Summary

• The Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 event will feature Generation 8 Pokemon Sizzlipede and Centiskorch from March 26 to March 30.
• Bug Out will offer increased encounter rates for various Pokemon, including Shiny versions, in both the wild and limited-time Raids.
• Players can complete Bug Out-themed Field and Timed Research tasks to earn valuable rewards, with additional benefits available through Paid Timed Research.

Niantic announced the Pokemon GO Bug Out event is returning soon to mark the debut of Generation 8 Pokemon Sizzlipede and Centiskorch from Pokemon Sword and Shield. Similar to the monthly Community Day events in Pokemon GO, Bug Out 2025 will offer various event bonuses and free rewards.

Event Timeline:

• The 2025 Pokemon GO Bug Out event will run from March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to March 30, at 8:00 p.m. local time, featuring both Sizzlipede and Centiskorch.

Event Bonuses:

• Double XP and increased Candy/Candy XL drops for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better.
• Lure Modules will attract Sizzlipede, and catching Pokemon from Lure Modules attracts more Pokemon.
• Chance to encounter Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.

Featured Pokemon in Raids:

• One-Star Raids: Scyther, Nincada, Sizzlipede.
• Three-Star Raids: Beedrill, Scizor, Kleavor.

Bug Out-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks will be available in Pokemon GO with valuable rewards, such as Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, Lure Modules, and encounters with Sizzlipede and other featured Pokemon.

Players wanting additional rewards may purchase Paid Timed Research for $2 to receive one Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and guaranteed encounters with Bug Out event’s featured Pokemon. Note that all Timed Research expires on March 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time.