by Logan Mar 16,2025
Get ready for the *Pokémon GO* Bug Out event, a buzzing celebration of bug-type Pokémon! This seasonal event offers exciting opportunities to catch a variety of these creepy crawlies, along with bonus rewards and new avatar items.
The Bug Out event runs from March 26th, 10 AM to March 30th, 8 PM local time. That's five days packed with bug-catching action! This event is also a great opportunity for Shiny hunting, with many featured Pokémon having Shiny variants.
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).
Sizzlipede and Centiskorch are joining the Pokémon GO roster during this event! Evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch using 50 Sizzlipede Candy.
Raid battles will feature:
Enjoy these bonuses throughout the Bug Out event:
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 Lure Modules, two Premium Battle Passes, and Pokémon encounters. Claim all rewards before the event ends.
New bug-themed avatar items—Sizzlipede Boots and Scolipede Jacket—will be available in the in-game shop.
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.
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