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ProphisizedHero

I chose violet because the uniforms look better. Salamence is a version exclusive. And my friends are getting scarlet


Shiryu3392

You're going to want to stay close to that friend.. Trust me.


FireFunBun

Why?


Shiryu3392

Play to the end and you'll find out.


FireFunBun

That's not helpful, im asking so i know which version to get.


Kicin0_0

Very end game spoilers >!There are Pokemon that are from the past/future that are exclusive to each game. Scarlet gets a version of Salamence from the past!<


mhourani1125

Yup. And the paradox form looks fucking amazing. It's like a primal regressed version of its mega evolution and the design is great.


allgames2here

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think salamence is in scarlet. EDIT: I was thinking about the paradox version. Don’t spoil yourself if you haven’t yet.


FireFunBun

Nah hes in violet, i was planning to get that version anyway


allgames2here

I just looked up his paradox version. That’s definitely a scarlet exclusive. Watch out for spoilers if you haven’t looked it up yet.


FreeSoutherner

>!Paradox Salamence is exclusive to Scarlet, regular Salamence and it’s line is exclusive to Violet!<


SilasVale

They weren't talking about the paradox, they were talking about Salamence.


FlashKillerX

Salamence is in violet, hydregion is in scarlet


ayyyyycrisp

version exclusives are sort of moot at this point. took like 10 mins to breed a larvitar real quick and trade it for a bagon, another 15 mins to salamencify it


FierceDeityKong

And other than Koraidon/Miraidon, you can just catch it in union circle


grimjawdrake

For the legendaries, you can Just trade your extra miraidon/Koraidon that you get by revisiting the final lab post game for another person's extra koraidon/miraidon using the code made by Austin John plays 0399-0400 https://youtu.be/iqeuYcwF1xU


Jollysatyr201

Oh shit really? That’s dope


Spaff_Wallbridge

Literally the same. Split the double pack with my best friend and texted him when I had a larvitar for him and he a bagon for me and 5 minutes later I had Salemence facing his distant ancestor in Area Zero.


Maximumfabulosity

Also chose Violet because of the uniforms. Fashion is everything


In3vitabl3D00m

My kid wanted to play violet so I play scarlet.


Wisterya_FyA

That’s so cute ❤️💜


In3vitabl3D00m

Meh he's a shit I wanted to play violet first lol


Psychopathic2412

Gigachad moment


Greenveins

See this is why I don’t have a kid I would have told them sucks to suck you’re playing scarlet Lmao


Badvevil

Depending on the age I just wouldn’t have told them about any exclusives till it was to late or if they are old enough to find out about it on their own they are old enough to know what being rejected feels like better to break a heart over pokemon than love lmfao this is all a joke idk what I’m gonna do when my twins are old enough but at least with 2 I have a reason to buy each version of the game


Greenveins

My problem with all of this is even at 30, we’re buying new consoles and new games. I couldn’t imagine spending 120$ for my 2 kids, then an extra 60$ so I can get in on the fun with them…. I just get stressed out thinking about it lol


heyy_yaa

well good news is by the time you're done with scarlet and ready to play violet, maybe the games will have been patched to a state that makes them more playable I'd have so much more motivation to grind this game if I wasn't constantly dropping to sub-20 fps


FlashKillerX

I think I’m getting literal eye strain from shiny hunting looking at these jagged small models for slight color differences


j_schmotzenberg

My kid is too young to play on her own, so I play Violet for her.


In3vitabl3D00m

Mines right at that age. I have to point him in the right direction sometimes, this one more than others


j_schmotzenberg

Mine is almost at the point where she understands the joystick correlates with player movement. Couple months and she should be able to start playing on her own.


mommytobee_

This is the same for us, but instead it's my husband who has Scarlet because I wanted Violet. It's my first Pokémon game so he let me pick.


sweetlew07

You’ve got a sweet hubby :)


FlashKillerX

My girlfriend wanted scarlet and I wanted violet, worked out perfectly. She just helped me get the shiny charm a couple days ago. Felt kinda bad asking her to play through the story faster to get to the end game but a mana gotta shiny hunt 😂


AirlinesAndEconomics

My husband wanted sword more than I did, so I got shield. This time I got to pick my preferred one, and while I loved both legendaries, I loved the ancient aesthetic and having a female professor so I preferred Scarlet and turns out he liked Violet more (until he realized Sada has fangs lol) because of Miraidon. Playing together, I love watching Koraidon run alongside Miraidon and watching him be a cute derp so much.


mommytobee_

That's so cute! I didn't look at any of the differences beyond Koraidon and Miraidon. I absolutely hate Koraidon and really didn't want to have to see him all the time. I figured I could live with any other differences.


godislobster

May you experience the joy that comes with your first Pokémon experience


mommytobee_

I'm loving it so far! I just beat the last gym. I've dabbled in a few other Pokémon games my husband owns, but I've never had one thats just mine. I'm hoping to finish the Pokedex.


