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Uva Academy

2022-11-06T19:36:58Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "'''Uva Academy''' is a location in Pokémon Violet. ==Trivia== * "Uva" means "Grape" in Spanish."

'''Uva Academy''' is a location in [[Pokémon Violet]].

==Trivia==
* "Uva" means "Grape" in Spanish.

Naranja Academy

2022-11-06T19:35:51Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "'''Naranja Academy''' is a location in Pokémon Scarlet. ==Trivia== * "Naranja" means "Orange" in Spanish. ** Although "naranja" technically refers to the fruit, with "an..."

'''Naranja Academy''' is a location in [[Pokémon Scarlet]].

==Trivia==
* "Naranja" means "Orange" in Spanish.
** Although "naranja" technically refers to the fruit, with "anaranjado" referring to the color, in common usage "naranja" may also be used to refer to the color.

Template:Incenses

2022-04-12T17:50:22Z

ChasePikachu: Simplified the template by removing the word "incense" from each link text as it is implied

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Title

2022-01-17T23:47:02Z

ChasePikachu: added list of titles

[[File:SwSh Title example.png|thumb|Example of titles displaying in battle]]
A '''title''' or '''special title''' is a phrase that can display after a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s name when it is sent out in {{pkmn|battle}}. Titles were introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.

If a Pokémon has any [[mark]] or [[Ribbon]], the title corresponding to it can be freely toggled on and off. Only one title can be active at a time. In Link Battles, any titles on the opposing team's Pokémon will display as well.
==List of Titles==
===From League Ribbons===
* the Champion
* the Sinnoh Champion
* the Kalos Champion
* the Hoenn Champion
* the Alola Champion
* the Galar Champion
===From Contest Ribbons===
* the Former Star
* the Vintage Beauty
* the Former Idol
* the Historic Genius
* the Formerly Buff
* the Shining Star
* the Treasured Memory
===From Tower Ribbons===
* the Veteran
* the Master
* the Tree Victor
* the Tree Master
* the Tower Master
* the Exciting Memory
===From Memorial Ribbons===
* the Model for Paintings
* the Once Well-Trained
* the Once Cowardly
* the Once Shaken
* the Once Imperfect
* the Once Well-Rested
* the Once Sleepy
* the Once Cheery
* the Gorgeous
* the Royal
* the Gorgeous Royal
* the Strutter
* the Record Holder
* the Living Legend
* the Great Friend
* the Tried and True
* the Royal Master
* the Rank Master
===From Gift Ribbons===
* the Victor
* the Triumphant
* the 100x Victorious
* the World Conqueror
* the Pokémon Fan
* the Celebratory
* the Festive
* the Best Buddy
* the Premium
* the Cherished
* the Wish Granter
* the Battle Champion
* the Regional Champion
* the National Champion
* the World Champion
==Trivia==
* {{p|Nincada}} that evolve in {{g|Sword and Shield}} only pass their ribbons and marks onto the {{p|Ninjask}}, leaving the {{p|Shedinja}} with no Ribbons or marks. However, a bug allows an equipped Ribbon or mark's Title to remain on the Shedinja despite not having the Ribbon/mark that grants it. This persists through trades, and even in [[Pokémon HOME]], until the Title is unequipped or a different Ribbon/mark is selected.<ref>https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1385004059837353987?s=20</ref>

{{Stub}}

{{Project Games notice|mechanic}}

[[Category:Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]

[[it:Nomi associati]]

Iron Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:54:34Z

ChasePikachu: /* Intro */

{{merge|Iron Ruins (Sinnoh)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Galar Iron Ruins SwSh.jpg
|type=ruins
|location_name=Iron Ruins
|japanese_name=黒鉄の遺跡
|translated_name=Iron Ruins
|location=[[Giant's Bed]]
|region=Galar
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|mapsize=300px
}}

The '''Iron Ruins''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|黒鉄の遺跡|くろがねのいせき}}''' ''Iron Ruins'') is a location in the [[Giant's Bed]]. To enter, the {{player}} must whistle by the door after receiving the [[Legendary Clue 2]] from [[Peony]].

==Geography==

==Pokémon==
{{catch/header/8|ruins}}
{{catch/entry8|379|Registeel|yes|yes|Special|70|One|type1=Steel}}
{{catch/footer|ruins}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|zh_yue=黑金遺跡 ''{{tt|Hākgām Wàihjīk|Iron Ruins}}''
|zh_cmn=黑金遺跡 / 黑金遗迹 ''{{tt|Hēijīn Yíjī / Hēijīn Yíjì|Iron Ruins}}''
|fr=Ruines de Fer
|de=Eisen-Ruinen
|it=Rovine Ferro
|ko=쇠철의 유적 ''{{tt|Soecheor-ui Yujeok|Iron Ruins}}''
|es=Ruinas Hierro
}}

{{Galar}}
{{legendarylocations|galar}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Sword and Shield locations]]
[[Category:Crown Tundra]]
[[Category:Ruins]]

[[de:Eisen-Ruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Hierro (Galar)]]
[[fr:Ruines de Fer]]
[[it:Rovine Ferro (Galar)]]
[[ja:くろがねのいせき (ガラル地方)]]
[[zh:黑金遗迹（伽勒爾）]]

Talk:Iron Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:54:05Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "== Merging Iron Ruins pages == The Iron Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Iron Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Registeel. While I appreciate..."

== Merging Iron Ruins pages ==
The Iron Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Iron Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Registeel. While I appreciate that they're in different regions, there is precedent for a single article about a location which appears in different regions - namely Altering Cave, which appears in Emerald as well as FireRed and LeafGreen. [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 20:53, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Iron Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:52:34Z

ChasePikachu: /* Intro */

{{merge|Iron Ruins (Galar)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Iron Ruins Pt.png
|type=ruins
|location_name=Iron Ruins
|japanese_name=くろがねのいせき
|translated_name=Iron Ruins
|location=[[Iron Island]]
|region=Sinnoh
|generation={{gen|IV}}
|map=Sinnoh Iron Island Map.png
}}

The '''Iron Ruins''' (Japanese: '''くろがねのいせき''' ''Iron Ruins'') is a special room in [[Iron Island]]. It is only accessible in {{game|Platinum}}, when the {{player}} has an {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Regigigas}} in their [[party]] and has become {{pkmn|Champion}}. It is called the Iron Ruins because it is the home of Registeel, the {{pkmn|category|Iron Pokémon}}.

If the player enters the cave without the event Regigigas, the cave is simply part of Iron Island.

The extra cave is by the exit, and replaces the cave from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}. A "statue" of {{p|Registeel}} is present. By stepping on the 7-dot pattern on the floor and walking up to the statue, Registeel will attack. It is at [[level]] 30. It can be rebattled multiple times as long as the Event Regigigas is in the party; however, it can only be caught once.

Should the player attempt to interact with Registeel's statue without becoming Champion but with the event Regigigas, it will simply read: "It's a statue of a Pokémon. It seems to exude power... From somewhere something spoke out. "The human in the company of our Master, pay heed... Become stronger you must. So much the others cannot but notice.""

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header|ruins|4}}
{{catch/div|ruins|Special}}
{{Catch/entry4|379|Registeel|no|no|yes|Special|30|all={{tt|One|Requires Event Regigigas}}|type1=Steel}}
{{Catch/footer|ruins}}

[[File:Iron Island Registeel Pt.png|thumb|right|The cave without ruins]]

{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Iron Ruins anime.png|thumb|250px|Iron Ruins in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
The Iron Ruins appeared in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]''. Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, they have no connections to {{p|Registeel}} in the anime, but rather {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. [[Team Galactic]] conducted experiments at the ruins in order to locate the [[Spear Pillar]] on [[Mt. Coronet]], which also caused all of the {{type|Steel}} Pokémon on the island to go berserk. When [[Mars]] placed the [[Spear Key]] into a stone pillar, a beam of energy shot out of the ruins and struck Mt. Coronet, allowing Team Galactic to start scanning it order to locate the entrance to the Spear Pillar. However, due to the efforts of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, the machine used to run the experiment was destroyed when the scan was only 60 percent complete.

Afterwards, [[Cyrus]] gave the order to blow up the ruins, as they served no purpose to Team Galactic anymore. As a result, Mars and the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s present were able to escape without getting caught. From a safe distance, Mars tried to detonate the bomb, but [[Riley]] and his {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} used their [[Aura]] powers to contain the explosion and move it harmlessly into the sky. Later, [[Professor Carolina]] arrived at the site with her research team to conduct her own research of the site.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* The Iron Ruins is the first {{cat|event-exclusive locations|event-exclusive location}} to appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|de=Eisen-Ruinen
|fr=Ruines de Fer
|it=Rovine Ferro
|ko=무쇠의 유적 ''Musoe-yi Yujeok''
|es=Ruinas Hierro}}

==See also==
* {{si|Rock Peak Ruins}}
* {{si|Iceberg Ruins}}

{{Sinnoh}}
{{legendarylocations|sinnoh}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Platinum locations]]
[[Category:Sinnoh locations]]
[[Category:Ruins]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Eisen-Ruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Hierro (Sinnoh)]]
[[it:Rovine Ferro]]
[[ja:くろがねのいせき (シンオウ地方)]]
[[zh:黑金遗迹（神奥）]]

Talk:Iron Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:52:03Z

ChasePikachu:

==Metal Coat==
Hmm... Say you didn't yet get the Metal Coat. Would it be in there when you went after ol' steely? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:49, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

No. To get it you would need to take Regigigas out of your party. [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 19:40, 31 December 2008 (UTC)

== Rebattle... ==

You can rebattle it multiple times? That's a...first... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 02:25, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

== Merge the Ruins? ==

Why don't we merge the Rock Peak, Iceberg, & Iron Ruins Pages? Page title ideas: Golem Ruins, Regi Ruins, Regigigas Ruins, you get my drift. So?--[[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]]. 04:02, 14 June 2009 (UTC)

I say... Let's do it!!!!!! YEAH!!!!![[User:Kamusioso|Kamus, the kpo...]] 00:12, 8 January 2010 (UTC)

== so now what? ==

i put a better picture. do i remove the "bad picture" or does a admin do it? --[[User:Usyflad10|Usyflad]][[User talk:Usyflad10|10]] 18:27, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
:When you replace it you remove it. -[[User:Sketch|Sketch]] 18:42, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

==Anime==
* "''The ruins discovered by Team Galactic in Saving the World From Ruins! have the same name as this location.''"
Is there any reason we are not considering the same ruins? Is the Japanese name different? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:50, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

== Merging Iron Ruins pages ==
The Iron Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Iron Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Registeel. While I appreciate that they're in different regions, there is precedent for a single article about a location which appears in different regions - namely Altering Cave, which appears in Emerald as well as FireRed and LeafGreen. [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 20:52, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Rock Peak Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:49:29Z

ChasePikachu: /* Intro */

{{merge|Rock Peak Ruins (Galar)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Rock Peak Ruins Pt.png
|type=ruins
|location_name=Rock Peak Ruins
|japanese_name=いわやまのいせき
|translated_name=Rock Mountain Ruins
|location={{rt|228|Sinnoh}}
|region=Sinnoh
|generation={{gen|IV}}
|map=Sinnoh Route 228 Map.png
}}

The '''Rock Peak Ruins''' (Japanese: '''いわやまのいせき''' ''Rock Mountain Ruins'') is a special cave in the middle of {{rt|228|Sinnoh}}. It is only accessible in {{game|Platinum}}, when the {{player}} has an {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Regigigas}} in their [[party]]. It is called the Rock Peak Ruins because it is the home of Regirock, the {{pkmn|category|Rock Peak Pokémon}}.

If the player enters the cave without the event Regigigas, the cave is simply part of Route 228.

A "statue" of {{p|Regirock}} is present. By stepping on the 7-dot pattern on the floor and walking up to the statue, Regirock will attack. It is at [[level]] 30. It can be rebattled multiple times as long as the Event Regigigas is in the party; however, it can only be caught once.

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header|ruins|4}}
{{catch/div|ruins|Special}}
{{Catch/entry4|377|Regirock|no|no|yes|Special|30|all={{tt|One|Requires Event Regigigas}}|type1=rock}}
{{Catch/footer|ruins}}

[[File:Sinnoh Route 228 Regirock Cave Pt.png|thumb|right|The cave without ruins]]

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|de=Gipfelruinen
|fr=Ruines Pic Roche
|it=Rovine Picco
|ko=바위산의 유적 ''Bawisan-yi Yujeok''
|es=Ruinas Pico Roca
}}

==See also==
* {{si|Iceberg Ruins}}
* {{si|Iron Ruins}}

{{Sinnoh}}
{{legendarylocations|sinnoh}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Platinum locations]]
[[Category:Ruins]]
[[Category:Sinnoh locations]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Gipfelruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Pico Roca (Sinnoh)]]
[[it:Rovine Picco]]
[[ja:いわやまのいせき (シンオウ地方)]]
[[zh:岩山遗迹（神奥）]]

Talk:Rock Peak Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:48:46Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "== Merging Rock Peak Ruins pages == The Rock Peak Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Rock Peak Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Regirock. Whi..."

== Merging Rock Peak Ruins pages ==

The Rock Peak Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Rock Peak Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Regirock. While I appreciate that they're in different regions, there is precedent for a single article about a location which appears in different regions - namely Altering Cave, which appears in Emerald as well as FireRed and LeafGreen. [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 20:48, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Rock Peak Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:48:29Z

ChasePikachu: /* Intro */

{{merge|Rock Peak Ruins (Sinnoh)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Galar Rock Peak Ruins SwSh.jpg
|type=ruins
|location_name=Rock Peak Ruins
|japanese_name=岩山の遺跡
|translated_name=Rock Mountain Ruins
|location=[[Giant's Bed]]
|region=Galar
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|mapsize=300px
}}

The '''Rock Peak Ruins''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|岩山の遺跡|いわやまのいせき}}''' ''Rock Mountain Ruins'') is a location in the [[Giant's Bed]]. To enter, a Pokémon in the player's [[party]] must hold an [[Everstone]] after receiving [[Legendary Clue 2]] from [[Peony]].

==Geography==

==Pokémon==
{{catch/header/8|ruins}}
{{catch/entry8|377|Regirock|yes|yes|Special|70|One|type1=Rock}}
{{catch/footer|ruins}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|zh_yue=岩山遺跡 ''{{tt|Ngàahmsāan Wàihjīk|Rock Mountain Ruins}}''
|zh_cmn=岩山遺跡 / 岩山遗迹 ''{{tt|Yánshān Yíjī / Yánshān Yíjì|Rock Mountain Ruins}}''
|fr=Ruines Pic Roche
|de=Gipfelruinen
|it=Rovine Picco
|ko=바위산의 유적 ''{{tt|Bawisan-ui Yujeok|Rock Mountain Ruins}}''
|es=Ruinas Pico Roca
}}

{{Galar}}
{{legendarylocations|galar}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Sword and Shield locations]]
[[Category:Crown Tundra]]
[[Category:Ruins]]

[[de:Gipfelruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Pico Roca (Galar)]]
[[fr:Ruines Pic Roche]]
[[it:Rovine Picco (Galar)]]
[[ja:いわやまのいせき (ガラル地方)]]
[[zh:岩山遺跡（伽勒爾）]]

Talk:Rock Peak Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:47:53Z

Talk:Iceberg Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:45:45Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "== Merging Iceberg Ruins pages == The Iceberg Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Iceberg Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Regice. While I app..."

== Merging Iceberg Ruins pages ==

The Iceberg Ruins in Galar are a near clone for the Sinnoh Iceberg Ruins, and serve the same purpose - a place to catch Regice. While I appreciate that they're in different regions, there is precedent for a single article about a location which appears in different regions - namely Altering Cave, which appears in Emerald as well as FireRed and LeafGreen. [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 20:45, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Talk:Iceberg Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:45:32Z

Iceberg Ruins (Sinnoh)

2022-01-16T20:42:06Z

ChasePikachu:

{{merge|Iceberg Ruins (Galar)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Iceberg Ruins Pt.png
|type=ruins
|location_name=Iceberg Ruins
|japanese_name=ひょうざんのいせき
|translated_name=Iceberg Ruins
|location=[[Mt. Coronet]]
|region=Sinnoh
|generation={{gen|IV}}
|map=Sinnoh Mt Coronet Map.png
}}

The '''Iceberg Ruins''' (Japanese: '''ひょうざんのいせき''' ''Iceberg Ruins'') is a special room in [[Mt. Coronet]]. It is only accessible in {{game|Platinum}}, when the {{player}} has an {{pkmn2|event}} {{p|Regigigas}} in their [[party]]. It is called the Iceberg Ruins because it is the home of Regice, the {{pkmn|category|Iceberg Pokémon}}.

