Pokemon Go Bug Out event: Start & end date, bonuses, more

Pokemon Go Bug Out event: Start & end date, bonuses, more

The details of the Pokemon Go Bug Out event have been revealed, and here is everything you should know, including the dates, rewards, and highlighted Pokemon.

The upcoming Bug Out event in Pokemon Go has players excited and curious to learn all about this unique World of Wonders event. Trainers are advised to prepare their nets to capture a variety of Bug-type Pokemon during the event.

We possess an abundance of details regarding the Pokemon Go Bug Out event, such as the timetable, available bonuses, highlighted Raids, Research Rewards, and additional information.

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Pokemon Go Bug Out Event Dates

The Bug Out event for Pokemon Go is scheduled to take place from April 12, 2024, starting at 10 AM until April 17, 2024, ending at 8 PM according to local time.

Burmy forms Pokemon Go
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The Bug Out event is a great chance to complete your Burmy and Wormadam collection.

It is important for trainers taking part in the event to be aware that they must collect their Research and Collections challenge rewards by 7:59 PM on April 17.

Pokemon Go Bug Out event rewards

During the Pokemon Go Bug Out event, all trainers will be able to enjoy the following bonuses while playing.

  • Players will receive 2 times the experience for successfully catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or higher.
  • Candy yields have been increased for Nice Throws or better.
  • Trainers level 31 and up will receive higher Candy XL yields for Nice Throws or better.
  • There is now a higher likelihood of encountering Shiny versions of Combee and Burmy.
  • Be on the lookout for available Poke Stop showcases.

Pokemon Go Bug Out Event Encounters

During the Pokemon Go Bug Out event, the following Pokemon will have a higher chance of appearing in the wild:

  • Caterpie*
  • Weedle*
  • Shuckle*
  • Wormple*
  • Kricketot*
  • Combee*
  • Sewaddle
  • Dwebble*
  • Man*
  • Cutiefly*
  • Burmy*

Only Combee and Burmy will have their spawn rates boosted during this event, while others marked with a (*) may also appear as shiny.

Kleavor in Pokemon Go
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Kleavor is returning to Pokemon Go Raids during the Bug Out event.

Bug Out Event Raids in Pokemon Go

During the Bug Out event for Pokemon Go, the Pokemon listed below will be available in Raids. Additionally, any marked with a (*) have the chance to be shiny.

Raids with a One-Star Difficulty

  • Pineco*
  • Shuckle*
  • Man*
  • Skorupi*

Raids with a Three-Star Difficulty Rating

  • Beedrill*
  • think*
  • Kleavor*

Raids with a Five-Star Rating

  • Tapu Bulu*

Mega Raids are large-scale raids that are organized in order to achieve a specific goal or objective.

  • Mega Charizard X* (ends on April 13 at 10 AM local time)
  • Mega Heracross*

After completing a Raid in-person, trainers will experience an increase in the number of nearby Pokemon spawning near the Gym where the Raid took place for a duration of 15 minutes.

Additionally, it should be noted that shiny Raid Pokemon possess a 100% catch success rate. This means that fortunate trainers who come across one are guaranteed to catch it, and also have a good chance of receiving extra candy by using Pinap Berries.

Investigating the Bug Out Event in Pokemon Go

During the Bug Out event in Pokemon Go, completing Field Research tasks will reward players with encounters with the following Pokemon. Those that are marked with a (*) may also appear as shiny versions.

Random Encounters

  • Best*
  • Venonat*
  • Plant Cloak Burmy*
  • Sandy Cloak Burmy*
  • Trash Cloak Burmy*
  • Karrablast*
  • Shelmet*
  • Dewpider*
  • Wimpod*

Renewable Energy Sources

During the Bug Out event in Pokemon Go, certain Field Research tasks may reward players with Mega Energy for select species.

  • Mega Beedrill
  • Mega Pinsir
  • Mega Scizor

This concludes all the information you need to know about the Pokemon Go Bug Out event. If you would like to learn more about Pokemon Go, you can refer to the following guides as well:

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