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

Prepare for Mass Outbreaks of Water-Type Pokémon!

Catch Boatloads of Water Types!
Get ready to make a splash! From Friday, June 7, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Finizen will be appearing throughout the Paldea region, mass outbreaks of Lotad will be appearing throughout the land of Kitakami, and mass outbreaks of Horsea will be appearing throughout the Terarium at Blueberry Academy.

Pokémon encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Kindly Mark, so have fun catching wave after wave of these kindhearted Water types!

Event Schedule

Friday, June 7, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Locations and Featured Pokémon

Paldea: Finizen

Kitakami: Lotad

Blueberry Academy: Horsea

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: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet news and Pokemon.com