Here’s an opportunity to Shiny hunt some bird Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet

The next Mass Outbreak event in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet has been announced and it focuses on bird-like Pokémon!

From Thursday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday, February 9, at 5:59 p.m. CST, the following Pokémon will be featured in a Mass Outbreak event in different regions:

  • Fletchling in Paldea
  • Starly in Kitakami
  • Pikipek in the Blueberry Academy

During the event, Fletching, Starly and Pikipek have an increased chance of being Shiny in an outbreak. We’ve included images of their Shiny forms compared to what they normally look like below.

The Kitakami and Blueberry Academy areas require the paid The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC for Scarlet and Violet.

Normal and Shiny Fletchling, Fletchinder and Talonflame

Above you can see normal Fletchling, Fletchinder and Talonflame followed by their Shiny coloration.

Normal and Shiny Starly, Staravia and Staraptor

Above you can see normal Starly, Staravia and Staraptor followed by their Shiny coloration. The Starly line has a slight gender difference that changes the size of their white (Starly, Staraptor) or gray (Staravia) patch on their forehead. The images above are of males.

Normal and Shiny Pikipek, Trumbeak and Toucannon

Above you can see normal Pikipek, Trumbeak and Toucannon followed by their Shiny coloration.


Let us know in the comments if you plan to Shiny hunt any of these Pokémon! Don’t forget to also join our Discord server.

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