If the player enters the cave without the event Regigigas, the cave is simply part of Mt. Coronet.

The extra cave is located inside Mt. Coronet, near the exit to {{rt|216|Sinnoh}}. A "statue" of {{p|Regice}} is present. By stepping on the 7-dot pattern on the floor and walking up to the statue, Regice will attack. It is at [[level]] 30. It can be rebattled multiple times as long as the Event Regigigas is in the party; however, it can only be caught once.

==Pokémon==
{{Catch/header|ruins|4}}
{{catch/div|ruins|Special}}
{{Catch/entry4|378|Regice|no|no|yes|Special|30|all={{tt|One|Requires Event Regigigas}}|type1=Ice}}
{{Catch/footer|ruins}}
[[File:Mt. Coronet Regice Cave Pt.png|thumb|right|The cave without ruins]]

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|de=Eisberg-Ruinen
|fr=Ruines Iceberg
|it=Rovine Iceberg
|ko=빙산의 유적 ''Bingsan-yi Yujeok''
|es_eu=Ruinas Iceberg
}}

==See also==
* {{si|Rock Peak Ruins}}
* {{si|Iron Ruins}}

{{Sinnoh}}
{{legendarylocations|sinnoh}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Platinum locations]]
[[Category:Sinnoh locations]]
[[Category:Ruins]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Eisberg-Ruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Iceberg (Sinnoh)]]
[[it:Rovine Iceberg]]
[[ja:ひょうざんのいせき (シンオウ地方)]]
[[zh:冰山遺跡（神奥）]]

Iceberg Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:41:27Z

ChasePikachu:

{{merge|Iceberg Ruins (Sinnoh)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Galar Iceberg Ruins SwSh.jpg
|type=ruins
|location_name=Iceberg Ruins
|japanese_name=氷山の遺跡
|translated_name=Iceberg Ruins
|location=[[Snowslide Slope]]
|region=Galar
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|mapsize=300px
}}

The '''Iceberg Ruins''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|氷山の遺跡|ひょうざんのいせき}}''' ''Iceberg Ruins'') is a location in [[Snowslide Slope]]. To enter, the player must have a {{p|Cryogonal}} in the first slot of their [[party]] after receiving [[Legendary Clue 2]] from [[Peony]]. It is called the Iceberg Ruins because it is the home of [[Regice]], the [[Pokémon category|Iceberg Pokémon]].

==Geography==
==Pokémon==
{{catch/header/8|ruins}}
{{catch/entry8|378|Regice|yes|yes|Special|70|One|type1=Ice}}
{{catch/footer|ruins}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
|zh_yue=冰山遺跡 ''{{tt|Bīngsāan Wàihjīk|Iceberg Ruins}}''
|zh_cmn=冰山遺跡 / 冰山遗迹 ''{{tt|Bīngshān Yíjī / Bīngshān Yíjì|Iceberg Ruins}}''
|fr=Ruines Iceberg
|de=Eisberg-Ruinen
|it=Rovine Iceberg
|ko=빙산의 유적 ''{{tt|Bingsan-ui Yujeok|Iceberg Ruins}}''
|es=Ruinas Iceberg
}}

{{Galar}}
{{legendarylocations|galar}} 
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Sword and Shield locations]]
[[Category:Crown Tundra]]
[[Category:Ruins]]

[[de:Eisberg-Ruinen]]
[[es:Ruinas Iceberg (Galar)]]
[[fr:Ruines Iceberg]]
[[it:Rovine Iceberg (Galar)]]
[[ja:ひょうざんのいせき (ガラル地方)]]
[[zh:冰山遺跡（伽勒爾）]]

Iceberg Ruins (Galar)

2022-01-16T20:39:58Z

ChasePikachu:

{{merge|Iceberg Ruins (Sinnoh)}}
{{Infobox location
|image=Galar Iceberg Ruins SwSh.jpg
|type=ruins
|location_name=Iceberg Ruins
|japanese_name=氷山の遺跡
|translated_name=Iceberg Ruins
|location=[[Snowslide Slope]]
|region=Galar
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|mapsize=300px
}}

The '''Iceberg Ruins''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|氷山の遺跡|ひょうざんのいせき}}''' ''Iceberg Ruins'') is a location in [[Snowslide Slope]]. To enter, the player must have a {{p|Cryogonal}} in the first slot of their [[party]] after receiving [[Legendary Clue 2]] from [[Peony]]. It is called the Iceberg Ruins because it is the home of [[Regice]], the [[Iceberg Pokémon|Pokémon Categories]].

==Geography==
==Pokémon==
{{catch/header/8|ruins}}
{{catch/entry8|378|Regice|yes|yes|Special|70|One|type1=Ice}}
{{catch/footer|ruins}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|ruins}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|ruins}}
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Talk:Red Gyarados

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== Canon ==
Very few fans realize that the presence of the red Gyarados in the games is not caused by the induced evolution of the resident Magikarp. The anime intertwined the two events and used the connection as an excuse for the unusual coloring (the Magikarp retained its color upon evolving irregularly); the game dialogue never so much as hints at such a connection.

It is true that battling the red Gyarados triggers Lance's appearance, from which point the battle against Team Rocket ensues, eventually leading to the termination of the source of electromagnetic waves responsible for inducing evolution on Magikarp. However, that is the extent of it; the characters who actually reference the red Gyarados at Lake of Rage have nothing to do with the Team Rocket event.

Also of note is the fact that the report found in FireRed and LeafGreen pertains to plans of the electromagnetic waves incident; the news broadcast in Diamond and Pearl deals with the ''potential'' sighting of red Gyarados, not necessarily at Lake of Rage itself. Both of these are instances of a reference to Generation II events from different angles - plot continuity (FireRed and LeafGreen) and contemporary storylines (Diamond and Pearl).

It is incorrect to place Diamond and Pearl's beginning at the time of red Gyarados' appearance in Gold, Silver and Crystal. The news broadcast does not mention the appearance of the red Gyarados before a trainer in Johto, but rather pinpoints the Pokémon's background as being elusive and sought after. Therefore, it stands to reason that the Lake of Rage sighting takes place later on, possibly allowing for the Johto storyline to commence at the same time as that of Sinnoh. --[[User:Unown Lord|Unown Lord]] 12:32, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

:Uhhh... I followed almost none of that but, in response to the last part it could just be a rumor of a gyrados or sun reflecting off one scales and such but you do make a point. (one that I couldn't follow) [[User:Crystallucario|CrystalLucario]] 13:46, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

:That's actually very good reasoning. I never gave it much attention that the Red Gyarados wasn't created by the forced evolution. However, the information from the start of D/P does definitely agree - the Red Gyarados could NOT have been created by the Rockets because s/he was a legend from before the Chôji Town incident. As for FR/LG, everything about the Sevii storyarc is building towards Johto, and those electromagnetic waves are simply another part of the process. In a way, the Red Gyarados serves as another sign that Gen II is coming back. Good discerning, Unown Lord! --[[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 14:13, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

:Couldn't it be just a shiny Gyarados in DPP, and not necessarily the one in GSC?--[[User:Edge578|Edge578]] 23:08, 29 June 2009 (UTC)
::Yeah, though the fact that they chose Gyarados instead of another shiny Pokémon suggests a connection, and they mentioned a lake too, right? Gyarados are found in any large body of water, so why a lake and not a seashore? --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 13:28, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
:Very well reasoned... does it make an changes in the article necessary? If not, who cares? Forums. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 13:28, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

== Lake of Rage ==
I was at Lake of Rage, I battled the red Gyarados, but it blue instead!! I think it was a shiny shiny, a pokemon supposed to be shiny but ended up being normal. --[[User:Doomey|Doomey]]
:...Thats probably just a gitch D: I've never heard of that happening before. [[User:Takoto|Takoto タコト]]| サソデイ = 愛 09:17, 2 July 2008 (UTC)
::I think that since the Gyarados had a 99.999999% chance of being shiny, the creators didnt bother to make it sure shiny. Try restarting. '''[[User:Optimus35|It's the <sc>Θρtιmαtum♏</sc>]][[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|Links]]''09:19 2 Jul 2008'''''
:::The Red Gyarados has a 100% chance of being shiny. No ifs, ands, or buts; it's literally impossible for the Red Gyarados to not be shiny. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 01:34, 3 July 2008 (UTC)
== Shiny ==
I looked through the article and didn't find anyhting about the Red Gyarados being a shiny Gyarados in the games. It just says about any alternate colour being Red, so I'm going to change it a little. [[User:Team Hyper|Team Hyper]]
:It’s shiny, it has the sparkles. Alternate color=shiny. It’s the official term. --[[User:LaprasBoi|LaprasBoi]] 13:28, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

==HG/SS Sprite==

The HG/SS sprite for the Red Gyarados is messed up. Most of the time, it won't show up but sometimes it will. I'm sure that someone is already working on fixing the problem but I just wanted to address it just in case no one knew about this. --[[User:Dialgafan1|Dialgafan1]] 22:15, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

== Better Sprite Proposal ==

Sorry for making a second section about the sprite, but it's a different problem technically.
The current image depicting the HGSS sprite is, in my opinion, unsatisfactory.
I had previously created a sprite with {{tt|much better quality|Again, in my opinion.}}.
http://PokeShinkon.webs.com/Games/HeartgoldSoulsilver/Images/RedGyaradosComparison.bmp

The current one has {{tt|many|I could point them all out for you.}} problems and mine stays pretty much close to the original image. I propose that we use mine (optional) for now until the official game sprite is released or until a better quality image comes along. My image alone is below.

http://pokeshinkon.webs.com/Games/HeartgoldSoulsilver/images/redgyarados.png

If this is acceptable, could somebody take my image and re-upload it onto the archives in place of the old one? [[User:Rpp|Rpp]] 21:18, 13 August 2009 (UTC)

==Regeneration?==
Does anyone know if the Red Gyarados regenerates after beating the Elite 4 in HGSS, allowing it to be caught later, like Legendary Pokemon? For that matter, what of Snorlax and Sudowoodo?--[[User:Purimpopoie|Purimpopoie]] 21:48, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:No it does not, and what legendaries are you talking about? No legendaries just come back after you beat the elite 4, it would make no sense plot-wise, plus it would make for infinite of a legendary pokemon. And no, Snorlax and Sudowoodo are 1-time only in Johto. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:01, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::Dunno about Gyarados, but the legendaries will be regenerated if you accidentally fainted/fled from battle and beat the Elite Four... it'd be nice if you uh, played the game first before answering... ▫▪''[[User:Tina|Ťïňắ]]'' [[User talk:Tina|♫]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|♥]] 00:03, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

:::Technically {{p|Snorlax}} isn't even a one-off in [[Johto]]. Even in games that feature Johto as the main [[country]], Snorlax is always lazing about on the [[Kanto]] side of the international border, although it is indeed a one-off in games with Johto as the main country. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 00:08, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

::::Sorry, usually I don't run from battles against a legendary Pokémon, plus I thought he meant even if you catch it. Also, just to clarify, If you kill Dialga at spear pillar, beat the elite 4 and come back, he will warp through time to battle you? That's great to know. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:34, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

:::::And what games do you suggest feature Johto that DON'T have Johto as the main region? Snorlax is a One-off in Johto. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:36, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

== Pictures! ==

I just couldn't resist. The picture we have now, while nice, is, in my opinion, kinda bland. This one okay?

'''PIC REMOVED'''

The quality looks really low because it's so big, but it actually looks really good smaller :) --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:41, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:The quality still isn't really good, the one we have now is good for right now...--[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 00:43, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::I never said it wasn't good, I just said that there's room for improvement. What quality flaws can you see in that picture at that size, anyway? Besides it shows more of its body, not just a headshot. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:49, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::The fact that it looks soooo low quality...That's the quality flaw...No one cares if whither its a fully body shot or not...--[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 00:51, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::::Jeez, sorry. I don' think it looks '''that''' low quality. And who are you to say no one cares? I'm just saying, more of Gyarados sometimes means a better picture, and people do in fact care whether pictures are good or not. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 00:54, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::Just because the image size was bigger, doesn't mean the picture is better, whether shrunk or not. It was clearly blurry and compared to the one we have now. I would avoid taking Youtube screenshots on fullscreen if I were you, it's not going to make the quality any better. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jel]][[User Talk:Jello|lo]] 00:58, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
:::::::Also, the fact that if you look around you won't see pics that are horrible quality kinda speaks for itself...--[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 00:59, 24 February 2010 (UTC)
::::::::It was not a youtube screenshot, but it was low quality. Either way, the fact that you do not like a picture doesn't mean that you have the authority to delete it. It '''was''' low quality, but still. --[[User:Gen1king|'''GE''']][[User talk:Gen1king|'''N1''']][[Special:Contributions/Gen1king|'''KI''''''NG''']] 01:04, 24 February 2010 (UTC)

== sprites ==

Should the Generation III and D/P/Pt sprites for the Red Gyarados be shown as well? I know that the Red Gyarados doesn't appear as a guaranteed shiny in those games, but it ''does'' have sprites, as all shiny Gyarados are red... :P --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 00:55, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

== The Magikarp Sprite ==
On the Template that explains the basic information about the Red Gyrados, the evolution chain shows a shiny magikarp on there intstead of the normal sprite, I think. This Gyrados was a regular colored Magikarp but kept it's red color when it was forced to evolve. Is there any way to change that shiny Magikarp sprite to it's normal colored on because if there is, I have no idea what. [[User:Swampert Man|Swampert Man]][[User talk:Swampert Man|''Swampert'']] [[Special:Contributions/Swampert Man|''is Awesome!'']] 03:00, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
:Yeah, I don't know how to do it, so someone needs to change the shiny magikarp to a regular magikarp or something. [[User:Pokemonemerfan1954|Pokemonemerfan1954]] 20:30, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

== IVs in Generation II ==
In Generation II, do the IVs for the Red Gyarados line up to what they have to be to be shiny, or is it just programmed so that it's always shiny? I think it's just programmed that way, because I just tried the [[List of minor glitches#Shiny Ditto glitch|Shiny Ditto glitch]] with my Red Gyarados, and it didn't work, but I might've just done something wrong. I would try calculating its IVs, but I don't have its EV count, and I'm not about to restart my game. [[User:EnosShayrem|EnosShayrem]] 02:43, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

== Intimidate ==

In Pokémon Adventures, did the Red Gyarados have the ability {{a|Intimidate}}? It can usually have that ability in the games (other than Dream World) but I wasn't sure if this Gyarados had it in the manga. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 02:51, 24 January 2012 (UTC)

== Gender of in-game Red Gyarados ==

How is the gender of the in-game Gyarados determined? Is it set from the beginning of the game? I caught my Red Gyarados several times but it was always male and always had the same [[IV|IVs]]. –[[User:PatPeter|'''Pat''']][[User talk:PatPeter|'''Peter''']] 11:28, 25 August 2012 (UTC)

== Infobox ==

The infobox pertains exclusively to the animé, whereas the Pokémon itself appeared in the games, manga, and the animé. It might have appeared in more but I can't think of anything else from off the top of my head. The infobox is misleading, and makes it out to be an animé exclusive occurence. The actual layout type of the info box is the one used for Pokémon that only existed in the animé. It mentions nothing at all about the games. I believe it should either be fixed to include the games' information as well, or that it should be split into multiple pages. Sorry about the rant. I'm quite biased that the games are better (because they were what S. Tajiri wanted and the animé was just some team's interpretation that provides false information to kids who don't know any better) and should have priority over the anime, however I know that every aspect of Pokémon deserves its share and that is why I think it would be better for the page to be split into "Red Gyarados (Animé)" and "Red Gyarados (Games)," as well as any other canons that it appeared in.
=D {{unsigned|Pikachu6780}}
:I don't think it's necessary to separate the page into different pages for your reasoning (though in the case of it being Silver's Gyarados and Lance's Gyarados, it would be nice as there are so many templates at the bottom of the page, making it confusing). The issue you're concerned over is something that is dealt with in the {{template|AnimePokémonInfobox}} template. The template talkpage of it had [[Template talk:AnimePokémonInfobox#Pokémon Special|a user]] requesting that there should be multiple information listed in the template with regards to other canons (in this case, debut rounds in multiple media). In response to "it mentions nothing at all about the games", that statement is technically incorrect as the Ability is referenced based on the games, but I do see where you are coming from. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 22:21, 29 April 2015 (UTC)

I think the infobox needs to be reworked to either focus exclusively on the anime or the games. However, it would be ideal to have both. Is there a way to have two infoboxes on one page? [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 20:26, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

== Image ==

An editor reverted, saying that it was for the anime not generations. However, the article discusses not only the anime version but also in the games. And as generations is the most recent, the generations image should be shown in the main. {{unsigned|RubyLeafGreenCrystal}}
:The article discusses all canons, but the anime is (for some reason) the canon most prominently mentioned, while Generations doesn't even have a section until way down almost at the end. If Generations were the main canon used on the page, we could use its image in the infobox, but as the article currently stands I think the main anime image is better. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 18:41, 14 March 2017 (UTC)

== Split between anime and games ==

Just like they did in the manga version of this Pokémon (I mean, now it’s like Silver's Gyarados). It is not prudent to create a page just for the anime?version. He had two episodes dedicated to capturing it, was used by Lance in Advance Generation and now we have confirmation that he will be in the new series. Can I make a page?--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 19:00, 27 January 2020 (GMT)

Red Gyarados

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{{search|Red Gyarados from the [[Johto]] region|Lysandre's Shiny Gyarados|Lysandre#Pokémon 2|Lysandre → In the anime}}
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'''Red Gyarados''' (Japanese: '''あかいギャラドス''' ''Red Gyarados'') is a term used to refer to a {{p|Gyarados}} that is {{Shiny}}, and colored red rather than its usual blue. According to the anime, this is due to the forced evolution; the {{p|Magikarp}} it evolves from retains its red color, having no time to change its scale color to blue. Unlike most Shiny Pokémon, the red Gyarados's existence is [[canon]] in that it is encountered as part of an event in the [[Generation II]] games and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|their remakes]]. It is also mentioned in ''The Search for the Red Gyarados'', a news report featured during the opening of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|their remakes]].

