Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event: Current Outbreak & what’s next?

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet breathed new life into the franchise, bringing in tons of new Pokemon, battles, features, and events. Naturally, players are still diving into the game to explore all these additions, with Mass Outbreaks being one of them.

As many are aware, Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet are nothing new. The feature has been present in the game since 2023, with fresh events coming regularly.

So, here’s everything you need to know about Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, including what they are, the current event, and what’s coming soon.

What are Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Essentially, Mass Outbreak events are a time when many of the same species or Pokemon appear in one key location with drastically increased odds of being Shiny.

They’re a great way to fill your Pokedex and potentially grab a few Shinies or certain Pokemon with specific Marks.

What’s the current Mass Outbreak event?

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The current Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event, called “Get Down to Earth”, features Ground-type Pokemon. It will run from August 17, 2025, until August 31, 2025. The following creatures will appear in different locations:

• Paldea: Paldean Wooper
• Kitakami: Mudbray
• Terarium: Drilbur

All upcoming Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events

According to the official Pokemon website for Scarlet & Violet, these are the Mass Outbreak events that will take place in the following months:

How to join Mass Outbreak events

Players looking to participate in the Mass Outbreaks events in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet need to follow some simple steps first:

1. Update Pokemon Scarlet & Violet to the latest version.
2. Make sure your console is connected to the Internet.
3. Open the game and access the main menu using the X button.
4. With the menu open, press L to connect the game to the Internet.
5. Go to the Poke Portal.
6. Select Mystery Gift.
7. Tap on Check Poke Portal News.
8. Now you’ll be able to see all the details about the event, and the featured Pokemon will start to appear.

You don’t need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to download the latest Poke Portal news.

All previous Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreaks

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Below are all the previous Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events. Just in case they happen again, it’s always worth knowing what came before.

That’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak events. For more game content, check out our guides for every returning Pokemon in the Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC or our guide for the full Paldean Pokedex.