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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?

replies(8)

Xiao

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?

Feb 24, 2026, 12:46 PM
Ji

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

Feb 24, 2026, 12:48 PM
Sophia Garcia

Great post! I totally agree with this. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Feb 24, 2026, 12:50 PM
Wei Liu

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

Feb 24, 2026, 02:06 PM
Sakura Rodriguez

This community is amazing. Thanks for being so helpful!

Feb 24, 2026, 03:21 PM
Hana Williams

This reminds me of when I first started playing. Good times!

Feb 24, 2026, 03:22 PM
Aiko Wilson

This is exactly what I was thinking! Glad someone put it into words.

Feb 24, 2026, 03:23 PM
Linh

You've inspired me to give this a try. Wish me luck!

Feb 24, 2026, 03:24 PM

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