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Cover art for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, featuring Koraidon and Miradon as well as the game logos
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All Version Exclusives in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have a few notable differences in the Pokemon you can catch

While you’re getting roughly the same story whether you play Pokemon Scarlet or Violet, there are some major differences between the two versions. These differences include version-exclusive Pokemon you’ll only be able to encounter in one of the games. If you’re trying to decide which to buy or whether to add a second game to your collection, this list of version-exclusive Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet can help.

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Pokemon Violet Version Exclusive Pokemon

If you choose Pokemon Violet, here are the Pokemon you’ll be able to catch that your Scarlet counterparts attending Naranja Academy cannot.

Some of these Pokemon are only available in Pokemon Violet once you’ve added either The Teal Mask or The Indigo Disk DLC, as indicated below.

Version Exclusive PokemonHow to CatchBiome / Region
Miraidon
Miraidon
Story Encounter
Bonus Encounter Post Main Story
Bottom of Area Zero
aipom
Aipom
Wild Encounter in Kitakami
(Teal Mask DLC)

3 Star Tera Raids
Kitakami Grass and Bamboo Biomes
Ambipom
Ambipom
Evolve Aipom

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
bagon
Bagon
Wild Encounter in Paldea

3 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Cave, Mine, and Mountain Biomes
Shelgon
Shelgon
Wild Encounter in Paldea

Evolve Bagon

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Cave Biome
salamence
Salamence
Evolve Shelgon

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
ceruledge
Ceruledge
Evolve Charcadet

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
clauncher
Clauncher
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ocean Biome
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Clawitzer
Evolve Clauncher

Wild Encounter in Paldea

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ocean Biome
Dreepy
Dreepy
Wild Encounter in Paldea

3 Star Tera Raids
Paldeaa Lake, River, and Swamp Biomes
Drakloak
Drakloak
Evolve from Dreepy

Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Lake, River, and Underground Biomes
Dragapult
Dragapult
Evolve Drakloak

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
Shiny Eiscue
Eiscue
Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ocean and Beach Biomes
gulpin
Gulpin
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Town and Grass Biomes
Swalot
Swalot
Evolve Gulpin

Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Lake Biome
Morpeko
Morpeko
Wild Encounter in Kitakami
(Teal Mask DLC)
Kitakami Grass, Forest, Dessert, and Rocky Biomes
misdreavus
Misdreavus
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Lake and Mountain Biomes
Passimian
Passimian
Wild Encounter in Paldea

3 and 5 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Forest and Bamboo Biomes
Alolan Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy
(Indigo Disk DLC)

3 Star Tera Raids
Terarium Polar Biome
Alolan Sandslash Pokemon
Alolan Sandslash
Evolve Alolan Sandshrew

6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
shieldon
Shieldon
Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy
(Indigo Disk DLC)
Terarium Canyon Biome
Bastiodon Pokemon
Bastiodon
Evolve Shieldon

4 Star Tera Raids
N/A
Paldean Tauros Aqua Breed
Paldean Tauros, Aqua Breed
Wild Encounter in PaldeaPaldea Grass Biome
Iron Bundle
Iron Bundle
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Iron Boulder
Iron Bundle
Wild Encounter in Paldea
(Indigo Disk DLC)
Area Zero (With Indigo Disk DLC)
Iron Crown
Iron Crown
Wild Encounter in Paldea
(Indigo Disk DLC)
Area Zero (With Indigo Disk DLC)
Iron Hands
Iron Hands
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Iron Jugulis
Iron Jugulis
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Iron Leaves
Iron Leaves
Special Raid EventsN/A
Iron Moth
Iron Moth
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Iron Thorns
Iron Thorns
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Shiny Iron Treads
Iron Treads
Wild Encounter in Paldea

Titan Battle
Area Zero

Asado Dessert (as Titan)
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero

Pokemon Scarlet Version Exclusive Pokemon

In addition to a few differences in your faculty compared to Uva Academy, trainers with the Scarlet version will encounter these version-exclusive Pokemon.

Some of these Pokemon are only available in Pokemon Scarlet with the addition of either The Teal Mask or The Indigo Disk DLC and are clearly indicated below.

