Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event: Current Outbreak & what’s next?

❘ Updated: 2024-07-25T21:07:54

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet breathed new life into the franchise, bringing in tons of new Pokemon, battles, features, and events. Naturally, players are still diving into the game to explore all these additions, with the new Mass Outbreaks being one of them.

As many are aware, Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are nothing new. The feature has been present in the game for many months. However, that doesn’t mean it’s slowing down, with fresh events coming regularly.

So, here’s everything you need to know about Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, including what they are, the current event, and what’s coming soon.

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Essentially, Mass Outbreak events are a time when 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?

The Order Up Some Fun Mass Outbreak runs from Friday, July 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC and lasts until Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. DYoucan catch Curly Form Tatsugiri in Paldea, Droopy Form Tatsugiri in Kitikami, and Stretchy Form Tatsugiri in Blueberry Academy. during the event All of these Pokemon have an increased chance of being Shiny.

This is also running alongside the 7-Star Dondozo Tera Raid battle event. 7-Star Dondozo is a Water Tera Type, and like other Pokemon with the Mightiest Mark, trainers can only catch one per save file.

All upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events

Celebrate the 2024 World Championships

A screenshot from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet shows Gimmighoul, Riolu, Wattrel, and Comfey

This event is set to run from Friday, 9 August 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Thursday, 22 August 2024, at 23:59 UTC. Mass Outbreaks will feature Riolu, Comfey, and Wattrel all with an increased chance of being Shiny. Meanwhile, Tera Raid battles will feature Chest Form Gimmighoul with a chance of encountering a Shiny version.

The Pokemon will appear as follows:

Wattrel – Paldea
Riolu – Kitikami
Comfey – Blueberry Academy

Challenge Powerhouse Pokemon

A screenshot from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet shows Dragonite, Larvitar, Bagon, Goomy, Sliggoo, and Beldum

This event runs from Friday, 23 August 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, 1 September 2024, at 23:59 UTC. Mass Outbreaks will appear featuring the strong Pokemon Larvitar, Bagon, Beldum, Goomy, and Hisuian Sliggoo all with an increased chance of being Shiny. Meanwhile, Dragonite will appear in 7-Star Tera Raid battles.

The Pokemon will appear as follows:

Larvitar and Bagon – Paldea
Goomy and Hisuian Sliggoo – Kitikami
Beldum – Blueberry Academy

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.

Pikachu and Friends

Start & end date: July 12, 2024 – July 25, 2024
Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
Pokemon featured: Pichu, Pikachu, Mimikyu, Raichu, and Alolan Raichu
Key details: Pichu will spawn in Paldea, Pikachu ,and Mimikyu will appear in Kitikami, and Raichu and Alolan Raichu will spawn in the Terarium. All of these Pokemon have an increased chance of being Shiny.

Kindly Pokemon

Start & end date: June 7, 2024 – June 9, 2024
Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
Pokemon featured: Finizen, Lotad, and Horsea
Key details: Finizen will spawn in Paldea, Lotad will appear in Kitakami, and Horsea will spawn in the Terarium. There are no increased Shiny odds for the aforementioned Pokemon during this event, but there is an increased chance of encountering Pokemon with the Kindly Mark.

Golden Pokemon

Start & end date: April 26, 2024 – May 6, 2024
Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
Pokemon featured: Magikarp, Varoom, Shinx and Rellor
Key details: Magikarp and Varoom will spawn in Paldea, Spinx will appear in Kitakami, and Rellor will spawn in the Terarium. There are increased Shiny odds for the aforementioned Pokemon during this event.

Baby Pokemon

Start & end date: March 29, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Location: Paldea, Kitakami, Terarium
Pokemon featured: Pichu, Happiny, Munchlax, Riolu, Elekid, Magby
Key details: Baby Pokemon appeared in Mass Outbreaks through Paldea, Kitakami, and the Terarium. All of the featured creatures had a higher chance of having the Vigor Mark.

Poke Ball-like Pokemon

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 appeared 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.

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.

That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events. For more game content, check out our guides for every returning Pokemon in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC or our guide for the full Paldean Pokedex.