Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Hold Lunar Event

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Snake-Themed Mass Outbreak Event

Trainers, get ready! A special Mass Outbreak event is slithering its way into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, celebrating the Year of the Snake with boosted Shiny encounter rates for Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper. This limited-time event runs from January 9th to January 12th, offering a fantastic opportunity to add these serpentine Pokémon to your collection, potentially in their shimmering Shiny forms.

This event follows closely on the heels of the successful Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid event, a fitting end to the Year of the Dragon. While Rayquaza is typically obtainable post-DLC, the boosted Shiny odds made the raid a highly sought-after experience.

This new Mass Outbreak event, as detailed by Serebii.net, features location-specific spawns: Silicobra across all land areas of Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper within the Terarium. Pokémon levels will range from 10 to 65, scaling with your game progress. Remember to connect to the internet and access the Poke Portal News to activate the event.

Event Details:

• Dates: January 9th (7:00 PM ET) - January 12th (6:59 PM ET)
• Pokémon: Silicobra, Ekans, Seviper (increased Shiny encounter odds)
• Locations: Silicobra (Paldea), Ekans (Kitakami), Seviper (Terarium)
• Shiny Rate Boost: 0.5% (before any multipliers)

Maximize your Shiny hunting success by crafting Shiny Sandwiches! Use a Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica with a Green Bell Pepper for Ekans and Seviper, or substitute the pepper for Ham when targeting Silicobra.

The future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet beyond this event remains a mystery. With the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025, The Pokémon Company's plans for Scarlet and Violet throughout the Year of the Snake are yet to be revealed. This event, however, provides a thrilling start to the year for players.