Niantic is continuing to announce new events and content for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more:
Fly high and dig deep during this celebration of Bug-type Pokémon.
Pokémon GO’s Bug Out event kicks off March 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time and finally answers the age-old question, “to bee or not to bee”—and the answer is a resounding, “to bee.” Sizzlipede makes its Pokémon GO debut as the event’s headliner, along with its final Evolution, Centiskorch. Plus, you won’t want to be sluggish when it comes to making the most of a bevy of event bonuses.
- 2x XP for catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
- Increased Candy for Nice Throws or better
- 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
Keep an eye out for the following Bug-type Pokémon appearing more frequently in the wild.
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Wurmple
- Nincada
- Venipede
- Dwebble
- Joltik
- Grubbin
- Cutiefly
- Dewpider
- Nymble
There will also be plenty of event raids, though they just mite prove to be a challenge.
- One-Star Raids
- Scyther
- Nincada
- Sizzlipede
- Three-Star Raids
- Beedrill
- Scizor
- Kleavor
You’ll also be able to dig into research opportunities including Field Research, Timed Research, and paid Timed Research. In addition to event-themed Field Research, Trainers can complete Timed Research to earn rewards including a Lure Module and encounters with event-themed Pokémon such as Shedinja, Sizzlipede, Kleavor, and more. Timed Research must be completed and rewards claimed before March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time. Paid Timed Research is available for US$2.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency). Rewards for completing the paid Timed Research include one Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
Be a part of the buzz and catch those Bug-type Pokémon, Trainers!
Source: Pokemon.com
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*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
Scyther*
Nincada*
Sizzlipede
Three-Star Raids
Beedrill*
Scizor*
Kleavor*
*If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
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!
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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
Source: Official Pokémon GO blog
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