Thinking about what version I should get as a master copy, considering the version exclusives. Scarlet is my favourite colour, but I always get the red version, and Violet is a cool colour as well.
As for the confirmed version exclusives...
Scarlet:
Tyranitar line
Stonjourner
Koraidon
Armarouge
Violet:
Salamence line
Eiscue
Miraidon
Ceruledge
I prefer Scarlet almost across the board, but Armarouge and Ceruledge are a tie.
As for the Ancient (Scarlet) and Future (Violet) Paradox forms...
- Ancient Forms:
- Donphan (Ground/Fighting)
- Volcarona (Bug/Fighting)
- Amoonguss (Grass/???)
- Jigglypuff (Fairy/???)
- Misdreavus (Ghost/Fairy)
- "Mag" - usually assumed to be Magneton, but I think it's Magikarp
- Salamence (Dragon/Dark)
- Suicune
- Future Forms:
- Donphan (Ground/Electric)
- Volcarona (Fire/Poison)
- Gallade (Fighting/Fairy)
- Hariyama (Fighting/???)
- Delibird (Ice/Water)
- Hydreigon (Dragon/Flying)
- Tyranitar
- Virizion
I like both typings for Donphan. Been dying for a Ground/Fighting mon since forever, but the idea of a Ground/Electric Donphan is so cool. Tie.
I like how both Volcaronas have a 4x weakness, to Flying and Ground respectively. But I prefer the idea of a Fire/Poison Volcarona. Violet.
Easily prefer Gallade to Amoonguss. Fighting/Fairy is an awesome unique typing. Violet.
Not sure about Jigglypuff vs Hariyama. Will wait to see their reveals before deciding. Tie for now.
Misdreavus is more appealing to me than Delibird. Ghost/Fairy is a better typing. Scarlet.
It seems like Violet has more pseudolegendary Paradox forms (Future Hydreigon and Tyranitar vs Ancient Salamence), but I have a hunch that it's actually Future Zweilous vs Ancient Magikarp. In one of its dex entries Magikarp is said to have been stronger in the past.
Between Ancient Magikarp and Future Zweilous/Hydreigon, I'm more intrigued by the idea of Ancient Magikarp. Scarlet.
Ancient Salamence vs Future Tyranitar: I like the idea of Ancient Salamence more. I think it loses Flying for Dark because it's so resentful that it can't fly. Dark also suits its name being a play on menace, vengeance, vehemence, and violence. I also just like regular Tyranitar so much. Scarlet.
I really like the idea of seeing Ancient Suicune from before it was resurrected by Ho-Oh. Scarlet.
That's 7 for Scarlet; 2 for Violet; and 3 ties.
I'm really glad I took my time with this, because when I glanced at the Paradox forms I thought I would like Violet more. But considering the confirmed version exclusives, it tipped the scales towards Scarlet. Looks like I'm getting the red version again; I'll get my friend to get Violet.