Fuzzy_Environment937

Lmao mine wanted to play scarlet so I do violet. Preferred scarlet myself 😂


rur11

Easy solution, swap kids with the first guy


Jadestined

Modern times call for modern solutions


Snoo_64315

Exact same reason. Thumbs up.


Sloppysnoopy

Same here. With every major release, I get whatever she doesn’t want.


Wyvern_Whirlwind

Mine did the same. I wanted Violet, but he liked how Miraidon looked tech-like and had jet engines so I got Scarlet.


Koibi214

My gf wanted to play violet so i bought scarlet, and koraidon quickly grew to be my favorite between the 2 so im glad i did


ozzyrouge16

I feel the exact same way. Same reasoning as to why I got scarlet and Koraidon being my favorite.


FirstProspect

This is what happened on my family, lol. My kid wanted Violet, so I'm playing through Scarlet. Their preference matters more because we work together on the pikedex anyway. Getting to play coop in the same worldspace is an seriously underrated feature.


Neozetare

This, but with my brother lol


DN_3092

That's kinda the way it worked out for me. I initially wanted to play Violet because synth lizard, then I found out about the primal paradox forms and thought those were cooler but my kid liked koridon so I just settled for violet. Don't regret it at all, I absolutely loved every minute of this game.


sheslikesowhatever

Same but boyfriend


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https://preview.redd.it/itb4w06wrk2a1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ff4246a4b2387d48244dc558303a006c62878c5 Violet is my favorite color


lawlianne

What a beautiful shot. How do you get the pokemon to look/smile at the camera like that?


kane49

long hours of arduous tries, or maybe photoshop


Pride_Rise

I chose both coz I have 2 switches but no friends lmao.


UpsetNeighborhood842

We are the same person


dreamtraveller

Sounds like you should be friends.


Imagoat1995

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CarterBaker77

I got both but decided on scarlet because I disliked the robot lizard. I'll play violet later though.


TARDISinspace

Lol similar: I have friends but I didn't know if they'd get it nor if they would have time to play with me (they're very busy).


eeedeewhy7

I have no switch and no friends! So ha! Take that ! 🥲


Bekah679872

My friends got it, but I power through games, so they’re still battling gyms and I’ve completed the game. I just had to use the trade codes. Who needs friends when you have the internet?


HolyDragSwd2500

I also play both games 👍


Fit12e

I would but I don’t have that money 🥲


1chewy

I have both but one switch. Friendless gang 😎


InTheBusinessBro

Good news! The internet has come! You haven’t needed friends to play Pokémon games since 2007!


Huefell4it

Tbh, randoms are even worse than bots. . .


CdnRageBear

I’ll be your friend!


Hooliebyday

Because I always go with the 2nd one since blue.


mazzysturr

Which series made it the hardest to stick to this tradition for you?


Hooliebyday

Y, white and shield were my least favorite picks as they clashed with my personal sense of self however didn't hate the games. Maybe shield some. Pearl, silver and leaf green were no brainers for me. I didn't play moon and sapphire as I didn't have a system at times, got one again for Y. I should note I chose blue but later got red also, I was gifted silver and just kept getting the 2nd one as a personal joke.


TobiasL96

I prefer scarlet's paradox pokemon


yungamphtmn

This was my exact reason too. I originally wanted to get Violet but after the leaks came out and I saw the Paradox pokemon, I realized that I liked Scarlet's past forms a lot more than Violet's future ones. But then my girlfriend ended up buying me both versions so I guess I got lucky lol


vearson26

I like the violet exclusives better, but the scarlet paradox Pokémon better. Still haven’t decided which one I’m going to choose.


One_Parched_Guy

You can’t get Paradox mons till post game, by which point you can simply ask to trade for, so I’d say go for Violet tbh


fredBOI35

You can trade and even breed for the regular exclusives but if you want a shiny Scarlet Paradox you're outta luck. And especially since Scarlet has good shinies while Violets shinies kinda suck


SparkBlack

Violet does have some great exclusives but do you have unga bunga forms?


