Version Differences in Mega Man Star Force

There are a number of Version Differences between versions of Mega Man Star Force. Compared to Mega Man Battle Network, the changes are significantly less.

Mega Man Star Force

Star Force

The main transformation system in SF1, the titular Star Force will be the primary form for that version. The differences between each form is significantly lower than the other games.

Ice Pegasus	Aqua-elemental. A freezing Charged Shot.
Fie Leo	Fire-elemental. A powerful Charged Shot that goes down the column.
Green Dragon	Wood-elemental. A multi-hit Charged Shot that covers a large range. Status Guard: Mega Man can't receive status conditions except for getting Countered.

Brother Band Boosts

The stat boosts given to other players through the Brother Band System are dependent on the version.

Pegasus	Aqua-elemental. Gives Brothers +1 Gauge, so their Custom Gauge fill up faster.
Leo	Fire-elemental. Gives Brother's Mega Buster +1 Attack stat.
Dragon	Lets Brothers have +1 Mega Class Card in their folder.

Library Differences

These cards can only be obtained for the Card Box in that version. However, these can still be used via Brother Force roulette.

Mega Cards

Pegasus Only	Leo Only	Dragon Only
PegasusMgc	LeoKingdom	DragonSky
PegasuMgcEX	LeoKingdmEX	DragonSkyEX
PegasuMgcSP	LeoKingdmSP	DragonSkySP

Giga Cards

Pegasus Only	Leo Only	Dragon Only
PegasuMgcGX	LeoKingdmGX	DragonSkyGX
Aqua+50	Fire+50	Wood+50
OxTackle	GemniThndr	GorgonEye
BrkTmeBmb	DrknesHole	DestrMissile
DarkSword	LifeAura	PoisonPhar

Mega Man Star Force 2

Tribe On

The main transformation system in SF2, the titular Tribe will be the primary form for that version. Zerker is more inclined for chaining combos, Ninja for tricky techniques, and Saurian for power.

Thunder Zerker	Elec-elemental. A paralyzing Charged Shot. Charge A Ability: Charge any number of cards, upon release all cards will be used cumulatively. Side Select: Instead of just vertical, cards can be selected horizontally too.
Wood Ninja	Wood-elemental. A multi-hit Charged Shot with Sword attribute. Charge A Ability: Charge a card; when released, the card will auto-lock on the enemy and pierces invis. AntiDamage: A replacement for the Shield. Up + Y to guard, and if Mega Man get hit, he'll warp to the enemy and slashes them.
Fire Saurian	Fire-elemental. A high damage Charged Shot that can damage 4 panels at once. Charge A Ability: Charge a non-dimming Standard card; the card's attack damage will be boosted (bonus is dependent on the card). Super Armor: Mega Man cannot t be flinched aback, also won't lose Busting LV if he gets hit.

Giga Class Differences

These cards can only be obtained for the Card Box in that version. However, these can still be used via Brother Force roulette and Blank Cards.

Zerker Only	Ninja Only	Saurian Only
GemniThndr	GorgonEye	OxTackle
RogueBreak	TrrntWave	MT Magic
MilliKick	BusterMax	Normal+50
PoisonPhar	DrknssHole	BrkTmeBmb
Avalanche	FlyngImpct	PhntmSlsh

Mega Man Star Force 3

Noise Change

The main transformation system in SF3. Every Noise Change can be obtained in both versions, but 6 have a 87.5% in one version while 12.5% chance in other. The forms are based on past and present enemies.

Black Ace	Red Joker
Libra Noise	Cygnus Noise
Corvus Noise	Taurus Noise
Cancer Noise	Virgo Noise
Gemini Noise	Crown Noise
Ophiuca Noise	Wolf Noise

Finalization

The transformation system for the titular forms, Mega Man's folder will be swapped with a premade one to suit the form. Black Ace is more inclined for high-speed attacks, while Red Joker is more inclined to high-damage attacks.

Black Ace	Auto Lock: Mega Man's lock-on is always active. Quick Gauge: Custom Gauge fills up faster. Air Shoes & Float Shoes: Mega Man is unaffected by panel effects except for Gravity.
Red Joker	Super Armor: Mega Man cannot be flinched aback, also won't lose Busting LV if he gets hit. Status Guard: Mega Man can't receive status conditions except for Gravity and getting Countered. Max Buster: Mega Man's Buster stats become 5 in everything.

Giga Class Differences

These cards can only be obtained for the Card Box in that version. However, these can still be used via Brother Force roulette and (JP only) Battle Card Database.

Black Ace Only	Red Joker Only
WingBlade	DreadLazer
DrknssHole	DestrMissl
MilliKick	BusterMax
BrkTmeBmb	OxTackle
MuBarrier	MirrorsEdg