Looking to catch ’em all in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, or do you just want a specific Pokemon with a certain Mark? Well, Mass Outbreaks are the ideal event. So, here’s the current Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event and what’s coming soon.
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet has been given a new lease of life thanks to its Indigo Disk DLC, bringing in tons of new Pokemon, battles, features, and events. Naturally, players are diving into the game again to explore all these additions, with the new Mass Outbreaks being one of them.
As many are aware, Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are nothing new, with the feature being present in the game for many months. However, that doesn’t mean it’s slowing down, with fresh events coming to the game regularly.
Contents
- What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
- What’s the current Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event?
- All upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events
- All previous Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreaks
What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?
Essentially, Mass Outbreak events are a time in which many of the same species or Pokemon appear in one key location.
They’re a great way to fill your Pokedex and potentially grab a few shiny’s or certain Pokemon with specific Marks.
What’s the current Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event?
There is currently no Mass Outbreak event taking place in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet; however, the next Mass Outbreak event for Pokemon Scarlet & Violet is has been announced.
The event is scheduled to begin on February 23, 2024 and will focus on Voltorb, Foongus, and a mystery Pokemon that resembles a Poke Ball. Based on the hint and image provided, the mystery Pokemon is likely Hisuian Voltorb.
The Mass Outbreak event will end on February 27, 2024, so trainers should take advantage of it until then.
All upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events
The next Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak features several Poke Ball-likePokemon:
- Start & end date: February 23, 2024 – February 27, 2024
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
- Pokemon featured: Voltorb, Foongus, and Hisuian Voltorb (most likely).
- Key details: Poke Ball-like Pokemon are set to appear in Mass Outbreaks around the map, and a certain mystery Pokemon that can’t normally appear in Paldea may show up as well. This mystery Pokemon may appear around the Mass Outbreaks for Voltorb and Foongus.
All previous Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreaks
Below are all the previous Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events. Just in case they happen again, it’s always worth knowing what came before.
Exclusive Outbreaks
- Start & end date: January 26, 2024 – January 28, 2024
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
- Key details: Stunky & Skrelp will be more likely to get Uncommon Marks in Pokemon Scarlet and Rare Marks in Pokemon Violet and Gulpin & Clauncher more likely to get Rare Marks in Pokemon Scarlet and Uncommon Marks in Pokemon Violet
Year of the Dragon Outbreaks
- Start & end date: December 25th – January 3rd 2023
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium.
- Key details: Dratini, Jangmo-o, and Duraludon all have an increased chance of possessing the Joyful Mark.
Delibird Outbreaks
- Start & end date: December 22, 2023 – December 24, 2023.
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium.
- Key details: Delibird has an increased chance of being shiny.
Festive Outbreaks
- Start & end date: December 8, 2023 – December 21, 2023
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
- Key details: Increased Shiny Rates, and different Pokemon spawn in different regions: Flabebe in Paldea, Litwick in Kitakami, and Milcery in the Terarium.
Eevee Everywhere
- Start & end date: November 17, 2023 – November 20, 2023.
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami.
- Key details: Eevees have a higher chance of having the Jittery Mark, Intense Mark, Intellectual Mark, or Flustered Mark in Paldea or the Rowdy Mark, Excited Mark, Calmness Mark, or Unsure Mark in Kitakami.
Ghost-type Outbreak
- Start & end date: October 27, 2023 – October 3, 2023.
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami.
- Key details: Pokemon have a higher chance of having the Crafty Mark.
Moon-Viewing Party
- Start & end date: September 29, 2023 – October 1, 2023.
- Location: Paldea, Kitakami.
- Key details: Clefairy’s have a higher chance of having the Upbeat Mark.
So, there you have it, that’s the current Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event and what you can expect in the coming weeks. While grabbing your favorite Pokemon during the event, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides and content: