Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch, with new content available now! Read on below to learn more:

Strike Gold with Mass Outbreaks of Pokémon!

A Golden Opportunity to Catch Shiny Pokémon!
It’s time to go for the gold! Until 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.

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.

Catch Magikarp, Shinx, Rellor, and Varoom in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Mass Outbreaks

Some Shiny Pokémon will be appearing more frequently during this special event.

Trainers, prepare to strike gold in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! From Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. PDT to Monday, May 5, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. PDT, look for mass outbreaks of the following Pokémon in these locations:

• Paldea – Magikarp and Varoom
• Kitakami – Shinx
• Blueberry Academy – Rellor

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

Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. To participate in mass outbreak events, you will need to download the latest Poké Portal News and install the latest update data for your game.

Shine on, Trainers!

Source: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com