Every version difference for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Exclusively Scarlet
The following exclusives can only be found in Pokemon Scarlet.
Scarlet Pokemon
Exclusively Scarlet Pokemon Scarlet trainers will take the legendary Koraidon, Amarouge (Fire/Psychic), Larvitar (Rock) and Stonjourner (Rock). Since Larvitar is listed as an exclusive, it’s highly likely that its evolutions, Rock-type Pupitar and Rock/Dark-type powerhouse Tyranitar, will also be exclusives. Other exclusives include the following:
Orangutan Stunky -> Skuntank Shrelp -> Drag seaweed Deino -> Zweilous -> Hydreigon
Scarlet Professor
Pokemon Trainers in Scarlet will be taken under the wing of the dominant female, Professor Sada.
Scarlet School
Pokemon Trainers in Scarlet will attend Naranja (Orange) Academy.
Scarlet Outfit
Players in Pokemon Scarlet will have white, blue, and orange uniforms to match their Orange academy.
Exclusively Violet
The following exclusives can only be found in Pokemon Violet.
Violet Pokemon
Violet trainers will get the legendary Miraidon, Ceruledge (Fire/Ghost), Bagon (Dragon) and Eiskue (Ice). Since Bagon is listed as exclusive, it’s highly likely that its evolutions, the Dragon-type Pupitar and the fan-favorite Dragon/Flying-type Salamence, will also be exclusive. Other exclusives include the following:
Passimian Misdreavus -> Mismagius Gulpin -> Swalot Clauncher -> Clawitzer Dreepy -> Drakloak -> Dragapult
Violet Professor
Pokemon Trainers in Violet will be taken under the wing of the leader, Professor Turo.
Violetta’s school
Pokemon Trainers in Violet will attend Uva (Grape) Academy.
Violet Uniform
Players in Pokemon Violet will have gray, black, and purple uniforms to match their Grape academy. For more on the new Pokemon games, check out our guides on key developments, how long it takes to earn Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and our recommended badge roadmap. The products discussed here were independently selected by our editors. GameSpot may receive a share of the revenue if you purchase anything featured on our site.