Version exclusives available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for a limited time, getting Shiny Meloetta easier than ever

Certain version-exclusive Pocket Monsters will be available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet from Friday, October 18, 2024, at 00:00 UTC to Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 23:59 UTC in the form of Mass Outbreaks. This is especially useful for players who own only one variant of the Gen IX game and do not have a friend they can trade with.

The event comes at a crucial time, as a Shiny Meloetta reward from Pokemon HOME was announced recently. The objective players must fulfill to get their hands on this rare creature is to compete the Pokdex for all three areas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet—Paldea, Kitakami, and Blueberry Academy.

This article tells you everything you need to know about the version exclusive Pocket Monsters that will be available as mass outbreaks during this period.

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All version-exclusive Mass Outbreaks to look out for in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet from October 18 to 20, 2024

The following creatures will be found in Mass Outbreaks in both Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet during the event:

• Paldea: Oranguru and Passimian
• Kitakami: Cramorant and Morpeko
• Blueberry Academy: Alolan Sandshrew and Alolan Vulpix

Here are the details of each Pocket Monster that you should be aware of:

Oranguru

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Paldea
• Level: 10 - 65
• Biome: Land
• Rarity: 50%

Passimian

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Paldea
• Level: 10 - 65
• Biome: Land
• Rarity: 50%

Cramorant

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Kitakami
• Level: 10 - 65
• Biome: Land
• Rarity: 50%

Morpeko

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Kitakami
• Level: 10 - 65
• Biome: Land, Air
• Rarity: 50%

Alolan Sandslash

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Blueberry Academy
• Level: 55 - 65
• Biome: Land
• Rarity: 50%

Alolan Vulpix

• Version: Both
• Ability: Standard
• Moves: Standard Moveset
• Hold Item: None
• Shiny Rate: Standard
• Mark: None
• Nature: Random
• Scale: Standard
• Region: Blueberry Academy
• Level: 55 - 65
• Biome: Land
• Rarity: 50%

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Besides helping you complete your Pokedex, Mass Outbreaks are a great opportunity to find their shiny variants in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.