Version Differences: Scarlet vs. Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) may have the most version differences out of any mainline series Pokemon game yet. Read on for all the differences including the Legendary Pokemon, version-exclusive Pokemon, academy and uniforms, characters, professors, and more!

Summary of Version Differences

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet there are a plethora of differences between the 2 versions. Just like previous games, the version exclusive Pokemon and Box Legendary will depend on the game you choose.

Where the version differences are especially noticeable, however, are the finer details. Everything from the Academy you enroll in, your Professor and the uniforms for you, the other students, and Team Star vary depending on which version you play. This makes Pokemon Scarlet and Violet the pair of games with the most version differences in the franchise to date!

Pokemon Version Differences

There are a total of 48 version-exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Each game has 24 version exclusive Pokemon including the legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon.

Pokemon Scarlet Exclusives

Pokemon Scarlet Exclusives
New Pokemon
		Koraidon	Armarouge	Great Tusk
		Scream Tail	Brute Bonnet	Flutter Mane
		Slither Wing	Sandy Shocks	Roaring Moon
		Paldean Tauros (Fighting/Fire Form)	-	-
Returning Pokemon		Drifloon	Drifblim	Oranguru
		Stunky	Skuntank	Stonjourner
		Larvitar	Pupitar	Tyranitar
		Deino	Zweilous	Hydreigon
		Skrelp	Dragalge	-

Pokemon Violet Exclusives

Pokemon Violet Exclusives
New Pokemon
		Miraidon	Ceruledge	Iron Treads
		Iron Bundle	Iron Hands	Iron Jugulis
		Iron Moth	Iron Thorns	Iron Valiant
		Paldean Tauros (Fighting/Water Form)	-	-
Returning Pokemon		Misdreavus	Mismagius	Passimian
		Gulpin	Swalot	Eiscue (Ice Face)
		Bagon	Shelgon	Salamence
		Dreepy	Drakloak	Dragapult
		Clauncher	Clawitzer	-

Version Exclusives List

Your Ride Pokemon Varies Depending on the Game you Choose!

Koraidon, the Pokemon Scarlet exclusive Legendary Ride Pokemon, runs on all fours while Miraidon, the Pokemon Violet exclusive Legendary Ride Pokemon, seems to hover above the ground.

Both Koraidon and Miraidon can glide high in the sky to easily travel greater distances just like Hisuian Braviary in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Legendary Types and How to Get All Legendary Pokemon

The Scarlet and Violet Books

Scarlet Book	Great Tusk
Violet Book	Iron Treads

The Scarlet Book and the Violet Book are records of the exploits of a researcher named Heath, who was among the first to explore the Great Crater of Paldea or Area Zero in recent memory.

In the book, Heath talks about the dangerous Pokemon they encountered in the crater, as well as mysterious events such as his drawing of a diagram he had no memory of ever making.

We also get to learn the origins of Herba Mystica, as well as the earliest evidence of Paradox Pokemon like Great Tusk and Iron Treads.

At the end of the book is what appears to be damaged or smudged writings about a "Disk Pokemon", which might be encountered by the player in the future.

Imagined Pokemon Differences

The Legendary Beasts	The Swords of Justice
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Though both the Scarlet and Violet books are largely similar to each other (except for the drawings/pictures of Great Tusk and Iron Treads), there is a stark difference between the "An Imagined Pokemon" pages between both games.

A drawing of what looks like a fusion of Entei, Suicune, and Raikou can be found in the Scarlet book while a fusion of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion was found in the Violet book. The two artworks are reminiscent of Iron Valiant who appears to be a fusion of Gardevoir and Gallade.

This could imply the appearance of these Pokemon in the future, possibly through a DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Will There Be DLC?

Academy Version Differences

Naranja Academy and Uva Academy

Differences Between Naranja and Uva Academy
	Naranja Academy	Uva Academy
Name Meaning	Spanish word for "Orange"	Spanish word for "Grape"
Emblem	Orange on emblem	Grapes on emblem
Uniform	Naranja Academy Short Sleeves and Shorts Naranja Academy Long Sleeves and Pants	Uva Academy Short Sleeves and Shorts Uva Academy Long Sleeves and Pants

Depending on which version you pick, the academy you attend will differ. Pokemon Scarlet players will attend the Naranja Academy where the emblem is an orange, the player and other students wear scarlet-colored uniforms and Director Clavell wears a scarlet-colored suit.

Pokemon Violet players will attend the Uva Academy where the emblem is grapes, the player and other students wear violet-colored uniforms and Director Clavell wears a violet-colored suit.

Naranja and Uva Academy: Locations and Characters

Professor Version Differences

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet
Professor Sada	Professor Turo

For the first time in the Pokemon series, Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have version exclusive Professors. Pokemon Scarlet players will get to meet Professor Sada while Pokemon Violet players will see Professor Turo instead.

Professor Sada

Professor Sada has a very rough, prehistoric looking outfit and hairstyle. Coupled with her name being the latter part of the word 'Pasada' (Spanish feminine word for “past”) and Pokemon Scarlet's Ride Legendary, Koraidon, also sharing these characteristics (Korai is Japanese for Ancient times, and Koraidon is a very prehistoric looking Pokemon), Pokemon Scarlet and Professor Sada would appear to have some connection to the past or time-travel.