==In the games==
===In the core series===
[[File:Red Gyarados Encounter HGSS.png|thumb|left|Encountering the red Gyarados in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
====Encountering Red Gyarados====
In {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the red Gyarados is found in the [[Lake of Rage]]. It, along with other {{p|Magikarp}} at the lake, were forced to evolve by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Pokégear#Radio|Radio]] broadcast. Afterwards, the Lake of Rage was considered a dangerous place to go, as the red Gyarados started tipping over boats and scaring swimmers. The player has one chance to catch it and the incident triggers the battle against [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Team Rocket HQ]] in [[Mahogany Town]]. When captured or defeated, the red Gyarados drops a [[Red Scale]]. While this is the only chance to catch the Red Gyarados in the original games, it will respawn in the remakes after the player defeats [[Lance]] and the [[Elite Four]], should the player fail to capture it.

Besides the red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage in [[Generation II]] or [[Generation IV|IV]], any {{Shiny}} Gyarados will be red, no matter how it is encountered. This is the only possible way to get a red Gyarados outside of the Johto-based games without trading.

====References to a red Gyarados====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] located on [[Five Island]], one of the computers displays information about induced evolution using electromagnetic waves, hinting at what occurs to other Gyarados during the Johto-based games at the Lake of Rage.

Sightings of a red Gyarados were [[Pokémon nation|national]] news. {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}} begins with a news report broadcast in [[Twinleaf Town]] of [[Sinnoh]], according to which the Red Gyarados had eluded detection by a research crew; it is unknown to which point in time this corresponds in the [[Johto]]-based games, although they happened the same time. The player accompanies {{ga|Barry|their best friend}} to [[Lake Verity]] in the hopes of seeing a similar Pokémon. In {{game|Platinum}}, this reference was removed, but a cameraman in the [[Battle Zone]] comments he filmed it, and claims it was "award winning".

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, [[Lana]] jokes about having reeled in a red Gyarados once.

====Starting movesets====
{| style="margin:auto"
|-
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! {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=130|pokemon=Gyarados|gender=male|spritegender=shiny
|level=30|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Thrash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Dragon Rage|move3type=Dragon
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=130|pokemon=Gyarados|gender=both|spritegender={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=fe}}male shiny|ability=Intimidate
|level=30|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Twister|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|}

====Sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{water color}}; font-size: 80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2g 130 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2s 130 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2c 130 s.png]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr 4h 130 m s.png]][[File:Spr 4h 130 f s.png]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| colspan=2 | Sprites from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:MS Gyarados II.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:130s swimming IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Ani130ODS.png]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| {{color2|000|wild Pokémon|Wild}} overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| {{color2|000|walking Pokémon|Walking}} overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}

===In events===
Due to its popularity, there have also been {{pkmn2|event}} distributions and [[Wild Area News]] updates centered around the Shiny Gyarados and its unevolved counterpart, Magikarp. The following is a listing of them in chronological order.

====Distributions====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp|Japanese|Japan|99{{shinystar|V}}|March 20 to May 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015; June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Winter Counterattack Gyarados|All|South Korea|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 16 to 17, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Winter Counterattack Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Japanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|American region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|PAL region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Taiwanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
|}

====[[Wild Area News]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{water color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{water color}}"
|-
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Start date
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | End date
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Focus Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Notes
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Source
|-
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Both games
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}
! style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | December 31, 2019
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===In the spin-off games===
Because of its impact on the [[core series]], red Gyarados have frequently appeared in special events and cameo appearances in [[spin-off games]].

====[[Pokémon Battrio]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Battrio]], as the {{battrio|Special Pucks}} [[Gyarados (June 2010 Red Gyarados Cup)]] and [[Gyarados (Perfect Book)]].

====[[Pokémon Duel]]====
[[File:Duel Shiny Gyarados Mask.png|thumb|150px|The red Gyarados mask in [[Pokémon Duel]]]]
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Duel]], as a variant of the {{TFG ID|Duel|Gyarados|163}} figure. Shiny Gyarados was made available in version 5.0.4. This figure was available in {{tb|Time Booster (Sparkle)}} during various [[Team Match]]es and also as a {{DL|Login Bonus (Duel)|Special Login Bonus}} from October 1 to 16, 2018.

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|- style="background-color:#fff; vertical-align:top"
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|400|Shiny Gyarados|Rare|ShinyGyarados}}
|}

A red Gyarados mask was available to win for the top 3000 players in a [[Queen's Cup]] competition from June 20, 2019 to June 24, 2019.

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Water}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Namco Get Campaign}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Water|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Flying}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
Red Gyarados, along with Shiny {{p|Magikarp}}, were the first two [[Shiny Pokémon#Pokémon GO|Shiny Pokémon made available to the public]] in [[Pokémon GO]]. For the March 22, 2017 [[Pokémon GO]] [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/waterfestival2017/ Water Festival 2017], the red Gyarados was available to catch. The event ended on March 29, 2017.

The red Gyarados was once again made available to catch for the [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/lunar-2020/ Lunar New Year 2020] event that occurred on January 24, 2020. The event ended on February 3, 2020.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|type=Water|ndex=130 s
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
The red Gyarados and the events at the Lake of Rage are mentioned by {{mas|Lance}}.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare]]====
[[File:Shiny Gyarados PMDDX.png|right|thumb|200px|The red Gyarados in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare]], where it can be obtained at Level 30 via Wonder Mail password.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], being one of the shiny Pokémon found in [[Mystery Dungeon]]s.

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Tretta]] as pucks.

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|water}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Pokémon Tretta Fan Book}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Pokémon Center Limited Mega Evolution Battle}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|water}}

====[[Pokémon Rumble U]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Rumble U]], where it appears as a password Pokémon for the US and Europe that has the [[Special Traits|Special Trait]] Gift.

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! colspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}} background: #{{water color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Move(s)
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Japan
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Europe
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | US
|- style="background:#ffffff"
| {{MSP|130|Gyarados}}
| {{color2|000|Shiny Pokémon|Shiny}} {{pcolor|Gyarados}}
| {{mcolor|Dragon Rage}}
| {{mcolor|Thrash}}
| 94839985
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| ---
|}

====[[Pokémon Shuffle]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Shuffle]], being one of the fifteen Shiny Pokémon in the game. It appeared in the [[Special Stages|Special Stage]] Pokémon Safari during its tenth release. The special stage lasted from June 21, 2016 to July 5, 2016 and again from June 20, 2017 to July 4, 2017. The red Gyarados also appears in the [[Competitive Stage]] move-limited events 3DS and mobile as a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gyarados.

The red Gyarados is referenced in the Special Stage Great Challenge, where a Pikachu can be caught wearing a red Gyarados costume during the event Pikachu Appears. The event lasted from June 20, 2017 to July 4, 2017 and again from October 17, 2017 to October 24, 2017.

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|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
}}
|}
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! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Level 1 Attack Power
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max [[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]]
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial [[Skill]]
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Alternate [[Skill|Skill(s)]]
{{ShDex|478|130S|Gyarados|Water|70|5|L-Boost|N/A|Shiny}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|L-Boost|N/A|Costume}}
|}

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! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}; white-space:nowrap; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number|List #]]
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | Description/Notes
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | {{tt|Gauge|Number of icons needed to erase to fill up the Mega Gauge}}
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}; white-space:nowrap; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Max [[File:Mega Speedup.png|16px|Mega Speedups]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 478
| {{ShImg|130MS|Gyarados}}
| Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
| 19
| 10
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=====Special Stages=====
======Tenth release======
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Encounter rate
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||130S|Gyarados|Water|{{tt|2.85%|2% (January 2017), 1% (June 2016)}}|4,948|{{tt|8|15 (June 2016)}}|{{tt|20%|22% (January 2017), 28% (June 2016)}}|2%|5|{{Shiny}}|cols=7}}
|}

======Great Challenge======
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|5,439|11|8%|4%|5|1 Heart|June 20 to July 4, 2017 October 17 to 24, 2017|(Shiny Gyarados) Costume Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught{{tt|*|October 2017 onwards}}|cols=8}}
|}

=====Move-limited events=====
======3DS======
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! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Prize/ Alternate
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Moves
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Winning threshold
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | EXP
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! North America
! PAL region
! Japan
{{ShufflePoké||130MS|Gyarados|display={{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}|Water|Gyaradosite/ 1 Level Up|7|10,400|7,400|40,000|0|June 27 to July 4, 2017 (Type-restricted{{tt|*|Restricted to Electric and Normal type Pokémon, except for Manectric and Audino (Winking).}})|cols=7}}
|-
!
|}

======Mobile======
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Prize/ Alternate
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Winning threshold
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Availability
{{ShufflePoké||130MS|Gyarados|display={{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}|Water|Gyaradosite/ 1 Level Up|7|80,000|0|June 27 to July 4, 2017 (Type-restricted{{tt|*|Restricted to Electric and Normal type Pokémon, except for Manectric and Audino (Winking).}})|cols=5}}
|-
!
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Lance's Gyarados in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
The red Gyarados debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where it was revealed to have been created by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R]] at [[Lake of Rage|Lake Rage]] as a forced evolution of a regular-colored {{p|Magikarp}}. By the end of the episode, Team Rocket managed to capture the red Gyarados and began transporting it to {{an|Team Rocket HQ|their headquarters}} for further studying. At the beginning of the [[EP236|next episode]], however, it escaped and began rampaging around, threatening [[Mahogany Town]]. In the end, [[Lance]] battled and {{pkmn2|caught}} the red Gyarados. It has since then made further appearances under his ownership.

===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', [[Lance]] and his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} battled the red Gyarados in a flashback. Its appearance was what inspired Lance to investigate the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. Later, after [[Team Rocket]]'s radio wave generator had been destroyed, Lance witnessed the red Gyarados calming down and diving back into the depths of the lake.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|flying|Red Gyarados Dragon Rage PG.png|Using Dragon Rage}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|PG04|The Lake of Rage}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Silver Red Gyarados.png|thumb|150px|The Red Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
This red Gyarados was the leader of a group of Gyarados. When [[Team Rocket]] used the Goldenrod City Radio Tower to disturb Pokémon with their evolution-inducing waves, these Gyarados went crazy. At the end he was caught by {{adv|Silver}} with {{adv|Gold}}'s aid. After a battle with the [[Masked Man]] where even his Hyper Beam attack was futile, this Gyarados was frozen and remained at the bottom of [[Lake of Rage]] until [[Lt. Surge]] discovered him. Gyarados was able to free himself and Lt. Surge acquired and returned him to Silver following a brief battle between the former Team Rocket triad and himself.
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Red Gyarados JBA.png|thumb|150px|The Red Gyarados in Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[Ariana]] and [[Petrel]] were responsible for the appearance of the red Gyarados, which went on a rampage in [[JBA4]]; [[Jō]] attempted to stop it by battling it with his {{TP|Jō|Totodile}}. When Gyarados got tired, Jō tried feeding it some {{Berries}}, but Gyarados was still angry. Later, when Jō and Lance were in a [[Double Battle]] against Ariana and Petrel, the red Gyarados returned to assist them. Jō fed it another berry and managed to win it over. It joined Jō's side and took over for Totodile. During the battle, it finished Ariana's {{p|Gloom}} off with Twister.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|flying|Red Gyarados Twister JBA.png|Using Twister}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Twister|JBA4|Jō VS Team Rocket}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Red Gyarados PM.png|thumb|175px|The Red Gyarados in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
The red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop That Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.
{{sectionstub}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
The red Gyarados appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it and [[Lance]] were defeated by {{an|Leon}} and his {{p|Charizard}} during the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The red Gyarados has served as the basis for many cards in the TCG, each known by different names. The following is a list of cards based on the red Gyarados.
{{cardlist/header|Red Gyarados|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}|type=Water|enset=Neo Revelation|enrarity=SuperRare Holo|ennum=65/64|jpsetlink=Neo Revelation|jpset=Awakening Legends|jprarity=SuperRare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|δ]]|type=Fire|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=ShinyRare Holo|ennum=102/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=ShinyRare Holo|jpnum=008/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}|type=Water|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=123/123|jpset=L-P Promotional cards|jpnum=004/L-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados (Ancient Origins 20)|Gyarados]]|type=Water|enset= XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY109}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados]] {{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=26/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=018/080|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=114/122|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/080|enset3=BREAKpoint|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=123/122|jpset3=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity3=UR|jpnum3=089/080|enset4=XY Black Star Promos|ennum4=XY106}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 27)|Gyarados]] {{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=Rare Ultra|jpnum=019/080|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=115/122|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=082/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados Spirit Link (BREAKpoint 101)|Gyarados Spirit Link]]|type=Item|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=075/080}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

===Artwork===
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|-
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|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Twin Worlds (TCG)|Twin Worlds}}
|}

===Pokemon Coins===
The red Gyarados was released as a [[Coin (TCG)|coin]] for the TCG.

{{TCGAccessory
|background=dark
|border=water
|image=BKP Red Mega Gyarados Coin.png
|jdate=N/A
|date=February 3, 2016
|kdate=N/A
|jrelease=N/A
|release={{TCG|Wave Slasher}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{me|Gyarados}} released within the {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} February 3, 2016
}}
{{TCGAccessory
|background=dark
|border=water
|image=BKP Confetti Mega Gyarados Coin.png
|jdate=N/A
|date=May 2, 2016
|kdate=N/A
|jrelease=N/A
|release={{TCG|Wave Slasher}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Red Confetti Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{me|Gyarados}} released within later shipments of the {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} May 2, 2016
}}

===Pokemon Pins===
The red Gyarados was released as a {{OBP|pin|TCG}} for the TCG.

{{TCGPin | background=tcg water | border=tcg water |
image=BREAKpoint Mega Gyarados Pin.jpg |
date= February 17, 2016 |
release= {{TCGMerch|XY BREAK|Series|BREAKpoint Pin Blisters}} |
description=Pin featuring Mega Gyarados|
}}

===Merchandise===
====XY9 accessories====
The official release of the {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} expansion also saw numerous card sleeves and deck boxes become available to purchase.

'''Deck case:''' The '''Mega Gyarados Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースメガギャラドス''') has the capacity to store up to 180 cards (or 90 cards in sleeves) and comes with 2 dividers for organization. The case itself features the focal Pokémon of the expansion—a {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}, its roar parting the sea.

'''Accessory cases:''' Participating Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Card Gym venues gave away 1 of 2 exclusive accessory cases (Japanese: '''小物ケース''') at random to customers who purchased 2 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster boxes in a single transaction. One case features Shiny Mega Gyarados and the other features {{p|Espeon}}. The cases can be used to store TCG essentials such as damage counters, status counters, coins, and dice.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 32 card sleeves.
:The '''Mega Gyarados Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドメガギャラドス''' ''Deck Shield: Mega Gyarados'') feature the same [[5ban Graphics]] illustration of {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} as that used on {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} booster packs and other products.

