Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetlaunch a new Mass Outbreak event that puts Voltorb, Foongus, and “mystery Pokemon” Hisuian Voltorb. Game Freak has been keepingPokemonfans playingScarlet and Violetthrough a steady stream of new content. This has included paid DLC with the two expansions that make upThe Hidden Treasure of Area Zeroalong with plenty of free updates over the last couple of years.
FreePokemon Scarlet and Violetupdates have swapped in new raid bosses and have launched Mass Outbreak events, giving players the chance to expand their collection and better-complete their Paldea region Pokedex. For the uninitiated,Mass Outbreaks are special eventswhere a particular Pokemon species starts spawning in great quantities. Anyone interested in participating in the latest one will want to verify that their copies ofPokemon Scarlet and Violethave been updated to the latest versions.

As long as one has the latest updates forPokemon Scarlet and Violetand an Internet connection, they will be able to participate in the new Mass Outbreak event from now until Tuesday, February 27 at 3:59pm PST. This iteration of the event puts the spotlight on Voltorb, Foongus, and the mystery Pokemon,which has since been revealed to be Hisuian Voltorb.Hisuian Voltorb was first introducedinPokemon Legends: Arceusas a regional variant of the Generation 1 Pokemon Voltorb.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mass Outbreak
Catching Hisuian Voltorb will givePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers the chance to add yet another Pokemon to their collection that first appeared inPokemon Legends: Arceus. Players canevolve Hisuian Voltorb into Hisuian Electrodeusing a Leaf Stone. While Hisuian Voltorb and Hisuian Electrode retain the Electric typing of their Gen 1 counterparts, they are also Grass-types as well.
This new Mass Outbreak event inPokemon Scarlet and Violetshould help keep fans busy while they wait for Pokemon Day. Pokemon Day 2024 takes place on Tuesday, February 27, with a special Pokemon Presents premiering at 6am PST that morning. Rumors have been flying aboutnewPokemongamesthat might be revealed during the Pokemon Presents, but it’s also possible that it will include information on potential newPokemon Scarlet and Violetupdates.Pokemonfans should be sure to tune in to the event to find out more, and do their best to catch Hisuian Voltorb in the meantime.