Pokémon GO Bug Out Event (2025)

Bug Catchers prepare yourself! The Pokémon GO’s Bug Out event is back for 2025, bringing with it the debut of Sizzlipede, increased shiny odds for Venipede and Wurmple, the return of Kleavor, and more!

Bug Out 2025 runs from Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Sizzlipede Debut

The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts:

Sizzlipede is a Bug and Fire type Pokémon known as the Radiator Pokémon. You can use 50 Sizzlipede Candy to evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch. Centiskorch also has a Gigantamax form that has an incredible design!

Bug Out!

Date and Time 

Event Bonuses

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild:

If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following:

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids:

One Star Raids

Three Star Raids

Related Raid Guides: Beedrill / Scizor / Kleavor

Bug Out Research

Field Research

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:

Bug Out Timed Research (1/1)

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon	Nymble
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokémon	Cutiefly
Catch 50 Bug-type Pokémon	Volbeat
Catch 75 Bug-type Pokémon	Illumise
Catch 100 Bug-type Pokémon	Sizzlipede
Catch 150 Bug-type Pokémon	Kleavor

Rewards

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:

Bug Out Premium Timed Research (1/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon	Nymble
Catch 15 Bug-type Pokémon	Cutiefly
Catch 20 Bug-type Pokémon	Volbeat
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokémon	Illumise
Catch 30 Bug-type Pokémon	Scyther
Catch 35 Bug-type Pokémon	Sizzlipede

Rewards

Bug Out Premium Timed Research (2/2)

Task	Reward
Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon	Nymble
Catch 15 Bug-type Pokémon	Cutiefly
Catch 20 Bug-type Pokémon	Volbeat
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokémon	Illumise
Catch 30 Bug-type Pokémon	Kleavor
Catch 35 Bug-type Pokémon	Sizzlipede
Catch 40 Bug-type Pokémon	Heracross

Rewards

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.

Collection Challenge

Event-themed Collection Challenges are coming. Complete catch- and Evolution-focused Collection Challenges to receive Stardust, XP, and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

Bug Out Collection Challenge: String Theory

Task	Reward
Catch a Wurmple	Wurmple
Evolve a Wurmple into Silcoon	Silcoon
Evolve a Silcoon into Beautifly	Beautifly
Evolve a Wurmple into Cascoon	Cascoon
Evolve a Cascoon into Dustox	Dustox

Rewards

Bug Out Collection Challenge: Butterfly Effect

Task	Reward
Catch a Caterpie	Caterpie
Evolve a Caterpie into Metapod	Metapod
Evolve a Metapod into Butterfree	Butterfree
Catch a Weedle	Weedle
Evolve a Weedle into Kakuna	Kakuna
Evolve a Kakuna into Beedrill	Beedrill

Rewards

Bug Out Collection Challenge: Strength or Speed

Task	Reward
Catch a Nincada	Nincada
Evolve a Nincada into Ninjask	Ninjask

Rewards

Showcases

Be on the lookout for Showcases at different PokéStops where you can enter event-themed Pokémon.

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