Year of the Snake Outbreak Hits Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

A Slithery Surprise: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Snakelike Mass Outbreak

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 Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid event that concluded 2024, a fitting end to the Year of the Dragon. While Rayquaza is obtainable via the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, the Shiny variant's rarity made the Tera Raid a highly sought-after event.

This new Mass Outbreak event features increased spawns of Silicobra across all land areas, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper in the Terarium. Pokémon levels will range from 10 to 65, scaling with your game progress. To participate, ensure your game is connected to the internet, access the Poke Portal via the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News."

Key Details of the Snakelike Mass Outbreak (January 2025):

• Event Duration: January 9th - January 12th
• Featured Pokémon: Silicobra, Ekans, Seviper (increased Shiny rates)
• Increased Shiny Rate: 0.5% before any multipliers (Shiny Sandwiches recommended)
• Location: Silicobra (all land areas), Ekans (Kitakami), Seviper (Terarium)
• Internet Connection Required: Yes

For maximizing your Shiny hunting, crafting a Shiny Sandwich is highly recommended. Use a Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica with a Green Bell Pepper for Ekans and Seviper, and substitute the pepper for Ham when targeting Silicobra.

The future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet beyond this event remains a mystery, especially with the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025. What surprises The Pokémon Company has in store for the Year of the Snake remains to be seen.