The Bug Out event returns, featuring Sizzlipede’s Pokémon GO debut!
Bug Out
Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Event Bonuses
- 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better.
- Increased Candy for Nice Throws or better.
- Increased chance for Candy XL for Nice Throws or better for Trainers level 31 and up.
- Lure Modules will attract Sizzlipede during the event.
- Increased chance to encounter Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
- If enough Pokémon are caught with help from a single Lure Module, additional Pokémon will appear near the lured PokéStop.
Pokémon Debuts
The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
- You can use 50 Sizzlipede Candy to evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch.
Wild Encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
Caterpie*
Weedle*
Wurmple*
Nincada*
Venipede*
Dwebble*
Joltik*
Grubbin*
Dewpider*
Nymble*
Some Trainers might even encounter the following!
Cutiefly*
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Scyther*
Nincada*
Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
Beedrill*
Scizor*
Kleavor*
Field Research Task Rewards
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Timed Research
There will be a free Timed Research opportunity available.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- One Lure Module
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Shedinja, Sizzlipede, Kleavor, and more!
Paid Timed Research
For US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you’ll be able to access event-exclusive Timed Research.
Timed Research rewards include the following.
- One Lure Module
- Two Premium Battle Passes
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, including Heracross, Sizzlipede, Kleavor, and more!
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
New Avatar Items
The following avatar items will be available to purchase in the in-game shop during this event, and they will continue to be available after the event ends!
Sizzlipede Boots
Scolipede Jacket
Collection Challenges
Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming!
Complete catch- and Evolution-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
PokéStop Showcases
Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