'''Product images:'''
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|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Mega Gyarados Deck Case.jpg
|caption1=Mega Gyarados Deck Case
|image2=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case Top.jpg
|caption2=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case (top)
|image3=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case Bottom.jpg
|caption3=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case (underside)
|image4=Mega Gyarados Sleeves.jpg
|caption4=Mega Gyarados Sleeves
}}

====Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack====
Numerous items of merchandise were made available on January 1, 2016. One of these was the '''Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack''' (Japanese: '''「破天の怒り」イオン限定スペシャルパック'''), which was only available to purchase at {{wp|AEON (company)|AEON}} brand stores across the country. The pack contains 4 {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} booster packs and a competition record book for players to document their activity during 2016.

'''Product images:'''
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|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Rage Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack.jpg
|caption1=Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack
}}

====BREAKpoint Portfolios====
Ultra Pro released a pair of portfolios for the {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} expansion in February 2016. The 4-pocket portfolio features the {{p|Greninja}}{{BREAK}} and {{p|Luxray}}{{BREAK}} artwork from the expansion's booster packs, while the 9-pocket portfolio features the booster artwork of {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} and {{me|Scizor}}.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=XY9 9Pocket Portfolio.jpg
|caption1=9-Pocket Portfolio
}}

====BREAKpoint Pin Blisters====
Two different {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} Pin Blisters were released on February 17, 2016. They feature either {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} or {{me|Scizor}}. Each blister contains three BREAKpoint booster packs in addition to the {{TCG|pin}}.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=MGyaradosCollectorPinBlister.jpg
|caption1=Mega Gyarados Pin Blister
}}

====Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection====
The '''Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection''' was released on February 24, 2016. The collection contains four booster packs from recent expansions, a promotional {{Shiny}} {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Gyarados|20}} card, a figure of Shiny {{me|Gyarados}}, and a {{TCGO}} code card. Like previous figure boxes, this product was not sold in Europe, being replaced by the {{TCGMerch|XY BREAK|Series|Shiny Mega Gyarados Box}}.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 109)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=ShinyMGyaradosCollection.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection
}}

====Shiny Mega Gyarados Box====
The Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection was replaced in Europe by the '''Shiny Mega Gyarados Box''' and was released on February 24, 2016. It features promotional {{Shiny}} cards of {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} and {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Magikarp|143}}, a {{TCG|Jumbo card|Jumbo}} M Gyarados-EX card, three booster packs of recent expansions, and a code card for the {{TCGO}}.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 109)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Magikarp|143}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 143)
*{{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}} ({{TCG|BREAKpoint}} 27; Jumbo)

'''Product images:'''
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|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=ShinyMGyaradosCollectionEU.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Box
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====Triple Power Tins====
Released on March 9, 2016, the '''Triple Power Tins''' feature alternate artwork reprints of three [[Generation I]] Pokémon: [[Machamp-EX (Ancient Origins 37)|Machamp-EX]] from {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}, [[Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 62)|Mewtwo-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} and [[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}. Each tin also contains 4 booster packs from recent expansions, and a code card for the [[Trading Card Game Online|TCGO]] that unlocks a full 60-card deck.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados-EX|106}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 106)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Mewtwo-EX|107}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 107)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Machamp-EX|108}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
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|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Gyarados Triple Power Tin.jpg
|caption1=Gyarados Tin
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====August 2016 accessories====
[[The Pokémon Company International]] made a number of TCG accessories created in-house available for sale in August 2016. Products utilizing the same artwork were [[XY TCG Era merchandise|originally released in Japan]] alongside expansions: {{me|Lucario}} from {{TCG|Rising Fist}}, {{me|Gengar}} from {{TCG|Phantom Gate}}, both forms of {{me|Mewtwo}} from {{TCG|Blue Shock}} and {{TCG|Red Flash}}, and {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} from {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}}.

'''Deck boxes:''' Each deck box can hold a full 60-card deck and come with 2 dividers for card organization.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box'''

'''Playmats:''' Each neoprene single-player playmat provides a surface for people to play the TCG.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat'''

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 65 card sleeves.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves'''

'''Product images:'''
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|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box
|image2=Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat.png
|caption2=Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat
|size2=200px
|image3=Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves
}}

====Turbo Colisão Boosters====
The Turbo Colisão Booster packs were released along with the Theme Decks on April 8, 2016, featuring {{p|Greninja}}, {{p|Luxray}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, and Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}. They were also available inside blisters.

'''Product images:'''
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|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=XY9 Boosters BR.png
|caption1=Boosters
|size1=300px
}}

====Latas Poder Triplo====
Released on June 10, 2016, the '''Latas Poder Triplo''' (English: ''Triple Power Tins'') feature alternate artwork reprints of three [[Generation I]] Pokémon: [[Machamp-EX (Ancient Origins 37)|Machamp-EX]] from {{TCG|Ancient Origins|Origens Ancestrais}}, [[Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 62)|Mewtwo-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKthrough|Turbo Revolução}}, and {{Shiny}} [[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKpoint|Turbo Colisão}}. Each tin also contains 4 booster packs from recent expansions and a code card for the {{TCGO}} that unlocks a full 60-card deck.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* [[Gyarados-EX (XY Promo 106)|Gyarados]]{{EX}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 106)
* [[Mewtwo-EX (XY Promo 107)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}} (XY Promo 107)
* [[Machamp-EX (XY Promo 108)|Machamp]]{{EX}} (XY Promo 108)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Gyarados Triple Power Tin.jpg
|caption1=Lata Gyarados
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==Trivia==
[[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo]]
* A red Gyarados is featured on the logo of the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} in Hiroshima.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|ja=あかいギャラドス ''Red Gyarados''
|zh_yue=紅色暴鯉龍 ''{{tt|Hùhngsīk Bouhléihlùhng|Red Gyarados}}''
|zh_cmn=紅色暴鯉龍 / 红色暴鲤龙 ''{{tt|Hóngsè Bàolǐlóng|Red Gyarados}}''
|nl=Rode Gyarados
|fi=Punainen Gyarados
|fr=Léviator Rouge
|de=Rotes Garados
|it=Gyarados Rosso
|ko=빨간 갸라도스 ''{{tt|Bbalgan Gyarados|Red Gyarados}}''
|pl=Szkarłatny Gyarados{{tt|*|Journeys}} Czerwony Gyarados{{tt|*|Original series}}
|pt_br=Gyarados Vermelho
|es_eu=Gyarados Rojo
|vi=Gyarados đỏ
}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Magikarp|Gyarados}}
*[[Lance's Gyarados]]
*[[Silver's Gyarados]]

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Red Gyarados

2022-01-16T20:21:39Z

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{{search|Red Gyarados from the [[Johto]] region|Lysandre's Shiny Gyarados|Lysandre#Pokémon 2|Lysandre → In the anime}}
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|image=[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|250px]]
|caption=The red Gyarados as seen in [[Pokémon Generations]] {{shinystar}}
|location=[[Lake of Rage]]
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|ability={{a|Intimidate}} ({{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}) {{a|Moxie}} ([[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] [[Poké Transporter|Transfer]])
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'''Red Gyarados''' (Japanese: '''あかいギャラドス''' ''Red Gyarados'') is a term used to refer to a {{p|Gyarados}} that is {{Shiny}}, and colored red rather than its usual blue. According to the anime, this is due to the forced evolution; the {{p|Magikarp}} it evolves from retains its red color, having no time to change its scale color to blue. Unlike most Shiny Pokémon, the red Gyarados's existence is [[canon]] in that it is encountered as part of an event in the [[Generation II]] games and [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|their remakes]]. It is also mentioned in ''The Search for the Red Gyarados'', a news report featured during the opening of [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|their remakes]].

==In the games==
===In the core series===
[[File:Red Gyarados Encounter HGSS.png|thumb|left|Encountering the red Gyarados in HeartGold and SoulSilver]]
====Encountering Red Gyarados====
In {{game3|Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the red Gyarados is found in the [[Lake of Rage]]. It, along with other {{p|Magikarp}} at the lake, were forced to evolve by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Pokégear#Radio|Radio]] broadcast. Afterwards, the Lake of Rage was considered a dangerous place to go, as the red Gyarados started tipping over boats and scaring swimmers. The player has one chance to catch it and the incident triggers the battle against [[Team Rocket]] in the [[Team Rocket HQ]] in [[Mahogany Town]]. When captured or defeated, the red Gyarados drops a [[Red Scale]]. While this is the only chance to catch the Red Gyarados in the original games, it will respawn in the remakes after the player defeats [[Lance]] and the [[Elite Four]], should the player fail to capture it.

Besides the red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage in [[Generation II]] or [[Generation IV|IV]], any {{Shiny}} Gyarados will be red, no matter how it is encountered. This is the only possible way to get a red Gyarados outside of the Johto-based games without trading.

====References to a red Gyarados====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] located on [[Five Island]], one of the computers displays information about induced evolution using electromagnetic waves, hinting at what occurs to other Gyarados during the Johto-based games at the Lake of Rage.

Sightings of a red Gyarados were [[Pokémon nation|national]] news. {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}} begins with a news report broadcast in [[Twinleaf Town]] of [[Sinnoh]], according to which the Red Gyarados had eluded detection by a research crew; it is unknown to which point in time this corresponds in the [[Johto]]-based games, although they happened the same time. The player accompanies {{ga|Barry|their best friend}} to [[Lake Verity]] in the hopes of seeing a similar Pokémon. In {{game|Platinum}}, this reference was removed, but a cameraman in the [[Battle Zone]] comments he filmed it, and claims it was "award winning".

In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, [[Lana]] jokes about having reeled in a red Gyarados once.

====Starting movesets====
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|level=30|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Thrash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Dragon Rage|move3type=Dragon
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=130|pokemon=Gyarados|gender=both|spritegender={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=fe}}male shiny|ability=Intimidate
|level=30|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Leer|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Twister|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Special}}
|}

====Sprites====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2g 130 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2s 130 s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Spr 2c 130 s.png]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:160px" | [[File:Spr 4h 130 m s.png]][[File:Spr 4h 130 f s.png]]
|-
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Silver}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| colspan=2 | Sprites from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:MS Gyarados II.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:130s swimming IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{red color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Ani130ODS.png]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation II}}
| {{color2|000|wild Pokémon|Wild}} overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| {{color2|000|walking Pokémon|Walking}} overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}

===In events===
Due to its popularity, there have also been {{pkmn2|event}} distributions and [[Wild Area News]] updates centered around the Shiny Gyarados and its unevolved counterpart, Magikarp. The following is a listing of them in chronological order.

====Distributions====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp|Japanese|Japan|99{{shinystar|V}}|March 20 to May 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015; June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Winter Counterattack Gyarados|All|South Korea|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 16 to 17, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Winter Counterattack Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Japanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|American region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|PAL region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Taiwanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Lunar Magikarp}}
|}

====[[Wild Area News]]====
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|-
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Start date
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | End date
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Focus Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}" | Notes
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Source
|-
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Both games
! style="background:#{{sword color light}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword}}
! style="background:#{{shield color light}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Shield}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | December 31, 2019
| style="background:#fff; | January 4, 2020
! style="background:#fff; | [[File:HOME129.png|68px|link=Magikarp (Pokémon)]][[File:HOME129 s.png|68px|link=Magikarp (Pokémon)]]
| style="background:#fff; |
| style="background:#fff; |
| style="background:#fff; | Increased chance to be {{shiny}} A limited-time [[serial code]], '''0T0SH1DAMA''', for 10 [[Dive Ball]]s was also given.
|style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [https://twitter.com/Pokemon_cojp/status/1211874665490264064]
|}

===In the spin-off games===
Because of its impact on the [[core series]], red Gyarados have frequently appeared in special events and cameo appearances in [[spin-off games]].

====[[Pokémon Battrio]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Battrio]], as the {{battrio|Special Pucks}} [[Gyarados (June 2010 Red Gyarados Cup)]] and [[Gyarados (Perfect Book)]].

====[[Pokémon Duel]]====
[[File:Duel Shiny Gyarados Mask.png|thumb|150px|The red Gyarados mask in [[Pokémon Duel]]]]
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Duel]], as a variant of the {{TFG ID|Duel|Gyarados|163}} figure. Shiny Gyarados was made available in version 5.0.4. This figure was available in {{tb|Time Booster (Sparkle)}} during various [[Team Match]]es and also as a {{DL|Login Bonus (Duel)|Special Login Bonus}} from October 1 to 16, 2018.

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|- style="background-color:#fff; vertical-align:top"
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; width:70px" | {{fig|400|Shiny Gyarados|Rare|ShinyGyarados}}
|}

A red Gyarados mask was available to win for the top 3000 players in a [[Queen's Cup]] competition from June 20, 2019 to June 24, 2019.

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Water}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Namco Get Campaign}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Water|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Flying}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
Red Gyarados, along with Shiny {{p|Magikarp}}, were the first two [[Shiny Pokémon#Pokémon GO|Shiny Pokémon made available to the public]] in [[Pokémon GO]]. For the March 22, 2017 [[Pokémon GO]] [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/waterfestival2017/ Water Festival 2017], the red Gyarados was available to catch. The event ended on March 29, 2017.

The red Gyarados was once again made available to catch for the [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/lunar-2020/ Lunar New Year 2020] event that occurred on January 24, 2020. The event ended on February 3, 2020.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/GO|type=Water|ndex=130 s
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
The red Gyarados and the events at the Lake of Rage are mentioned by {{mas|Lance}}.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare]]====
[[File:Shiny Gyarados PMDDX.png|right|thumb|200px|The red Gyarados in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon WiiWare]], where it can be obtained at Level 30 via Wonder Mail password.

====[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], being one of the shiny Pokémon found in [[Mystery Dungeon]]s.

====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Tretta]] as pucks.

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|water}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Pokémon Tretta Fan Book}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Gyarados|Pokémon Center Limited Mega Evolution Battle}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|water}}

====[[Pokémon Rumble U]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Rumble U]], where it appears as a password Pokémon for the US and Europe that has the [[Special Traits|Special Trait]] Gift.

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! colspan=2 style="{{roundytl|5px}} background: #{{water color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=2 style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Move(s)
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Japan
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Europe
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | US
|- style="background:#ffffff"
| {{MSP|130|Gyarados}}
| {{color2|000|Shiny Pokémon|Shiny}} {{pcolor|Gyarados}}
| {{mcolor|Dragon Rage}}
| {{mcolor|Thrash}}
| 94839985
| ---
| ---
|}

====[[Pokémon Shuffle]]====
The red Gyarados appears in [[Pokémon Shuffle]], being one of the fifteen Shiny Pokémon in the game. It appeared in the [[Special Stages|Special Stage]] Pokémon Safari during its tenth release. The special stage lasted from June 21, 2016 to July 5, 2016 and again from June 20, 2017 to July 4, 2017. The red Gyarados also appears in the [[Competitive Stage]] move-limited events 3DS and mobile as a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gyarados.

The red Gyarados is referenced in the Special Stage Great Challenge, where a Pikachu can be caught wearing a red Gyarados costume during the event Pikachu Appears. The event lasted from June 20, 2017 to July 4, 2017 and again from October 17, 2017 to October 24, 2017.

