Differences between pokémon sun and moon: which do you prefer?

It's been two weeks since the two new seventh-generation Pokemon came out for the Nintendo 3DS. Pokémon Sun and Moon continue the tradition of releasing two apparently identical games but with minor differences. Whether you are thinking about which one to buy, whether to buy both, or whether to wait for a possible third title for Nintendo Swich, below we break down their differences.

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Alola region brings a lot of fresh air to the Pokémon franchise

Time zone differences

In the Sun version, the day-night cycle agrees with that of the console, while in the Moon version the daytime clock is out of date 12h. Therefore, if it is 11 in the morning on our console clock, in Pokémon Sun it will be day and in Pokémon Moon it will be night, while at 23 it will be the other way around. This may interest some user who can only play at a specific time and prefers one daytime scenario or another. Anyway, although it may be a bit awkward, manually changing the console clock can control the time of day in the game.

Day - night cycle in Alola

Exclusive Pokémon Sun or Moon

As usual, there are variations on the Pokémon that can be obtained in either game. This time we are not only talking about which ones we can find wild and capture, but also what evolutions we can access.

Some existing Pokémon receive acclimatized versions of Alola that change their type, attacks, stats, and appearance. Not all, of course, are available in both versions, but some are available in a single version. This is the case of Vulpix and Ninetales in Sol and Sandshrew and Sandslash in Luna.

Also special and legendary Pokémon, as they have us used to, are different for each version of the game. Being able to capture these Pokémon firsthand pushes many players to buy the other game they haven't yet enjoyed. The Totem Pokemon, which this time replace the gyms, are no exception either.

Trainers

Encounters with some coaches vary depending on the game. This occurs only on rare occasions and is a rather anecdotal fact.

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As we can see there are no major changes between the two versions, following the line of variations followed so far. With the large number of mechanical changes introduced, we hope that the rumors of a third title in Alola for Nintendo Switch will be fulfilled and we can enjoy a full title on a desktop and portable console. "Pokémon Stars" could greatly benefit from the power of the new console, as well as bringing a third story proposal.