Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: All Version Exclusives

My choice is still on Pokemon Violet for Professor Turo, Miraidon.

I really hope the differences in the world are more than just aesthetic. Really give us a reason to buy both versions and play both, aside from arbitrarily locked pokemon

I am still yet to play a Pokemon game. Am I missing out?

Tempted by SMTV if that counts?

Scarlet for me i think so far

I will take the warm and natural version, Pokemon Scarlet.
The professors do not really look sympathetic. Much too serious and cold, compared to older ones.

I'm actually still undecided (leaning slightly more towards Scarlet), so it might be good to check this later.

Right now it's pretty close between the two, really all that matters is which Legendary you prefer.

Like Gen 8 before, I'm sure there will be version exclusive rivals and Gym Leaders and plenty more version exclusive Pokemon.

I say it again, none of the exclusive Pokemon and such matter to me. I ALWAYS pick the 2nd version. (expect when I don't)

Man, Scarlet will outsell Violet a million to one, I am guessing.

I like Eiscue, but I prefer to refer to it as "a penguin with an ice cube for a head" rather than its name.

"Hey, I need a Stonjourner - i'll trade you a penguin with an ice cube for a head for it if you like".

i do this because it's funnier.

I'm all team cave girl. Yeah, a very stupid reason to prefer this game only for a hot cave woman, but look at her! Don't tell me you wouldn't like to club her over the head and then drag her back to your cave.

Kinda hoped after PLA they would stop doing this version difference thing. But since I'm a sucker for the franchise I'll buy both as always.

I planning on scarlet and the fire starter. But my brother decided he wants scarlet now and Fuecoco…. So I guess I’m stuck with violet and that stupid duck starter….

I'm going for Scarlet. I prefer Koraidon's design as well as the Larvitar evolutionary line.

I'll be picking Violet....just because I like purple.

If I need the version exclusives then I can pretend to be social for the first few weeks after it comes out.

im getting violet just for turo lol

Thanks so much for this article! Very helpful!!

Looks like I'm gonna have to go Scarlet for Sada <3

Man, Violet will outsell Scarlet a million to one, I am guessing.

I usually just go with the legendary that looks the coolest, and while they both look cool I think Koraidon is just cuter than Miraidon. His expressions are adorable and he seems to be having fun romping around, while Miraidon gives me "I'm too cool for you" vibes. I'd also rather have Sada as a professor than Professor Beard, so that works out.

@RareFan I don't think jokes about knocking women out and taking them home go over so well in this day and age.

I have been and am still getting Violet. The only thing I'm sorry to miss out on from this info is Tyranitar. But there's always trading, so no worries.

They're hoping you're that obsessed that you'll buy both versions so they can milk you lol

@a_brave_new_geek Play SMT V otherwise you are missing out. But only if RPGs are your thing.

@DoomTurtle This is just a stereotype for cavemen.

Scarlet, since T-tar>Salamence

I hope we can customize the looks of our avatars, Im not a fan of the school boy/girl look

@drewber2635 Customization was mentioned in the article, Gamefreak made sure to continue including a variety of optional outfits.

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@a_brave_new_geek if you are looking for a great JRPG Story welll..... none of those franchises will give you one. If you are looking for a challenge then SMTV all the way, specially in hard mode. I still buy Pokemon games due to the atmotsphere, nostalgia and because I kind of feel them to be relaxing. But if you never played a pokemon game before... without challenge, nostalgia and a good story most of the times...3 strikes. Go for SMTV if you are a newcomer to both series, which will also have more familiar monsters for you as they are mostly based in gods from diverse religions.
Anyways, I will still buy one of these 2 Pokemon games probably, even tough I always end up complaining that they get easier with every entry, and not because one is getting older or with more experience.

Still on the fence for this one.

@a_brave_new_geek Pokemon is one of the most popular 10ish video game series in history.

Yeah, you're probably missing something if you've never payed it. Kind of a weird question since it's pretty easy to find info on the games.

@drewber2635 We can, customization is still in the game.

I will be getting both games. I might start with Scarlet though.

I wish they’d get rid of the fake wheels. Like I can’t unsee it now and genuinely just looks off and unnatural. THAT BEING SAID… still buying Scarlet, I just don’t look forward to the conversations to follow:
“so it has wheels…?”
“Yes.”
“But it has to run and can’t use the wheels?”
“Yes.”
“Wait it can’t use the wheels or it chooses not to?”
“I don’t know I didn’t invent Pokémon.”
“So, you support this anarchy?”
“Yes, apparently.”
“Well I’m buying Violet.”
“Okay.”

