One of the most important things players want to know before jumping into a new Pokemon game is what the version exclusives are. Pokémon games are often released in pairs, with the only difference being the type of Pokémon that can be caught in each version. For example, you can only catch Alolan Vulpix in Pokémon Sun, while Alolan Sandshrew can only be caught in Pokémon Moon.
Version exclusive Pokémon encourages players to use online transactions to complete their Pokédex and play games with friends. While many gamers buy both Pokémon games upon release, often or not, the average person can only afford to buy one version of Pokémon upon launch. Which version they buy is usually determined by what type of Pokemon is assigned to which title.
Version exclusive for Pokemon Sword and Shield has been a major source of discussion, though now it seems we know which Pokemon are exclusive in what capacity.
Exclusive Versions of Pokemon Sword and Shield Revealed
Serebii has compiled all exclusive Pokemon releases on its website. If more come up, we'll update this article.
Below are the Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon Sword:
- Farfetch'd galicia
- Seed
- Nuzleaf
- Shiftry
- Mawile
- Solrock
- Basculin (red-striped form)
- Darumaka galicien
- Darmanitain de Galare
- Scrawny
- Scrafty
- Gothite
- Gothorite
- Gothitelle
- rufflet
- bravery
- Deino
- Zweilous
- Hydreigon
- Swirlix
- slurpuff
- passimian
- Turtonator
- Jangmo-o
- Hakamo-o
- Commo-o
- flapple
- Sirfetch'd
- Stonjourn
- Indeedee (Male)
- Zacian
Here are the exclusive builds for Pokémon Shield:
- Ponyta de Galerie
- rapidash galician
- Corsola Galare
- Larvitar
- Pupitar
- Tyranitar
- Lotad
- The shadow
- Ludicolo
- Sableye
- Lunatone
- Croagunk
- Toxicros
- Basculin (blue-striped form)
- I only used it
- duosion
- Reuniclus
- vullaby
- mandibuzz
- syringe
- Aromatisse
- goomy
- Sliggoo
- Goodra
- oranguru
- DramaPa
- Appleton
- Cursola
- Eiscue
- Indeedee (Femme)
- Zamazenta
Check the Gamepur website regularly for more Pokemon Sword and Shield news and guides.
