Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can encounter the Dragon-Type Pokémon Dratini, Jangmo-o and Duraludon in Mass Outbreaks from Monday, December 25th, 2023 to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 23:59 UTC.

Prepare for Mass Outbreaks of Dragon-Type Pokémon!

Dragon Dance Your Way into the New Year! Get ready to ring in the new year by catching droves of Dragon-type Pokémon! From Monday, December 25, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, Dratini will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Paldea region, Jangmo-o will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the land of Kitakami, and Duraludon will be appearing in mass outbreaks throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Pokémon encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Joyful Mark. These Dragon types must be excited to celebrate the new year!

Event Schedule

Monday, December 25, 2023, at 00:00 UTC to Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Locations and Featured Pokémon

Paldea: Dratini
Kitakami: Jangmo-o
Blueberry Academy: Duraludon

What Is a Mass Outbreak?

Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in mass outbreak events.

Information about Mass Outbreak Events

• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/168.html