Another hint towards the past/future theme that got lost in translation: Mirai is a Japanese word for future. Just a bit of foreshadowing that was there from the first trailer.

As the legendaries in this game are modes of transport, do you get them early on?

I like the no wheel usage. Makes it feel like that species hadn’t evolved (actual evolution not pokevolution) that trait yet. Like they are air sacs or something.

Scarlet for me! The legendary ride forms just look less basic and cooler imo. Shame he doesn't use his wheels, would be a sick motorbike lol. Oh well. I'll have to trade for the cute pengcube pokemon.

To be fair, from a battle perspective, Pokemon level better if they are traded. So really get the version with the pokes you don't want and trade for the ones you do lol. Unless that mechanic has changed. Or get the one with the more interesting story? Hmmm

I don't know. I keep thinking I will go for Violet but then I end up thinking Scarlet.

I wish I wanted either one, but between going back to the tired old catching mechanic, to the stupid looking crystal Pokemon gimmick, to the stupid looking motorcycle Pokemon you have to use for everything instead of your own Pokemon or at least a bike, to the fact that they look like sequels to the most boring/uninspired Pokemon games in the entire franchise... I'm not even remotely excited.

@FishyS Exactly this... I want Scarlet but the legendary ruined for me. By my logic the Legendary will play a huge role in this game and you'll see it a lot, much more then that dumb professor from Violet, so I'll go with Violet. Why couldn't they have just used the wheels or not give it wheels at all.. If in Scarlet the legendary ran around like a Lizard it would've been so cool.

I also prefer everything in Scarlet except the legendary, and I REALLY like Miraidon :/

@SpaceboyScreams yaaaa the crystal thing is pretty lame no lie. And agreed, I think riding on more than one poke instead of a bike mon would be better. Some ppl might not give two sheets about having a legend in their party. It basically makes it mandatory with no alternative. One poke slot gone.

This has to be the first time I’ve been so torn on a version of a Pokémon game to pick. I want Scarlet because I like the professor, uniform, and legendary more, but I also love Violet’s legendary and professor and I like the exclusive Pokémon more. It’s a tough decision!

I'd give anything if there was an option to make the wheels disappear on the legendaries. It's stupid looking.

Scarlet: Stonjourner, Prof. Sada, less stupid academy name

Violet: Salamance, cooler legendary/bike, future theme, and preferred color
...Feeling more violet so far!

Leaning towards Violet because the 'bike' doesn't run on all fours...

Professor Turo's hot! Violet it is!

I gotta say the protagonist designs are aggressively bland this time. They look like generic NPC trainers you'd fight in the early game.
I hope they improve character customization at least but I know they won't.

The thing I want to know, if these two are entirely playable co-op, how will the game handle the differences between versions?

I usually go for which ever version is looking least popular but this time i'm definately looking at Violet, less akward looking vehicle modes, better default uniform, adorable icecube penguin.

Skarlets legendary does have (almost) trans flag coloured head feathers though... but its not enough to overthrow my pro/con list

Easy choice for me: Violet.
I want Turo to tell me what to do, and prefer the general sci-fi vibe.

My friend chose Violet, so it’s Scarlet for me. I feel like everything about Scarlet is inferior to Violet, but whatever. I don’t know why they couldn’t have made Koraidon’s wheels work.

I'm new here guys, my friend chose Scarlet and it's Violet for me. Could we still play together?

Scarlet. Hands down.

You guys forgot to mention sunsets?? Does Scarlet and Violet have different colored sunsets? Every time the official website compares images between versions, Violet version shows a purple colored horizon. That's kind of a deal breaker for me. I want a warm orange glow from the sun!

@x14058 Yes you can still play together!

Ummmm as a native Spanish speaker, I’m 100% sure the Spanish word for past is pasado.

Neither. I just don't see any massive improvements here and the performance seems awful.

Ok guys, I know nothing about either version and looking for one for my 7 year old. He's obsessed with Pokémon and picked out both for Christmas. Would one be superior over the other or a better 'starter' version? Thanks for your help!!

@oldschooler99
There isn't usually much of a difference between versions except exclusive Pokémon and sometimes changes (like different gym leaders in Sword/Shield) that don't have much of an impact on the overall game. I don't know how much the past/future theme affects things here, but I would recommend the one with the cover legendary your son likes more, since you'll be seeing it qute a lot while traveling around. Maybe the uniform too, you cannot actually change to different clothes, just accessories like hats and shoes.

If he doesn't have an option to trade with other people (either online or friends with a different version) you may want to take the exclusive Pokémon into account as well.