{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130S|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
}}
|}
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! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Level 1 Attack Power
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max [[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]]
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial [[Skill]]
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Alternate [[Skill|Skill(s)]]
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{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|L-Boost|N/A|Costume}}
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{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; background:#{{cute color}}; border:3px solid #{{cute color light}}"
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}; white-space:nowrap; {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[List of Pokémon by Pokémon Shuffle list number|List #]]
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | Description/Notes
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}" | {{tt|Gauge|Number of icons needed to erase to fill up the Mega Gauge}}
! style="background-color:#{{beauty color light}}; white-space:nowrap; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Max [[File:Mega Speedup.png|16px|Mega Speedups]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| 478
| {{ShImg|130MS|Gyarados}}
| Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
| 19
| 10
|}

=====Special Stages=====
======Tenth release======
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Encounter rate
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké||130S|Gyarados|Water|{{tt|2.85%|2% (January 2017), 1% (June 2016)}}|4,948|{{tt|8|15 (June 2016)}}|{{tt|20%|22% (January 2017), 28% (June 2016)}}|2%|5|{{Shiny}}|cols=7}}
|}

======Great Challenge======
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! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | HP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" colspan="2" | Catchability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Cost
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" rowspan="2" | Availability
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | Notes
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! Base
! {{tt|Bonus|per move remaining}}
{{ShufflePoké|''Pikachu Appears''|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|5,439|11|8%|4%|5|1 Heart|June 20 to July 4, 2017 October 17 to 24, 2017|(Shiny Gyarados) Costume Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught{{tt|*|October 2017 onwards}}|cols=8}}
|}

=====Move-limited events=====
======3DS======
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Prize/ Alternate
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Moves
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Winning threshold
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | EXP
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Availability
|- style="background:#{{beauty color light}}"
! North America
! PAL region
! Japan
{{ShufflePoké||130MS|Gyarados|display={{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}|Water|Gyaradosite/ 1 Level Up|7|10,400|7,400|40,000|0|June 27 to July 4, 2017 (Type-restricted{{tt|*|Restricted to Electric and Normal type Pokémon, except for Manectric and Audino (Winking).}})|cols=7}}
|-
!
|}

======Mobile======
{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Prize/ Alternate
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Moves
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Winning threshold
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | EXP
! style="background:#{{beauty color light}}" | Availability
{{ShufflePoké||130MS|Gyarados|display={{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}|Water|Gyaradosite/ 1 Level Up|7|80,000|0|June 27 to July 4, 2017 (Type-restricted{{tt|*|Restricted to Electric and Normal type Pokémon, except for Manectric and Audino (Winking).}})|cols=5}}
|-
!
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Lance's Gyarados in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
The red Gyarados debuted in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where it was revealed to have been created by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Project R]] at [[Lake of Rage|Lake Rage]] as a forced evolution of a regular-colored {{p|Magikarp}}. By the end of the episode, Team Rocket managed to capture the red Gyarados and began transporting it to {{an|Team Rocket HQ|their headquarters}} for further studying. At the beginning of the [[EP236|next episode]], however, it escaped and began rampaging around, threatening [[Mahogany Town]]. In the end, [[Lance]] battled and {{pkmn2|caught}} the red Gyarados. It has since then made further appearances under his ownership.

===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', [[Lance]] and his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} battled the red Gyarados in a flashback. Its appearance was what inspired Lance to investigate the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. Later, after [[Team Rocket]]'s radio wave generator had been destroyed, Lance witnessed the red Gyarados calming down and diving back into the depths of the lake.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|flying|Red Gyarados Dragon Rage PG.png|Using Dragon Rage}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|PG04|The Lake of Rage}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Silver Red Gyarados.png|thumb|150px|The Red Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
This red Gyarados was the leader of a group of Gyarados. When [[Team Rocket]] used the Goldenrod City Radio Tower to disturb Pokémon with their evolution-inducing waves, these Gyarados went crazy. At the end he was caught by {{adv|Silver}} with {{adv|Gold}}'s aid. After a battle with the [[Masked Man]] where even his Hyper Beam attack was futile, this Gyarados was frozen and remained at the bottom of [[Lake of Rage]] until [[Lt. Surge]] discovered him. Gyarados was able to free himself and Lt. Surge acquired and returned him to Silver following a brief battle between the former Team Rocket triad and himself.
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Red Gyarados JBA.png|thumb|150px|The Red Gyarados in Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[Ariana]] and [[Petrel]] were responsible for the appearance of the red Gyarados, which went on a rampage in [[JBA4]]; [[Jō]] attempted to stop it by battling it with his {{TP|Jō|Totodile}}. When Gyarados got tired, Jō tried feeding it some {{Berries}}, but Gyarados was still angry. Later, when Jō and Lance were in a [[Double Battle]] against Ariana and Petrel, the red Gyarados returned to assist them. Jō fed it another berry and managed to win it over. It joined Jō's side and took over for Totodile. During the battle, it finished Ariana's {{p|Gloom}} off with Twister.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|flying|Red Gyarados Twister JBA.png|Using Twister}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Twister|JBA4|Jō VS Team Rocket}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Red Gyarados PM.png|thumb|175px|The Red Gyarados in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
The red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop That Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.
{{sectionstub}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
The red Gyarados appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it and [[Lance]] were defeated by {{an|Leon}} and his {{p|Charizard}} during the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
The red Gyarados has served as the basis for many cards in the TCG, each known by different names. The following is a list of cards based on the red Gyarados.
{{cardlist/header|Red Gyarados|Water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}|type=Water|enset=Neo Revelation|enrarity=SuperRare Holo|ennum=65/64|jpsetlink=Neo Revelation|jpset=Awakening Legends|jprarity=SuperRare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|δ]]|type=Fire|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=ShinyRare Holo|ennum=102/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=ShinyRare Holo|jpnum=008/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}|type=Water|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=123/123|jpset=L-P Promotional cards|jpnum=004/L-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados (Ancient Origins 20)|Gyarados]]|type=Water|enset= XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY109}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados]] {{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=26/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=RR|jpnum=018/080|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=114/122|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=081/080|enset3=BREAKpoint|enrarity3=Rare Secret|ennum3=123/122|jpset3=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity3=UR|jpnum3=089/080|enset4=XY Black Star Promos|ennum4=XY106}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{Mega}}[[M Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 27)|Gyarados]] {{EX}}|type=Water|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Rare Holo ex|ennum=27/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=Rare Ultra|jpnum=019/080|enset2=BREAKpoint|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=115/122|jpset2=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=082/080}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Gyarados Spirit Link (BREAKpoint 101)|Gyarados Spirit Link]]|type=Item|enset=BREAKpoint|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/122|jpset=Rage of the Broken Heavens|jprarity=U|jpnum=075/080}}
{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg darkness color dark}}; background: #{{tcg darkness color light}}" | [[File:TW BREAKpoint.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Artwork from {{color2|000|Twin Worlds (TCG)|Twin Worlds}}
|}

===Pokemon Coins===
The red Gyarados was released as a [[Coin (TCG)|coin]] for the TCG.

{{TCGAccessory
|background=dark
|border=water
|image=BKP Red Mega Gyarados Coin.png
|jdate=N/A
|date=February 3, 2016
|kdate=N/A
|jrelease=N/A
|release={{TCG|Wave Slasher}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Red Non Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{me|Gyarados}} released within the {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} February 3, 2016
}}
{{TCGAccessory
|background=dark
|border=water
|image=BKP Confetti Mega Gyarados Coin.png
|jdate=N/A
|date=May 2, 2016
|kdate=N/A
|jrelease=N/A
|release={{TCG|Wave Slasher}}
|krelease=N/A
|description=Large-sized, Red Confetti Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring {{me|Gyarados}} released within later shipments of the {{TCG|Wave Slasher}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} May 2, 2016
}}

===Pokemon Pins===
The red Gyarados was released as a {{OBP|pin|TCG}} for the TCG.

{{TCGPin | background=tcg water | border=tcg water |
image=BREAKpoint Mega Gyarados Pin.jpg |
date= February 17, 2016 |
release= {{TCGMerch|XY BREAK|Series|BREAKpoint Pin Blisters}} |
description=Pin featuring Mega Gyarados|
}}

===Merchandise===
====XY9 accessories====
The official release of the {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} expansion also saw numerous card sleeves and deck boxes become available to purchase.

'''Deck case:''' The '''Mega Gyarados Deck Case''' (Japanese: '''デッキケースメガギャラドス''') has the capacity to store up to 180 cards (or 90 cards in sleeves) and comes with 2 dividers for organization. The case itself features the focal Pokémon of the expansion—a {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}}, its roar parting the sea.

'''Accessory cases:''' Participating Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Card Gym venues gave away 1 of 2 exclusive accessory cases (Japanese: '''小物ケース''') at random to customers who purchased 2 Rage of the Broken Heavens booster boxes in a single transaction. One case features Shiny Mega Gyarados and the other features {{p|Espeon}}. The cases can be used to store TCG essentials such as damage counters, status counters, coins, and dice.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 32 card sleeves.
:The '''Mega Gyarados Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドメガギャラドス''' ''Deck Shield: Mega Gyarados'') feature the same [[5ban Graphics]] illustration of {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} as that used on {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} booster packs and other products.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Mega Gyarados Deck Case.jpg
|caption1=Mega Gyarados Deck Case
|image2=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case Top.jpg
|caption2=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case (top)
|image3=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case Bottom.jpg
|caption3=Mega Gyarados Accessory Case (underside)
|image4=Mega Gyarados Sleeves.jpg
|caption4=Mega Gyarados Sleeves
}}

====Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack====
Numerous items of merchandise were made available on January 1, 2016. One of these was the '''Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack''' (Japanese: '''「破天の怒り」イオン限定スペシャルパック'''), which was only available to purchase at {{wp|AEON (company)|AEON}} brand stores across the country. The pack contains 4 {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}} booster packs and a competition record book for players to document their activity during 2016.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Rage Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack.jpg
|caption1=Rage of the Broken Heavens Aeon Limited Special Pack
}}

====BREAKpoint Portfolios====
Ultra Pro released a pair of portfolios for the {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} expansion in February 2016. The 4-pocket portfolio features the {{p|Greninja}}{{BREAK}} and {{p|Luxray}}{{BREAK}} artwork from the expansion's booster packs, while the 9-pocket portfolio features the booster artwork of {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} and {{me|Scizor}}.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=XY9 9Pocket Portfolio.jpg
|caption1=9-Pocket Portfolio
}}

====BREAKpoint Pin Blisters====
Two different {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} Pin Blisters were released on February 17, 2016. They feature either {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} or {{me|Scizor}}. Each blister contains three BREAKpoint booster packs in addition to the {{TCG|pin}}.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=MGyaradosCollectorPinBlister.jpg
|caption1=Mega Gyarados Pin Blister
}}

====Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection====
The '''Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection''' was released on February 24, 2016. The collection contains four booster packs from recent expansions, a promotional {{Shiny}} {{TCG ID|Ancient Origins|Gyarados|20}} card, a figure of Shiny {{me|Gyarados}}, and a {{TCGO}} code card. Like previous figure boxes, this product was not sold in Europe, being replaced by the {{TCGMerch|XY BREAK|Series|Shiny Mega Gyarados Box}}.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 109)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=ShinyMGyaradosCollection.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection
}}

====Shiny Mega Gyarados Box====
The Shiny Mega Gyarados Collection was replaced in Europe by the '''Shiny Mega Gyarados Box''' and was released on February 24, 2016. It features promotional {{Shiny}} cards of {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} and {{TCG ID|XY Promo|Magikarp|143}}, a {{TCG|Jumbo card|Jumbo}} M Gyarados-EX card, three booster packs of recent expansions, and a code card for the {{TCGO}}.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados|109}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 109)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Magikarp|143}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 143)
*{{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}} ({{TCG|BREAKpoint}} 27; Jumbo)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=ShinyMGyaradosCollectionEU.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Box
}}

====Triple Power Tins====
Released on March 9, 2016, the '''Triple Power Tins''' feature alternate artwork reprints of three [[Generation I]] Pokémon: [[Machamp-EX (Ancient Origins 37)|Machamp-EX]] from {{TCG|Ancient Origins}}, [[Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 62)|Mewtwo-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} and [[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKpoint}}. Each tin also contains 4 booster packs from recent expansions, and a code card for the [[Trading Card Game Online|TCGO]] that unlocks a full 60-card deck.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gyarados-EX|106}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 106)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Mewtwo-EX|107}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 107)
*{{TCG ID|XY Promo|Machamp-EX|108}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Gyarados Triple Power Tin.jpg
|caption1=Gyarados Tin
}}

====August 2016 accessories====
[[The Pokémon Company International]] made a number of TCG accessories created in-house available for sale in August 2016. Products utilizing the same artwork were [[XY TCG Era merchandise|originally released in Japan]] alongside expansions: {{me|Lucario}} from {{TCG|Rising Fist}}, {{me|Gengar}} from {{TCG|Phantom Gate}}, both forms of {{me|Mewtwo}} from {{TCG|Blue Shock}} and {{TCG|Red Flash}}, and {{Shiny}} {{me|Gyarados}} from {{TCG|Rage of the Broken Heavens}}.

'''Deck boxes:''' Each deck box can hold a full 60-card deck and come with 2 dividers for card organization.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box'''

'''Playmats:''' Each neoprene single-player playmat provides a surface for people to play the TCG.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat'''

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 65 card sleeves.
:'''Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves'''

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box.jpg
|caption1=Shiny Mega Gyarados Deck Box
|image2=Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat.png
|caption2=Shiny Mega Gyarados Playmat
|size2=200px
|image3=Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves.jpg
|caption3=Shiny Mega Gyarados Sleeves
}}

====Turbo Colisão Boosters====
The Turbo Colisão Booster packs were released along with the Theme Decks on April 8, 2016, featuring {{p|Greninja}}, {{p|Luxray}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, and Shiny Mega {{p|Gyarados}}. They were also available inside blisters.

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=XY9 Boosters BR.png
|caption1=Boosters
|size1=300px
}}

====Latas Poder Triplo====
Released on June 10, 2016, the '''Latas Poder Triplo''' (English: ''Triple Power Tins'') feature alternate artwork reprints of three [[Generation I]] Pokémon: [[Machamp-EX (Ancient Origins 37)|Machamp-EX]] from {{TCG|Ancient Origins|Origens Ancestrais}}, [[Mewtwo-EX (BREAKthrough 62)|Mewtwo-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKthrough|Turbo Revolução}}, and {{Shiny}} [[Gyarados-EX (BREAKpoint 26)|Gyarados-EX]] from {{TCG|BREAKpoint|Turbo Colisão}}. Each tin also contains 4 booster packs from recent expansions and a code card for the {{TCGO}} that unlocks a full 60-card deck.

'''Promotional cards:'''
* [[Gyarados-EX (XY Promo 106)|Gyarados]]{{EX}} ({{TCG|XY Black Star Promos|XY Promo}} 106)
* [[Mewtwo-EX (XY Promo 107)|Mewtwo]]{{EX}} (XY Promo 107)
* [[Machamp-EX (XY Promo 108)|Machamp]]{{EX}} (XY Promo 108)

'''Product images:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{tcg water color}}
|border={{tcg water color dark}}
|image1=Gyarados Triple Power Tin.jpg
|caption1=Lata Gyarados
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo.png|thumb|150px|Pokémon Center Hiroshima logo]]
* A red Gyarados is featured on the logo of the {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} in Hiroshima.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|ja=あかいギャラドス ''Red Gyarados''
|zh_yue=紅色暴鯉龍 ''{{tt|Hùhngsīk Bouhléihlùhng|Red Gyarados}}''
|zh_cmn=紅色暴鯉龍 / 红色暴鲤龙 ''{{tt|Hóngsè Bàolǐlóng|Red Gyarados}}''
|nl=Rode Gyarados
|fi=Punainen Gyarados
|fr=Léviator Rouge
|de=Rotes Garados
|it=Gyarados Rosso
|ko=빨간 갸라도스 ''{{tt|Bbalgan Gyarados|Red Gyarados}}''
|pl=Szkarłatny Gyarados{{tt|*|Journeys}} Czerwony Gyarados{{tt|*|Original series}}
|pt_br=Gyarados Vermelho
|es_eu=Gyarados Rojo
|vi=Gyarados đỏ
}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Magikarp|Gyarados}}
*[[Lance's Gyarados]]
*[[Silver's Gyarados]]

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Category talk:Masters EX characters

2022-01-16T19:46:49Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "== Separate Pages for Masters == Why are these separate pages from their main character pages? Couldn't this information just be folded into those pages? ~~~~"

== Separate Pages for Masters ==
Why are these separate pages from their main character pages? Couldn't this information just be folded into those pages? [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 19:46, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Talk:Alder (Masters)

2022-01-16T19:44:09Z

ChasePikachu: Created page with "== Merge with page: Alder == Why is this its own page? This information should be included in the overall page about Alder, I think. ~~~~"

== Merge with page: Alder ==

Why is this its own page? This information should be included in the overall page about Alder, I think. [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]]) 19:44, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

Alder (Masters)

2022-01-16T19:43:06Z

ChasePikachu:

{{missingInfo|1|enva}}
{{merge|Alder}}
{{MastersInfobox
|type=bug
|name=Alder
|jname=アデク
|jtrans=Adeku
|image=Spr Masters Alder.png
|size=200px
|caption=Alder's model
|num=108
|enva=Unknown
|java=[[Masaki Terasoma]]<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref>
|desc=Alder is the highly experienced former {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Unova]]. He wanders around, telling younger generations the good news of a wonderful future with Pokémon.
}}
'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Alder|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}}. He forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Volcarona}}. The sync pair can be obtained through a limited {{DL|sync pair|sync pair scout}}, and was first available on November 6, 2020. The pair's potential can be upgraded to [[Sync pair#Increasing potential|6★ EX]], which unlocks Alder's EX Style.

