Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event: Dates, species, more

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s upcoming Mass Outbreak event will be Halloween-themed and will have several Ghost-type Pokemon under the spotlight. Here’s all you need to know about it.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have rolled out a Mass Outbreak event to celebrate Halloween. Several Ghost-type species are being spotlighted for this event and are appearing in Mass Outbreaks all across Paldea and Kitakami.

This is a good chance for Pokemon trainers to get their hands on prized shiny Ghost-types, and of course, to complete their Pokedex entries and unlock rewards.

Here’s all you need to know about this Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event, with details about the schedule, species, and more.

• Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event date
• Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak species and bonuses
• Best tips to farm the Halloween Mass Outbreak event

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event date

The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event is live and will be running until October 31 at 4:59 PM PT / 7:59 PM PT / 0:59 AM BST (November 1).

Serebii Update: The next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has been announced. Focuses on a variety of Ghost-type Pokémon. Runs from October 27th through October 31st

Details @ https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/pwxL2d9vvX

— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) October 22, 2023

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak species & bonuses

The following Pokemon will be spotlighted during the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event:

• Drifloon
• Phantump
• Mimikyu
• Greavard

Trainers can use this chance to catch some rare shiny Ghost-types, and if they are lucky, they can get one with the Crafty Mark. All the spotlighted species have a chance to appear shiny and with the rare Mark.

It is worth mentioning that Phantump is an exclusive DLC Pokemon, and trainers that do not possess the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC will still have a chance to capture it during this event.

Best tips to prepare for the Halloween Mass Outbreak event

To make the best out of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Halloween Mass Outbreak event, trainers need to prepare accordingly. Here are some tips for you to take advantage of this Mass Outbreak event:

• Stock up on Herba Mystica to craft Shiny Sandwiches
• Stock up on Fast Balls
• Get your Shiny Charm ready
• Save your game once you spot a shiny Pokemon

You can also learn about all the Shiny Sandwich recipes and get a bunch of Herba Mystica for free.

Keep in mind that Ghost-Type Pokemon are immune to Normal-type attacks, so False Swipe is not an option to facilitate catches.

That’s all you need to know about the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Halloween-themed Mass Outbreak event, if you are still hungry for more Pokemon content, you can also check out the following guides

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