The long - awaited 5th generation of Pokémon games begin withPokémon BlackandPokémon White . There are156brand novel Pokémon , including 13 unexampled legendaries , taking the total to 649 !

Details

Release dates

Black & White pages

Pokémon

Moves

Mechanics

Battle scene

The conflict scenes have been improved to look more 3D. Pokémon are now animated in struggle .

Gameplay changes

Your mentor , who gives you your first Pokémon and help oneself you along your means , is a adult female this time . Her name is Professor Juniper . The three starter follow the attempt - and - test design of Grass , Fire , Water types . They areSnivy , TepigandOshawottas show to the right field .

As usual the graphics get an update , especially the 3D aspect . The icon / television released so far show a full 3D engine at study as the backgrounds move , although the characters and Pokémon still appear to be 2D sprites .

The battle scenes let in some interesting change — the Pokémon continually move during struggle , alternatively of outride static . The photographic camera will also move and zoom in / out during attacks . The background of the conflict projection screen is differs depending on whether you are in field , the city , etc .

Pokemon Black box art featuring Reshiram

As a change to the norm , the local Pokédex inBlack & Whiteconsists only of Pokémon from this generation , not a commixture of different generations . None of the Pokémon are evolutions or prevolutions of older Pokémon . As usual , you afterwards unlock the National Dex to get the rest of the Pokémon .

The Unova region

The game takes place in a new realm calledUnova(previously known as Isshu in the Nipponese version ) , which look to be quite tireless and includes several large towns with skyscrapers . It is free-base on New York City , with Castelia City in the Confederate States of America being model after Manhattan .

There are also two region that are undivided to each plot : Black City and White Forest , in the version of the same name . There will be 8 gym leaders / badges just like old games .

Triple Battles

Pokémon Black & White will allow Pokémon battle with 3 Pokémon on one squad . Some new regulation & maneuver arrive into maneuver - each of the three Pokémon quarry unlike Pokémon : The center one can point all Pokémon , but the one on each side can only target the Pokémon opposite and middle . It is also potential to rotate your squad to shift which Pokémon are where .

Miracle Shooter

The Miracle Shooter is a raw option that will allow you to use particular in multiplayer conflict . However , you wo n’t be able-bodied to use any item you own ; instead you earn items as the battle progresses via a point system .

More features…

TMs will not disappear after one habit , they can be used again like HMs .

A new time auto-mechanic based onSeasonsis bring .

The game will have a novel version of contests , calledPokémon Musical , in which you dress up Pokémon and play euphony .

Pokemon White box art featuring Zekrom

A young version of the Battle Tower appear , calledBattle Subway .

There is an detail similar to the Pokétch from Diamond / Pearl / Platinum , called theC Gear . It can be set up to be on constant observatory for nearby players over infrared or Wi - Fi .

ThePokéShifteris Black & White ’s equivalent weight of the Pal Park , which admit you to migrate Pokémon from Diamond / Pearl / Platinum or HeartGold / SoulSilver . Instead of only running around to find your Pokémon , in the PokéShifter there is a mini - game where you fire PokéBalls at your Pokémon with a prow & arrow .

Oshawott battle, Pokémon Black & White

Here are a few in - game screenshots showing various locations and the improved artwork .

Tepig battle, Pokémon Black & White

Snivy battle, Pokémon Black & White

Reshiram battle, Pokémon Black & White

Zekrom battle, Pokémon Black & White

Zoroark and Zorua battle, Pokémon Black & White

Pokémon Black & White starters - Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott

The Unova region in Pokémon Black & White

Pokémon Black & White opening titles

Professor Juniper, Pokémon Black & White

The Pokémon Center, Pokémon Black & White

Skyarrow Bridge, Pokémon Black & White

The long road, Pokémon Black & White

Winter in Pokémon Black & White

Chargestone Cave, Pokémon Black & White

Old railway tracks, Pokémon Black & White

Driftveil Drawbridge, Pokémon Black & White

Gym puzzle, Pokémon Black & White

Castelia Pier, Pokémon Black & White

Dreamyard, Pokémon Black & White