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Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack vs Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

Buy the Imaginators Starter Pack for Xbox One if you want the newer Skylanders game with character creation and a larger active figure pool. Buy Trap Team for Wii U only if that console is what you own, since it cannot run on anything else. Imaginators is the deeper game and the better long-term pick; Trap Team is the stronger two-player family game with its trap-and-villain mechanic. Both are starter packs with a portal and figures, and both draw solid owner ratings.

  • Choose the Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack if you own an Xbox One and want the latest entry, with custom character creation and Sensei figures that unlock more content.
  • Choose the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack if you own a Wii U and want the trap-and-villain mechanic, which lets you capture and play as enemies.

Prices

  • Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack: $35.00 at Whatnot (checked today)
  • Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack: $12.99 at Retrograde Gaming and Collectibles (checked today)
  • Difference: the Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack is $22.01 cheaper than the Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack today
Activision
Activision Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack

Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack

Activision Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack

5(14 ratings)
$35.00at WhatnotChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Character creation gives each save a personal roster
  • Sensei figures unlock special attacks and levels
  • Runs on the widely owned Xbox One
  • Largest content set of the series
Cons
  • Creation Crystals are required for custom figures
  • Older figures lose their upgrade paths
  • Series was discontinued, so figures are secondhand
Activision
Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Nintendo Wii U)

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Nintendo Wii U)

4.5(16 ratings)
$12.99at Retrograde Gaming and CollectiblesChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Trap mechanic adds a capture-and-play twist
  • Good local co-op for two players
  • Wii U GamePad adds a second screen
  • Plenty of traps and figures still around
Cons
  • Wii U only, no other console
  • Older game with a shorter campaign
  • Traps are easy to lose and needed for villains

What separates them

Skylanders Imaginators Starter PackSkylanders Trap Team Starter Pack
PlatformXbox One discWii U disc only
Release era2016, the final main Skylanders game2014, the sixth game
Core gimmickCreate and level custom ImaginatorsTrap villains and play as them
Figure compatibilitySensei and Creation Crystals; older figures work as plain charactersTrap Masters and traps; older figures work with limits
Two-player co-opSupported, but split focus on creationStrong drop-in co-op built around trapping
Content depthMore levels, more customization, longer tailShorter campaign, tighter design
Collector appealCrystals and Sensei figures are scarcer nowTraps and Trap Masters are plentiful

Price history

  • Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack: lowest $21.99 on Nov 12 at Fair Game Video Games.
  • Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack: lowest $9.99 on Nov 12 at GameStop.

Prices at every store

Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack

  • WhatnotNew

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    $35.00+ $8.35 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

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    $119.33Checked 3 h ago
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  • Fair Game Video GamesNew

    Out of stock

    $21.99Checked 3 h ago
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Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

  • Retrograde Gaming and CollectiblesNew

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    $12.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • SCL CollectiblesNew

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    $10.00+ $3.00 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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  • GameStopNew

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    $9.99+ $7.99 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • The Elder VaultNew

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    $9.99+ $8.95 shippingChecked 3 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecSkylanders Imaginators Starter PackSkylanders Trap Team Starter Pack
SystemXbox One—
GenreAction—
Form FactorDisc—
EditionStarter Pack—
color—Multicolor

What reviewers say

Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack

  • 5 / 514 ratings

Ratings are very positive, with buyers happy with the game and the complete package.

What people mention
  • Character creationPraisedBuyers single out the Imaginator Creator as the best part for younger players.
  • CompletenessPraisedOwners note the starter pack arrived complete with the portal and figures.
  • Figure costCriticisedSome mention that buying extra figures adds up quickly.
  • Co-opPraisedTwo-player local play is called out as a family favorite.

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack

  • 4.5 / 516 ratings

Ratings for the Wii U starter pack are strong, and owners generally describe it as a solid family game with the trapping mechanic as the main draw. The usual complaint is that the starter set only covers a slice of the roster.

What people mention
  • Villain trappingPraisedOwners single out capturing villains and then playing as them as the best new idea in the series.
  • Co-op playPraisedThe two-player mode is described as a good fit for parents and kids playing together.
  • Extra purchasesCriticisedReviewers note the starter pack covers only part of the roster, with more figures and traps needed for the rest.
  • DifficultyPraised

Questions and answers

Which is better for younger kids?
Trap Team. The trap-and-villain loop is simple and the co-op is easy to pick up. Imaginators adds menus and creation screens that need more reading.
Which has more content?
Imaginators. It has more levels, more figures and a creation system that keeps adding playtime. Trap Team is tighter but shorter.
Can I use my old Skylanders figures in both?
Yes, but with limits. Older figures work as basic characters in both games and lose their special upgrade paths. Only the matching series figures unlock full abilities.
Which lasts longer?
Imaginators, mainly because custom Imaginators and Sensei figures keep giving new things to level. Trap Team runs out of new content sooner.
Is it worth stepping up to Imaginators?
If you own an Xbox One, yes. It is the newer game with more to do. If you only own a Wii U, Trap Team is your only option of the two.
Do both need extra figures to finish?
No. Each starter pack includes a portal and enough figures to play through. Extra figures add characters and levels but are not required.

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