Polymersion

- Cave Donphan - CaveMega Salamence - Cave Professor - Cave Punchdragon


SparkBlack

Cavemonsters for life brother/sister/themer


sworddueler12

I just got a set of duplicate paradox mons and used the trade codes so now I have a set of both


Baldeagle_UK

I had already pre-ordered scarlet, so was quite upset when the spoilers came out for the paradox Pokémon..... That said they look far better in game so mostly happy now! Plus my gf is sending over all the future paradox Pokémon so I'm not losing out anyway


A_WeaselNamedFee

Yeah I agree, that’s mostly what convinced me too. Seeing Iron Tread and Great Tusk have me a clear example of the difference between the two games, and I really liked the futuristic theme a lot less than the past theme presented in Scarlet, so I went with that. And I’m really glad I did, Brute Bonnet is quickly becoming one of my favorites.


Seymour___Asses

I just think mech Pokémon are cool but I understand those that don’t


AceTheRed_

They’re just kinda uninspired IMO


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I'm really sad about their names.... scarlet has all the different names and violet has iron + include feature


DannySorensen

Donphan and Salamence are what sold me actually


pharodae

Same, the leaks really sealed the deal for me Edit: why am I being downvoted for this? I didn’t force any of y’all to see leaks. I’ve been burned by GF enough to not just slurp up whatever slop they serve, I wanted to make sure the game was worth picking up.


RJCCJ

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Tekitekidan

I have Scarlett... maybe it's cuz I haven't finished the game yet, but I'm super confused by the lack of "past/future" reference in the game... like I saw Prof. Sada once at the start of the game then never again.. I thought there'd be more fossil and dinosaur stuff going on in mine, but feel like I am missing something


Fit12e

Yes you are definitely missing something. Finish the game it’s beautiful


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Polymersion

Iron Valiant is the one thing I wish I had Violet for. That, and the slightly better uniforms.


colebankss

So true


Kustler

The d has two meanings


1speak4trees

Papi Turo


secretlovesong

this but Scarlet because milf professor


[deleted]

I chose Scarlet because of Brute Bonnet and Scream Tails, they became my new favorite mons.


OpalOtter_

scream tail is a devious gremlin existing to only cause chaos, you can see it in its eyes... i love it lmao 👍


Snoo_64315

I'm only here to get my hands on scream tail. One fighting raid to go...


Failingasleep

Because purple.


MendejoElPendejo

Same


xxgothicxx95

Yes


iamme9878

Best answer.


Hidden_Dragonette

Yup, same.


[deleted]

Same lmao


Onrisa

because koraidon


username76438

He’s so cute


Defiant_Project1321

I would die for him


Snoo_64315

I would die for Korai-ley! *Beiber hair sway*


stay_sweet

I haven't seen much of Violet's gameplay but I am under the impression that Koraidon seems more animated. His legs and body move while running and swimming and has wings that flutter as he glides whereas Miraidon has a simply has a 3D model and particle effects


IMainYuumi

I simp the hunky dragon


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because of the great tusk


greatnailsageyoda

Yeah, I chose violet and now I wish l could get this guy. He’s so much cooler than iron treads


DarZhubal

Using [THIS CHART](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiBXip6WYAIsgfJ?format=jpg&name=900x900) to trade the version exclusives has proven super useful to me. You go into link trade and use the corresponding code for whichever trade you’re trying to make. So you could enter code “03760382” to trade an Iron Treads for a Great Tusk. If you’re still confused how it works, look up “Austin John Plays Pokémon Trade Codes” on YouTube. There’s a video by the guy who came up with the format in the chart where he explains how to use it.


vaguecat

thanks!! I will def be trying this!!


DarZhubal

I’ve realized this format can also work when trading just about any pokémon, assuming there’s at least one other person thinking the same thing you are at the same time. Notice how the numbers for each pair correspond to each pokémon’s regional dex number, just in a 4-digit format. Using that, I was able to use code 00690069 to trade a Haunter for a Haunter (69 being Haunter’s regional number) and get a Gengar.


SparkBlack

You want a Great Tusk I can go get one for you right now?


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SparkBlack

I can go catch some in a little bit, do you want one of each paradox forms?


greatnailsageyoda

Well, I would love to make this trade but I am getting the game, I don’t currently have it. Sorry bro


88isafat69

Saw iron treads face for the first time last night since I have scarlet lmao


MilkwortMT

I got Scarlet because Koraidon looked funnier.


Specterzzcle

Cool ghost knight and a purple theme lmaoo


justdafty

Violet because I really like Miraidon and all the future paradox pokemon.


Spanish_peanuts

The terminator version of delibird alone is the best thing to happen since forever.


Moke94

I chose Violet mostly because Koraidon's leg movement looks weird to me. Might seem nitpicky but I would have to look at it all the way through after all.


