The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!

Blipbug
Dottler
Orbeetle

• There will be different Pokémon attracted to regular Lure Modules during the event.
• Paras, Combee, and Cutiefly attracted to regular Lure Modules will have an increased chance to be Shiny.

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

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

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

Plus, reach Major Milestones on your event GO Pass to unlock the following bonuses.

Tier 1

• 2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better

Tier 2

• 2× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon
• GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for successfully catching Pokémon

Keep an eye out for additional bonus tasks for this GO Pass during the event!

Learn more about the event GO Pass below!

You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including Caterpie*, Dwebble*, Sizzlipede*, Nymble* and more! You might even encounter Scyther*!

The following Pokémon will appear in raids.

One-Star Raids
Blipbug

Three-Star Raids
Pinsir*
Scizor*
Kleavor*

Event-themed Field Research tasks will be available.

Complete Field Research tasks to earn items and encounters with event-themed Pokemon.

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*, 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*, 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.

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’re gone!

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 even more goodies!

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

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

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.

Or stock up on the essentials alongside your upgrade with the web-exclusive 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!