Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Snakelike Mass Outbreak Event: Increased Shiny Chances!

Trainers, get ready! A special Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is underway, boosting your chances of encountering Shiny Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper. This event, timed to coincide with the Year of the Snake, runs until January 12th.

Following the recent Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid event, this Snakelike Mass Outbreak offers another exciting opportunity. While Rayquaza's appearance was a fitting end to the Year of the Dragon, the Year of the Snake brings a new challenge – and increased Shiny rates!

This event, confirmed by Serebii.net, began January 9th and concludes January 12th at 6:59 PM Eastern Time. Expect to find Silicobra across Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper in the Terarium. Pokémon levels will range from 10 to 65, varying based on your game progress. Remember to connect to the internet, access the Poke Portal via the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News" to see the outbreaks.

Event Details:

• Duration: Until January 12th, 6:59 PM Eastern Time.
• Pokémon: Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper.
• Increased Shiny Odds: A 0.5% boost to the Shiny encounter rate (before any multipliers).
• Shiny Sandwich Recipe: Create a Shiny Sandwich to further enhance your chances! Use Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica, a Green Bell Pepper (Ekans/Seviper), and Ham (Silicobra).
• Internet Connection Required: You must be online to view the Mass Outbreak.

The future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet beyond this event remains uncertain, especially with the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025. However, this Snakelike Mass Outbreak provides a thrilling way to start the year, offering a fantastic chance to add Shiny versions of these serpentine Pokémon to your collection.