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Outbreak hunting in Scarlet/Violet - The fastest way to get shinies!

If you haven't tried outbreak hunting yet, you're missing out on the most efficient shiny hunting method in the current games.

Mass Outbreak

Why Outbreaks are Amazing:

  • Base odds in outbreaks: 1/2048

  • With Shiny Charm: 1/1365

  • After 60 KOs: Up to 1/512.44!


The Method:
  • Check your map for mass outbreaks

  • Travel to the outbreak location

  • Start defeating Pokemon (don't catch unless shiny)

  • After 60 KOs, odds are maximized

  • Keep hunting until the outbreak ends


Sandwich Power:
Combine with a Sparkling Power sandwich for even better odds! The Level 3 Sparkling Power adds extra shiny rolls.

My Tips:

  • Save before starting the outbreak

  • Use a strong Pokemon with spread moves

  • Keep Let's Go mode active

  • Don't fast travel (can reset outbreaks)


I've gotten 15 shinies this month using this method. What's your best outbreak find?

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Mason

Outbreak hunting in Scarlet/Violet - The fastest way to get shinies!


If you haven't tried outbreak hunting yet, you're missing out on the most efficient shiny hunting method in the current games.


![Mass Outbreak](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/PokeAPI/sprites/master/sprites/pokemon/other/official-artwork/973.png)


**Why Outbreaks are Amazing:**

- Base odds in outbreaks: 1/2048

- With Shiny Charm: 1/1365

- After 60 KOs: Up to 1/512.44!


**The Method:**

1. Check your map for mass outbreaks

2. Travel to the outbreak location

3. Start defeating Pokemon (don't catch unless shiny)

4. After 60 KOs, odds are maximized

5. Keep hunting until the outbreak ends


**Sandwich Power:**

Combine with a Sparkling Power sandwich for even better odds! The Level 3 Sparkling Power adds extra shiny rolls.


**My Tips:**

- Save before starting the outbreak

- Use a strong Pokemon with spread moves

- Keep Let's Go mode active

- Don't fast travel (can reset outbreaks)


I've gotten 15 shinies this month using this method. What's your best outbreak find?

Dec 5, 2025, 09:36 PM
Ava

Has anyone tried this with a different approach? Curious to hear alternatives.

Dec 5, 2025, 09:40 PM
Mei Lee

This brings up a good point. What do others think about this?

Dec 5, 2025, 09:42 PM
Quinn

Great discussion topic! There's so much to unpack here.

Dec 5, 2025, 09:44 PM
Casey Wang

Congrats on the achievement! That's really impressive.

Dec 6, 2025, 02:20 AM
Skyler

I've been a Flying type specialist since Gen 5, and I can confirm this.

Dec 6, 2025, 04:47 AM
Hao Hoang

This brings up a good point. What do others think about this?

Dec 6, 2025, 04:48 AM
Hana Yang

How long did this take you? I'm considering trying it myself.

Dec 6, 2025, 04:48 AM
Dakota

Couldn't agree more. You've hit the nail on the head here.

Dec 6, 2025, 04:49 AM
Casey

I need to try this ASAP. Saving this thread!

Dec 6, 2025, 04:49 AM
Aiko

I had a similar experience with Mewtwo. It took me ages!

Dec 6, 2025, 04:50 AM

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