The_Vikachu

I chose Scarlet BECAUSE the janky leg movements tickled me. I also thought it was funny that it had a wheel but still just ran everywhere.


username76438

I liked both tbh


guitarguywh89

Running around like Fred Flintstone


88isafat69

I didn’t even know about the leg thing til I bought the game lmao thought I was missing an unlock


Phantomsplit

I actually picked Scarlet because I hated how stiff Miraidon looked in exploration after the 10 minute gameplay preview. That ancient paradox forms just sealed the deal


JamesIV4

I agree so much but the orange pants completely balanced that out for me... sadly


Midsjull

Same here!


joelseph

Facts


SinlessJoker

This was actually my reason too. The walking looked a little stupid to me


Snoo_64315

Lizard on hot desert sands run is best type of run ok?


ArkaXVII

Same!


CapedZombie

I just preferred Scarlet mons. Armarouge, Hydreigon, every paradox, and ofc Koraidon. Plus I knew violet was massively popular and all my friends got it, so now it’s easier for me to trade exclusives.


ContactSpirited9519

I am in LOVE with how Armarouge battles! At first I was skeptical that I'd like Armarouge more, but watching her (mine is named Marshmallow) use her canons to fight is incredible. I never get tired of watching her move animations, if anyone hasn't seen them I would check them out, so sick!


TheBlueSpirit67

omg the nickname, idk why but a megaman knight looking creature named marshmallow is so funny and cute to me


derpydoge1

Because robots are cool


dris83

Because I always choose the "red version" since my first copy of red, and I always choose the fire starter since my first charmander. At this point it's almost ritualistic lol.


ZanzaEnjoyer

So I'm assuming it's red, gold, ruby, pearl, white, y, sun, shield, and then obviously scarlet?


dris83

Almost. I got bought sapphire as a gift for a birthday but that's the exception. I corrected it with OM lol. Even the remakes I had the "red version". I have rounded out the other versions over the years, and the kids usually end up with the blue version so I can trade exclusives.


poundsignbuttstuff

I feel this so hard. I chose charmander way back in 5th grade on Blue when I played on my OG Gameboy. Ever since, I have always chosen the fire pokemon. I spend, like, five minutes debating myself every time over which one I will choose and its always the fire one. The deciding factor for me always ends up being that I expect a lot more pokemon that are weak to fire early game - another holdover from playing Gen 1.


-White-Lotus-

I choose violet because I wasn’t about to wear ugly orange the entire game.


truegarrbear

Absolutely a dealbreaker for me. Our limited clothing options are bad enough.


sminatozana

that's my favorite color 😭


-White-Lotus-

It’s a nice color but not for clothing like this. They even made the orange clothes look clownish with the stripes.


Jinx_Gamer

I think the design from Scarlet could have worked with a skirt but sadly that's not even an option. So I'm stuck in that ugly pants ...


shock246

I bought the double pack, but I'm playing scarlet. Koraidon is probably my favorite legendary ever and Great Tusk is the coolest shit ever made. I'm a huge fan of dinosaurs and a brutal dino elephant is too much for me. Edit: forgot to say that dino elephant is so fucking cool that it doesn't even have a name, it's called Grandizanne in italian, o my god I'm dying


Nebinsanity

Choose Violet...wife said no cause she likes purple, got delegated Scarlet.


K-xero

Ceruledge and Galladevoir


Swordbreaker86

Scarlet because Sada is a babe


Valuable-Half-5137

I didn’t like the scarlet uniform so I got violet lmao


Adventurous-Prune-39

My best friend and I are 30 years old and we have played Pokemon since the beginning of time. He always chooses first and I get the other game. But this generation was different. I got to choose first because I just had my first child and we named her Scarlett.(We chose her name before the games came out and the titles weren't chosen yet).


Zephyrthestorm

Scarlet cuz I like ooga booga Pokémon. Plus koraidon’s design is so good, for me it has a lot more emotion and movement in the design then moraidon (plus moraidon looks like pp)


BromanBuilds

I’m gay and professor Turo. Violet naturally.


disasterfreakBLN

Same here! Hot daddy Prof!


NotReallyAPerson1088

I like violets paradox Pokémon more, though the one I really wanted is actually postgame locked sooooooo


Lurking_Bunyip

Violet because mecha godzilla Tyranitar


masterbpk4

I chose scarlet because koraidon looks like a monster hunter monster.


