Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can Prepare to Strike Gold with Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon from Friday, April 26th, 2024 to Monday, May 6th, 2024, at 23:59 UTC. Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks.

Prepare to Strike Gold with Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon!

A Golden Opportunity to Catch Shiny Pokémon! Get ready to go for the gold! From Friday, April 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Monday, May 6, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Magikarp and Varoom will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Shinx will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Rellor will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Shiny Pokémon are more likely to appear in these special mass outbreaks, so don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to find one!

Event Schedule

Friday, April 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Monday, May 6, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Locations and Featured Pokémon

Paldea: Magikarp and Varoom
Kitakami: Shinx
Blueberry Academy: Rellor

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.

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/209.html