Full list of Mass Outbreak Events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Mass Outbreak Events in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are tailor-made for those Shiny-hunting their favorites. If you want to know what’s up next or what’s happened in the past, we’ve got all the details you need.

First introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Mass Outbreaks are an incredibly popular feature in the Pokémon games and their inclusion in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is great news for Shiny hunters—although there’s no audio clue this time around.

While Outbreaks can occur throughout the game on a daily basis, special events provide an increased chance of securing Shiny Pokémon and rare Marks. We’ve got all the details you need to know on what events are on the calendar and what’s taken place previously.

Current and upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mass Outbreak Events

In the countdown to the big Shiny Rayquaza event, Scarlet and Violet are offering players to catch Pokémon that may be useful to taking out the Shiny Rayquaza during the raid event. On top of this, to coincide with the event, an Outbreak event focused around other Pokémon with a black Shiny is set to take place.

Throughout the event, a Chansey Outbreak will occur across all regions that provide a huge amount of experience when defeated, providing the perfect opportunity to level up any new additions to your party.

Expired Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mass Outbreak Events

Since both DLCs were released for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, many of the Mass Outbreak events have featured different Pokémon available in each of the three regions—including higher chances of being Shiny and securing a rare Mark.