Ready for bugs? Because we're about to get bugs.
The Bug-Out event, is coming, and with it yet another set of new bonuses, a new Pokemon family, and even a brand new Mega Evolution! While bugs aren't necessarily the most important Pokemon in the game, a few of these insectoid monsters might just be valuable, so get ready to go on a bug-hunt!
Bug-Out Event
| Event Start | Event End |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time | August 16, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time |
- Bug Type Pokemon will spawn at a higher than normal rate
- 2x XP for scoring Nice, Great, or Excellent Throws
- Surprise encounters with Bug Type Pokemon when taking a snapshot
- A new Pokemon family will be introduced to Pokemon Go
- The Bug/Steel Type Mega Evolution, Mega Scizor, will make its debut in Pokemon Go
- A Collection Challenge will be available that will reward 15,000 XP and the Bug Catcher Avatar Pose
- When 3 or more people participate in a raid, Bug Type Pokemon will spawn in higher than normal numbers within 300 meters of the gym where the raid was held. The Pokemon featured via this bonus will change each day:
| Date | Featured Pokemon |
|---|---|
| August 10 | Wurmple |
| August 11 | Caterpie |
| August 12 | Spinarak |
| August 13 | Venipede |
| August 14 | Kricketot |
| August 15 | Weedle |
| August 16 | Ledyba |
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available in the wild
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via raids
- A special selection of Pokemon will be available via Field Research encounters
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Trainers,
It’s time to celebrate everything cute and creepy-crawly—that’s right, the Bug Out! event is back! Get ready to work on your throws, make progress toward your Bug Catcher medal, and challenge Mega Scizor in Mega Raids!
And, if you can’t get enough of Caterpie or totally love Ledyba, we’ve heard there’s even more to unlock during this event. Maybe Pokémon GO Fest: Sapporo is the key to making this event a little more ultra?
Bug Out!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon debuts
Grubbin, Charjabug, and Vikavolt will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Grubbin
Charjabug*
Vikavolt**
*You can use 25 Grubbin Candy to evolve Grubbin into Charjabug.
**While you’re near an active Magnetic Lure Module, you can use 100 Grubbin Candy to evolve Charjabug into Vikavolt.
Mega Scizor buzzes in!
Mega Scizor will make its Pokémon GO debut in Mega Raids!
Mega Scizor
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
A bug-tastic Collection Challenge
Get ready for every Bug Catcher’s dream—a Collection Challenge featuring Bug-type Pokémon! Complete the challenge to receive the Bug Catcher Pose and 15,000 XP.
The pose will also be available for purchase in the in-game shop after the event.
Bonuses for groups
Work together with other Trainers to unlock additional bonuses! If three or more Trainers join an in-person Raid Battle, even more of a certain wild Bug-type Pokémon will appear for 15 minutes in a 300-meter radius around the Gym that hosted the raid! The Pokémon that will appear in greater numbers change each day.
August 10: Wurmple
August 11: Caterpie
August 12: Spinarak
August 13: Venipede
August 14: Kricketot
August 15: Weedle
August 16: Ledyba
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
Event bonuses
2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws, Great Throws, and Excellent Throws.
Surprise encounters
Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with a Bug-type Pokémon when you take a photo during the Bug Out! event!
Wild encounters
The following Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, you’ll be able to encounter Shiny Venipede—if you’re lucky!
Caterpie
Weedle
Ledyba
Spinarak
Yanma
Wurmple
Surskit
Kricketot
Venipede
Karrablast
Joltik
Shelmet
Grubbin
Dewpider
If you’re lucky, you might encounter the following.
Pineco
Skorupi
Dwebble
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Raids
The following Pokémon will be appearing in raids. Also, for the first time in Pokémon GO, Genesect with a Chill Drive will be appearing in five-star raids!
One-Star Raids
Paras
Pineco
Joltik
Three-Star Raids
Venomoth
Pinsir
Forretress
Shuckle
Five-Star Raids
Genesect (Chill Drive)
Mega Scizor
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Field Research task encounters
The following Pokémon will be available to encounter when you complete Field Research tasks.
Caterpie
Weedle
Paras
Venonat
Ledyba
Spinarak
Yanma
Silcoon
Cascoon
Nincada
Volbeat
Illumise
Kricketot
Plant Cloak Burmy
Sand Cloak Burmy
Trash Cloak Burmy
Combee
Sewaddle
Venipede
Dwebble
Karrablast
Shelmet
Grubbin
Dewpider
Wimpod
If you’re lucky, you may encounter a Shiny one!
Please be aware of your surroundings and follow guidelines from local health authorities when playing Pokémon GO. Upcoming events are subject to change. Be sure to follow us on social media, opt in to receiving push notifications, and subscribe to our emails to stay updated.
—The Pokémon GO team
