All Version Exclusives in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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.

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 Pokemon	How to Catch	Biome / Region
Miraidon	Story Encounter Bonus Encounter Post Main Story	Bottom of Area Zero
Aipom	Wild Encounter in Kitakami (Teal Mask DLC) 3 Star Tera Raids	Kitakami Grass and Bamboo Biomes
Ambipom	Evolve Aipom 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Bagon	Wild Encounter in Paldea 3 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Cave, Mine, and Mountain Biomes
Shelgon	Wild Encounter in Paldea Evolve Bagon 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Cave Biome
Salamence	Evolve Shelgon 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Ceruledge	Evolve Charcadet 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Clauncher	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ocean Biome
Clawitzer	Evolve Clauncher Wild Encounter in Paldea 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ocean Biome
Dreepy	Wild Encounter in Paldea 3 Star Tera Raids	Paldeaa Lake, River, and Swamp Biomes
Drakloak	Evolve from Dreepy Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Lake, River, and Underground Biomes
Dragapult	Evolve Drakloak 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Eiscue	Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ocean and Beach Biomes
Gulpin	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Town and Grass Biomes
Swalot	Evolve Gulpin Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Lake Biome
Morpeko	Wild Encounter in Kitakami (Teal Mask DLC)	Kitakami Grass, Forest, Dessert, and Rocky Biomes
Misdreavus	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Lake and Mountain Biomes
Passimian	Wild Encounter in Paldea 3 and 5 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Forest and Bamboo Biomes
Alolan Sandshrew	Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy (Indigo Disk DLC) 3 Star Tera Raids	Terarium Polar Biome
Alolan Sandslash	Evolve Alolan Sandshrew 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Shieldon	Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy (Indigo Disk DLC)	Terarium Canyon Biome
Bastiodon	Evolve Shieldon 4 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Paldean Tauros, Aqua Breed	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Paldea Grass Biome
Iron Bundle	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Iron Bundle	Wild Encounter in Paldea (Indigo Disk DLC)	Area Zero (With Indigo Disk DLC)
Iron Crown	Wild Encounter in Paldea (Indigo Disk DLC)	Area Zero (With Indigo Disk DLC)
Iron Hands	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Iron Jugulis	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Iron Leaves	Special Raid Events	N/A
Iron Moth	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Iron Thorns	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Iron Treads	Wild Encounter in Paldea Titan Battle	Area Zero Asado Dessert (as Titan)
Iron Valiant	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area 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 Pokemon	How to Catch	Biome / Region
Koraidon	Story Encounter Bonus Encounter Post Main Story	Bottom of Area Zero
Armarouge	Evolve Charcadet 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Cranidos	Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy (Indigo Disk DLC)	Terarium Canyon Biome
Rampardos	Evolve Cranidos 4 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Cramorant	Wild Encounter in Kitakami (Teal Mask DLC) 4 Star Tera Raids	Kitakami Rocky, Grass, River, and Lake Biomes
Deino	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Paldea Cave Biome
Zweilous	Evolve Deino Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Cave and Underground Biomes
Hydreigon	Evolve Zweilous 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Drifloon	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Mountain and Town Biomes
Drifblim	Evolve from Drifloon Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 and 5 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Mountain and Town Biomes
Gligar	Wild Encounter in Kitakami (Teal Mask DLC) 3 Star Tera Raids	Kitakami Rocky, Desert, and Grass Biomes
Gliscor	Evolve Gligar 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Larvitar	Wild Encounter in Paldea 3 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Cave, Mine, and Mountain Biomes
Pupitar	Evolve Larvitar Wild Encounter in Paldea 5 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Cave Biome
Tyranitar	Evolve Pupitar 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Oranguru	Wild Encounter in Paldea 3 and 5 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Forest and Bamboo Biomes
Skrelp	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ocean Biome
Dragalge	Evolve Skrelp Wild Encounter in Paldea 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ocean Biome
Stunky	Wild Encounter in Paldea 2 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Grass and Lake Biomes
Skuntank	Evolve Stunky Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Forest and Lake Biomes
Stonjourner	Wild Encounter in Paldea 4 Star Tera Raids	Paldea Ruins and Desert Biomes
Paldean Tauros, Blaze Breed	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Paldea Grass Biome
Alolan Vulpix	Wild Encounter at Blueberry Academy (Indigo Disk DLC) 3 Star Tera Raids	Terarium Polar Biome
Alolan Ninetales	Evolve Alolan Vulpix 5 and 6 Star Tera Raids	N/A
Brute Bonnet	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Flutter Mane	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Great Tusk	Wild Encounter in Paldea Titan Battle	Area Zero Asado Dessert (as Titan)
Gouging Fire	Wild Encounter in Paldea (Indigo Disk DLC)	Area Zero (with Indigo Disk DLC)
Raging Bolt	Wild Encounter in Palea (Indigo Disk DLC)	Area Zero (with Indigo Disk DLC)
Roaring Moon	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Sandy Shocks	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Scream Tail	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Slither Wing	Wild Encounter in Paldea	Area Zero
Walking Wake	Special Raid Events	N/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.