Bugs, bugs, bugs! New Mass Outbreak event starts soon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Fans of Bug-type Pokémon, like myself, should be happy to see that three species, Tarountula, Spinarak and Venonat, will be featured in an upcoming Mass Outbreak event in which they will have increased of being Shiny! The Mass Outbreak will be taking place from May 29 at 7:00 p.m. CT until June 1 at 6:59 p.m. CT.

The featured Pokémon can be found in outbreaks in the following areas:

  • Tarountula in Paldea
  • Spinarak in Kitakami
  • Venonat in the Blueberry Academy

Shiny colorations

You can see what their normal and Shiny colorations look like below.

Normal and Shiny Tarountula and Spidops

Normal and Shiny Spinarak and Ariados

Normal and Shiny Venonat and Venomoth


Are you looking forward to Shiny hunting for any of these three Pokémon? Let us know in the comments below! Or chime in on our forums or Discord server!

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