Generation 8 Pokemon Invade Pokemon GO This Week

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Summary

  • The Pokemon GO Bug Out 2025 event will feature Generation 8 Pokemon Sizzlipede and Centiskorch from March 26 to March 30.
  • Bug Out will offer increased encounter rates for various Pokemon, including Shiny versions, in both the wild and limited-time Raids.
  • Players can complete Bug Out-themed Field and Timed Research tasks to earn valuable rewards, with additional benefits available through Paid Timed Research.

Niantic has revealed that the Pokémon GO Bug Out event is coming back again, this time to introduce Generation 8 Pokémons Sizzlipede and Centiskorch from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Much like the monthly Community Day events in Pokémon GO, the Bug Out 2025 will include special event bonuses and freebies.

The latest season of “Pokemon GO,” titled Might and Mastery, started on March 4 and will last for approximately three months, featuring exclusive, time-limited events such as the annual “Pokemon GO” Fest event. Kubfu, the Wushu Pokemon, made its debut in “Pokemon GO” on March 5 during one of the season’s initial events called Powerful Potential. In addition, more Pokemon will be introduced to “Pokemon GO” through this year’s Bug Out event, and trainers have a higher chance of leveling up and encountering elusive Shiny Pokemon.

From March 26, 10:00 a.m., through March 30, 8:00 p.m., local time, the Pokemon GO Bug Out event in 2025 will take place. This event includes Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. During this period, players will gain double XP and experience increased Candy/Candy XL drops when they catch Pokemon with Nice Throws or better. To evolve Sizzlipede into Centiskorch, you’ll need 50 Sizzlipede Candy. Additionally, Lure Modules will lure Sizzlipede, and catching numerous Pokemon using Lure Modules will attract even more Pokemon to the PokeStops that have been activated with these modules in Pokemon GO. There’s also a higher chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede during this event.

Pokemon GO Bug Out Will Feature Generation 8 Pokemon Sizzlipede and Centiskorch

  • Bug Out will last from Wednesday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. to Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time.
  • Event bonuses include:
    • Double XP and increased Candy/Candy XL drops for catching Pokemon with Nice Throws or better
    • Lure Modules will attract Sizzlipede, and catching Pokemon from Lure Modules attracts more Pokemon.
    • Chance to encounter Shiny Wurmple and Shiny Venipede
  • The following Pokemon will appear more often in the wild with a greater chance of being Shiny:
    • Caterpie
    • Weedle
    • Wurmple
    • Nincada
    • Venipede
    • Dwebble
    • Joltik
    • Grubbin
    • Dewpider
    • Nymble
    • Cutiefly
  • The following Pokemon will appear in One-Star and Three-Star Raids:
    • One-Star Raids
      • Scyther
      • Nincada
      • Sizzlipede
    • Three-Star Raids
      • Beedrill
      • Scizor
      • Kleavor
  • Field Research and Timed Research tasks offer rewards like Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, Lure Modules, and much more.

During Bug Out 2025, expect to come across more frequent appearances of Pokémon like Sizzlipede, Centiskorch, Caterpie, Weedle, Wurmple, Nincada, Venipede, Dwebble, Joltik, Grubbin, Dewpider, Nymble, and Cutiefly in the wild. The higher encounter rate means players will have a better chance of finding Shiny versions of these Pokémon too. Furthermore, certain Pokémon will be available for a limited time only in One-Star and Three-Star Raids, such as Scyther, Sizzlipede, Beedrill, Scizor, and Kleavor.

In the game Pokemon GO, you can participate in Bug Out-themed Field Research and Timed Research tasks starting now, offering exciting rewards like Mega Energy, Scatterbug Candy, Lure Modules, and chances to encounter Sizzlipede and other highlighted Pokemon. For more perks, consider purchasing the Paid Timed Research for $2, which includes one Lure Module, two Premium Battle Passes, and increased opportunities to meet the Bug Out event’s featured Pokemon. Remember that all Timed Research expires on March 30 at 8:00 p.m. local time, so make sure to finish any tasks and collect your rewards before then.

To wrap it up, the in-game store within Pokemon GO will receive an update coinciding with the start of Bug Out on March 26th. This update will introduce two new avatar items: Sizzlipede Boots and Scolipede Jacket. Even once Bug Out concludes, these items will remain accessible for purchase.

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2025-03-12 00:55