Pokémon Event: Snake Mass Outbreak Arrives

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Snake-Themed Mass Outbreak Event

A special Mass Outbreak event is underway in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, celebrating the Year of the Snake! This limited-time event boosts the appearance rates of Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper, significantly increasing the chances of encountering their Shiny variants.

The event, running from January 9th to 12th, offers players a concentrated opportunity to catch these serpentine Pokémon. Silicobra will appear across Paldea, Ekans in Kitakami, and Seviper in the Terarium. Their levels will vary (10-65) depending on the player's game progress. To access the event, players must connect to the internet, access the Poke Portal via the in-game menu, and select "Get Poke Portal News."

Event Highlights:

• Increased Shiny Odds: The Shiny encounter rate for Silicobra, Ekans, and Seviper is boosted by 0.5% before any additional multipliers are applied. Using Shiny Sandwiches will further enhance these odds. Recipes include Salty or Spicy Herba Mystica with a Green Bell Pepper for Ekans/Seviper, and Ham instead of pepper for Silicobra.
• Pokémon Locations: Silicobra (all Paldea), Ekans (Kitakami), Seviper (Terarium).
• Level Range: 10-65, depending on game progression.
• Event Duration: January 9th, 7:00 PM Eastern – January 12th, 6:59 PM Eastern.

This event follows the recent Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid, a fitting end to the Year of the Dragon. However, with the anticipated launch of Pokémon Legends: Z-A in 2025, the future direction of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet remains to be seen. The Pokémon Company's plans for the Year of the Snake are yet to be fully revealed.

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