==Volcarona==
{{Masters
|name=Volcarona
|ndex=637
|type=Bug
|role=Strike (Special)
|gender=m
|move1=Bug
|base=6
|weakness=Rock
|description=As it flies, it scatters its flaming scales. It was feared by ancient people, who referred to it as “the rage of the sun.”
|hp=718|atk=302|def=127|spatk=370|spdef=127|spe=356
|hp2=818|atk2=342|def2=167|spatk2=410|spdef2=167|spe2=396
}}

===Moves===
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! {{color2|000|Type}}
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! Move gauge
! Base {{color2|000|Power}}
! Max {{color2|000|Power}}
! {{color2|000|Accuracy}}
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! width=200px | Description
|- style="background:#fff"
|{{m|Struggle Bug}}
|{{t|Bug}} [[File:BugIC Masters.png|20px]]
{{statustable|Special}}
|2
|30
|36
|100%
|All opponents
|Lowers the target's Sp. Atk.
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[Dire Hit|Dire Hit +]]
{{typetable|None}}
{{statustable|Status}}
|0 (2 uses)
|—
|—
|—
|Self
|Sharply raises the user's critical-hit rate.
|- style="background:#fff"
|{{m|Hyper Beam}}
|{{t|Normal}} [[File:NormalIC Masters.png|20px]]
{{statustable|Special}}
|4
|223
|267
|90%
|An opponent
|No additional effect.
|- style="background:#fff"
|Unparalleled Power!
{{typetable|None}}
{{statustable|Status}}
|0 (1 use)
|—
|—
|—
|Self
|Radically raises the user's Sp. Atk. Sharply raises the user's Sp. Def and Speed. Drastically lowers the user's Defense.
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=9 | {{color2|000|Sync move|Sync moves}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|Voyager's {{mcolor|Bug Buzz|000}}
|{{t|Bug}} [[File:BugIC Masters.png|20px]]
{{statustable|Special}}
|—
|250
|300
|—
|An opponent
|(6★ EX) effect: Sync move targets all opponents.
|}

===Skills===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{bug color}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! Name
! Description
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|Bug Shift
|Normal-type moves become Bug-type moves.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Rejuvenate 6
|Increases the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Adrenaline 2
|Reduces the sync move countdown by two when a sync move is used for the first time.
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Theme skill|Theme Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|Bug Strike
|Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Bug-type attacks.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Unova Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Champion Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Cape Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|-style="background:#fff"
|Veteran Trainer Strike
|Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
|}

===Sync Grid===
Alder and Volcarona's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available since the pair was first released.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{bug color}}; border:3px solid #{{bug color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{bug color light}}"
! Name
! Effect
! Energy required
! Sync orb required
! Move level required
|-style="background:#fff"
| HP +10
| HP +10
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| HP +10
| HP +10
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| HP +10
| HP +10
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| HP +10
| HP +10
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| HP +20
| HP +20
| 5
| 60
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Defense +5
| Defense +5
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Defense +5
| Defense +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Defense +5
| Defense +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Atk +5
| Sp. Atk +5
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Atk +5
| Sp. Atk +5
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Atk +5
| Sp. Atk +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Atk +5
| Sp. Atk +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Atk +5
| Sp. Atk +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Def +5
| Sp. Def +5
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Def +5
| Sp. Def +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Def +5
| Sp. Def +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Def +5
| Sp. Def +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sp. Def +5
| Sp. Def +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Speed +5
| Speed +5
| 0
| 5
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Speed +5
| Speed +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Speed +5
| Speed +5
| 2
| 24
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 3
| 36
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 3
| 36
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 3
| 36
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 4
| 48
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 4
| 48
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Power +3
| Struggle Bug: Power ↑ +3
| 4
| 48
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Has a moderately good chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 72
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Critical Strike 5
| Powers up attacks if they become critical hits.
| 10
| 120
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Struggle Bug: Superduper Effective 9
| Powers up moves that are super effective.
| 10
| 120
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Power +2
| Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2
| 4
| 48
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Power +2
| Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2
| 4
| 48
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Power +2
| Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +2
| 4
| 48
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Power +3
| Hyper Beam: Power ↑ +3
| 4
| 48
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5
| 5
| 60
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy +5
| Hyper Beam: Accuracy ↑ +5
| 5
| 60
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2
| Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 84
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hyper Beam: Move Gauge Refresh 2
| Has a moderate chance of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 84
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Dire Hit +: MP Refresh 3
| Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 84
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unparalleled Power!: MP Refresh 3
| Has a moderately good chance of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 84
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unparalleled Power!: Hit and Heal 9
| Makes the user gradually heal itself when a move is successful.
| 10
| 120
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Flameproof
| Prevents the Pokémon from getting burned.
| 3
| 36
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
| Power Reserves 2
| Powers up moves in a pinch.
| 10
| 120
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Leg Up 2
| Once per battle, has a moderate chance of reducing the user's sync move countdown by one when the Pokémon enters the battle.
| 12
| 144
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
| Overpower
| The more the target's Sp. Atk has been lowered, the more this powers up moves.
| 10
| 120
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Devastation
| The more the target's Sp. Atk has been lowered, the more this powers up sync moves.
| 10
| 120
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25
| 5
| 60
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power +25
| Voyager's Bug Buzz: Power ↑ +25
| 5
| 60
| 3
|}

==Availability==
Alder and Volcarona can be battled against in:
* [[Champion Stadium]]: Unova Challenge, Hard Lv. 1 ({{type|Rock}} weakness)

===Sync Pair Stories===
* A Day with Alder

==Quotes==
{{main|Alder/Quotes#Pokémon Masters EX}}

==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder 2.png|x150px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder Masters.png|x120px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Spr Masters Alder EX.png|x150px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}" | [[File:VSAlder EX Masters.png|x120px]]
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Mindscape.png|x180px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | 5★ model
| colspan=3 | 5★ VS model
| colspan=3 | 6★ EX model
| colspan=3 | 6★ EX VS model
| colspan=4 | Alder's sync move mindscape ({{color2|000|Pokémon League (Unova)#Champion's room|Pokémon League, Alder's room}})
|-
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 1 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 2 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 3 Masters.png|80px]]
| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background:#{{bug color light}}" | [[File:Alder Emote 4 Masters.png|80px]]
|-
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote Nice!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote Watch out!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote Let's do this!
| colspan=3 | Trainer emote Thanks!
|}

==Trivia==
===Origin===
Alder's design is based on his appearance in {{pkmn|Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black, White}}, {{pkmn|Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, and White 2}}. Volcarona is Alder's signature Pokémon in the [[core series]] games. Volcarona's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.

==In other languages==
{| style="float:left"
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Unparalleled Power!''
{{langtable
|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|ja=天下無双なり！ ''{{tt|Tenkamusō Nari!|Unparalleled!}}''
|zh_cmn=天下無雙！ ''{{tt|Tiānxià-Wúshuāng!|Unparalleled!}}''
|fr=Il n'y en a pas deux comme moi !
|de=Wahrlich einzigartig!
|ko=천하무쌍이니라! ''{{tt|Cheonhamussang-inira!|Unparalleled!}}''
|it=Siamo davvero imbattibili!
|es=¡Por la fuerza!
}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Voyager's Bug Buzz''
{{langtable
|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color dark}}
|ja=絆を伝えるむしのさざめき ''{{tt|Kizuna o Tsutaeru Mushi no Sazameki|Reciprocal Bond Bug Buzz}}''
|zh_cmn=傳遞牽絆之蟲鳴 ''{{tt|Chuándì Qiānbàn zhī Chóngmíng|Reciprocal Bond Bug Buzz}}''
|fr=Ce lien qui nous unit ! Bourdon !
|de=Käfergebrumm der Verbundenheit
|ko=유대를 전하는 벌레의야단법석 ''{{tt|Yudaereul Jeonhaneun Beolle-ui Yadanbeopseok|Reciprocal Bond Bug Buzz}}''
|it=Ronzio del Campione vagabondo
|es=Zumbido del Entendimiento Mutuo
}}
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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No Eggs Discovered (Egg Group)

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ChasePikachu: /* Trivia */

{{EggGroups}}
The '''No Eggs Discovered Group''' (Japanese: '''タマゴ{{tt|未発見|みはっけん}}グループ''' ''Eggs Never Discovered Group''), known as the '''No <sc>Egg</sc>s Egg Group''' in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], and as the '''Undiscovered Egg Group''' in [[Pokédex 3D]], is one of the fifteen [[Egg Group]]s. As of [[Generation VIII]], 110 Pokémon belong to this group.

==Characteristics==
The No Eggs Discovered Group is characterized by its members' inability to breed. Most of the Pokémon in the group are [[baby Pokémon]], [[Legendary Pokémon]], [[Mythical Pokémon]] or [[Ultra Beasts]].

Baby Pokémon are designated for this group due to them being too immature to breed, while Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon and Ultra Beasts are included to prevent players from breeding and obtaining more of them in a given game (with the exception of {{p|Phione}}). Aside from those, both {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Nidoqueen}} are in this group (while their respective male counterparts {{p|Nidorino}} and {{p|Nidoking}}, as well as their pre-evolution {{p|Nidoran♀}} and its male counterpart {{p|Nidoran♂}}, are not), as well as {{p|Unown}} and the four chimeric [[Fossil]] Pokémon of [[Galar]]. [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Greninja|Ash-Greninja}} are included here even though others of their species are capable of breeding.

In [[Pokémon X and Y]], all Pokémon in this group are guaranteed to have a perfect 31 in at least three of their [[individual values]] when caught in the wild or obtained as a gift (except via [[Mystery Gift]]). From [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] onward, this only applies to Legendary Pokémon, Mythical Pokémon, and Ultra Beasts. However, as of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if the player accepts a [[Gift Pokémon]] belonging to this Egg Group while their lead Pokémon has the [[Ability]] {{a|Synchronize}}, that Gift Pokémon is guaranteed to be of the same [[nature]] as the Synchronize Pokémon (unless the Pokémon was received as an {{pkmn|Egg}} or through [[Mystery Gift]]). This property was extended to other Egg Groups in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}.

==Pokémon==
===Only in this Egg Group===
{{egglist|333333|7A7A7A}}
{{Moveentrytm|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|||Cosplay}}
{{Moveentrytm|025|Pikachu|1|Electric|||Cap}}
{{Moveentrytm|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|031|Nidoqueen|2|Poison|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|144|Articuno|2|Ice|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|144G|Articuno|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|145|Zapdos|2|Electric|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|145G|Zapdos|2|Fighting|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|146|Moltres|2|Fire|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|146G|Moltres|2|Dark|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|151|Mew|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|172|Pichu|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentrytm|173|Cleffa|1|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|174|Igglybuff|2|Normal|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|201|Unown|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|236|Tyrogue|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentrytm|238|Smoochum|2|Ice|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|243|Raikou|1|Electric|}}
{{Moveentrytm|244|Entei|1|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|245|Suicune|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|249|Lugia|2|Psychic|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|250|Ho-Oh|2|Fire|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|251|Celebi|2|Psychic|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|2|Normal|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|360|Wynaut|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|377|Regirock|1|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|378|Regice|1|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|379|Registeel|1|Steel|}}
{{Moveentrytm|380|Latias|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|381|Latios|2|Dragon|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|382|Kyogre|1|Water|}}
{{Moveentrytm|383|Groudon|1|Ground|}}
{{Moveentrytm|384|Rayquaza|2|Dragon|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|385|Jirachi|2|Steel|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Attack}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Defense}}
{{Moveentrytm|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|||Speed}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison|}}
{{Moveentrytm|433|Chingling|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|438|Bonsly|1|Rock|}}
{{Moveentrytm|439|Mime Jr.|2|Psychic|Fairy|}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|446|Munchlax|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|447|Riolu|1|Fighting|}}
{{Moveentrytm|458|Mantyke|2|Water|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|480|Uxie|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|481|Mesprit|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|482|Azelf|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|483|Dialga|2|Steel|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|484|Palkia|2|Water|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|485|Heatran|2|Fire|Steel|}}
{{Moveentrytm|486|Regigigas|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon|}}
{{Moveentrytm|487|Giratina|2|Ghost|Dragon||Origin}}
{{Moveentrytm|488|Cresselia|1|Psychic|}}
{{Moveentrytm|491|Darkrai|1|Dark|}}
{{Moveentrytm|492|Shaymin|1|Grass|}}
{{Moveentrytm|492|Shaymin|2|Grass|Flying||Sky}}
{{Moveentrytm|493|Arceus|1|Normal|}}
{{Moveentrytm|494|Victini|2|Psychic|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|638|Cobalion|2|Steel|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|639|Terrakion|2|Rock|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|640|Virizion|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying|||Therian}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying||Therian}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire|}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric|}}
{{Moveentrytm|645|Landorus|2|Ground|Flying|}}
{{Moveentrytm|645|Landorus|2|Ground|Flying||Therian}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice|}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||Black}}
{{Moveentrytm|646|Kyurem|2|Dragon|Ice||White}}
{{Moveentrytm|647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|647|Keldeo|2|Water|Fighting||Resolution}}
{{Moveentrytm|648|Meloetta|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|648|Meloetta|2|Normal|Fighting||Pirouette}}
{{Moveentrytm|649|Genesect|2|Bug|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|658|Greninja|2|Water|Dark||Ash}}

{{Moveentrytm|716|Xerneas|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|717|Yveltal|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|718|Zygarde|2|Dragon|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|719|Diancie|2|Rock|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|720|Hoopa|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|720|Hoopa|2|Psychic|Dark||Unbound}}
{{Moveentrytm|721|Volcanion|2|Fire|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|772|Type: Null|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|773|Silvally|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|785|Tapu Koko|2|Electric|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|786|Tapu Lele|2|Psychic|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|787|Tapu Bulu|2|Grass|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|788|Tapu Fini|2|Water|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|789|Cosmog|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|790|Cosmoem|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|793|Nihilego|2|Rock|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|794|Buzzwole|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|795|Pheromosa|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|796|Xurkitree|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|797|Celesteela|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|798|Kartana|2|Grass|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|799|Guzzlord|2|Dark|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|800|Necrozma|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|801|Magearna|2|Steel|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|802|Marshadow|2|Fighting|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|803|Poipole|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|804|Naganadel|2|Poison|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|805|Stakataka|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|806|Blacephalon|2|Fire|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|807|Zeraora|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|808|Meltan|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|809|Melmetal|1|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|848|Toxel|2|Electric|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|880|Dracozolt|2|Electric|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|881|Arctozolt|2|Electric|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|882|Dracovish|2|Water|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|883|Arctovish|2|Water|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|888|Zacian|1|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|889|Zamazenta|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|890|Eternatus|2|Poison|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|891|Kubfu|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|892|Urshifu|2|Fighting|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|892|Urshifu|2|Fighting|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|893|Zarude|2|Dark|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|894|Regieleki|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|895|Regidrago|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|896|Glastrier|1|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|897|Spectrier|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|898|Calyrex|2|Psychic|Grass}}
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* This and the {{egg2|Ditto}} are the only ones in which all members are in a single group, since being a member of any other Egg Group would defeat the purpose of being in the No Eggs Discovered group.
* By the time breeding became a game mechanic, it had already been established by Japanese media that {{p|Nidorina}} have lost their ability to lay Eggs upon evolving from {{p|Nidoran♀}}.<ref>[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]]: 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、ニドリーナになると、卵を産む能力はなくなる。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but upon becoming Nidorina, has lost the ability to lay Eggs."'')</ref><ref>ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'': 「ニドラン♀の進化形だが、卵は産めない。」 (''"It is the evolved form of Nidoran♀, but it cannot lay Eggs."'')</ref>
* The only [[Mythical Pokémon]] not in this Egg Group are {{p|Phione}} (whose Mythical status is disputed) and {{p|Manaphy}}, which are in the {{egg|Water 1}} and {{egg|Fairy}} groups.
** Despite not being in this Egg Group, Manaphy is still guaranteed three perfect [[Individual Values|IVs]] when obtained from an event.
* This is the only Egg Group that contains at least one Pokémon of every [[Type|type]].
* {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are seen hatching from Eggs in [[Pokémon Snap]], even though these Pokémon belong in this Egg Group.

