More Bug Type Pokemon will appear in Pokemon GO's Bug Out Event! Read this guide for event details and duration, which Bug Pokemon spawn more, new Field Research Tasks, & more!
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Bug Out Event - Overview
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| Apr. 2, 2019 | Apr. 9, 2019 |
The first ever Bug Out event in Pokemon GO is happening this April! More Bug Type Pokemon will appear in the wild, with Incense lasting 2x as long and will attract more Pokemon. Limited-time Bug Type Field Research tasks will also be implemented.
Event Duration
| Americas Greenlands | Apr. 2, 2019, 1PM to Apr. 9, 2019, 1PM PDT |
|---|---|
| Europe, Middle East Africa, India | Apr. 2, 2019, 8PM to Apr. 9, 2019, 8PM UTC |
| Asia-Pacific | Apr. 3, 2019, 5AM to Apr. 10, 2019, 5AM JST |
Catch More Bug-Type Pokemon
More Bug Pokemon Will Appear In The Wild
During the event, Trainers can expect to encounter more Bug Type Pokemon. There is also higher chance of encountering Shiny Bug Pokemon.
Appearance Of Shiny Bug Pokemon
There's a possibility to encounter Shiny versions of the Bug Pokemon you encounter in the wild. Check the table below which Shiny versions have been implemented in the game.
Shiny Bug Type Pokemon
Improved Incense Effects
Incense Will Last 2x As Long
When you use Incense during the event, it will last longer at 1 hour instead of 30 minutes. It will also attract more Pokemon, allowing you to catch more when you've activated an Incense.
Limited Time Bug Field Research Tasks
New Bug Type Field Research Tasks Will Be Added
During the event, limited-time field research tasks will be added in Pokemon GO. No details are announced yet and will be posted once confirmed in the game.
Check Out What Is Field Research Here!Official Announcement
Bug Out Event 2019 Official Website Announcement
Trainers,
Are you a serious Bug-type Trainer? Need to work on your Bug Catcher medal? You can get your Incense and catching nets ready for our first-ever Bug Out event!
Date + Time:
Apr. 2, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT to Apr. 9, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
- Bug-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.
- Incense will last twice as long.
- More Pokémon will appear when using Incense.
- Limited-time Bug-type Pokémon Field Research will be available during this event.
Time to head outside and see what amazing Pokémon you’ll encounter! Let’s GO!
—The Pokémon GO team
Source: Official Pokemon GO website
Official Tweet
Time to bug out, Trainers!
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) March 27, 2019
Channel your inner Bug-type Trainer, and get ready to explore the great outdoors! Learn more: https://t.co/pFUpZiLkn3 pic.twitter.com/MYcp5FVtWy
