Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can encounter Version-Exclusive Pokémon in special mass outbreaks From Friday, January 26th, 2024 to Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at 23:59 UTC and Gulpin, Stunky, Skrelp, and Clauncher will be appearing throughout the Paldea region.

Catch Version-Exclusive Pokémon to Help Complete Your Pokédex!

Get ready to track down some Pokémon you may have had trouble finding! From Friday, January 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC, mass outbreaks of Gulpin, Stunky, Skrelp, and Clauncher will be appearing throughout the Paldea region.

Pokémon encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Uncommon Mark or Rare Mark depending on the version of the game they appear in. These normally version-exclusive Pokémon can be encountered in both the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games during this event, so have fun completing your Paldea Pokédex!

Event Schedule

Friday, January 26, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Gulpin, Stunky, Skrelp, and Clauncher

Location

Paldea

Marks

Pokémon Scarlet - Stunky and Skrelp encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Uncommon Mark. Gulpin and Clauncher encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Rare Mark.
Pokémon Violet - Gulpin and Clauncher encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Uncommon Mark. Stunky and Skrelp encountered in these special mass outbreaks are more likely to have the Rare Mark.

What Is a Mass Outbreak?

Mass outbreaks are a phenomenon in which many of the same species of Pokémon appear in one location. During limited-time mass outbreak events, certain Pokémon will become more likely to appear.

Information about Mass Outbreak Events

• In order to participate in limited-time mass outbreak events, you need to have downloaded the latest update data and the latest Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• You can download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News.

Source: https://sv-news.pokemon.co.jp/en/page/178.html