A new set of Pokémon games means a return to the never-ending cycle of returning franchise staples, including regional exclusive Pokémon that will only be available to players depending on which version of the game they select.
For Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, this “feature” returns as Game Freak once again puts a focus on multiplayer elements with the ability to trade, battle, and explore the open world of Paldea.
Overall, Scarlet and Violet are changing a lot just by adding in new multiplayer elements with that open-world concept. But version exclusives still serve the same purpose they always have—giving Game Freak a way to push players to either connect with other players or purchase a second copy of the game themselves.
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Thankfully, grouping up with friends to play in online sessions actually unlocks the ability to catch Pokémon that would otherwise be locked to different versions of the game, as long as at least one person in the party is playing on that other copy. You can also enter Tera Raids featuring Pokémon you can’t find in your version of the game as long as you are searching through the online Poké Portal.
All this means is that the methods used to obtain Pokémon exclusive to one specific version have been expanded, giving players more options to freely complete their Pokédex without solely relying on trades. Either way, here are all of the Pokémon locked to either Scarlet or Violet version.
What Pokémon are version exclusive in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?
All Pokémon Scarlet version exclusives
- Paldean Tauros (Blazing Breed)
- Larvitar, Pupitar, and Tyranitar
- Drifloon and Drifblim
- Stunky and Skuntank
- Deino, Zweilous, and Hydreigon
- Skrelp and Dragalge
- Oranguru
- Stonjourner
- Great Tusk
- Brute Bonnet
- Scream Tail
- Flutter Mane
- Slither Wing
- Roaring Moon
- Armarouge
- Koraidon
All Pokémon Violet version exclusives
- Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
- Misdreavus and Mismagius
- Gulpin and Swalot
- Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence
- Clauncher and Clawitzer
- Passimian
- Dreepy, Drakloak, and Dragapult
- Eiscue
- Iron Treads
- Iron Moth
- Iron Hands
- Iron Jugulis
- Iron Thorns
- Iron Bundle
- Iron Valiant
- Ceruledge
- Miraidon
