Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has announced an exciting Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak event to celebrate Japan's annual Golden Week. The Pokemon Scarlet and Violet event provides players with enhanced opportunities to catch rare Shiny variants of Gimmighoul, Wiglett, Growlithe, and Swablu over a week-long period.

Gimmighoul, known as the Coin Chest Pokemon, is a unique Ghost-type creature found throughout Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. While typically hiding in coin-covered chests, this elusive gray Pokemon can occasionally be spotted near ruins and road signs. Approaching a standing Gimmighoul causes it to drop a Gimmighoul Coin before fleeing, while Chest Form Gimmighoul can be battled and captured in specific locations. After collecting 999 Gimmighoul Coins, trainers can evolve Gimmighoul into the powerful Steel/Ghost-type Gholdengo.

Following the conclusion of the Salamence Tera raid event, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers will soon enjoy improved odds of encountering Shiny variants of four different Pokemon. According to Serebii.net, the Golden Week event begins on Tuesday, April 29, at 8:00 PM Eastern and concludes on Wednesday, May 7, at 7:59 PM Eastern. This event aligns with Japan's Golden Week, a series of national holidays from April 29 to May 5. During this period, Mass Outbreaks of Wiglett, Growlithe, and Swablu will occur across Paldea, Kitakami, and the Terarium, respectively. Each of these Pokemon features a golden-colored Shiny form, with increased encounter rates during the event.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Golden Week Tera Raid And Mass Outbreak Event Details (April 2025)

• Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will feature special Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks during Golden Week.
• Tera Raids will highlight Gimmighoul with boosted Shiny encounter rates.
• Mass Outbreaks will include Wiglett, Growlithe, and Swablu, each with increased Shiny odds.
• The event spans from April 29 to May 7, offering ample time for Shiny hunting.

Chest Form Gimmighoul will appear in Tera Raid dens throughout Paldea, ranging from one-star to five-star difficulty levels. Similar to previous Gimmighoul Tera raid events, the Coin Chest Pokemon will have heightened Shiny chances and random Tera types. Notably, five-star Gimmighoul Tera raids cap at level 75, allowing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers to use their level 100 team members for efficient farming.

Using Shiny Sandwiches with the Sparkling Power buff will further increase players' chances of finding Shiny Pokemon during the Golden Week event. This event presents an excellent opportunity for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trainers to Shiny hunt before the anticipated release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A in the coming months.