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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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Aiko

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 28, 2025, 01:47 PM
Riley Kim

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

Dec 28, 2025, 01:57 PM
Riley Kim

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

Dec 28, 2025, 01:57 PM
Noah

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

Dec 28, 2025, 04:28 PM
Nam Li

I've been a Electric type specialist since Gen 2, and I can confirm this.

Dec 28, 2025, 08:15 PM
Sakura Choi

Alakazam is definitely one of my favorites too!

Dec 29, 2025, 04:53 PM
Quinn Brown

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

Dec 29, 2025, 04:54 PM
Phoenix Suzuki

Pro tip: Save before attempting this so you can reset if needed!

Dec 29, 2025, 04:58 PM
Minh Lee

This community is amazing. Thanks for being so helpful!

Dec 31, 2025, 02:58 PM
Olivia

lol this is so relatable. Pokemon fans unite!

Dec 31, 2025, 08:18 PM
Dakota

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

Jan 1, 2026, 08:16 PM
Sakura Davis

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

Jan 2, 2026, 04:56 PM
Jordan Sato

My journey started similarly. Pokemon really brings back memories.

Jan 2, 2026, 08:18 PM
Linh

Mewtwo is definitely one of my favorites too!

Jan 5, 2026, 08:35 AM
Ava

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

Jan 5, 2026, 08:37 AM
Mason

Interesting perspective! I never thought about it that way before.

Jan 5, 2026, 08:37 AM
Isabella Pham

lol this is so relatable. Pokemon fans unite!

Jan 5, 2026, 08:38 AM
Ji

I'd also recommend checking out some YouTube tutorials on this topic.

Jan 5, 2026, 09:53 AM
Xiao

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

Jan 5, 2026, 09:54 AM
Kenji Brown

Just wanted to add - this also works really well with the Shiny Charm equipped.

Jan 5, 2026, 08:16 PM

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