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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Snake-Themed Mass Outbreak Event
A special Mass Outbreak event is underway in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, celebrating the Year of the Snake! This limited-time event, running until January 12th, features increased Shiny encounter rates for Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper.
This event follows closely on the heels of a Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid event that concluded 2024's Year of the Dragon. While Rayquaza is obtainable through the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, the boosted Shiny rate during the raid made it a highly sought-after opportunity.
This new Mass Outbreak event offers players a chance to catch large numbers of Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper. Silicobra will appear across all land areas of Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper in the Terarium. The Pokémon's levels will vary (10-65) depending on player progression in the main storyline. To participate, players must connect to the internet, access the Poke Portal via the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News."
Event Details:
- Duration: January 9th (7:00 PM ET) – January 12th (6:59 PM ET)
- Featured Pokémon: Silicobra, Ekans, Seviper (increased Shiny rates)
- Shiny Rate Boost: 0.5% increase before any multipliers (Shiny Sandwiches recommended)
- Location: Silicobra (all Paldea land areas), Ekans (Kitakami), Seviper (Terarium)
Shiny Sandwich Recipes (for increased odds):
- Ekans & Seviper: Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica, Green Bell Pepper
- Silicobra: Ham, other ingredients (adjust for desired Pokémon)
The future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet beyond this event remains uncertain, particularly with the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025. The Pokémon Company's plans for the Year of the Snake in the games are yet to be revealed. However, this Mass Outbreak provides a fun and engaging event for players in the meantime.
(Note: The image URLs provided in the original text were all the same. I've repeated them here to maintain the original image placement, but ideally, these would be replaced with images relevant to the Pokémon and the event.)
