Pokemon GO Adding 3 More Gen 8 Pokemon in Upcoming Event for March 2026

Three new Pokémon—Blipbug, Dottler, and Orbeetle—are coming to Pokémon GO! These Pokémon first appeared in the Gen 8 games and will be added in an update arriving in March, meaning players won’t have to wait long to start catching them.

Pokemon GO is constantly updated with events and new Pokemon to keep players engaged, and March promises some exciting content. Super Mega Raids are starting at the end of February and running until March 1st, and a special Community Day featuring Scorbunny will also be happening in March.

Pokemon GO Announces New Pokemon Debuts During Event

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Pokémon GO is hosting a Bug Out event from March 17th at 10:00 AM to March 23rd at 8:00 PM local time. This event introduces Blipbug, Dottler, and Orbeetle – Pokémon originally from the Galar region – to the game. Players can evolve Blipbug into Dottler with 25 Candy, and then evolve Dottler into Orbeetle with 100 Candy. You’ll be able to find Blipbug in the wild, as well as in One-Star Raids. A Blipbug encounter is also included with the Pokémon GO Pass.

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Okay, so like with most Pokemon GO events, the Bug Out event has a bunch of extra stuff happening. Basically, Lure Modules are going to be extra special! From March 17th to the 19th, if you use a Lure, you’ll have a better chance of finding Paras and Sizzlipede. Then, from the 19th to the 21st, it’s Cutiefly and Sizzlipede’s turn, and from the 21st to the 23rd, you might see Combee and, yep, more Sizzlipede! The cool thing is, Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly will be shinier when they show up with a Lure Module. And if you’re just wandering around, you’ll have a better chance of running into Caterpie, Dwebble, Sizzlipede, Nymble, and even Scyther – and they could be shiny too!

During the event, players can complete Field Research Tasks for items and chances to encounter event Pokémon. Pinsir, Scizor, and Kleavor will be available in Three-Star Raids, and lucky players might even find their Shiny versions! The standard Bug Out event pass rewards Stardust, XP, Lure Modules, Great Balls, and other helpful items. The Deluxe Pass offers even more, including Premium Battle Passes, extra Lure Modules, and valuable XL Candy. If you purchase the Deluxe Pass through the web store, you’ll receive a bonus pack of 10 Ultra Balls, 5 Max Revives, 1 Premium Battle Pass, and 5 Max Potions. An additional Bug Out + 6 Ranks Ultra Box with the Deluxe Pass includes 20 Ultra Balls, 10 Max Revives, 10 Max Potions, two Premium Battle Passes, a standard Incubator, and a Super Incubator.

With the Pokemon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary and Pokemon GO marking 10 years, fans can expect a year full of exciting news and events. Many are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Pokemon Presents presentation, which is expected to reveal a lot of surprises. Even players who haven’t been following recent Pokemon games have something to look forward to, as Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen are coming to the Nintendo Switch. There will likely be something for every Pokemon enthusiast this year.

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2026-02-26 06:34