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All Version Exclusives in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

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In keeping with tradition, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet each include exclusive Pokemon that are only foun organically in one version or another. This is designed to encourage trading between players of each game, as well as one game from the other. Here’s everything you need to know about all the version-exclusive Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet.

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All Pokemon Scarlet Version Exclusives

Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar are exclusive Pokemon in Scarlet
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  • Koraidon
  • Armarouge
  • Larvitar
  • Pupitar
  • Tyranitar
  • Stonjourner

Koraidon is the most notable exclusive because it’s the legendary Pokemon that graces Scarlet’s cover. The game’s story introduces you to Koraidon, so don’t worry about catching it. Tyranitar is an awesome Pokemon that has competitive value, so it’s worth seeking out a Larvitar or Pupitar and evolving it. Armarouge is one of the first revealed generation nine Pokemon and has rare Fire and Psychic typing.

All Pokemon Violet Version Exclusives

Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence are exclusive Pokemon in Violet
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  • Miraidon
  • Ceruledge
  • Bagon
  • Shelgon
  • Salamence
  • Eiscue

As you can see, there are six Pokemon exclusive to each game. The Salamence evolutionary line was chosen to match Tyranitar’s evolutionary line, and Eiscue and Stonjourner are paired because neither of them evolve. Pokemon’s choices are consistent so neither game has more Pokemon available than the other.

That’s everything we have about all the version exclusives in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Check out some of our other Scarlet and Violet content like every way to get Sun Stones, some clips of the game’s performance issues, and is Greninja in the Pokedex.

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About the author

Ryan Bruckner

Ryan Bruckner, a University of Wisconsin grad and cat dad, wrote for Twinfinite from September of 2022 to March of 2023. A large contributor to the site's Pokemon Scarlet & Violet coverage, Ryan also often wrote about Star Wars and the Pokemon TCG.

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