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How to complete the Bug Out Timed Research and Collection Challenges in Pokémon Go

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Published: Mar 26, 2025 04:22 am

Pokémon Go’s big Bug Out event is here and runs from March 26 to 30 in-game. It offers a host of new challenges and introduces Sizzlipede and its evolution, Centiskorch.

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On top of the new spawns, there are a host of Timed Research and Collection Challenges that are only available for the next four days, with each offering unique encounters for completing set objectives. As there are so many on offer, and the game doesn’t do a good job of telling you what you unlock for completing each one, we put together a comprehensive list of everything on offer so you can decide for yourself if catching over 100 Bug-type Pokémon is worth the reward.

All Bug Out 2025 Timed Research in Pokémon Go

There are two lots of Timed Research available during Bug Out 2025, one being free and the other being a paid ticket. The paid ticket offers a bunch of extra rewards including some regional exclusives, so it’s definitely worth the purchase for a new player looking to beef up their Pokédex.

Bug Out Timed Research

TaskRewardCompletion Reward
Catch 10 Bug-type PokémonNymble EncounterLure Module
Shedinja Encounter
Catch 25 Bug-type PokémonCutiefly Encounter
Catch 50 Bug-type PokémonVolbeat Encounter
Catch 75 Bug-type PokémonIllumise Encounter
Catch 100 Bug-type PokémonSizzlipede Encounter
Catch 150 Bug-type PokémonKleavor Encounter

Bug Out Premium Timed Research

1 / 2
Catch 10 PokémonNymble EncounterLure Module
14,000 XP
2,000 Stardust
Catch 15 PokémonCutiefly Encounter
Catch 20 PokémonVolbeat Encounter
Catch 25 PokémonIllumise Encounter
Catch 30 PokémonScyther Encounter
Catch 35 PokémonSizzlipede Encounter
2 / 2
Catch 10 PokémonNymble EncounterPremium Battle Pass
28,000 XP
4,000 Stardust
Catch 15 PokémonCutiefly Encounter
Catch 20 PokémonVolbeat Encounter
Catch 25 PokémonIllumise Encounter
Catch 30 PokémonKleavor Encounter
Catch 35 PokémonSizzlipede Encounter
Catch 40 PokémonHeracross Encounter

All Bug Out 2025 Collection Challenge in Pokémon Go

As for the Collection Challenges, there are three this time around based on various Bug-type Pokémon and their evolutions. Evolving Wurmple might be a bit of a grind but most of them give simple Sizzlipede Encounters, which is great for those looking for one with good stats for the Battle League.

Bug Out Collection Challenge: String Theory

TasksCompletion Rewards
Catch a Wurmple
Evolve a Wurmple into SilcoonSizzlipede Encounter
Evolve a Silcoon into Beautifly2,500 Stardust
Evolve a Wurmple into Cascoon2,500 XP
Evolve a Cascoon into Dustox

Bug Out Collection Challenge: Butterfly Effect

TasksCompletion Rewards
Catch a Caterpie
Evolve a Caterpie into MetapodSizzlipede Encounter
Evolve a Metapod into Butterfree2,500 Stardust
Catch a Weedle2,500 XP
Evolve a Weedle into Kakuna
Evolve a Kakuna into Beedrill

Bug Out Collection Challenge: Strength or Speed

TasksCompletion Rewards
Catch a NincadaShedinja Encounter
Evolve Nincada into Ninjask2,500 Stardust, 2,500 XP
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Assigning Editor. In 2015, Adam graduated from the University of Aberystwyth with a bachelor's in Media and Communications. Working in the industry for over ten years. If it has anything to do with Nintendo and Pokémon chances are you will see me talking about it, covering, and likely not sleeping while playing it.
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