The Bug Out 2026 event takes place from March 17th 2026 10:00am to March 23rd 8:00pm local time. Enjoy the debut of Blipbug in Pokémon GO, the release of shiny Sizzlipede, rotating daily spawns and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about spawns, bonuses, research, and shiny Pokémon during the event.

Event Bonuses

The following bonuses are active during the Pokémon GO Big Out 2026 event:

Debut of Blipbug Family

During the event, Blipbug, the Larva Pokémon, makes their debut in Pokémon GO.

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

Shiny Sizzlipede Debut

For the first time in Pokémon GO, Sizzlipede can be shiny!

Wild Encounters

The following Pokémon will spawn more frequently in the wild:

If you are lucky, you may even encounter the following:

Lure Module Encounters

There are daily rotating to Pokémon spawns attracted to Lure Modules. Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly attracted to regular Lure Modules will have an increased chance to be Shiny. The following Pokémon are appearing more frequently attracted to Lure Modules:

March 17 at 10:00 a.m. to March 19 at 10:00 a.m. local time

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

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

Raids

The following Pokémon will be in raids during the event.

One-Star Raids

The following Pokémon will appear in One-Star Raids:

Three Star Raids

Related raid guides: Pinsir, Kleavor, Scizor.

Field Research

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available. Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokémon.

GO Pass: Bug Out

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.

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 or your country’s equivalent, 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 or your country’s equivalent, 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.

Note on the GO Pass

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 expire.

GO Pass Rewards and Ranks

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 more

GO Pass Deluxe

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

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

Pokémon GO Web Store

GO Pass Deluxe

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.

GO Pass Deluxe: Bug Out + 6 Ranks Ultra Box

The GO Pass Deluxe: Bug Out + 6 Ranks Ultra Box which includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max
Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battles Passes, one Incubator, and one Super
Incubator as a gift with purchase.

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