Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is gearing up to ring in the year 2025 with an exciting new snake-themed event. As the flagship title in the “main series” Pokémon games, it has consistently provided players with engaging activities. Historically, these events can be categorized as either Mass Outbreaks or Raid battles. Mass Outbreaks introduce higher probabilities of encountering various species, including the coveted Shiny Pokémon, across the game’s expansive maps. Conversely, Raid events challenge trainers with formidable opponents, such as the recently concluded Shiny Rayquaza Raid event.
This weekend marks the commencement of a fresh Mass Outbreak event celebrating the Year of the Snake, beginning at 00:00 UTC on January 10th (7 PM ET on January 9th) and concluding at 23:59 UTC on January 12th (7 PM ET on January 12th). This event will showcase Mass Outbreaks across all three regions of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, featuring increased appearances of Silicobra in Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper in Blueberry Academy. Moreover, trainers can look forward to a heightened probability of encountering Shiny variants of these Pokémon during this event.
Upcoming Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Events in 2025
Current Events and Future Expectations
At present, the Year of the Snake Mass Outbreak event stands as the sole officially announced event for 2025 in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Nevertheless, players can anticipate additional events on the horizon. For instance, it is highly likely that a raid event featuring Legendary Paradox Pokémon from the Indigo Disk DLC will emerge, akin to the popular Paradox Raids conducted in 2023. Furthermore, in the lead-up to the anticipated Pokémon Legends ZA game, we may witness events heralding Pokémon from the Pokémon Legends: Arceus series.
With the launch of Pokémon Legends ZA slated for 2025, fans can expect the continuation of Mass Outbreak-style events in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Assuming that Pokémon Legends ZA incorporates a comparable build and battle system to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, The Pokémon Company will likely sustain Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as their primary platform for competitive events, thus increasing the chances for further engaging activities until the eventual arrival of Generation 10 titles.
Our Insight: Better Snake Pokémon Ignored
Missed Opportunities with Serperior
While the upcoming Mass Outbreak events are undoubtedly exciting, they could have been significantly enhanced with the inclusion of Serperior. The three featured Pokémon—Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper—are relatively commonplace, and introducing a rarer species like Serperior could have added an intriguing twist to the event.
As it stands, the forthcoming Mass Outbreak event appears primarily designed for Shiny hunters and players simply seeking weekend activities within the Pokémon universe.
Source: Game8