A Complete Guide to Catching Sizzlipede in Pokemon GO: Is the Shiny Version Available?

Sizzlipede’s Introduction in Pokémon GO marks an exciting milestone as it debuts during the Bug Out 2025 event. Players can catch this Fire- and Bug-type Pokémon starting at 10 AM local time on Wednesday, March 26, through to 8 PM local time on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Throughout this timeframe, trainers will have multiple opportunities to obtain Sizzlipede from the Galar region.

This guide outlines the various methods players can use to acquire Sizzlipede in Pokémon GO.

Ways to Obtain Sizzlipede in Pokémon GO

As of March 2025, here’s how you can encounter Sizzlipede:

Participating in one-star raids
Utilizing Lure Modules
Completing research tasks
Engaging in trades with friends

Sizzlipede and Centiskorch — Sizzlipede alongside its evolution, Centiskorch (Image via TPC)

Participating in One-Star Raids

Throughout the Bug Out event, Sizzlipede can be found in one-star raids from March 26 to March 30, 2025. Trainers can participate in these raids either in person or via Remote Raid passes. Sizzlipede is vulnerable to Water, Rock, and Flying-type attacks, making strategy crucial for capturing this Pokémon.

Upon defeating Sizzlipede, players can expect to catch it within the following CP ranges:

No Weather Boost: CP between 553 – 599 (IVs ranging from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 at Level 20)
Weather Boosted (Sunny or Rainy): CP between 692 – 749 (IVs ranging from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15 at Level 25)

Using Lure Modules for Encounters

To find Sizzlipede in the wild, players can activate Lure Modules at PokéStops throughout the Bug Out event. Activating a standard Lure Module will yield a chance to encounter Sizzlipede roughly every three minutes. Additionally, if the weather is sunny or rainy, the potential for encountering this Pokémon increases significantly.

Completing Research Tasks

Sizzlipede will also be featured in Field Research tasks, along with both free and paid Timed Research during the Bug Out event. Any encounters obtained through these research avenues will be at level 15 and will fall within the CP range of 415 – 449 (IVs from 10/10/10 to 15/15/15).

Trading with Friends

For trainers unable to locate Sizzlipede, trading with friends is a viable option. However, this method is counted as a Special Trade and can be quite costly in terms of Stardust, contingent on your Friendship level with the other trainer.

Shiny Sizzlipede: Is It Available?

Sizzlipede shiny comparison — Comparative look at Sizzlipede and its shiny version (Image via TPC)

As of March 2025, players will find that obtaining a Shiny Sizzlipede in Pokémon GO is currently not possible. Trainers should stay tuned for future events where this variant may be introduced.