Mark your calendars so you don't miss this fun event!
Update (06/26/2020): Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, announced that Pinsir Raid Day has been canceled.
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Trainers, two themed events are taking place in Pokemon Go this month. The Solstice Event will run from June 19 until June 24, and then just two days later, the Bug Out event will begin!
Specifically, the Bug Out event will run from June 26 at 8 a.m. local time until July 1 at 10 p.m. local time. During this event, Bug-type Pokemon, such as Scyther, Venipede, and Dwebble, will appear more often in the wild and in Raids. You’ll also have the chance to hatch Bug-type Pokemon from any 5 km Eggs that you collect during this event. Plus, Shiny Dwebble will be released once this event begins!
When you use Incense during this event, certain Pokemon will be attracted to your location. Here’s the breakdown of which Pokemon you can attract during this event.
During this Bug Out event, you’ll earn two times the normal amount of experience points when capturing Pokemon. This bonus will count for every Pokemon that you capture, and not just Bug-type pocket monsters.
Finally, a special Pinsir Raid Day will be held during the Bug Out celebration. On June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Pinsir will appear more frequently in Tier-3 Raids. During this time, you’ll be able to pick up a 1 PokeCoin bundle in the in-game shop containing three Remote Raid Passes, which allow you to participate in Raids without being near Gyms in the real world.
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Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.
