Bug Mass Outbreak Event Announced for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Alright, so we’re diving into a bit of a Pokemon frenzy right now. There’s this Bug-type Mass Outbreak happening in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet from May 30 through June 1. Pretty sweet if you’re into Bug-types using silk, I guess. It’s like, you have this weekend to snag a few of these critters. Imagine them in huge swarms just waiting to be caught. Wild.

I mean, Mass Outbreaks are kinda like this regular gig, right? Every so often, they pop up, and trainers can just go at it finding specific Pokemon species in bulk. It’s like a sale, but with Pokemon. And hey, they often give this boost to Shiny rates. So if you’re all about rare shiny versions, this is your moment to, you know, shine? Or maybe I’m just getting shiny and shimmer confused. Moving on.

Here’s what’s up: they’re kicking off June with this Silk-themed Mass Outbreak Event. It’s all about Bug-types because obviously. You’ll bump into Tarountula in Paldea, Spinarak in Kitakami, and Venonat in the Terarium. Oh, and this shindig starts on May 29 at 5 pm Pacific and wraps up June 1 at 4:59 pm. Are you likely to snag a Shiny one? They say the odds are better, so roll the dice or whatever.

Anyway — wait, there’s more. While all this Bug-type hysteria’s going on, there’s also supposed to be a Garchomp Tera Raid — like, round two — during that same stretch. They’re calling it Garchomp the Unrivaled. Sounds like a wrestling move, if you ask me. It’s gonna be a Ground Tera type, just so you know.

But hey, say bugs aren’t really your thing and Garchomp doesn’t tickle your fancy either. It’s cool; there’s supposed to be a Porygon2 giveaway. Yeah, a freebie is always nice. After the South Korea Pokemon Trainers Cup — running June 7 to 8 I think — they’ll drop a Mystery Gift code for it. Who doesn’t like free Porygon2, right?

So here we are, almost three years into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and they’re still cranking out these things to keep players hooked. But, you know, I heard some folks are already laser-focused on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is rumored to drop sometime this year. And don’t get me started on how there’s a buzz about a Nintendo Direct happening soon. Leaks or not, Pokemon fans are like hawks. Always watching for updates. And yeah, I get it. Who wouldn’t be?