Pokémon Go’s big Bug Out event is here and runs from March 26 to 30 in-game. It offers a host of new challenges and introduces Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch.
On top of the new spawns, there are a host of Timed Research and Collection Challenges that are only available for the next four days, with each offering unique encounters for completing set objectives. As there are so many on offer, and the game doesn’t do a good job of telling you what you unlock for completing each one, we put together a comprehensive list of everything on offer so you can decide for yourself if catching over 100 Bug-type Pokémon is worth the reward.
All Bug Out 2025 Timed Research in Pokémon Go
There are two lots of Timed Research available during Bug Out 2025, one being free and the other being a paid ticket. The paid ticket offers a bunch of extra rewards including some regional exclusives, so it’s definitely worth the purchase for a new player looking to beef up their Pokédex.
Bug Out Timed Research
| Task | Reward | Completion Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Catch 10 Bug-type Pokémon | Nymble Encounter | Lure Module Shedinja Encounter |
| Catch 25 Bug-type Pokémon | Cutiefly Encounter | |
| Catch 50 Bug-type Pokémon | Volbeat Encounter | |
| Catch 75 Bug-type Pokémon | Illumise Encounter | |
| Catch 100 Bug-type Pokémon | Sizzlipede Encounter | |
| Catch 150 Bug-type Pokémon | Kleavor Encounter |
Bug Out Premium Timed Research
| 1 / 2 | ||
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Nymble Encounter | Lure Module 14,000 XP 2,000 Stardust |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Cutiefly Encounter | |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | Volbeat Encounter | |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | Illumise Encounter | |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Scyther Encounter | |
| Catch 35 Pokémon | Sizzlipede Encounter | |
| 2 / 2 | ||
| Catch 10 Pokémon | Nymble Encounter | Premium Battle Pass 28,000 XP 4,000 Stardust |
| Catch 15 Pokémon | Cutiefly Encounter | |
| Catch 20 Pokémon | Volbeat Encounter | |
| Catch 25 Pokémon | Illumise Encounter | |
| Catch 30 Pokémon | Kleavor Encounter | |
| Catch 35 Pokémon | Sizzlipede Encounter | |
| Catch 40 Pokémon | Heracross Encounter | |
All Bug Out 2025 Collection Challenge in Pokémon Go
As for the Collection Challenges, there are three this time around based on various Bug-type Pokémon and their evolutions. Evolving Wurmple might be a bit of a grind but most of them give simple Sizzlipede Encounters, which is great for those looking for one with good stats for the Battle League.
Bug Out Collection Challenge: String Theory
| Tasks | Completion Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Wurmple | |
| Evolve a Wurmple into Silcoon | Sizzlipede Encounter |
| Evolve a Silcoon into Beautifly | 2,500 Stardust |
| Evolve a Wurmple into Cascoon | 2,500 XP |
| Evolve a Cascoon into Dustox |
Bug Out Collection Challenge: Butterfly Effect
| Tasks | Completion Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Caterpie | |
| Evolve a Caterpie into Metapod | Sizzlipede Encounter |
| Evolve a Metapod into Butterfree | 2,500 Stardust |
| Catch a Weedle | 2,500 XP |
| Evolve a Weedle into Kakuna | |
| Evolve a Kakuna into Beedrill |
Bug Out Collection Challenge: Strength or Speed
| Tasks | Completion Rewards |
|---|---|
| Catch a Nincada | Shedinja Encounter |
| Evolve Nincada into Ninjask | 2,500 Stardust, 2,500 XP |
