Pokémon games have a long tradition of coming out in pairs to encourage trading and cooperation between players, so Pokémon Scarlet and Violet each have special exclusives particular to them. Unfortunately, this can make deciding which game to get a difficult one. They both offer mostly the same experience for players, with a few changes to enjoy sharing with friends.
The latest to join the long line of Pokémon games just released to an excited fan base who now must decide which version to purchase. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's story is the same in both games, but they each provide exclusive content to tempt players to purchase that version and trade with others who bought the other, or just buy both versions when possible.
Pokémon Scarlet's Version Exclusives
Pokémon Scarlet features Professor Sada to guide trainers in the Paldea region from her spot at the Naranja Academy. Trainers here will wear an orange uniform.
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Pokémon Exclusively In Pokémon Scarlet |
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Koraidon, Legendary Pokémon |
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Armarouge |
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Larvitar / Pupitar / Tyranitar |
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Stunky / Skuntank |
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Drifloon / Drifblim |
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Deino / Zweilous / Hyrdreigon |
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Skrelp / Dragagle |
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Oranguru |
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Stonjourner |
The Paldean Tauros' Fire-type form will be exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet. Both games will have the basic fighting Tauros which is all black with gray horns, then Scarlet will have the exclusive Fire form that looks very similar to the normal but with red streaks in its mane and pointed horns.
Additionally, there are several species variant ancient forms of Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet, these are also known as Paradox Pokémon and will only be found in the endgame content.
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Ancient Forms Exclusively in Pokémon Scarlet |
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Great Tusk |
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Scream Tail |
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Brute Bonnet |
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Flutter Mane |
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Slither Wing |
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Sandy Shocks |
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Roaring Moon |
Pokémon Violet's Version Exclusives
Pokémon Violet features Professor Turo to guide trainers in the Paldea region from his spot at the Uva Academy. Trainers here will wear a purple uniform.
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Pokémon Exclusively in Pokémon Violet |
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Miraidon, Legendary Pokémon |
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Ceruledge |
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Bagon / Shelgon / Salamence |
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Misdreavus / Mismagius |
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Gulpin / Swalot |
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Clauncher / Clawitzer |
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Dreepy / Drakloak / Dragapult |
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Eiscue |
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Passimian |
The Paldean Tauros' Water-type form will be exclusive to Pokémon Violet. With characteristics opposing Scarlet's Fire-type Tauros, the Water form has blue streaks and curled horns.
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Ancient Forms Exclusively in Pokémon Violet |
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Iron Treads |
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Iron Bundle |
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Iron Hands |
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Iron Jugulis |
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Iron Moth |
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Iron Thorns |
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Iron Valiant |
Pokémon Violet Has The Best Exclusives
Saying whether Pokémon Scarlet or Violet is best is a personal and subjective choice. It essentially comes down to the individual's preference of which Pokémon the player prefers. That said, there does seem to be a bit of a subtle nod toward Scarlet being focused on the past while Violet embodies a bit more futuristic feel. Violet's Legendary Miraidon is a metallic lizard that can transform into a sleek motorcycle for the player to ride across Paldea, as opposed to Scarlet's Koraidon appearing more as an ancient bird that uses its legs more than wheels in travel form. In this, Miraidon absolutely looks faster and sleeker. As if that wasn't reason enough for Violet to take the lead, it also offers the Eiscue Pokémon, the adorable penguin with an ice cube for a head that first appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
The total Pokémon after Scarlet and Violet has once again increased the Pokédex size, and new trainers are eager to get out and catch them all. While the exclusives between Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are notable, they both offer some wonderful Pokémon, so it's always good to get out and trade with friends to complete the collection.