Bug Out 2026
The Bug Out 2026 event will take place from March 17, 2026 at 10 am to March 23, 2026 at 8 pm local time.
Bonuses 
Reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses. Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!
Tier 1
Tier 2
Features 
Pokémon Debuts
The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
You can use 25 Blipbug Candy to evolve Blipbug into Dottler and 100 Blipbug Candy to evolve Dottler into Orbeetle.
Blipbug
Dottler
Orbeetle
Spawns 
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Caterpie, Dwebble, Sizzlipede, Nymble and more!
Caterpie
Weedle
Pineco
Wurmple
Kricketot
Skorupi
Sewaddle
Dwebble
Joltik
Sizzlipede
Nymble
You might even encounter Scyther!
Scyther
Lure Module Encounters
There will be different Pokémon attracted to regular Lure Modules during the event. Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly attracted to regular Lure Modules will have an increased chance to be Shiny.
March 17 at 10:00 a.m. to March 19 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Paras- Sizzlipede
March 19 at 10:00 a.m. to March 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Cutiefly- Sizzlipede
March 21 at 10:00 a.m. to March 23 at 8:00 p.m. local time
Combee- Sizzlipede
Raids 
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
One-Star Raids
- Blipbug
Three-Star Raids
Pinsir
Scizor
Kleavor
Research 
Field Research Task Encounters
Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.
Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.
- Catch 5 PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
×10Poké Ball ×10
×5Great Ball ×5
×3Ultra Ball ×3 - Catch 10 PokémonREWARD
NincadaMax CP329Min CP299 - Catch 15 PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
Burmy (Plant)Max CP209Min CP185
Burmy (Sandy)Max CP209Min CP185
Burmy (Trash)Max CP209Min CP185 - Catch 25 PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
VolbeatMax CP759Min CP714
IllumiseMax CP759Min CP714 - Win a raidREWARD
DurantMax CP1140Min CP1084 - Trade a PokémonPOSSIBLE REWARDS
KarrablastMax CP506Min CP469
ShelmetMax CP357Min CP325
GO Pass 
From Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, the GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe for Bug Out will be available in Pokémon GO!
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
A GO Pass is a free, limited-time progression track available during a specified period. By collecting GO Points, you can increase your rank to earn rewards.
Trainers will automatically receive the GO Pass for Bug Out on Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. local time. You can collect GO Points and rank up to get additional rewards through Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
For US$4.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe, a paid version of the GO Pass that offers upgraded rewards and faster progression.
For US$6.99*, Trainers can upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe + 6 Ranks to also automatically earn enough GO Points to reach Rank 7.
While progressing through the GO Pass Deluxe, you’ll be able to claim all of the rewards from both the free GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe. You can upgrade to a GO Pass Deluxe at any time and still collect rewards from previously unlocked ranks.
Rewards unlocked in the GO Pass will expire on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time, so be sure to claim your rewards before they’re gone!
*All prices listed are in USD or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency.
How to Earn Points
Earn points to increase your rank and unlock rewards. You can earn points by completing Pass Tasks or the bonus tasks listed below.
Trainers can earn up to 500 extra points daily by completing certain tasks.
- Win a raid - 100 PTS
- Hatch an Egg - 40 PTS
- Catch a Pokémon - 5 PTS
In addition, there will be a Daily Task worth 100 PTS, such as Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon.
GO Pass Rewards
GO Pass: Bug Out
Shiny 
Shiny Debut
Sizzlipede and Centiskorch will make their Shiny debuts in Pokémon GO during this event. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Sizzlipede
Centiskorch
Increased Shiny Chance
Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly attracted to regular Lure Modules during the event will have an increased chance to be Shiny.
Paras
Combee
Cutiefly
Sales 
Pokémon GO Web Store
Your GO Pass Deluxe purchased via the Pokémon GO Web Store will activate as soon as the GO Pass begins.
Trainers who upgrade to GO Pass Deluxe: Bug Out or GO Pass Deluxe: Bug Out + 6 Ranks on the Pokémon GO Web Store will receive 10 Ultra Balls, five Max Revives, one Premium Battle Pass, and five Max Potions as a gift with purchase.
Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive GO Pass Deluxe: Bug Out + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, one Incubator, and one Super Incubator as a gift with purchase!
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