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Bug Out 2026

Event

Starts:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time
Ends:
Monday, March 23, 2026, at  8:00 PM Local Time

The Bug Out 2026 event will take place from March 17, 2026 at 10 am to March 23, 2026 at 8 pm local time.



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Bonuses

Different Pokémon will be attracted to regular Lure Modules during the event
Different Pokémon will be 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
Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly attracted to regular Lure Modules will have an increased chance to be Shiny

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

2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

Tier 2

2× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon
2× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon
GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon
GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon

Features

Pokémon Debuts

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

  • Blipbug
  • Dottler
  • Orbeetle

You can use 25 Blipbug Candy to evolve Blipbug into Dottler and 100 Blipbug Candy to evolve Dottler into Orbeetle.


GO Pass: Bug Out 2026

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.

Complete Pass Tasks to rank up your GO Pass to earn the following rewards.

  • Encounter with Blipbug
  • Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
  • Stardust
  • XP
  • Lure Modules
  • Great Balls
  • And even more goodies!

Trainers who upgrade to the GO Pass Deluxe can also earn the following rewards.

  • Additional encounters with even more event-themed Pokémon!
  • Premium Battle Passes
  • Lure Modules
  • Rare Candy XL
  • Candy XL
  • And even more goodies!

Spawns

Wild Encounters

You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Caterpie, Dwebble, Sizzlipede, Nymble and more! You might even encounter Scyther!

  • shiny
    Caterpie
  • shiny
    Scyther
  • shiny
    Dwebble
  • shiny
    Sizzlipede
  • shiny
    Nymble

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

  • shiny
    Paras
  • shiny
    Sizzlipede

March 19 at 10:00 a.m. to March 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time

  • shiny
    Cutiefly
  • shiny
    Sizzlipede

March 21 at 10:00 a.m. to March 23 at 8:00 p.m. local time

  • shiny
    Combee
  • shiny
    Sizzlipede

Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids

  • Blipbug

Three-Star Raids

  • shiny
    Pinsir
  • shiny
    Scizor
  • shiny
    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.

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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