Pokémon Black and White facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pokémon Black and White |
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| Developer(s) | Game Freak |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo, The Pokémon Company |
| Designer(s) | Satoshi Tajiri Junichi Masuda |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
Pokémon Black Version and White Version are exciting role-playing games (RPGs) for the Nintendo DS. Game Freak created these games, and Nintendo published them. They first came out in Japan in September 2010. Players in Europe, North America, and Australia got to play them in March 2011. These games introduced 156 brand new Pokémon. This brought the total number of Pokémon to 649, which was the biggest jump in new Pokémon for any generation!
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How to Play: Gameplay Basics
In Pokémon Black and White, you play as a trainer who catches creatures called Pokémon. You then use your Pokémon to battle against other Pokémon. The goal is to become the best trainer!
New Battle Styles
These games brought cool new ways to battle. One new feature is Triple Battles. Here, you can use three of your Pokémon against three of your opponent's Pokémon at the same time. This makes battles more strategic.
Another new style is Rotation Battles. In these battles, you also send out three Pokémon. However, only one of your Pokémon can fight at a time. You can quickly switch which Pokémon is in front during your turn. This adds a fun twist to how you plan your moves.
Changing Seasons
A neat new feature in Pokémon Black and White is that the seasons change in the game. This means the game world looks different depending on the time of year. For example, in the fall, you might see leaves falling. In the winter, some areas will be covered in snow. This makes the game world feel more alive and real.
Story and Setting: The Unova Region
The story of Pokémon Black and White takes place in a new area called the Unova region. Unlike older Pokémon games that were based on parts of Japan, Unova is inspired by New York City and the areas around it. You'll see tall buildings and busy streets, just like in a big city!
Your Journey to Become a Master
In the game, you start as a new Pokémon trainer. Your main goal is to go on an adventure and become a Pokémon master. To do this, you'll battle many other trainers. You'll also challenge powerful Gym Leaders and, eventually, the Elite Four. Winning these battles helps you get stronger and closer to your goal.
Facing Team Plasma
During your journey, you'll meet a group called Team Plasma. They look a bit like knights. Team Plasma has a strange goal: they want to separate Pokémon from humans. They believe Pokémon should be free from people. You'll need to stop their plans and protect the Pokémon. After you defeat them, you'll have to find their first leaders, known as the Seven Sages, and battle them too.
Images for kids
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The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City inspired the Skyarrow Bridge in the Unova region.
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Junichi Masuda was in charge of directing the games and creating their music.
See also
In Spanish: Pokémon negro y Pokémon blanco para niños
