Pokemon Go: Bug Out Event Guide

Pokemon Go is hosting a Bug-themed event, Bug Out — here’s everything you need to know about it.

It's time for another Pokemon Go in-game event, this time featuring Bug-Type Pokemon new and existing in the game. This event, titled the Bug Out Event, will not only be showcasing this type of Pokemon, but will also be making several bonuses available to those who log in during the event window.

The Bug Out Event will only be active for a limited time, only taking place over the course of six days. Although this event will only be available for a short duration, there will be several changes to Pokemon Go during this time. For all information regarding these changes and other event bonuses — we've got you covered.

Updated on April 11, 2024, by Christian Pellegrino: This year, Pokemon Go is bringing back the Bug Out Event, a limited-time event primarily focused on Bug-type Pokemon, taking place from Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10am local time to Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 8pm local time. With several changes and additions coming with this year's event, we have updated the guide below to reflect that.

Event Bonuses

There will be four different bonuses available to all players who play Pokemon Go during this six-day event.

The first group of bonuses will reward you for catching different Pokemon using accurate throws. If a Pokemon is caught during this event using a Nice, Great, or Excellent Throw, you will benefit from:

• Twice the XP for catching Pokemon.
• More Candy for catching Pokemon.
• More Candy XL for catching Pokemon (those that are Trainer Level 31 or higher).

Additionally, you will have a higher likelihood of encountering the Shiny variations of two specific Pokemon throughout this event. This includes both Burmy and Combee, so make sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity to acquire these two Shiny Pokemon.

Event Wild Encounter Pokemon

There will be several Bug-type Pokemon that will be featured throughout this event, including those that will be appearing in the wild. Each of these ten event-themed Pokemon that you can expect to find in the wild during this event has been provided for you below.

Event Raid Pokemon

You will also see various event-themed Pokemon defending Raids during this year's Bug Out Event. This consists of several different Bug-Type Pokemon, found in One-Star, Three-Star, Five-Star, and Mega Raids.

Each of these event Raid Pokemon are listed below with the specific type of Raid that they will be found in, including Mega Heracross appearing in Pokemon Go for the first time.

During this event, if an in-person Raid is completed by two or more Trainers, you will see an increase in Pokemon spawns around that Pokemon Gym for 15 minutes.

Mega Charizard X will only be available in Raids until Saturday, April 13, at 10am local time.

Afterward, Mega Heracross will be found in Mega Raids for the remaining days of this event.

Event Research

Event Field Research

There will be different Event Field Research Tasks that you can obtain during the Bug Out Event, acquired at any PokeStops found throughout the game. These tasks will possess different tasks for you to complete, rewarding you with different event-themed rewards.

Some of these Event Field Research Tasks will reward you with event-themed Pokemon encounters. Make sure to obtain and complete these tasks for a chance to encounter one of the following nine Pokemon.

• Plant, Sandy, and Trash Cloak Burmy
• Venonat
• Karrablast
• Paras
• Shelmet
• Dewpider
• Wimpod

There will also be other Event Field Research Tasks that reward you with Mega Energy for different Bug-type Pokemon, the resource required to Mega Evolve different Pokemon. This includes Beedrill, Pinsir, and Scizor Mega Energy.

Event Collection Challenges

You will have the opportunity to complete different Bug Out-themed Collection Challenges throughout this event. Like other standard Collection Challenges that have been released in the past, you will need to catch and evolve specific event-themed Pokemon to complete them.

Completing the Collection Challenges for this event will reward you with Mega Energy for different Bug-type Pokemon.

Event Pokemon Showcases

Pokemon Showcases have become a staple when it comes to Pokemon Go's limited-time events, and this will be no different for this year's Bug Out event. You can expect to find these Event Pokemon Showcases at different PokeStops during the six days of this event.

You will need to enter specific event-themed Pokemon into these Pokemon Showcases, so make sure to hold onto the featured Pokemon that you catch throughout this event. This is especially true for those that are larger sized, as these will provide you with the most points in these competitions.