Recent leaks have hinted at the arrival of new playable characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet in Pokemon Unite, expanding the roster with more Gen 9 representation. While currently, only Meowscarada from Gen 9 is playable in the game, a recent data mine of the public test server reveals the upcoming addition of Miraidon and Ceruledge. This suggests a clear preference towards one of the Gen 9 versions by Pokemon Unite.

Building upon the recent inclusion of Magikarp in Pokemon Unite, leaks indicating the introduction of two popular Gen 9 characters should excite fans. The data mine not only uncovered Miraidon and Ceruledge but also revealed plans to introduce Falinks from Gen 8 to the game. However, the decision to include exclusively Miraidon and Ceruledge from Pokemon Violet underscores the game's bias towards one Gen 9 version.

Pokemon Unite's Embrace of Miraidon and Ceruledge Suggests a Lean Towards Pokemon Violet

Reasons Behind Pokemon Violet's Preferred Treatment Over Scarlet

The Pokemon series has historically featured version-exclusive creatures to incentivize player interaction through trading, dating back to the original Gen 1 games that utilized the Game Boy Link Cable for trades. In most cases, one version of a generation's games emerges as the more popular choice due to exclusive creatures. For Gen 9, it seems that Pokemon Violet holds the edge, as evidenced by the popularity of characters like Miraidon and Ceruledge, now making their way into Pokemon Unite.

Sales data for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reinforces Pokemon Violet's popularity, narrowly outselling Pokemon Scarlet. The color palette theory suggests that cool-toned hues in Pokemon Violet could be more appealing than the warm tones in Pokemon Scarlet. This preference likely extends to characters like Miraidon and Ceruledge, with their blues and purples surpassing the popularity of Koraidon and Armarouge from Pokemon Scarlet.

Other Potential Pokemon Violet Exclusives for Pokemon Unite

Compared to previous Pokemon generations, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet possess few Gen 9 exclusives, predominantly featuring Paradox Pokemon. Surprisingly, Pokemon Unite has yet to incorporate any Paradox Pokemon despite their fan popularity, leading enthusiasts to design their own concepts. While Miraidon marks the first Paradox Pokemon to join Pokemon Unite, future updates could introduce other favored Violet exclusives.

Following the trend of cool-toned characters, Paradox Pokemon like Iron Jugulis and Iron Crown stand out as potential additions from Pokemon Violet. Despite deviating from the color theory, Iron Bundle and Iron Hands enjoy popularity in the competitive Pokemon community, making them strong candidates for Pokemon Unite. As the game continues to expand its Gen 9 lineup, the focus on Violet exclusives over Scarlet ones raises anticipation for future developments in Pokemon Unite.