Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Announce Porygon Mass Outbreak Event for Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon Company has officially unveiled the next highly anticipated Mass Outbreak Event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Nintendo Switch.

Beginning June 2nd, 2025, and running through June 4th, 2025, players across the globe will have the exciting opportunity to encounter increased numbers of Porygon throughout the Paldea region as well as the game’s two downloadable content (DLC) areas.

As one of the most innovative features introduced in Generation IX, Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet regularly draw the attention of dedicated trainers hoping to add rare and elusive Pokémon to their collections.

With the latest announcement, Porygon—a fan-favorite Virtual Pokémon known for its unique evolution mechanics—takes center stage in this limited-time event.

According to an official statement from The Pokémon Company, the Porygon Mass Outbreak Event will not only take place within the expansive open world of Paldea, but will also include the additional regions introduced in both DLC expansions.

This approach ensures that trainers with access to the downloadable content can maximize their chances of finding and catching Porygon throughout the event period.

Notably, Pokémon caught in these outbreak events will feature a significantly increased chance of being shiny, making this event especially appealing for shiny hunters within the Pokémon community.

Since launching in November 2022, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have achieved remarkable success on the Nintendo Switch platform, with both titles combined selling over 22 million units worldwide as of early 2024.

The games represent the latest core entries from developer Game Freak and continue the franchise’s legacy of innovative gameplay and massive open-world exploration, now further enriched by frequent in-game events and content updates. The announcement of the Porygon Mass Outbreak carries particular significance, as outbreak events offer players unique ways to engage with the Nintendo Switch’s most popular Pokémon titles.

By increasing encounter rates—not only for Porygon but also for its shiny variant—The Pokémon Company maintains an active and vibrant online community within Scarlet and Violet through both the main Paldea region and its expansive, DLC-enhanced world. Players eager to participate are advised to ensure that their game has the latest update and to explore all corners of Paldea and the additional DLC areas from June 2nd to June 4th, 2025.

This limited-time Pokémon event exemplifies The Pokémon Company’s ongoing commitment to providing engaging experiences for fans and collectors alike, reinforcing Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s status as flagship titles on the Nintendo Switch.

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