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Find out the differences & exclusives between Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (PokemonSV). Guide includes which version is better, which one to buy, Pokemon exclusives, and different content!

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Differences & Exclusives

Pokemon Exclusives

ScarletViolet
ArmarougeArmarougeCeruledgeCeruledge
Paldean Tauros (Fire)Paldean Tauros (Fire)Paldean Tauros (Water)Paldean Tauros (Water)
OranguruOranguruPassimianPassimian
StonjournerStonjournerEiscueEiscue
DrifblimDrifblimMismagiusMismagius
SkuntankSkuntankSwalotSwalot
TyranitarTyranitarSalamenceSalamence
HydreigonHydreigonDragapultDragapult
DragalgeDragalgeClawitzerClawitzer
Great TuskGreat TuskIron TreadsIron Treads
Scream TailScream TailIron BundleIron Bundle
Brute BonnetBrute BonnetIron HandsIron Hands
Flutter ManeFlutter ManeIron JugulisIron Jugulis
Slither WingSlither WingIron MothIron Moth
Sandy ShocksSandy ShocksIron ThornsIron Thorns
Roaring MoonRoaring MoonIron ValiantIron Valiant
KoraidonKoraidonMiraidonMiraidon

Other Differences Between Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

▼ Different Legendary Ride Form
▼ Different Professor
▼ Academy Is Different
▼ Character Clothes Are Different

Different Legendary Ride Form

ScarletViolet
Sprinting
Sprinting Build
Swimming Build
Swimming Build
Glide Mode
Glide Mode
Legendary Ride Guide - How To Unlock & Upgrade

Different Professor

ScarletViolet
Professor SadaProfessor SadaProfessor TuroProfessor Turo

Professor Sada appears in Pokemon Scarlet and Professor Turo will be in Violet. Both are researching a certain tradition in the Paldea region.

Academy Is Different

Academy Is Different

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, you will go to the Academy as part of the story. The Academy you attend will depend on the version that you have. However, the only difference really are the Academy's name, emblem, and their uniforms.

▼ Difference In Uniform

ScarletViolet
Scarlet UniformViolet Uniform

Character Uniforms Are Different

ScarletViolet
Nemona (Tie Is Red)
Nemona (Tie Is Red)
Nemona (Tie Is Blue)
Nemona (Tie Is Blue)
Clavell (Suit Is Red)
Clavell (Suit Is Red)
Clavell (Suit Is Blue
Clavell (Suit Is Blue
Team Star (Clothes Have A Red Tone)
Team Star (Clothes Have A Red Tone)
Team Star (Clothes Have A Blue Tone)
Team Star (Clothes Have A Blue Tone)
Mela (The Collar Is Red)
Mela (The Collar Is Red)
Mela (The Collar Is Blue)
Mela (The Collar Is Blue)

The character's clothing, including other NPCs, differs between the two versions. Scarlet's clothes are red, while Violet's clothes are blue.

Which One Should You Buy?

Purchase Any Copy That You Want

Purchase Any Copy That You Want

In the previous titles, the storyline remains largely the same regardless of which one you choose. You can simply base this on the Pokemon exclusives, and which one appeals to you more.

Recommended To Buy The Double Pack

Recommend Buying The Double Pack

If you are not sure which version to buy, you can also buy both of them. If you purchase the double pack, you will also get 100 Poke Balls as an exclusive bonus.

Violet Is Popular In Twitter Survey

Violet Is Popular In Twitter Survey
No. Of Voters833
Violet Votes47.3%
Scarlet Votes26.3%

In a twitter survey conducted, Violet seemed to be the more popular version of the game. Even those who purchased the double pack were seen to choose Violet as their main game. Many people deemed this as due to the visuals of the Legendary Pokemon!

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