Pokémon Black and White
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version are the primary paired versions of Generation V. Black and White follow the trends set up by previous games in the series. Two player characters (one male and one female) travel a new region, Unova, on their Pokémon journeys. This region is inhabited by various Pokémon, and unlike before, none of those available prior to Generation V can be obtained before completing the main story by defeating Team Plasma. The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese…
The series' best story, and its most daring reset.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- All-new Pokémon keep every encounter fresh
- Strong, thoughtful story
- Seasons that change every month
Not so much
- Very linear route design
- Some new Pokémon designs are divisive
Play it if anyone who wants Pokémon with a real narrative.
Skip it if players who want their old favorites from the start.
No cheat codes
Pokémon Black and White doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Play it better
- Grab the elemental monkey from the Dreamyard's helper that matches the Striaton Gym leader you'll struggle against.
- Use Triple and Rotation battles to learn new formats; some trainers only fight that way.
- Seasons change each real month and open different paths and Pokémon.
- Use the Entralink to visit other players' worlds and activate Pass Powers, which boost experience, money and capture rates.
- Shaking grass and dust clouds hide rarer Pokémon and items.
- Hold off on Elite Four rematches until your team is high level; they get much stronger.
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
Trivia
- It introduced 156 new Pokémon, the most ever in a single generation.
- It was the first time direct sequels, Black 2 and White 2, followed a main pair.
- Unova was based on New York City and its surroundings.
- It sold more than 15 million copies.