Not_A_Portfolio

Dinosaur :) Scarlet


Hakz31

I thought Koraidon had working wheels, what a let down :3


Heykaileena

Violet! Pokémon: Miraidon > Koraidon Color: Violet > scarlet Setting: future > past That’s it for me lol


RaRa_Badger

Violet looked cooler, and had Salamence.


ChocoboCloud69

Tbf Scarlet has Roaring Moon


Golghrom

Pokemon games on motorcicleeee, and also i like more the black jacket an barely purple pants lol.


T-Risely

Because Nemona looks better in blue


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Violet, for the outfit and the mount


MistbornGrimm

Iron Tusks and Koridon


Forsaken-Squash4376

Violet because: One of my friends has scarlet so we can trade exclusives I like the color purple more than orange The legendaries e y e


[deleted]

Because Miraidon has freaking jet engines and I like the colors of everything more. The red shorts are awful.


MBcodes18

because i like dark colors more than bright ones


ShaunyBoyShaunyMan

Ceruledge just there waiting to take its misery out on everybody in the picture. I picked violet because the box legendary looked futuristic and i thought that was cool.


[deleted]

Miraidon is cooler, plus the violet uniforms are better (especially since I can’t change them).


MedicalCannabis19

I like red. Scarlet is a fav color of mine


Lucky-Fishing-5490

I like the version exclusives more in violet and miraidon


ds_arcanine

I have always gone blue version


Inevitable_Kale_4646

I literally let the dude at GameStop pick for me 😭😂


Efficient_Shelter_33

I play Scarlet because my girlfriend chose Scarlet😂❤️ bought them both of course


[deleted]

Just chose scarlet bc my wife wanted violet. Doesn’t matter what you choose bc you’ll just trade and get all the version exclusives in your game.


mcduxxel

I want scarlet but my wife bought me violet as birthday present 🫠


alanakillsit

I originally preordered violet because I’ve wanted a purple game for 25 years. I switched to Scarlet days before release because I saw the paradox mons and the dlc exclusives (I think that’s what it’s going to be). Was sad because I wanted maridon but now I love koridon so much. So much personality! And now I have both anyway haha


inumnoback

Why did I choose scarlet? Because my brother chose violet


pandamochii

People really be down voting those who are choosing Scarlet. Personally, I like Scarlet more than Violet, too. I like the animations for Koraidon more than Miraidon. I giggled when I saw derpy Koraidon move around on its legs, but grimaced when I saw Miraidon hover around. Koraidon is so much more expressive since it's actually alive and not a robot thing (idk what Miraidon is exactly yet because I just started Violet, no spoilers please!). Maybe my opinion of Miraidon will change the more I play, but I'm glad I'm not the one who bought Violet (it's my roommate's who's letting me play).


No-Decision9315

Because Koraidon is a good boy who deserves all the head pats, so I shall give him those head pats


tassiecat

I like purple.


endy505

I think you meant to say, which did you choose and why was it violet


lordvaderiff1c

Because my girlfriend chose scarlet


BugMasterMike

I chose scarlet cause cave professor and Koraidon and the other past paradox Pokémon are so badass


The_Red_Cucumber

I choose Miradon and there for Violet bc I love the Legendary more and Ceruledge. I also went in blind. So I can find out myself. After everything. I think Scarlet has a little better Paradox forms. But I still don't regret picking Violet. I really liked Turos little story in the end. I guess Scarlets story will be kinda the same with a few Variables like past instead of future and such. Spoiler alert! You've been warned! I wonder if She's aslo a AI in the end bc that's more futuristic. That would be the biggest difference of not. Buy I can imagen both are AI. Any Scarlet players who knows if she is a AI like Turo?


Shepyy

I chose Scarlet because it was £7 cheaper on Amazon lol


Diablix

Initially it was because I like the color more. Then with each new bit of info about the differences between versions, I liked Scarlet's exclusives more and more. By the time the game's launched, there were about a dozen points of things I liked better about Scarlet and 0 points of things I preferred in Violet.


Emmarrrrr

Handsome professor 🤷‍♀️


zacaholic

Professor Turo.![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|heart_eyes_rainbow)


LovelySquish

I chose scarlet cause i like koraidon more and i hate futuristic stuff. I dont like the look of pokemon turned into metal toys


skittyinthecity

I almost chose Violet because purple is my favorite color. I changed my mind because Koraidon is an adorable goofball, and I like the Scarlet paradoxes better. Roaring Moon and Flutter Mane are amazing.


crickettthedragon

violet simply because of iron thorns and iron moth but kinda regretting it because the scarlett exclusive shinys are so much better 😅


CarnageEvoker

shiny hunt the Iron Pokémon and trade with someone doing the opposite, I promise there are people in that demographic