G2G Media The second annual Pokémon GO Bug Out Event is almost upon us let’s grab the bug spray and get to work, shall we?
| EVENT DATE/ TIME: | Fri., June 26, 2020, @ 8:00am (local time) to Wed., July 1, 2020, @ 10:00pm (local time) | ||||
FEATURES: | WILD: Scyther, Venipede, Dwebble, and other Bug-type Pokémon. INCENSE: Certain Bug-type Pokémon will be appearing more often than others depending on the day you use your Incense! (see schedule below for Incense) | ||||
| 5KM EGGS: Scyther, Venipede, Dwebble, and other Bug-type Pokémon will hatch from 5km Eggs. | |||||
| RAIDS: Scyther, Venipede, Dwebble, and other Bug-type Pokémon will be appearing in Raids. | |||||
| FIELD RESEARCH: Scyther, Venipede, Dwebble, and other Bug-type Pokémon. | |||||
| SHINY DEBUT: Dwebble | |||||
| BONUS: | 2x Catch XP | ||||
| OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | |||||
Bug Out Event Increased Spawns
Niantic specifically mentioned a couple of unique Bug-type Pokémon as having increased spawns during this event. Here is a list of the Pokémon that were mentioned, as well as some we would expect to see.
As additional spawns are reported, we will be sure to update this list accordingly.
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| Scyther* | Venipede | Dwebble* |
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| Caterpie* | Weedle* | Venonat* |
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| Skorupi* | Wurmple* | Shuckle* |
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| Combee | Illumise** | Volbeat** |
 | ** In their respective regions |  |
| Yanma* | Surskit |
Bug Raids & Eggs
Although only a couple have been officially announced by Niantic, below are a few Raid Bosses we are GUESSING will be around. Be sure to check out our Homepage Dropdown for a full list once they are released!
| 4-Star | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Pinsir* | Forretress | Alolan Marowak* |
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| Absol* | ||
| 3-Star | ||
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| Scyther* | Shuckle* | Masquerain |
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| Alolan Raichu* | ||
| 2-Star | ||
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| Yanma* | Skorupi* | Mawile* |
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| Alolan Exeggutor* | ||
| 1-Star | ||
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| Venonat* | Timburr* | Klink* |
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| Dwebble* | Anorith* | |
Niantic has mentioned the following Pokémon as being in 5km eggs during the event. If/when we get reports of any additional Pokémon in these eggs, we will update accordingly.
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| Scyther* | Venipede | Dwebble* |
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| Volbeat* | Venonat* | Combee |
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| Caterpie* | Weedle* | Skorupi* |
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| Shuckle* | Yanma* | Surskit |
Bug Out Event Bonuses
| BASE XP | 2X BONUS | + LUCKY EGG | |
| Curveball | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Pokémon Caught | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| First Throw | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Nice Throw | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Great Throw | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Excellent Throw | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| First Catch of the Day | 500 | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| 7-Day Streak | 2,500 | 5,000 | 10,000 |
| Collector Bonus | 100 | 200 | 400 |
| Curve + First Throw + Excellent + Caught + First Catch + 7 Day Streak | |||
| MAX XP | 3,260 | 6,520 | 13,040 |
| Curve + First Throw + Excellent + Caught | |||
| MAX XP | 260 | 520 | 1,040 |
Buggy Field Research
| Research Task | Reward |
|---|---|
| Hatch an Egg |  |
| Trade a Pokémon |  or |
| Use 3 Berries to Catch Pokémon | |
| Catch 7 Bug-type Pokémon |  |
| Make 5 Curve Ball Throws |  |
| Catch 15 Bug-type Pokémon | x1000 |
Infographics
Bug Out Incense Schedule
- Fri., Jun. 26, @8am – Sat., Jun. 27, @11:59pm local time, Nincada will be more attracted to Incense.
- Sun. Jun. 28, @12am – Monday, Jun. 29, @11:59pm local time, Wurmple will be more attracted Incense.
- Tue. Jun. 30, @12am – Wed., Jul. 1, @10pm local time, Scyther will be more attracted to Incense.
Shiny Dwebble Family
| Normal | Shiny |
|---|---|
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| Dwebble | |
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| Crustle | |
Catch'em, Squash'em, EaT'em too
Regardless of whether or not you like bugs, you will probably enjoy the Bug Out event. We get a new shiny release in Dwebble, 2x Catch XP, plus a lot of Bug-themed spawns, eggs, raids, and even field research. So even if bugs aren’t your thing, chances are there is something you will enjoy about this event.
Stay safe out there Trainers, obey local Covid-19 guidelines, and keep up the social distancing.
