Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences Guide

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have been announced to be released on November 18th. The biggest question for any Pokemon fan looking ahead to a brand new generation of Pokemon jam-packed with new Pokemon and features is... "Which version should I buy?" It's easy enough to look at the boxes and know which of the legendary pokemon are available in each Pokemon game but we all know that the differences go deeper. In this Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences Guide, we will outline to you what differences you can expect to see based on which version of the game you purchase. At the moment we only are aware of a few differences, as we learn more we'll be sure to add to this guide so make sure you come back and check it out before you make any final decision.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences - Version Exclusive Pokemon

Box Legendary Pokemon, Koraidon and Miraidon

With the reveal of the Box Legendary Pokemon, Koraidon and Miraidon, we now know which legendary Pokemon will be exclusive to each version

• Koraidon, the dragon pokemon of the past will be available to those who purchase Pokemon Scarlet
• Miraidon, the dragon pokemon of the future will be available to those who purchase Pokemon Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences - NPC Differences

The Pokemon Professor, er what's your name again?

Depending on which version of these games you pick up the main Pokemon Professor that you interact with throughout the story will be different. At this point in time, we don't know if the other professor will fill in any kind of minor role, just that they won't be your primary professor.

• Sada will be your primary Pokemon Professor in Pokemon Scarlet
• Turo will be your primary Pokemon Professor in Pokemon Violet

In keeping with the future and past theme that we've already seen present in the Legendary Pokemon the Professor's names also reference the future; Sada referencing pasada the Spanish for Past, and Turo referencing future the Spanish for future.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Differences - Cosmetic Differences

Shorts are comfy and easy to wear

Eagle eyed viewers have been able to notice that the starting appearance for the trainers, when they look like they're in a school uniform, have consistently shown them in scarlet or violet shorts and trousers. It's expected that depending on which version you purchase will influence the starting appearance of your character.

Town Insignias show off minor differences

Since the first trailer revealing this 9th generation of Pokemon we've seen imagery of two different crests. Depending on which Pokemon version you purchase you'll either see the sliced orange of the Scarlet emblem, or the bushel of grapes of the Violet emblem.