pokémon During the Bug Out Event
Two new Pokémon are joining the Pokémon GO roster: Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch (evolves from 50 Sizzlipede Candy).
Featured Raid Pokémon for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event
Prepare for raid battles featuring:
One-Star Raids
Scyther*, Nincada* and SizzlipedeThree-Star Raids
Beedrill*, Scizor*, and Kleavor* (* denotes Shiny possibility)All *Pokémon GO* Bug Out Event Bonuses
Enjoy these bonuses throughout the event:
- Double XP for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws.
- Increased Candy XL for Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws (Trainers level 31+).
- Sizzlipede attracted by Lure Modules.
- Increased chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
- More Pokémon appear near lured PokéStops with enough catches from a single Lure Module.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Field Research, Timed Research, & Paid Timed Research
Spin PokéStops for event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and Pokémon encounters. Timed Research offers Lure Modules and Pokémon encounters, while Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and Pokémon encounters. Remember to claim rewards before the event ends.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Avatar Items

New bug-themed avatar items—Sizzlipede Boots and Scolipede Jacket—will be available in the in-game shop.
*Pokémon GO* Bug Out Collection Challenges
Complete Collection Challenges featuring event Pokémon to earn Stardust, XP, and Pokémon encounters.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 3/14/25 by Escapist Editorial to reflect the 2025 version of the Bug Out event in Pokémon GO.