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Mass Outbreaks & Massive Mass Outbreaks
Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Mass Outbreaks & Massive Mass Outbreaks

Learn how to find and tackle Mass Outbreaks and Massive Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Discover strategies to maximize your shiny hunting and item gathering during these rare events.

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Mass Outbreaks & Massive Mass Outbreaks

Learn how to find and tackle Mass Outbreaks and Massive Mass Outbreaks in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Discover strategies to maximize your shiny hunting and item gathering during these rare events.

Walkthrough
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    Mass Outbreaks appear randomly on the map. A notification will appear on your screen when one begins.
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    Massive Mass Outbreaks are a special, rarer type of outbreak that can occur in specific areas after completing the main story.
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    During an outbreak, many Pokémon of a single species will spawn in a designated area. This is your chance to catch many of the same Pokémon quickly.
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    The Pokémon in an outbreak will despawn after a short period or when you leave the area.
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    If you manage to clear out an outbreak area without leaving, the outbreak may expand to include more Pokémon, turning into a Massive Mass Outbreak.
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    Massive Mass Outbreaks have a higher chance of spawning Shiny Pokémon and Alpha Pokémon.
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    Catching Pokémon during an outbreak increases your Research Level for that species, which can unlock new research tasks and improve your chances of finding them again.
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    Use strong area-of-effect moves or Pokémon that can quickly defeat multiple opponents to clear outbreaks efficiently.
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    Be aware that some Pokémon in outbreaks may be aggressive.
Tips
  • Save your game before entering an outbreak area. If the outbreak disappears or you don't find what you're looking for, you can reload your save.
  • Use the map to identify the outbreak location and plan your route.
  • Bring Pokémon with moves that can hit multiple targets or status conditions to quickly clear out large groups.
  • Focus on catching Pokémon to increase your Research Level, which can lead to more spawns and better research tasks.
  • Shiny hunting is most effective during outbreaks due to the sheer number of Pokémon appearing.
  • Massive Mass Outbreaks are the best opportunity for shiny hunting and finding Alpha Pokémon.
  • If you fail to clear an outbreak, it will eventually despawn. New outbreaks will appear randomly over time.
  • Pay attention to the weather and time of day, as some Pokémon only appear under specific conditions, even during outbreaks.

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