Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 offers multiple Research tasks and Collection Challenges. The event debuts the Galar region’s Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. Completing the in-game content rewards valuable items and featured Pokemon encounters like Sizzlipede.
You can participate in the Bug Out 2025 event from Wednesday, March 26, at 10 AM Local Time until it ends on Sunday, March 30, at 8 PM Local Time. There is an event-exclusive Field Research quest, 2 Timed Research quests (free/paid), 3 Collection Challenges, and numerous bonuses. Since all the in-game content is event-exclusive, you must complete them before the event is over. Follow this guide to complete all the Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 Research tasks, Collection Challenges, and rewards.

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Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 – All Field Research Tasks & Rewards
There are 6 tasks in the Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 Field Research quest. The tasks focus on catching/evolving numerous Pokemon, opening gifts, and more. Completing them offers guaranteed Sizzlipede encounters, in-game items like Mega Energy, and more.
Field Research Tasks |
Possible Rewards |
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Catch 15 Pokemon |
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Catch 20 Pokemon |
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Catch 25 Pokemon |
Sizzlipede Encounter |
Win a raid |
Sizzlipede Encounter |
Evolve 3 Pokemon |
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Open 3 Gifts |
Scatterbug Candy ×3 |
Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025: Free Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
The Bug Out 2025 Free Timed Research has 1 step with numerous tasks and rewards. You have to catch numerous Bug-type Pokemon to complete the Pokemon GO Timed Research quest. Doing so rewards you with featured Pokemon encounters including Shedinja, Sizzlipede, Kleavor, and more. Lucky players might also encounter Shiny variants of the featured monsters.
STEP ONE: Bug Out Timed Research
Timed Research Task |
Rewards |
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Catch 10 Bug-type Pokemon |
Nymble Encounter |
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokemon |
Cutiefly Encounter |
Catch 50 Bug-type Pokemon |
Volbeat Encounter |
Catch 75 Bug-type Pokemon |
Illumise Encounter |
Catch 100 Bug-type Pokemon |
Sizzlipede Encounter |
Catch 150 Bug-type Pokemon |
Kleavor Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025: Paid Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
The Bug Out 2025 Premium Timed Research in Pokemon GO is available for US $2.00 or an equal cost in your local currency. The Paid Timed Research comprises 2 steps, each with tasks of catching several Pokemon. Completing the tasks rewards you with Premium Battle Passes, Lure Module, and featured Pokemon encounters like Heracross, Sizzlipede, Kleavor, and more.
STEP ONE: Bug Out Premium Timed Research
Timed Research Task |
Rewards |
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Catch 10 Pokemon |
Nymble Encounter |
Catch 15 Pokemon |
Cutiefly Encounter |
Catch 20 Pokemon |
Volbeat Encounter |
Catch 25 Pokemon |
Illumise Encounter |
Catch 30 Pokemon |
Scyther Encounter |
Catch 35 Pokemon |
Sizzlipede Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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STEP TWO: Bug Out Premium Timed Research
Timed Research Task |
Rewards |
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Catch 10 Pokemon |
Nymble Encounter |
Catch 15 Pokemon |
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Catch 20 Pokemon |
Volbeat Encounter |
Catch 25 Pokemon |
Illumise Encounter |
Catch 30 Pokemon |
Kleavor Encounter |
Catch 35 Pokemon |
Sizzlipede Encounter |
Catch 40 Pokemon |
Heracross Encounter |
Rewards For Completion |
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Complete the Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 Timed Research tasks and claim rewards before Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time. All the tasks and rewards expire after that date.
Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 – All Collection Challenges & Rewards
The Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 offers 3 Collection Challenges; String Theory, Butterfly Effect, and Strength Or Speed. Completing these Collection Challenges rewards a notable amount of Stardust and XP. You also get encounters with Sizzlipede and Shedinja.
Bug Out Collection Challenge: String Theory
Pokemon |
How To Get |
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Wurmple |
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Silcoon |
Evolve Wurmple |
Beautifly |
Evolve Silcoon |
Cascoon |
Evolve Wurmple |
Dustox |
Cascoon |
Rewards For Completion |
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Bug Out Collection Challenge: Butterfly Effect
Pokemon |
How To Get |
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Caterpie |
Encounter in the wild |
Metapod |
Evolve Caterpie |
Butterfree |
Evolve Metapod |
Weedle |
Encounter in the wild |
Kakuna |
Evolve Weedle |
Beedrill |
Evolve Kakuna |
Rewards For Completion |
Bug Out Collection Challenge: Strength or Speed
Pokemon |
How To Get |
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Nincada |
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Ninjask |
Evolve Nincada |
Rewards For Completion |
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