Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Mass Outbreaks Explained

Abu Bakar Karim
By Abu Bakar Karim
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Mass Outbreaks Explained

Learn everything you need to know about the Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The mass outbreak is a cool feature introduced in the second generation of Pokemon games. And now, this feature still remains in the Seventh generation. However, this term can also be referred to as Pokemon outbreaks. What happens is, a rare Pokemon will randomly appear at a random place in a huge number. All you have to do is, stock up the pile.

Moreover, these type of Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, along with other Seventh generation installments, raises the chance of crossing the path with a Shiny Pokemon. However, the chance remains very little; yet.

And that is all we are gonna rant about in this guide. Hop in!

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What are Mass Outbreaks

Generally, a single species of Pokemon will spawn at an unexpected place at an unexpected time. Precisely, for a limited amount of time. You can roughly come across about 150 Pokemon at a given time. Neither is there species specificity nor the area. Means, you have to roam all around the Paldea.

These type of Mass Outbreaks remains for a whole real-world day. On top of that, there can be around 4-5 Mass Outbreaks in a single day throughout Paldea in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Fill up your bag until 100 of them are out of the zone.

After that, they will either flee away, or the in-game mechanics will stop the mass outbreak for the greater good. These Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are a perfect chance to complete your Pokedex if you haven’t found the very specific Pokemon that you have been chasing for days. Check the map for a “?” mark and head to that place to check if that one Pokemon caused that havoc. You might get lucky.

Apart from that, the Pokemon you have caught will show a Pulsing Icon on the map. And to make your life a bit easier, you will get a notification once you are near any outbreak.

And before entering into the battle, do hit that Let’s Go to boost up some EXP while your Pokemon does the rest. So, sit back and lie down; we will be counting stars.

Shiny Pokemon From Mass Outbreaks

Now, what a Shiny Pokemon is, just your normal daily-life Pokemon that comes in different color codes. And they shine. If you need one, you need to defeat slay down more and more Pokemon from the mass outbreak. That will eventually raise your chance of coming across to a Shiny Pokemon.

However, if you have Shiny Charm and Sparkling Power Sandwich in your stash, I suggest using it as a combo to increase your chance further.

Take note that if you leave that particular area where a Mass Outbreak just occurred and return to that place later, your chances will still be the same to catch a shiny variant.

And that is all I had for the Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Stay tuned for more updates!

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By Abu Bakar Karim Deputy Guide Editor
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AB Karim is the Deputy Editor of the Guide section at GameRiv. With an insatiable love for RPGs and a knack for puns, AB combines his passion for gaming with a professional touch. He has to polish every word with precision; otherwise, he will keep losing health bar. Keep that aside for now, and let's embark on epic quests and unravel mysteries with AB as your trusted guide. Prosst!