Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Launch Year of the Snake Event

Summary

• Pokemon 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 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in 2025 remains uncertain with the upcoming Year of the Snake.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers have an exciting 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. This Snakelike Mass Outbreak event will run for just one weekend, offering trainers a golden opportunity to encounter Shiny versions of these featured Pokemon with increased odds.

This latest Mass Outbreak event follows closely on the heels of a Shiny Rayquaza Tera raid event that concluded 2024. While Rayquaza is typically available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet after purchasing the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC and progressing through The Indigo Disk, the rarity of its Shiny variant made the Tera raid a must-attend event for many. Despite Rayquaza's vulnerability to Fairy-type Pokemon making the raid relatively straightforward, the Shiny Rayquaza event was a fitting way to close out the Year of the Dragon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

As 2025 ushers in the Year of the Snake, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players have a fresh event to explore. According to Serebii.net, the Snakelike Pokemon Mass Outbreak event began on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 PM Eastern and will conclude on Sunday, January 12, at 6:59 PM Eastern. During this period, three Pokemon will be available for players to catch in abundance. Silicobra outbreaks will occur across all land areas in the Paldea region, Ekans outbreaks will dominate the Kitakami region, and Seviper outbreaks will be found in the Terarium. These Pokemon will range from levels 10 to 65, depending on the player's progress in the main story. To participate, trainers must connect to the Internet, navigate to the Poke Portal from the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News" to access these Mass Outbreaks.

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

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

The Pokemon featured in the Snakelike Mass Outbreak will have a 0.5% increased Shiny rate before any multipliers are applied. 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 a Ham instead of a pepper.

With 2025 set to see the launch of Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the future of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet remains uncertain. It will be interesting to see what The Pokemon Company has in store for the Year of the Snake.