The Bug Out event is back in Pokémon GO. It starts in April 2024, presenting the opportunity to fill your Bug-type Pokédex!
The Bug Out event is back in Pokémon GO and with it, another opportunity to catch some of your favorite Bug types! From creepy crawlers like Weedle to cute flutter babies like Cutiefly, the Bug Out event for April 2024 lets you add some interesting species to your Pokédex. Of course, there are also some exciting rewards and unique shinies in the mix, too. Here's everything you need to know about the April 2024 Pokémon GO Bug Out event! This time, the event features Combee and Burmy. So if you're looking to fill your collection with all the unique Burmies, male and female, or Combee, then now is your chance!
When does the Pokémon GO Bug Out event start?
The event starts on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. local time and ends on April 17 at 8 p.m. local time. This will be the first But Out event in 2024.
Unique Pokémon encounters in the wild
Players will get the chance to come across several Bug-type Pokémon such as Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Dwebble, Kricketot and Sewaddle. A few lucky trainers may also come across encounters with shiny Nincada or Cutiefly. They can also encounter shiny versions of all the aforementioned Pokémon except Sewaddle, who still doesn't have a shiny version in the game. Additionally, completing event-themed collection challenges by catching these Pokémon will earn mega energy for specific Bug-type Pokémon.
What bonuses will be active during the Bug Out event?
Players can expect the following in-game bonuses throughout the event:
- 2x XP on throw bonus - Applicable to nice throws or better
- Increased candy on nice throws or better
- Trainers level 31 or higher can earn increased Candy XL on nice throws or better
- Increased chances of encountering shiny Combee or Burmy
Unique raid bosses during the Pokémon GO Bug Out event
As expected, the raid boss pool during the Bug Out event includes mostly Bug-type Pokémon with the opportunity to defeat and catch Tapu Bulu as the legendary boss fight. There's an opportunity to catch a shiny one, too!
- 1-Star Raids - Pineco, Shuckle, Nincada, Skorupi
- 3-Star Raids - Beedrill, Pinsir, Kleavor
- 5-Star Raids - Tapu Bulu
- Mega Raids - Mega Charizard X (Until April 13 at 10 a.m.) and Mega Heracross
Completing an in-person raid while teamed up with at least one other trainer will spawn more wild Pokémon around the gym for 15 minutes.
Field Research rewards
Players can earn encounters with a list of Bug-type Pokémon along with the chance to earn mega energy for their Beedrill, Pinsir, and Scizor. The list includes Paras, Venonat, Burmy (Plant Cloak, Sandy Cloak, and Trash Cloak), Karrablast, Shelmet, Dewpider, and Wimpod. Of course, this also includes shiny versions of these Pokémon.
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