How to Track Progress in Pokémon Outbreaks

To determine when you’ve killed 60 Pokémon in an outbreak, you’ll need to manually count and keep tabs on the number of Pokémon you’ve defeated, as the game doesn’t provide a direct way to track this information, but you can use the in-game notifications that appear every 20-30 Pokémon defeated as a guide. By doing so, you can increase your chances of encountering a shiny Pokémon, with the odds changing to 1 in 1365 or 1 in 683 with the Sparkling Power sandwich boost, and 1 in 512 when combined with the Shiny Charm.

Understanding Outbreaks and Shiny Hunting

Outbreak Basics

Outbreaks are events where many Pokémon of the same species appear in the same place, and by defeating or capturing them, you can increase your odds of a shiny Pokémon appearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the odds of getting a shiny with a sandwich? There are three levels to the Sparkling Power sandwiches: A sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 1 doubles your shiny odds to 1/2048, a sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 2 triples your shiny odds to 1/1365.67, and a sandwich with Sparkling Power Level 3 quadruples your shiny odds to 1/1024.38.
2. Do shiny sandwiches work on outbreaks? Yes, shiny sandwiches work on outbreaks, and you can use them to increase your chances of getting a shiny Pokémon.
3. How do you know how many Pokémon you’ve defeated in an outbreak? You’ll need to manually count and keep tabs on the number of Pokémon you’ve defeated, as the game doesn’t provide a direct way to track this information, but you can use the in-game notifications that appear every 20-30 Pokémon defeated as a guide.
4. What are the odds of getting a shiny in a massive mass outbreak? According to Serebii.net, Massive Mass Outbreaks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus have basic Shiny odds of 13 in 4096.
5. Do outbreaks have higher shiny odds? Yes, outbreaks have higher shiny odds, although not to the extent of regular mass outbreaks.
6. Can you farm mass outbreaks for Shinies? Yes, mass outbreaks are your best odds for catching a shiny Pokémon, and you can farm them by repeatedly entering and leaving the hub world.
7. What are the shiny odds after killing 60 Pokémon in a mass outbreak? If you defeat 60 Pokémon, you can raise your chances again to one in 1365 or one in 683 with the Sparkling Power sandwich boost.
8. Can you get two Shinies from one mass outbreak? Yes, it is possible to get two shinies from the same outbreak.
9. Do outbreaks run out of Pokémon? As you defeat Pokémon in an outbreak, more will appear, until you’ve fully cleared about 100 Pokémon.
10. What is the max outbreaks in Pokémon? While a regular mass outbreak will cause a singular instance of a species of Pokémon spawning in, four at a time, up to a total of 16, massive mass outbreaks cause several of these spawning hordes — typically 15 or so — all across the map of the area you’re in.
11. How do mass outbreaks work? During a mass outbreak, lots of a given species of Pokémon will appear in a location for a limited time, and although no more than four Pokémon will show up at once, another will appear soon after you catch or defeat one.
12. Do all Shinies have a 100 catch rate? Shiny Pokémon also have a 100% catch rate, but only if you don’t miss the throws.
13. Do sandwiches work on outbreaks? Typically, around ten Pokémon will appear on screen at once, but this can be increased using the Sandwich Encounter Power of the same type as the Pokémon in the outbreak.
14. Are Shinies 100 percent catch rate? If a Shiny Legendary is found after completing a Raid, it has a 100% catch rate, but in the wild, Legendary Pokémon are difficult to catch, even if they are shiny.
15. Can you soft reset mass outbreaks? All the player has to do is speak with the gatekeeper and go to a location without a Mass Outbreak, sleep in the nearest tent, and change the time of day to reset the mass outbreak.