==In other languages==
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|ko=알미발견 ''Almibalgyeon''
|es=Desconocido{{tt|*|Pokédex 3D series and Pokémon Video Game Glossary}} No pone Huevos{{sup/ss|Stad2}}
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==References==
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[[fr:Liste des Pokémon par groupe d'œuf#Inconnu]]
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[[zh:未发现（蛋群）]]

Template talk:Infobox location

2022-01-15T19:21:18Z

ChasePikachu:

A question: Should we add "Tower" to the list of types, and make it grey or something? After all, the radio towers and Brass/Tin Towers aren't really green... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 22:46, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

:I've been using "road" for the type for the towers (see [[Pokémon Tower]]). It has a grey hue to it, so it works pretty well. If all else fails, we can make a "building" type. --[[User:TwinsMetsFan|'''TMF''']] [[User talk:TwinsMetsFan|T]] - [[Special:Contributions/TwinsMetsFan|C]] 23:18, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

== Maps of area? ==

Should we include the map of where exactly the location is, like we have for the other things (routes and cities)? I'd probably have it like I do [[Three Isle Path]], with the blinking dot, like how these things are in the Pokédex. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:55, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
:Yeah, that'd be a good addition to the articles. --[[User:TwinsMetsFan|'''TMF''']] [[User talk:TwinsMetsFan|Let's Go Mets]] - [[Special:Contributions/TwinsMetsFan|Stats]] 13:49, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
::Okay, then... I'll be making those maps up gradually... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:43, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

Replace <nowiki>{{{image}}}</nowiki> with <nowiki>{{{image|noimage.png}}}</nowiki>; that will eliminate the broken wiki code atop the infoboxes on articles that have no image specified. --[[User:TwinsMetsFan|'''TMF''']] [[User talk:TwinsMetsFan|Let's Go Mets]] - [[Special:Contributions/TwinsMetsFan|Stats]] 18:45, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
:Never mind that; the image will render only as a 290x290px blank square. However, it appears that ParserFunctions has finally been enabled here after looking at another infobox, so replace <nowiki>{{{image}}}</nowiki> with <nowiki>{{#if:{{{image|}}}|[[Image:{{{image}}}|290px]]|}}</nowiki> instead. --[[User:TwinsMetsFan|'''TMF''']] [[User talk:TwinsMetsFan|Let's Go Mets]] - [[Special:Contributions/TwinsMetsFan|Stats]] 08:18, 26 August 2008 (UTC)

== Slogans ==

Many areas do in fact have slogans, such as the [[MooMoo Farm]] and the place near [[Floaroma Town]]. Should we add this, or is it not notable enough? [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 21:04, 11 November 2008 (UTC)
:Hello...this is quite important actually... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:33, 2 February 2009 (UTC)
::Someone... [[User:Ht14|''ht'']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 03:05, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
:::I agree with HT14. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User Talk:Theryguy512|512]]''' 03:06, 2 March 2009 (UTC)
::::I'm assuming you're talking about using the {{template|sign}}... While I personally don't have a problem with this, and could envisage the sign underneath the (sometimes AWOL) map of Sinnoh, TTE said words to the effect that this template is overused at best. — [[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|THE TROM]] — 20:05, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

==Map Description?==
With HeartGold and SoulSilver released, many areas now have a in-game map description. Should we add it to this template and some other, like the route and city templates? [[User:Tyagohexagon|Tyagohexagon]] 13:37, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
:it comes with the [[User_talk:TTEchidna/NewLandmark|new templates]] --13:54, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
::Sorry about reviving this conversation, but many things have been changed since 2010 and this part has yet to be implemented... anyone want to add the parser for the in-game map description like the {{template|Town infobox}} template? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 23:15, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

== This Template Needs Serious Updating ==

This template either needs serious updating to match the template used by [[Jubilife City]] for example or I have no idea what parameters it can take! On [[Fuego Ironworks]], somebody had a map information section separate of this infobox template when the template used in [[Jubilife City]] has it right in the infobox. I'm just looking for a little consistency is all. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 05:25, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
:[[User talk:TTEchidna/NewLandmark|TTE was working on one]], but of course, he's been permabanned. If you bug {{u|Werdnae}} or another templater, he could finish it off so we can put it in use. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 06:31, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
::The template looks fine apart from its use of CSS column wrapping code (required HMs/TMs/items). Which makes it break in Chrome. I'd rather get that sorted out before putting the template into use. If you've got a good idea on how to make it work without the code, let me know here. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 07:57, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
:::I got nothing. I think that CSS and web standards are just the biggest pile of crap. It may look pretty but is it useful? Depends. Enough of that rant. Anyways, the best place to start asking for help is on MediaWiki. By the way, the old templates displaying HMs required for navigation seem to break under Chrome as well. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 22:33, 10 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Probably not my place, but just sayin'. I use Chrome as my main browser and everything that's been pointed out as areas of concern for that browser above, look fine on my computer... [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 08:30, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::Renders using the latest versions of the two browsers: [http://i42.tinypic.com/33xc8aq.png Chrome] and [http://i41.tinypic.com/2s7gho6.png Firefox]. Something is not right. --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 19:43, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::It's not all the time that it happens, and it may depend on a number of things, including version of the browser. The good news is that Kogsie and I were looking into it, and she figured out a potential replacement code that we can use. We'll have to look into it further and fully test it before we apply the fixes, but at least now we know we have a possible solution. [[User:Werdnae|Werdnae]] [[User talk:Werdnae|(talk)]] 21:06, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::::So, are we nearing the deployment of this updated template? It looks alright now under Chrome on my end... --[[User:Wildgoosespeeder|Wildgoosespeeder]] 00:21, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

== Connecting Locations ==

The infobox for towns has "connecting locations" which shows visually what areas the town connects to. I think we should add that to this infobox. --[[ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]]

Pokémon Black and White Versions

2022-01-09T02:27:27Z

ChasePikachu:

{{search|[[Generation V]] {{pkmn|games}}|other uses|Black and White}}
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{{Infobox game |colorscheme=black|bordercolorscheme=white
|name=Pokémon Black Version
|name2=Pokémon White Version
|jname=ポケットモンスターブラック
|jname2=ポケットモンスターホワイト
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|jcaption=Boxart of Pocket Monsters Black
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|platform=[[Nintendo DS]] (enhanced for the [[Nintendo DSi]])
|category=RPG
|players=1-4 players simultaneous
|link_method=[[DS Wireless Communications|DS Wireless]], [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]], [[Infrared|IR]]
|developer=[[Game Freak]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] [[The Pokémon Company]]
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|release_date_au=March 10, 2011<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20793&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon Black Version]</ref><ref>[http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=43&prod_id=20795&pageID=1 Nintendo of Australia - Pokémon White Version]</ref>
|release_date_eu=March 4, 2011<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref>
|release_date_kr=April 21, 2011<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.kr/DS/soft/Pokemon_BW/main.php Nintendo of Korea]</ref>
|release_date_hk=September 18, 2010
|release_date_tw=September 18, 2010
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/bw/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irbj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/series/bw/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (US)] [http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-and-pokemon-white-version/ Pokémon.com (UK)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/KYV94iTvLxiUlOoM08N1simS8TaWvduX Nintendo.com (Black)] [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/SMEXeh_oh0-jWf91E8rVEW52L6bQUubj Nintendo.com (White)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-Black-Version-272332.html Nintendo.co.uk (Black)] [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-White-Version-272486.html Nintendo.co.uk (White)] [http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ Official site]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the [[Elite Four]] can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the [[Champion]] is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical and Hidden Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]] and 6 [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased outright, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].
Only 1 HM, [[Cut]], is required to finish the main storyline.
====Changes from previous generations====
*TMs now have infinite uses like HMs.
*The current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught.
*The moves [[Defog]], [[Whirlpool]], and [[Rock Climb]] are no longer HMs nor TMs.
*The move [[Rock Smash]] has been changed from an HM to [[TM94]].
*[[Dive]] returns as [[HM06]], having previously been [[HM08]] in [[Generation III]].
*HMs no longer require certain [[Badge|Gym Badges]] to use outside of battle.

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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! {{color|FFF|Black}}
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{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
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! White
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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
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The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

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! White Forest only
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{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}|textcolor=FFF
|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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|release_date_hk=September 18, 2010
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical and Hidden Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]] and 6 [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased outright, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].
====Changes from previous generations====
*TMs now have infinite uses like HMs.
*The current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught.
*The moves [[Defog]], [[Whirlpool]], and [[Rock Climb]] are no longer HMs nor TMs.
*The move [[Rock Smash]] has been changed from an HM to [[TM94]].
*[[Dive]] returns as [[HM06]], having previously been [[HM08]] in [[Generation III]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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! {{color|FFF|Black}}
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
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! White
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
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The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
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! White Forest only
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
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{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

2022-01-09T02:17:36Z

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'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical and Hidden Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]] and 6 [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased outright, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].
====Changes from previous generations====
*TMs now have infinite uses like HMs.
*The current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught.
*The moves [[Defog]], [[Whirlpool]], and [[Rock Climb]] are no longer HMs nor TMs.
*The move [[Rock Smash]] has been changed from an HM to [[TM94]].
*[[Dive]] returns as an HM, having previously been an HM in [[Generation III]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White Forest only
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}|textcolor=FFF
|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
[[zh:寶可夢黑／白]]

Pokémon Black and White Versions

2022-01-09T02:12:29Z

ChasePikachu:

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|release_date_hk=September 18, 2010
|release_date_tw=September 18, 2010
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/ds/bw/ Pokémon.co.jp] [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/irbj/ Nintendo.co.jp] [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/series/bw/ Official site]
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical and Hidden Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]] and 6 [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Unlike in previous generations, TMs now have infinite uses like HMs. Due to this major change, the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]]. The moves [[Defog]], [[Whirlpool]], and [[Rock Climb]] are no longer HMs, and the move [[Rock Smash]] has been downgraded to [[TM94]]. [[Dive]] returns as an HM, having previously been an HM in [[Generation III]]. The total number of HMs in this generation is 6.

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:5px solid #{{black color light}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Black}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White Forest only
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical Machines (TMs)===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]], and, unlike in previous generations, they now have infinite uses like [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Due to this major change, the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].

===Hidden Machines (HMs)===
There are now 6 Hidden Machines, which have infinite uses like previous generations. The moves [[Defog]], [[Whirlpool]], and [[Rock Climb]] are no longer HMs, and the move [[Rock Smash]] has been downgraded to [[TM94]]. [[Dive]] returns as an HM, having previously been an HM in [[Generation III]].
===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White Forest only
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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|release_date_hk=September 18, 2010
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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]], and, unlike in previous generations, they now have infinite uses like [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Due to this major change, the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:5px solid #{{black color light}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Black}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White Forest only
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

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[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]], and, unlike in previous generations, they now have infinite uses, much like [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Due to this major change, the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased, 16 with [[Pokémon Dollars|money]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
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{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
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{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
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{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
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{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
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{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
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The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

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{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

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'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]], and, unlike in previous generations, they now have infinite uses, much like [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Due to this major change, the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught. A total of 26 TMs can be purchased, 16 with [[Pokédollars]] and 10 with [[Battle Points|BP]].

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

{| style="margin:auto"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:5px solid #{{black color light}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Black}}
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{black color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White Forest only
|-
|
{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
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==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
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|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
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Pokémon Black and White Versions

2022-01-09T01:56:04Z

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{{StrategyWiki|Pokémon Black and White}}

'''Pokémon Black Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターブラック''' ''Pocket Monsters Black'') and '''Pokémon White Version''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターホワイト''' ''Pocket Monsters White'') are [[Nintendo DS]] games that are the first [[core series]] Pokémon games of [[Generation V]]. The games were released in Japan on September 18, 2010, in Europe on March 4, 2011, in North America on March 6, 2011, and in Australia on March 10, 2011. They take place in the [[Unova]] region. These games are enhanced on the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] families.

Pokémon Black and White follow the trends set by previous games in the series. Unlike previous games, Pokémon introduced prior to [[Generation V]] cannot be obtained before completing the main story by defeating [[Team Plasma]].

The games' names were revealed on the official Japanese Pokémon website on April 9, 2010, and scans from the subsequent issue of the magazine leaked the following day, April 10.

Pokémon Black and White were followed in 2012 by two sequels, {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, which are set two years after the events of Black and White. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are the second and final paired versions of Generation V.

==Plot==
{{spoilers}}
The game starts in [[Nuvema Town]] in the {{player}}'s room with [[Cheren]], a childhood friend. [[Professor Juniper]] has left a gift box for the two and [[Bianca]], another one of the player's friends, who arrives a little later. The box contains [[Starter Pokémon|three Pokémon]] that the player can choose from. After the selection, Bianca will request a battle. When the battle is over, the room becomes cluttered due to the battle. Cheren heals both the player's and Bianca's Pokémon, and begins a battle with the player as well. If the player loses to Cheren, he will gloat about his victory. The three then go downstairs, and Cheren and Bianca will leave the house while the player's {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}} will heal the Pokémon.

The player visits Bianca's house, where she and her father are having an argument about her going on a Pokémon journey. Bianca storms out of the house, and the player follows her to Professor Juniper's lab, where Cheren has been waiting. In the lab, Professor Juniper will give the player a chance to nickname the selected [[starter Pokémon]], and give each of the three a [[Pokédex]]. Upon leaving the lab, they will be greeted by the player's mother, who will hand everyone a [[Town Map]].

From then on, the player will set off on adventures through the Unova region. Along the way, the player, Cheren, and Bianca will battle eight [[Gym Leader]]s, while trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. After managing to obtain all eight [[Badge]]s, the player will head to the [[Pokémon League]] to battle the [[Elite Four]] and the Champion. Cheren decides to pursue strength and Bianca realizes that she cannot match the skills of the player or Cheren.

However, the adventure does not go as smoothly as expected, as the [[villainous team|evil]] [[Team Plasma]] will be encountered along the way to the Pokémon League. Team Plasma's goal is to separate Pokémon from people; claiming that humans are only hindrances to the lives and interests of Pokémon. The player will occasionally encounter [[N]], the mysterious leader of the organization. [[Ghetsis]], a co-founding member of the [[Seven Sages]], has a secret, different goal from N's. The player must learn of and thwart their plans in order to save the relationship between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Once the player enters the Champion's room, N is shown to have defeated [[Alder]], and proceeds to summon [[N's Castle|his castle]] to ambush and attach to the Pokémon League. The player traverses through the castle to find N and his legendary dragon, who claims to be the hero. However, the Light Stone{{sup/5|B}}/Dark Stone{{sup/5|W}} in the player's Bag is released and summons the second dragon hero, {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}}, which the player catches and uses to battle and defeat N.

Once defeated, Ghetsis angrily intervenes, revealing his intentions of creating Team Plasma for his own interests of power, and how N and the idea of Pokémon liberation were merely his tools. In a rage, he battles the player in an attempt to eliminate any witnesses of the truth. His actions are futile, however, and N reconsiders his actions and ideas.

After defeating N and Ghetsis, the player will return to their house and see their mother next to [[Looker]], who will be disguised as the player's mother temporarily. He explains that he needs help rounding up the Seven Sages of Team Plasma that are hidden across Unova. Also, {{rt|11|Unova}} and [[Marvelous Bridge]] open up, allowing access to [[Black City]] or [[White Forest]], [[Undella Town]], and [[Lacunosa Town]]. The player may also access [[Giant Chasm]], within which {{p|Kyurem}} may be battled and captured. The routes surrounding these areas contain many Pokémon native to the other four regions. Alder himself may also be battled in proper Champion fashion.

Pokémon outbreaks will now occur across Unova's routes as well. Additionally, a series of strong windstorms{{sup/5|B}}/thunderstorms{{sup/5|W}} will occur across routes, indicating the presence of a {{pkmn2|roaming}} {{p|Tornadus}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Thundurus}}{{sup/5|W}}, which can be battled and caught. In [[Caitlin]]'s villa in [[Undella Town]], the player will encounter [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region. She will battle the player, remarking about the striking similarities the player shares with another {{ga|Lucas|young}} {{ga|Dawn|Trainer}} from Sinnoh.
{{endspoilers}}

==Blurb==
A new world filled with never-before-seen Pokémon! What are the true motives of [[Team Plasma]] and the mysterious [[N]]? What is the secret of the [[Legendary Pokémon]]? Adventure across the [[Unova]] region and discover {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|all-new Pokémon}}!

==Features==
Black and White returns features present in previous generations, such as day, time, Abilities and the split between [[Physical move|Physical]] and [[Special move]]s. Certain ones, however, such as [[walking Pokémon|Pokémon following their Trainers]] and the [[Battle Frontier]], have been left out. Black and White also features a great deal of general graphical enhancements over previous generations, such as a higher level of 3D graphics and creative camera angles.

