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. Similarly to monthly Community Day events in Pokemon GO, Bug Out 2025 will offer various event bonuses and free rewards.
The Pokemon GO Might and Mastery season recently began on March 4, and the season will offer roughly three months’ worth of limited-time events, including this year’s Pokemon GO Fest event. One of the season’s first events was Powerful Potential, which saw the debut of Kubfu the Wushu Pokemon in Pokemon GO on March 5. More Pokemon will arrive in Pokemon GO with this year’s Bug Out event, and Pokemon Trainers have an increased chance to level up and encounter sought-after Shiny Pokemon.
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The 2025 Pokemon GO Bug Out event will run from Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time, and it will feature both Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. During the event, players will receive double XP and increased Candy/Candy XL drops for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better. Players can acquire 50 Sizzlipede Candy to evolve the Pokemon into Centiskorch. Moreover, Lure Modules will attract Sizzlipede, and catching enough Pokemon with help from Lure Modules will attract additional Pokemon to lured PokeStops in Pokemon GO. There’s also an increased chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede.
Pokemon GO Bug Out Will Feature Generation 8 Pokemon Sizzlipede and Centiskorch
- Bug Out will last from Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
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Event bonuses include:
- 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
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The following Pokemon will appear more often in the wild with a greater chance of being Shiny:
- Caterpie
- Weedle
- Wurmple
- Nincada
- Venipede
- Dwebble
- Joltik
- Grubbin
- Dewpider
- Nymble
- Cutiefly
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The following Pokemon will appear in One-Star and Three-Star Raids:
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One-Star Raids
- Scyther
- Nincada
- Sizzlipede
- Three-Star Raids
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One-Star Raids
- Field Research and Timed Research tasks offer rewards like Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, Lure Modules, and much more.
Alongside Sizzlipede and Centiskorch, several Pokemon will appear more frequently in the wild during Bug Out 2025, including Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly. Since the encounter rate for the aforementioned Pokemon will be increased, players have a greater chance of encountering Shiny versions of Pokemon as well. In addition, select Pokemon will appear in limited-time One-Star and Three-Star Raids, such as Scyther, Sizzlipede, Beedrill, Scizor, and Kleavor.
Bug Out-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks will be available in Pokemon GO with valuable rewards up for grabs, such as Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, Lure Modules, and encounters with Sizzlipede and other featured Pokemon. Pokemon GO players wanting additional rewards may purchase Paid Timed Research for $2 to receive one Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and even more guaranteed encounters with the Bug Out event’s featured Pokemon. It’s worth noting that all Timed Research will expire on March 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so all the associated tasks must be completed and rewards must be claimed before the deadline.
Lastly, the in-game shop in Pokemon GO will be updated when Bug Out begins. The new Sizzlipede Boots and Scolipede Jacket avatar items will be available starting March 26, and the items will continue to be available after Bug Out ends.
- Released
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July 6, 2016
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