Pokémon Black & White
2010 · Nintendo DS
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version.
MainlineGen 5 (Unova)
What it is
The 2010 DS games set in Unova that told the most character-driven story in the mainline series, introduced fully animated Pokémon sprites, and launched with an all-new regional Pokédex.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo DS | 2010 | Black Version | — |
| Nintendo DS | 2010 | White Version | — |
Where it sits for newcomers
For fans
Gen 5's story-driven games are praised as the series' narrative peak, but DS-only with no remakes — save them for when you're invested in the franchise.
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