Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Bug Mass Outbreak Event guide- Start time, rewards, and more

As May draws to a close, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trainers are in for a busy and buggy weekend. From May 30 at 5 PM PT to June 1 at 4:59 PM PT, a special Bug-type Mass Outbreak Event is set to take over the regions of Paldea, Kitakami, and the Blueberry Academy’s Terarium.Centered around silk-spinnings, this event not only presents a top chance at Shiny hunting but also a celebration of some of the franchise's less-celebrated Pokémon types.Mass Outbreaks are old hat for Scarlet and Violet players, providing rare Pokémon in abundance all over the map. This weekend's event, however, focuses on a "silken" theme bringing Tarountula to Paldea, Spinarak to Kitakami, and Venonat to the Terarium.These web-slinging, silk-based Pokémon will spawn at double the rate, rendering them perfect catches for players trying to finish filling up their Pokédex or nabbing highly sought-after Shiny forms. With increased Shiny rates during the event, trainers have a much higher opportunity of encountering those elusive color-swapped variants.If silk is not your style, don't fret—this weekend is not strictly for Bug enthusiasts. Parallel to the Mass Outbreak is a returning Seven-Star Tera Raid starring Garchomp the Unrivaled. This powerful Ground Tera-type adds an additional level of challenge and reward, providing competitive trainers with a worthy opponent. Whether you're playing for the rush or the high-IV beast, this double event weekend has something for every type of trainer.For those not familiar with Mass Outbreak mechanics, here's the brief summary: the more Pokémon you knock out or catch per mass outbreak, the better your chances of seeing a Shiny. Add that in with Sparkling Sandwich boosts and natural event bonuses, and the odds can rise to around 1 in 512—a significant departure from the typical base rate.Targeting Venonat, Spinarak, or Tarountula with this strategy in their respective area might have astounding yield both in terms of quantity and quality.Even after the weekend ends, players still have a reason to sign in soon. As a prize following the South Korea Pokémon Trainers Cup Finals on June 7–8, Game Freak will hand out a Mystery Gift code for Porygon2. While this isn't tied to the Bug Outbreak, it shows how Game Freak keeps adding new content and giving out rewards.Whatever your motive ,the Shiny hunt, the competitive battle, or simply to witness hordes of silk-spinning Pokémon in play – this Bug-type Mass Outbreak Event of this weekend is one you don't want to miss. So grab your Poké Balls, stock your sandwiches, and be set to spin your own web of success in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.