March events are buzzing in *Pokemon GO*, and we're gearing up for a season change with a spectacular focus on bug-type Pokemon. The Bug Out event is your golden window to snag these critters, complete with enticing bonuses and fresh avatar items.
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 wraps up on **March 30 at 8 PM local time**. That's a solid five-day stretch to catch all those bug-type Pokemon that would make Misty squirm. It's also an excellent period for Shiny hunting, as nearly all featured Pokemon have a Shiny variant in *Pokemon GO*.
Featured Wild Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
According to the official page, you'll encounter these bug-type Pokemon more frequently 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 new Pokemon are set to 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
Get ready for a variety of raids during the *Pokemon GO* Bug Out event. Here are the Pokemon you can expect to challenge at raid gyms. Those marked with an asterisk (*) have a chance to be Shiny:
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 throughout 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 Timed Research
By spinning PokeStops, you'll unlock event-themed Field Research tasks. Completing these can reward you with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon.
Timed Research offers rewards like a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while the Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and more encounters with event Pokemon. Both types of 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. These include:
- Sizzlipede Boots
- Scolipede Jacket
Pokemon GO Bug Out Collection Challenges
The Pokemon GO Bug Out event features Collection Challenges centered around event-themed Pokemon. Completing these challenges will earn you rewards such as 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.
