March is buzzing with excitement in *Pokemon GO* as we celebrate the shift of seasons with the Bug Out event, centered around bug-type Pokemon. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to catch these critters, with enticing bonuses and new avatar items to enhance your gaming 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 concludes on March 30 at 8 PM local time**. This five-day event is perfect for collecting those creepy crawlies and is a prime time for Shiny hunting, 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. The lineup includes:
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Wurmple
- Nincada
- Venipede
- Dwebble
- Joltik
- Grubbin
- Dewpider
- Nymble
- Cutiefly (with Shiny potential)
New Pokemon During the Bug Out Event
Two new additions to *Pokemon GO* during the Bug Out event are Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. You can evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch with 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Featured Raid Pokemon for the Pokemon GO Bug Out Event
The Bug Out event will feature various raids, including:
One-Star Raids
- Scyther*
- Nincada*
- Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill*
- Scizor*
- Kleavor*
*Indicates 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
Spinning PokeStops during the event will yield event-themed Field Research tasks, rewarding players with Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event Pokemon. Timed Research will offer a Lure Module and encounters with event Pokemon, while Paid Timed Research includes a Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event Pokemon. All research must be completed and rewards claimed before the event ends.
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 will feature Collection Challenges focused on event-themed Pokemon, offering 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.
