Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Announce Year of the Snake Outbreak Event

Summary

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are hosting a Mass Outbreak with increased Shiny encounter odds until January 12.
• Trainers can expect Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper to appear in greater numbers during the event.
• The future of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in 2025 remains uncertain with the upcoming Year of the Snake.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trainers have a thrilling new event to dive into, as a Mass Outbreak featuring Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper has kicked off in celebration of the Year of the Snake. The Snakelike Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is a brief but exciting opportunity that will last just one weekend, with heightened chances of encountering Shiny versions of these slithery Pokémon.

This latest Mass Outbreak event follows closely on the heels of a Shiny Rayquaza Tera raid event that concluded 2024. Although Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon, is typically accessible in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after purchasing the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and advancing in The Indigo Disk, the rarity of its Shiny form made the Tera raid a prime chance to capture this elusive variant. Despite Rayquaza's vulnerability to Fairy-type Pokémon making the raid relatively straightforward, the Shiny Rayquaza event served as a fitting finale to the Year of the Dragon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

As 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players are presented with a fresh challenge. According to Serebii.net, the Snakelike Pokémon Mass Outbreak event commenced on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 PM Eastern and will wrap up on Sunday, January 12, at 6:59 PM Eastern. During this period, three Pokémon will be available in abundance for players to catch. Silicobra outbreaks will occur across all land areas in the Paldea region, while Ekans will dominate the Kitakami region, and Seviper will appear in the Terarium. These Pokémon will vary in levels from 10 to 65, based on the player's progress through the main storyline. To participate, trainers must connect to the Internet, access the Poke Portal from the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News" to activate the Mass Outbreaks.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Snakelike Mass Outbreak Details (January 2025)

• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are hosting a Snakelike Mass Outbreak until January 12.
• Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper will appear in greater numbers with increased Shiny encounter odds.
• The Mass Outbreak of Snakelike Pokémon aligns with the upcoming Year of the Snake.
• Players must connect to the Internet to access the Mass Outbreak.

The Pokémon featured in the Snakelike Mass Outbreak boast a 0.5% increased Shiny rate before any additional multipliers. Therefore, players aiming to catch a Shiny Silicobra, Ekans, or Seviper can boost their chances by crafting a Shiny Sandwich. To target Ekans and Seviper, use a Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica along with a Green Bell Pepper, while Silicobra requires Ham instead of a pepper.

With 2025 set to see the launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the future trajectory of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet remains uncertain. It's yet to be determined what The Pokémon Company has in store for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet during the Year of the Snake.