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Join fellow Trainers worldwide in the Bug Out 2024 event, a buzzing celebration dedicated to all things Bug-type! From increased spawns to special bonuses, this event will surely add excitement yourPokémon GOadventures. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.
Event Details
Pokémon GO: April 2024 Schedule
April is going to be an exciting month for us in Pokémon GO, so let’s get into it.
Enjoy a range of bonuses throughout the event, perfect for boosting your gameplay:
XPfor Catches
2× XP for successfully catching Pokémon with Nice Throws or better
Increased Candy
Increased Candy for Nice Throws or better
Increased Candy XL (Lvl 31+ Trainers)
Increased Candy XL for Nice Throws or better
Shiny Opportunities
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Combee and Shiny Burmy
PokéStop Showcases: Discover event-themed Pokémon at various PokéStops during the event.
The wild will be teeming with Bug-type Pokémon, including several Shiny possibilities:
Shiny Available
Yes (Rare)
Participate in raids to encounter more Bug-type Pokémon, including the debut of Mega Heracross in Pokémon GO. You’re definitely going to want to get your hands on one!
1-Star Raids:
3-Star Raids:
5-Star Raids:
Mega Raids:
Availability
Mega Charizard X
Until April 13, 10 AM
Mega Heracross
From April 13, 10 AM
Pokémon GO: Mega Charizard X Raid Guide
It will be available starting Thursday, August 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM Local Time to Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Complete Field Research tasks and Collection Challenges for rewards including encounters and Mega Energy for certain Bug-type Pokémon. More details about this should be announced when the event goes live.
Shiny Pokémon
Shiny Combee and Shiny Burmy will have increased encounter rates, with the unique evolutionary paths of Combee into Vespiquen (female only) and Burmy into Wormadam (female) or Mothim (male).
New avatar items inspired by Burmy and Combee will be available in the in-game shop:
These items will remain available even after the event concludes.
Prepare your Poké Balls and set your sights on these buzzing creatures. Bug Out 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for Pokémon GO enthusiasts eager to expand their collections and experience the world of Bug-type Pokémon like never before!
Pokémon GO: Current Ditto Disguises (March 2024)
Known for its shapeshifting antics, Ditto can be quite the trickster to catch.
