To note, there are also a number of Bug Out Field Research tasks in PoGO for players to complete, and indeed some of them overlap with the event-exclusive Timed Research. As such, it is recommended that players spin PokeStops while they are working on the Bug Out Catch Challenge in order to maximize their rewards.
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Pokemon GO: Bug Out Catch Challenge Timed Research Tasks & Rewards
Step 1
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokemon (25x Poke Ball) Walk 2 km (Beedrill Encounter) Make 15 Nice Throws (20x Great Ball) Make 10 Great Throws (10x Ultra Ball) Make 5 Curveball Throws (10x Pinap Berry) Use 10 Berries to Help Catch Pokemon (Combee)
Step 1 Completion Rewards: Shedinja Encounter, 1x Lure Module, 2,500 XP
Step 2
Catch 25 Bug-type Pokemon (25x Poke Ball) Hatch an Egg (3x Golden Razz Berry) Evolve 2 Bug-type Pokemon (Grubbin Encounter) Make 10 Great Throws (20x Great Ball) Catch 10 Different Species of Bug-type Pokemon (50x Beedrill Mega Energy) Take Snapshots of 5 Different Wild Bug-type Pokemon (Venipede Encounter)
Step 2 Completion Rewards: Pinsir Encounter, 1,000x Stardust, Venipede Encounter
Step 3
Claim Reward (Caterpie Encounter) Claim Reward (1,000 XP) Claim Reward (Wurmple Encounter) Claim Reward (1,000 XP) Claim Reward (Weedle Encounter) Claim Reward (1,000 XP)
Step 3 Completion Rewards: 50x Scizor Mega Energy, Scyther Encounter
The Bug Out Catch Challenge Timed Research is primarily made up of two types of tasks. The first type focuses on Bug-type Pokemon, and it should be quite simple to complete. This is due to the fact that many Bug-type Pokemon will have increased spawn rates for the duration of Pokemon GO’s Bug Out event, making them fairly easy to find.
The other type of task instructs players to make certain types of Throws, and it aligns nicely with the bonuses that are active during the event. Specifically, those bonuses award additional XP and Candy for catching Pokemon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws, incentivizing players to be thoughtful when tossing their Poke Balls in PoGO.
With respect to the rewards to be earned through the Bug Out Catch Challenge Timed Research, the Pokemon encounters are perhaps the most exciting prizes. The Grubbin encounter in particular may catch players’ eyes, as that Pokemon is making its debut during the event. The Scyther encounter and Scizor Mega Energy awarded at the end may also be of interest.
Pokemon GO is available on Android and iOS devices.
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