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Pokémon Black Version is a handheld Role-Playing game (RPG) for play on the Nintendo DS / DSi. Released as a companion game to the DS / DSi title Pokémon White Version, in it players enjoy classic challenging RPG-Adventure Pokémon gameplay as they catch wild Pokémon and utilize them in face-offs against other Trainers to see who is the best. Additional features include: access to the Legendary Pokémon, Reshiram; the player's choice of one of three starter Pokémon; an all-new and diverse game region, Unova; improved graphics; multiple new battle modes; the ability to wirelessly trade Pokémon; multiplayer options and more.

Players' choice of female and male Trainers in Pokémon Black and Pokémon White

Experience an all-new Pokémon adventure as a girl or boy Trainer.
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The Unova region from Pokémon Black and Pokémon White

Explore the new Unova region filled with a mix of landscapes, features and Pokémon.
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An All-New World Filled with All-New Pokémon

Pokémon Black Version features the same handheld RPG and Adventure gameplay that has consistently thrilled Nintendo DS players, both young and more experienced, but it also introduces players to the all-new Unova region. Brought to life with improved graphics, Unova is a mix of urban and natural landscapes in which players are just as likely to encounter skyscrapers and bridges, as they are to walk alongside mountains and seascapes. It is of course also filled with a potent blend of all-new Pokémon, including the Legendary Vast White Pokémon Reshiram and the Deep Black Pokémon Zekrom. Stepping into the role of either a male or female Trainer, players further have their choice of their first Pokémon, who will serve as the first of many Pokémon companions in their travels through Unova, as they attempt to capture every wild Pokémon variety available and test their skills against other Trainers in turn-based battles.

Experience Legendary Pokémon

Both of the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram and Zekrom appear in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, but each can only be caught in their respective versions. The Legendary Pokémon Reshiram appears on the cover of Pokémon Black Version and the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom is seen on the cover of Pokémon White Version. See their types, abilities and profiles below.

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Appearance:	Pokémon Black Version	Pokémon White Version
Type:	Dragon/Fire	Dragon/Electric
Category:	Vast White Pokémon	Deep Black Pokémon
Ability:	Turboblaze	Teravolt
Profile:	Reshiram can engulf its surroundings in flames.	Zekrom can disappear inside thunderclouds and fly across the skies.

New Battle Modes Add a New Level of Strategy

In addition to a wealth of new Pokémon for players to catch, train and battle with, Pokémon Black Version also supplies players with entirely new ways to fight with its new Battle Modes: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles. Stay tuned for more information on these two new game modes as more information is released on Pokémon Black Version.

Your Choice of Starter Pokémon

Pokémon Black Version starts you off on your new Pokémon adventure with a trusty Pokémon companion. Choose the Pokémon you like the most - it will be with you through thick and thin as you explore the Unova region. The three starter Pokémon all have different types. Your knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of these types will be put to the test early and often.

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Type:	Grass	Fire	Water
Category:	Grass Snake Pokémon	Fire Pig Pokémon	Sea Otter Pokémon
Ability:	Overgrow	Blaze	Torrent
Profile:	Snivy is a Grass-type Pokémon, which means it has an advantage in battles against Water-type and Ground-type Pokémon.	As a Fire-type Pokémon, Tepig is strong in battles against Grass-type and Ice-type Pokémon.	Oshawatt is a Water-type Pokémon, so it is super effective against Fire-type Pokémon in battle.

Key Game Features

An all-new world filled with all new Pokémon to catch, train and battle with
Collect all the Pokémon available in the Pokémon Black Version, then wirelessly trade with Pokémon White Version owners to complete the combined games' Pokédexes
Experience both Legendary Pokémon: Reshiram and Zekrom - with Reshiram available for capture in Pokémon Black Version
Exciting new battle modes including: Triple Battles and Rotation Battles
Players choose from one of three initially available Pokémon to start the game, with that Pokémon from then on available to the player all the time
Play as either a girl or boy Pokémon Trainer
Stay tuned for more exciting plot twists, gameplay features and game modes to be released as game launch approaches

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A new world filled with never-before-seen pokemon!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars pokemon black Feb 5 2012

By coped

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars

After receiving the new poké mon used, I tested it out before I gave it as a gift. I ended up playing it for five hours straight. pretty awesome game.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pokemon Black Jan 25 2013

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Either version it's a great game Aug 11 2011

By Tommy Sixx Morais TOP 50 REVIEWER

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars

Pokemon Black & White is essentially the same great game Pokemon has been since Red & Blue. You're still a young trainer, male or female who is just about to go on his or her very first Pokemon journey. You have to pick a Pokemon between Fire, Water and Grass elements and are given Pokeballs and a Pokedex and off you go to conquer the Unova region! Try to collect the 8 gym badges as is usual and your enemies this time are Team Plasma who wants to separate Pokemon from their trainers. The game basics have not changed much. Even the controls are the same (there is not much stylus use to be made unfortunately). Usually Pokemon versions of a game don't difference themselves much from another (like Red & Blue, Gold & Silver), there are some exclusive Pokemons in each version but they're basically the same. However, the Black & White editions changes that. Pokemon Black is focused on cities with experienced trainers while White has more of an emphasis on nature and open fields. It's really up to what YOU prefer: city or nature. Ultimately whatever version the player picks this is a great addition to the Pokemon video game franchise.

The Black & White generation of Pokemon games introduces seasons, a cool new addition. Some Pokemons even change appearance according to seasons! There are some slight 3D graphics that enhance the visuals this time around although it's far from anything major. The 3D perspective for bridges and buildings looks great. There are even animations during battles, Pokemons move and look better. There are also new battle modes, the triple and rotational battles (my favorite) which are cool additions but unfortunately there are not enough of them! The Pokemon in this version are not the best I have to say. I grew up with the original generation when there was only 150 "pocket monsters" and was big into Pokemon up until the Gold and Silver games which were also excellent. I had the cards, books, watched the show, and even had a poster on my wall. I can safely say that some of the Pokemons in Black & White are great but there are plenty that look awful and just don't work. It looks like they lacked great ideas (I mean a candle, seriously? That's just one example) at this point but the game remains excellent.

The difficulty seems to be easier for Black & White for some reason as other reviewers have noticed. I've played previous titles and looking back they all seem harder. That's not to say that Black & White don't have their challenges, each Pokemon game does but I played through this one a little quicker and I found the level of difficulty to be less harsh this time around. On the other hand this is a very fun and entertaining entry into the Pokemon gaming world and I could hardly stop myself from playing. It may not be the best Pokemon video game but it's a satisfying entry that should satisfy the old school fans and newcomers as well.

The game is not as revolutionary as Nintendo would have you believe. If you're unsure, read other reviews and watch videos and then decide. I know I don't regret my purchase. I really like Pokemon Black and what it offers even if it's not the perfect Pokemon title, it's a great game. Without a doubt it beats the Pearl edition that I also have. I think there is something for every Pokefans out there and I would recommend it. To me this is a 4/5.

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