Pokemon GO Bug Out! Event 2022 – Early Pokémon, Mega Raids, and Wild Encounters

Niantic has announced a new event for Pokémon GO players. The Bug Out! The 2022 event runs from Wednesday, August 10, 2022 through Tuesday, August 16, 2022. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m. local time. Pokémon GO has held bug-themed events in the past, each usually debuting a few new Pokémon for players to track down.

First Pokémon in the Bug Out! Event in Pokémon GO

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For the Bug Out! 2022 Event, players can catch three first Pokémon. Grubbin, Charjabug and Vikavolt. These Pokémon are all part of the same evolutionary line. Grubbin evolves into Charjabug by using 25 Grubbin Candy and then into Vikavolt by using 100 Grubbin Candy. Unfortunately, none of these Gen Seven Pokemon can be Shiny, although they are still worth farming during the event due to Candy's high requirement for evolution.

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Raid Rotation in the Bug Out! Event in Pokémon GO

There are some new Pokemon in the Bug Out! The 2022 Raid lineup, including a new Mega evolution. Players can find, fight, and catch a Mega Scizor during the event, and if they're lucky, may even encounter a Shiny.

*Pokémon marked with an asterisk may glow when encountered.

One-Star Raids

• stop*
• Beat T*
• Pineco*
• Grooming*
• From Jolti

Three Star Raids

• venomoth
• think*
• Forretress
• Rifle*

Five Star Raids

Mega Raids

Wild encounters in the Bug Out! Event in Pokémon GO

Players can encounter many Pokémon in the wild during the Bug Out! 2022 event including the new Grubbin. Grubbin may not be shiny at the time of writing, but players can still search for a 100IV Pokémon.

• Caterpie*
• Aspicot*
• Lédyba *
• Spinarak*
• The combustion*
• to see*
• You bastards
• Kricketot*
• Grooming*
• venomous*
• Karrablast*
• From Jolti
• Shelter*
• Grubbin
• Araignée
• Pineco*
• Crust *
• Dwebble*

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