Black and White Versions

Release Dates
JAP	September 18, 2010
USA	Spring 2011
EUR	N/A

Pokémon Black and White are the first games of the 5th generation of Pokémon for the Nintendo DS.
There are 156 new Pokemon in the game, bringing the total number up to 649 Pokémon.

Major Changes
* New region called Isshu.
* More advanced 3D graphics.
* The battle screen now shows the back sprite's entire body.
* Sprites have fluid animations during the entire battle, as well as shadows.
* Main trainer characters are older than trainers from previous generations.
* The ability to battle with random opponents on Wi-Fi without a Friend Code.
* The first female Pokemon Professor, called Professor Araragi
* Three vs. Three battles.
* A new Team called Team Plasma.
* TMs are now reuseable.
* Some old abilities/moves have new effects.
* Seasons in the game, which change every month and affect where Pokemon appear, as well as accessibility to some areas of the game.
* Pokemon Global Link allows other people to visit you in-game.

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