Summary
- Pokémon 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 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in 2025 remains uncertain with the upcoming Year of the Snake.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trainers have an exciting new event to dive into, as a Snakelike Mass Outbreak featuring Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper has commenced in celebration of the Year of the Snake. This special event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will run for just one weekend, offering trainers heightened chances to encounter Shiny versions of these featured Pokémon.
The latest Mass Outbreak event follows closely on the heels of a Shiny Rayquaza Tera raid event that concluded 2024. While Rayquaza is typically obtainable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after purchasing the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and advancing through The Indigo Disk, the rarity of the Shiny variant made the Tera raid a golden opportunity to catch this elusive Pokémon. Despite Rayquaza's vulnerability to Fairy-type Pokémon making the raid a relatively easy battle, the Shiny Rayquaza event was a perfect way to end the Year of the Dragon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
As 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players now have a new event to engage with. According to Serebii.net, the Snakelike Pokémon Mass Outbreak event kicked off 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 Pokémon will be available for players to catch in large numbers. Outbreaks of Silicobra will occur across all land areas in the Paldea region, Ekans outbreaks will be hosted in the Kitakami region, and Seviper outbreaks will take place in the Terarium. These Pokémon will range from levels 10 to 65, depending on the player's progress in the main story. To participate, trainers will need to connect to the Internet, navigate to the Poke Portal from the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News" to activate these Mass Outbreaks.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Snakelike Mass Outbreak Details (January 2025)
- Pokémon 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 Pokémon aligns with the upcoming Year of the Snake.
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players must connect to the Internet to access the Mass Outbreak.
The Pokémon featured in the Snakelike Mass Outbreak will have a 0.5% increased Shiny rate before any additional multipliers are applied. Therefore, players aiming to catch a Shiny Silicobra, Ekans, or Seviper can boost their odds by crafting a Shiny Sandwich. To target Ekans and Seviper, players should use a Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica along with a Green Bell Pepper, while Silicobra requires Ham instead of a pepper.
As 2025 is set to see the launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet remains uncertain. It will be interesting to see what The Pokémon Company has in store for the Year of the Snake.
