Summary
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are hosting a Mass Outbreak with increased Shiny encounter odds until January 12.
- Trainers can expect Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper to appear in greater numbers during the event.
- The future of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2025 remains uncertain with the upcoming Year of the Snake.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers have a thrilling new event to dive into, as a Snakelike Mass Outbreak featuring Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper has begun in celebration of the upcoming Year of the Snake. This exciting event will run for just one weekend, offering trainers increased odds of encountering Shiny versions of these featured Pokemon.
The Snakelike Mass Outbreak event kicked off shortly after the conclusion of a Shiny Rayquaza Tera raid event that marked the end of 2024. Although Rayquaza is typically obtainable in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after purchasing the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and progressing through The Indigo Disk, the rarity of its Shiny form made the Tera raid a unique chance to capture it. Despite Rayquaza's vulnerability to Fairy-type Pokemon making the raid a relatively easy challenge, the Shiny Rayquaza event was a fitting farewell to the Year of the Dragon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
As 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have a fresh event to explore. According to Serebii.net, the Snakelike Pokemon Mass Outbreak event commenced on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 PM Eastern and will wrap up on Sunday, January 12, at 6:59 PM Eastern. During this event, three Pokemon will be available for players to catch in abundance. Outbreaks of Silicobra will occur across all land areas in the Paldea region, Ekans outbreaks will dominate the Kitakami region, and Seviper outbreaks will be found in the Terarium. These Pokemon will appear at levels ranging from 10 to 65, depending on the player's progress in the main story. To participate, trainers must connect to the Internet, navigate to the Poke Portal from the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News" to trigger these Mass Outbreaks.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Snakelike Mass Outbreak Details (January 2025)
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are hosting a Snakelike Mass Outbreak until January 12.
- Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper will appear in greater numbers with increased Shiny encounter odds.
- The Mass Outbreak of Snakelike Pokemon aligns with the upcoming Year of the Snake.
- Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players must connect to the Internet to access the Mass Outbreak.
During the event, the featured Pokemon will benefit from a 0.5% increased Shiny rate before any additional multipliers. Therefore, trainers aiming to catch a Shiny Silicobra, Ekans, or Seviper should consider crafting a Shiny Sandwich to further boost their chances. To target Ekans and Seviper, players should use a Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica combined with a Green Bell Pepper, while Silicobra requires a Ham instead of a pepper.
With the anticipated launch of Pokemon Legends: Z-A in 2025, the future of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet remains uncertain. It will be intriguing to see what The Pokemon Company has in store for the Year of the Snake.