Version Exclusive PokemonHow to CatchBiome / Region
Koraidon
Koraidon
Story Encounter
Bonus Encounter Post Main Story
Bottom of Area Zero
armarouge
Armarouge
Evolve Charcadet

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
cranidos
Cranidos
Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy
(Indigo Disk DLC)
Terarium Canyon Biome
rampardos
Rampardos
Evolve Cranidos

4 Star Tera Raids
N/A
Cramorant
Cramorant
Wild Encounter in Kitakami
(Teal Mask DLC)

4 Star Tera Raids
Kitakami Rocky, Grass, River, and Lake Biomes
deino
Deino
Wild Encounter in PaldeaPaldea Cave Biome
Zweilous
Zweilous
Evolve Deino

Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Cave and Underground Biomes
hydreigon
Hydreigon
Evolve Zweilous

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
drifloon
Drifloon
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Mountain and Town Biomes
Drifblim
Drifblim
Evolve from Drifloon

Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 and 5 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Mountain and Town Biomes
gligar
Gligar
Wild Encounter in Kitakami
(Teal Mask DLC)

3 Star Tera Raids
Kitakami Rocky, Desert, and Grass Biomes
gliscor
Gliscor
Evolve Gligar

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
larvitar
Larvitar
Wild Encounter in Paldea

3 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Cave, Mine, and Mountain Biomes
Pupitar
Pupitar
Evolve Larvitar

Wild Encounter in Paldea

5 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Cave Biome
tyranitar
Tyranitar
Evolve Pupitar

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
Oranguru
Oranguru
Wild Encounter in Paldea

3 and 5 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Forest and Bamboo Biomes
skrelp
Skrelp
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ocean Biome
dragalge
Dragalge
Evolve Skrelp

Wild Encounter in Paldea

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ocean Biome
stunky
Stunky
Wild Encounter in Paldea

2 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Grass and Lake Biomes
skuntank shiny
Skuntank
Evolve Stunky

Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Forest and Lake Biomes
Stonjourner
Stonjourner
Wild Encounter in Paldea

4 Star Tera Raids
Paldea Ruins and Desert Biomes
Paldean Tauros Blaze Breed
Paldean Tauros, Blaze Breed
Wild Encounter in PaldeaPaldea Grass Biome
alolan-vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy
(Indigo Disk DLC)

3 Star Tera Raids
Terarium Polar Biome

Alolan Ninetails
Alolan Ninetales
Evolve Alolan Vulpix

5 and 6 Star Tera Raids
N/A
Shiny Brute Bonnet
Brute Bonnet
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Flutter Mane
Flutter Mane
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Great Tusk
Great Tusk
Wild Encounter in Paldea

Titan Battle
Area Zero

Asado Dessert (as Titan)
Gouging Fire
Gouging Fire
Wild Encounter in Paldea (Indigo Disk DLC)Area Zero (with Indigo Disk DLC)
Raging Bolt
Raging Bolt
Wild Encounter in Palea
(Indigo Disk DLC)
Area Zero (with Indigo Disk DLC)

Roaring Moon
Roaring Moon
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Sandy Shocks
Sandy Shocks
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Scream Tail
Scream Tail
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero
Slither Wing
Slither Wing
Wild Encounter in PaldeaArea Zero

Walking Wake
Walking Wake
Special Raid EventsN/A

How to Get Version-Exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

It can be frustrating trying to complete your Pokedex when certain Pokemon will never appear in your version of the game. Thankfully, there are a few ways around the version-exclusive limitations to let you truly catch ’em all. Here are two ways to get those Pokedex entries from the other game version:

  • Trade with someone who has the other game version
  • Use Pokemon Home to transfer from another game, such as Pokemon GO.

Keep in mind the second option will only work with Pokemon who can be caught in another game, so Paradox Pokemon and other Paldean additions may still be tough to get ahold of.


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Amanda Kay Oaks has been a freelancer writer with The Escapist since February 2024. She's a lifelong gamer with an affinity for Pokemon, RPGs, and cozy games, especially The Sims. Amanda has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with prior work on pop culture and entertainment at Book Riot, Fanfare, and Gamepur.