Pokemon Go: Catch Shiny Scyther In New Bug Out Event [Last Chance]

A new event is now underway in Pokemon Go. Following the debut of Origin Forme Giratina, Niantic is hosting the game's first Bug Out, a week-long event that features increased Bug Pokemon spawns and other bonuses. Best of all, you can get yourself a Shiny Scyther. [Update: It's the last day of the Bug Out event, which means this is your final chance to find Bug Pokemon more easily and capture a Shiny Scyther.]

The event lasts through Tuesday, April 9. During that time, Bug-types such as Scyther, Wurmple, Kricketot, and Yanma will appear in the wild more frequently than normal. Not only that, but Bug Pokemon like Shuckle and Ninjask will also appear as Raid bosses.

In addition to increased Bug Pokemon spawns, Incenses will last twice as long as they normally do during the Bug Out event, and they'll attract more Pokemon than usual. Players will also be able to obtain special Field Research tasks focusing on Bug Pokemon from Poke Stops. You can read more details about the event on the Pokemon Go website.

Beyond the Bug Out event, Pokemon Go players now have their first chance to capture Giratina in its Origin Forme, the serpentine appearance it takes in Pokemon Platinum. This variant of the Legendary Pokemon will appear in Raid Battles until April 29 and has more offensive stats than its Altered Forme. You can find tips on how to catch Giratina here.

Shortly after the Bug Out event end, Niantic will host Pokemon Go's next Community Day. This month's event is scheduled to take place from 3-6 PM local time on Saturday, April 13. During those hours, players will have an easier time finding the rare Dragon Pokemon Bagon. Also happening this month is Niantic's second annual Earth Day campaign. If enough players participate in their local cleanup events, the developer will add Shiny Diglett to Pokemon Go as a reward.