Professor Turo

Professor Turo has a very sleek, modern looking outfit and hairstyle. Combined with his name being the latter part of the word 'Futuro' (Spanish masculine word for “future”) and Pokemon Violet's Ride Legendary, Miraidon, also sharing these characteristics (Mirai is Japanese for future, and Miraidon is a very futuristic looking Pokemon), Pokemon Violet and Professor Turo would appear to have some connection to the future or time-travel.

Professor Sada and Turo Profile

Characters and Uniform Version Differences

Version Exclusive Player Uniform

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet

It's confirmed that the player character's outfit will vary depending on the version you play. Pokemon Scarlet players will don a brighter, scarlet-colored uniform while Pokemon Violet players will wear a muted violet-colored uniform.

Main Characters: Who Are the Protagonists?

Version Exclusive Clavell Outfit

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet

In the Pokemon Presents August 3rd video, Clavell is seen wearing a different colored suit corresponding to the version you play. Players with Pokemon Scarlet will have Clavell wearing a scarlet-colored suit while players with Pokemon Violet will have him wearing a violet-colored suit instead.

Professor Clavell: Is Clavell a Tree?

Version Exclusive Arven Outfit

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet

In the November 8 trailer, Arven is shown to wear a blue vest paired with the traditional scarlet-colored uniform in Pokemon Scarlet, and a yellow vest paired with the violet-colored uniform in Pokemon Violet.

Arven Name Meaning: Who Is Arven?

Version Exclusive Team Star Outfit

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet

Much like the students and Clavell, the members of Team Star are seen to wear different colored uniforms depending on the version you play. Pokemon Scarlet players will see Team Star members with scarlet-colored ties and bottoms, while players with Pokemon Violet will see violet-colored neckties and bottoms.

Team Star: Who is Team Star?

Version Exclusive Team Star Boss Outfit

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet

Mela, the leader of Team Star's Fire crew, the Schedar Squad, also has a different colored outfit depending on the version you play! In Pokemon Scarlet, Mela has a scarlet-colored outfit while in Pokemon Violet, she dons a violet-colored look!

Mela Name Meaning: Who is Mela?

Pokemon Scarlet Vs. Pokemon Violet: Which Version Should You Buy?

Choose Pokemon Scarlet for Competitive Viable Pokemon

If you are basing your decision purely on the overall competitive viability of the exclusive Pokemon, Pokemon Scarlet just barely comes out on top.

The returning Pokemon in Scarlet are mainstays in the competitive scene such as Tyranitar and Hydreigon. Both of these Pokemon have received new additions to their movesets, namely Power Gem for Tyranitar and Stealth Rock for Hydreigon.

Two of the Scarlet-exclusive Paradox Pokemon, Roaring Moon and Flutter Mane, are also shaping the metagame as one of the best setup physical sweeper and special special attacker in a hyper-offense team, respectively.

In addition, competitive players find it easier to setup Sunny Day using Torkoal's Drought and activate the Scarlet-exclusive Paradox Pokemon's Protosynthesis. In contrast, the only Pokemon that can instantly setup Electric Terrain to activate the Violet-exclusive Paradox Pokemon's Quark Drive is Pincurchin, which is not a competitive viable Pokemon.

Competitive Battle Guide

Choose Based on the Professor

Do you like the idea of a hyper-modern, futuristic, Giga-Chad as your professor? If so then Pokemon Violet, with Professor Turo, may be the game for you!

Alternatively, if you would prefer a fierce, Jurassic-esque, Jungle-Queen as your professor, Professor Sada awaits you in Pokemon Scarlet!

Choose Based on the Box Legendary

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet
Koraidon	Miraidon

As this is a Pokemon you'll be spending a lot of time with as your Ride Pokemon, it could be a good idea to choose the game that has the Legendary you like best. Do you prefer the sleek, futuristic look of Miraidon; or the fierce, pre-historic aesthetic of Koraidon?

Choose Based on the New Gen 9 Version Exclusive Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet
Armarouge	Ceruledge

Armarouge and Ceruledge both have excellent designs and typings. As such, many players are sure to make their decision on which game to get purely based on which one has the Pokemon they like best. As evident from their appearance, Armarouge is exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet, and Ceruledge is exclusive to Pokemon Violet.

Choose Based on the Exclusive Pseudo-Legendary

Pokemon Scarlet	Pokemon Violet
Tyranitar	Salamence

Tyranitar and Salamence are two very powerful and popular Pokemon. With the addition of the Terastal Phenomenon, both are tipped to see extreme buffs and a renewed competitive viability. Choosing the version based on ease of access to the pre-evolved stages of these two version exclusive Pokemon is not a bad idea.

Tyranitar's pre-evolved form, Larvitar can be obtained in Pokemon Scarlet, while Bagon, the pre-evolved form of Salamence, can be found in Pokemon Violet.

Best Tera Types: Best Pokemon to Terastallize

Choose Based on the Exclusive Paradox Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet Paradox Pokemon
Great Tusk	Scream Tail	Brute Bonnet
Flutter Mane	Slither Wing	Sandy Shocks
Roaring Moon
Pokemon Violet Paradox Pokemon
Iron Treads	Iron Bundle	Iron Hands
Iron Jugulis	Iron Moth	Iron Thorns
Iron Valiant

You can also choose which verrsion to buy based on the Paradox Pokemon exclusives. Do you prefer these powerful Pokemon to have a prehistoric look or a futuristic aesthetic?

How to Get All Paradox Pokemon

Which Version Will You Purchase?

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Related Links

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