What are the differences between Pokemon X and Pokemon Y?

I want to know what are the differences between version X and Y, like pokemons, places, items, megaevolutions, etc.


Pokemon Exclusive to Version X

  • Mega Charizard X
  • Mega Mewtwo X
  • Staryu/Starmie
  • Pinsir
  • Houndour/Houndoom
  • Poochyena/Mightyena
  • Aron/Lairon/Aggron
  • Sawk
  • Swirlix/Slurpuff
  • Clauncher/Clawitzer
  • Xerneas

Pokemon Exclusive to Version Y

  • Mega Charizard Y
  • Mega Mewtwo Y
  • Shellder/Cloyster
  • Heracross
  • Larvitar/Pupitar/Tyranitar
  • Electrike/Manectric
  • Purrloin/Liepard
  • Throh
  • Spritzee/Aromatisse
  • Skrelp/Dragalge
  • Yveltal

Source - Serebii

It's also been noted that there are minor story differences:

Without giving away too much, both legendaries do end up having an impact on the story, so it's a matter of preference as to which one you want to see.

Source: Shack News

As always the main thing you should consider when choosing between Pokemon X and Pokemon Y is which version exclusive Pokemon appeal to you the most.


The main Difference are the 2 main legendaries, Xerneas for X and Yveltal for Y. There are also differnt mega evolutions for certain ones, like Mega Charizard X, Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Tyranitar (to name a few) for only X, while Mega Charizard Y, Mega Mewtwo Y, and Mega Gengar(again, just to name a few) only for Y. Hope this helps. Oh, i have some more. Mega Aggron, Swirlix, Slurpuff can only be found in pokemon X. Spritzee and Aromatisse can only be found on Pokemon Y.