Bug Out 2026
Time and Date
Tuesday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time
Pokémon Debuts
The following Pokémon first discovered in the Galar region will make their Pokémon GO debuts!
Event Bonuses
- During the event, different Pokémon will be attracted to regular Lure Modules.
Paras, 
Combee, and 
Cutiefly attracted to regular 
Lure Modules will have an increased chance to be Shiny.
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!
Wild Encounters
You may encounter event-themed Pokémon in the wild, including 
Caterpie*, 
Dwebble*, 
Sizzlipede*, 
Nymble* and more! You might even encounter 
Scyther*!
Raids
The following Pokémon will appear in raids.
Field Research Task Encounters
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 2026
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!
GO Pass and GO Pass Deluxe
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!
Featured Pokémon and Rewards
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!
Pokémon GO Web Store
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!