In addition to the improved graphics, a number of aesthetic changes have been made from previous generations, including an altered battle scene containing fully animated Pokémon battle sprites as well as a dynamic camera that changes focus to highlight specific parts of the battle. Also, when talking to people, {{wp|speech balloon}}s for dialog will appear over people's heads, rather than a simple dialog box.

In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters. Pokémon transferred from Generation IV will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V, provided that they can evolve.

===C-Gear===
{{main|C-Gear}}
The C-Gear allows players to use certain multiplayer functions while anywhere in the game world. These functions vary with the type of communication used: wireless, Wi-Fi and infrared. The C-Gear is similar to the [[Pokétch]] in that it fills the bottom screen, but its applications are much different.

On the [[C-Gear]], as well as in battle, the current time is displayed in {{wp|12-hour clock|12-hour}} format, however, at the hours of 12:00 AM and PM, the hour displays as 0, rather than 12, as a {{wp|24-hour clock}}, such as that on the DS and in the [[Generation IV]] games, would display midnight.

Players can use the [[Xtransceiver]] to talk to other players; this utilizes the camera when played on systems that have one.

===Pokémon Global Link===
{{main|Pokémon Global Link}}
The Pokémon Global Link was a multiplayer feature that made use of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] and was the equivalent of the fourth generation [[Global Terminal]]. In addition to providing the features of the Global Terminal, it allowed players to upload their save files to the Pokémon Global Link website to access the [[Pokémon Dream World]]. Players could also go to the [[Pokémon Center]] to enter Random Matchup where they could battle a random person also connected to Random Matchup. The Global Link was also the place where players could download exclusive content including C-Gear and Pokédex skins and additional [[Pokémon Musical]] songs. The service became defunct as of Febuary 2020.<ref>[https://www.pokemon-gl.com/]</ref>

====Pokémon Dream World====
{{main|Pokémon Dream World}}
The Pokémon Dream World was a special feature of the Generation V games which is operated via the website [http://www.pokemon-gl.com/ Pokémon-GL.com]. The Dream World allowed players to send a Pokémon to the Internet to obtain items and meet other Pokémon, making the website in a way such that it is a [[Generation V]] analog to the [[Pokéwalker]].

Many Pokémon that are found here are not found in the [[Unova]] region, and would otherwise have to be migrated from a [[Generation IV]] game to be used. All of the Pokémon available here have their Hidden Abilities, which can only be obtained via special means.

As of January 14, 2014, the Dream World has been closed and is no longer available.

===Entralink===
{{main|Entralink}}
The Entralink is a new feature in Pokémon Black and White which allows contact with other players over local wireless. It is a multiplayer area in central Unova; Pokémon obtained in the [[Pokémon Dream World]] can be caught here. In combination with the [[C-Gear]], it is possible to travel through Unova with other players and battle, trade and perform various multiplayer sidequests.

===Pokémon Musical===
{{main|Pokémon Musical}}
Pokémon Contests, which have been present since [[Generation III]], are replaced by the Pokémon Musicals. Similar to the Super Contests in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Trainers have to dress up their Pokémon with different accessories. The Pokémon will then compete by dancing on the theater stage with the other entrants. They are held in [[Nimbasa City]].

===Seasons===
{{main|Season (mechanic)}}
Much like [[Generation II]] introduced a system of time, Generation V features a system of seasons. Seasons change every month, thus completing three cycles per year. With it comes aesthetic changes in the region, as well as some changes with the Pokémon found in the wild. It also reflects real life in affecting the time each part of the day is; for example, in winter, night is from 19:00 to 6:59, but in summer it is from 21:00 to 3:59. Additionally, {{p|Deerling}} and its evolution {{p|Sawsbuck}} change forms every season. Some areas can only be accessed in certain seasons.

===Sprite animations===
While already featured in previous games, Pokémon sprites in Black and White remain animated throughout the battle. Additionally, full back sprites are now present in the games. Some, but not all, Pokémon use animated versions of their [[Generation IV]] sprites, occasionally with minor modifications to the original [[Generation IV]] sprites. All Trainers, on the other hand, with the exception of [[Bianca]], [[Cheren]] and [[N]], return to sprites with no animations.

===Changing music===
In previous games, the main music track always remained the same throughout battles, in Generation V, the battle music may change with the situation. For example, when battling a [[Gym Leader]]'s last Pokémon, the music changes to a remix of the main theme. The warning sound heard when a Pokémon has at most 20 percent of its maximum [[HP]] remaining has been remixed into its own music. Some "rare" wild Pokémon also get their own theme, along with wild double battle themes changing too. While not technically new, the seasons also change the music in certain places, though these changes are mostly changes to instrumentation, similar to how the [[Time|day/night cycle]] could affect the music in Generation IV.

===Weather===
Unlike previous generations, the [[weather]] is shown only once, during the first turn. Instead of showing it again every turn until the condition ends, there will be an icon on the touch screen showing current weather (or no icon if there's no weather currently). However, unused text exists in the game for {{weather|hail}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}, and even {{weather|fog}}.

===Triple Battles===
{{main|Triple Battle}}
In a Triple Battle, three Pokémon on each side are sent out at once. However, unlike in a [[Double Battle]], there are restrictions as to which Pokémon can attack which opponent. The Pokémon in the middle can attack (and be attacked by) all three on the other side, but the ones on the side cannot attack the Pokémon on the far side of the opposite end. However, some moves can break this rule, including most {{type|Flying}} [[move]]s such as {{m|Pluck}} and 'pulse' related moves such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}. The Pokémon {{p|Pansage}}, {{p|Pansear}}, and {{p|Panpour}} were introduced to showcase this new feature. The position of each Pokémon can be shifted during battle; like switching, this uses a turn.

===Rotation Battles===
{{main|Rotation Battle}}
Rotation Battles are similar to Triple Battles in that three Pokémon in each team are sent onto each side; however, they are sent out onto a circular platform. The platform can be rotated a third of the way around in either direction without wasting a turn. The Pokémon which is in the third of the circle facing the opponent is the one currently active. Strategy revolves around predicting which Pokémon the opponent will switch to and switching to the appropriate Pokémon on the player's side.

===Word filter===
Pokémon Black and White implemented [[List of censored words in Generation V|a blacklist]] on name inputs. They are the first [[core series]] games with this feature.

===Gyms===
Pokémon Black and White brings back the traditional eight [[Gym]]s, but with it a total of eleven [[Gym Leader]]s. They are [[Cilan]], [[Chili]], and [[Cress]] ({{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, respectively), [[Lenora]] ({{t|Normal}}), [[Burgh]] ({{t|Bug}}), [[Elesa]] ({{t|Electric}}), [[Clay]] ({{t|Ground}}), [[Skyla]] ({{t|Flying}}), [[Brycen]] ({{t|Ice}}), and [[Drayden]] and [[Iris]] ({{t|Dragon}}). Cilan, Chili, or Cress are battled if the player has chosen the {{type|Water}}, {{type|Grass}}, or {{type|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]], respectively. Drayden is battled in Pokémon Black while Iris is battled in Pokémon White.

===Elite Four and Champion===
Unlike previous games, the Elite Four can be battled in any order. After battling all four, a path to the Champion is unlocked. The Elite Four members are [[Shauntal]] ({{t|Ghost}}), [[Marshal]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Grimsley]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Caitlin]] ({{t|Psychic}}). However, the player cannot battle the Champion before defeating [[Team Plasma]]. Later, after defeating the Elite Four in a rematch, the player will face Champion [[Alder]], who uses a variety of types. Caitlin is the same person present in the [[Battle Castle]] who was alongside her butler [[Darach]] in [[Generation IV]].

===Technical Machines===
:''See [[:List of TM and HM locations (Generation V)]]''
There are now 95 [[TM|Technical Machines]], and, unlike in previous generations, they now have infinite uses, much like [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. Due to this major change, only a few TMs can be bought, and now the current [[PP]] of the replaced move remains when a new move is taught.

===New Pokémon===
:''See [[:Category:Generation V Pokémon]]''
Black and White bring a total of 156 new Pokémon, higher than any other generation, bringing the overall total to 649 from the 493 present in Generation IV. While some new Pokémon may have similarities to previously introduced Pokémon, none of the new Pokémon are related by evolution to any of the 493 introduced previously.

The first Pokémon to be revealed were {{p|Zoroark}} and {{p|Zorua}} on February 10, 2010, who were both featured in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. Following that, the [[starter Pokémon]] {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Tepig}} were revealed in the May 2010 issue of [[CoroCoro]]. Unlike previous generations, no other new Pokémon were featured in the main {{pkmn|anime}} prior to the games' Japanese release.

====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====

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! {{color|FFF|Black}}
|-
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|-
{{Moveentrytm|013|Weedle|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|014|Kakuna|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|198|Murkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|228|Houndour|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|229|Houndoom|2|Dark|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|285|Shroomish|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|286|Breloom|2|Grass|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|311|Plusle|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|430|Honchkrow|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|574|Gothita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|575|Gothorita|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|576|Gothitelle|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz| 2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|641|Tornadus|1|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|643|Reshiram|2|Dragon|Fire}}
|}
|}
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
|-
! White
|-
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|010|Caterpie|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|011|Metapod|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|012|Butterfree|2|Bug|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|046|Paras|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|047|Parasect|2|Bug|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|200|Misdreavus|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|261|Poochyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|262|Mightyena|1|Dark}}
{{Moveentrytm|312|Minun|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|429|Mismagius|1|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|577|Solosis|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|578|Duosion|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|579|Reuniclus|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|642|Thundurus|2|Electric|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|644|Zekrom|2|Dragon|Electric}}
|}
|}
|}

The following Pokémon can only be found in [[White Forest]], which is exclusive to Pokémon White. All of these Pokémon are found at level 5 and cannot be avoided through the use of [[Repel]] or similar means:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{white color}}; border:5px solid #{{white color light}}"
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! White Forest only
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{| border="1" style="background:white; border:1px solid #{{white color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
{{Moveentrytm|016|Pidgey|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|043|Oddish|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|063|Abra|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|066|Machop|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|069|Bellsprout|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|081|Magnemite|2|Electric|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|092|Gastly|2|Ghost|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|111|Rhyhorn|2|Ground|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|137|Porygon|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|175|Togepi|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|179|Mareep|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|187|Hoppip|2|Grass|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|194|Wooper|2|Water|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|239|Elekid|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|240|Magby|1|Fire}}
{{Moveentrytm|265|Wurmple|1|Bug}}
{{Moveentrytm|270|Lotad|2|Water|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|273|Seedot|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|280|Ralts|1|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|283|Surskit|2|Bug|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|287|Slakoth|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|293|Whismur|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|298|Azurill|1|Normal}}
{{Moveentrytm|304|Aron|2|Steel|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|328|Trapinch|1|Ground}}
{{Moveentrytm|341|Corphish|1|Water}}
{{Moveentrytm|371|Bagon|1|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|396|Starly|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|403|Shinx|1|Electric}}
{{Moveentrytm|406|Budew|2|Grass|Poison}}
{{Moveentrytm|440|Happiny|1|Normal}}
|}
|}

* When {{p|Genesect}} is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Drive]], the light on its back [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Genesect|changes color]]. The Burn and Shock Drives are exclusive to Black, while the Douse and Chill Drives are exclusive to White.
* While {{p|Cottonee}} and {{p|Petilil}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, there is an [[in-game trade]] in [[Nacrene City]] for the Pokémon which is exclusive to the other game. By extension, this also allows {{p|Whimsicott}} and {{p|Lilligant}} to be obtained in the versions they are otherwise unobtainable in.
* While {{p|Volbeat}} and {{p|Illumise}} are only available in the wild in Black and White respectively, Illumise can {{pkmn|breeding|breed}} with any male Pokémon in the {{egg3|Bug}}, {{egg3|Human-Like}} or {{p|Ditto}} to produce Eggs that have an 50% chance of hatching into Volbeat. Likewise, breeding Volbeat with Ditto may produce Illumise Eggs.
* Wild {{p|Huntail}} are exclusive to Black, while wild {{p|Gorebyss}} are exclusive to White, but {{p|Clamperl}} can be found and evolved in both games.
* Several game-exclusive Pokémon can also be obtained via the [[Pokémon Dream World]].

==Compatibility==
Black and White are able to connect with all [[Generation IV|fourth generation]] core series games, as well as their sequels {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. Pokémon from Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver are able to be sent to these games using the [[Poké Transfer]]. Like the transfer available in [[Pal Park]], Pokémon sent to Black and White from Generation IV games cannot be returned to their original games. Some event Pokémon released in Generation IV have the ability to unlock more events in Generation V: {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}} and {{p|Celebi}}, transferable via an exclusive method called the [[Relocator]], unlock {{p|Zorua}} and {{p|Zoroark}}. Additionally, the [[Lock Capsule]] is a [[Key Item]] that is not legitimately available, which could theoretically be transferred from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver to obtain {{TM|95|Snarl}}.

Black and White also have the ability to connect to the Internet, accessing the [[Pokémon Dream World]]; Pokémon acquired in this manner are obtained in the [[Entralink|Entree Forest]]. Although the game cartridges contain infrared technology similar to that used in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White are unable to connect with the [[Pokéwalker]].

The Korean versions, unlike the Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.

==DSi features==
Pokémon Black and White Versions are DSi-enhanced games, meaning that they have certain features which are only enabled when played on a system in the [[Nintendo DSi]] or [[Nintendo 3DS]] family. These features include the following:

* These games can recognize and connect to {{wp|Router (computing)|router}}s with {{wp|Wi-Fi Protected Access|WPA}} connections.
* The user-facing camera can be used during [[Xtransceiver]] communications with other players.
* The [[C-Gear]] shows the system power using three bars in a battery icon, rather than two on older Nintendo DS systems.
* The game icon is animated when viewed on the Nintendo DSi or 3DS home screen—the [[Poké Ball]] inside the icon wiggles.
* Various menus scroll more quickly (such as the [[Pokédex]] and [[Bag]]), and they take slightly less time to load.
* Japanese versions of Pokémon Black and White are region-locked, so can only be played on Japanese-region [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems; however, because the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] do not support region-locking, they can be played on these systems regardless of region. The Korean and Western language releases are not region-locked, so can be played on any Nintendo DS or 3DS system regardless of region, but can't be play on iQue DSi and iQue 3DS XL systems .

==Reception==
[[File:BWFamitsu.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Black and White's perfect score]]
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Black and White a perfect score.<ref>[[n:Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score|Famitsu gives Black and White perfect score - Bulbanews]]</ref> The reviewers were highly impressed with the fresh approach that the game has taken, from the graphics to the new features to the diversity of the Pokémon. The reviewers were also impressed by the Wi-Fi and PC features. Very few games have received a perfect score of 40/40, the first of which was ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}''.

{{wp|Game Informer}} gave the games 8.75 out of 10.<ref>[https://www.gameinformer.com/games/pokemon_black/b/nintendo_ds/archive/2011/03/04/game-freak-revitalizes-a-beloved-franchise.aspx Pokémon Black Review: Game Freak Revitalizes A Beloved Franchise - Game Informer]</ref> [[Nintendo Power]] gave the games a 9.0 out of 10, calling them "as addictive as ever."<ref name="metacritic">[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-black-version Pokémon Black Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10.<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/05/pokemon-white-review Pokémon White Review - IGN]</ref> Both Pokémon Black and White hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref name="metacritic"/><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/pokemon-white-version Pokémon White Version for DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref>

===Sales===
In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 11.51 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110426e.pdf#page=6 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2011]</ref> As of March 31, 2021, Pokémon Black and White have sold 15.64 million copies worldwide, making these games the lowest selling primary core series games.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo DS Software]</ref>

====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Black and White sold 2,557,779 units on their first week on the Japanese market,<ref>[https://www.4gamer.net/games/117/G011794/20100922048/ Media Create Sales: 9/13/10 – 9/19/10 - 4Gamer.net] (Japanese)</ref> being 1,323,423 from Pokémon Black and 1,234,356 from Pokémon White, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 89.21% and 86.09% respectively. By December 29, 2013, the end of their 172nd week, they had sold 5,516,542 copies, being 2,887,325 from Pokémon Black and 2,629,217 from Pokémon White.<ref>[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-2013-cy-2012-12-31-2013-12-29.876551/ Media Create Sales: 2013 CY {2012.12.31 - 2013.12.29} | NeoGAF]</ref>

{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color}}; background:#{{black color}}"
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{white color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| September 19, 2010
| 1st
| 2,557,779
| {{tt|2,557,779|1,323,423 from Pokémon Black; 1,234,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 2
| September 26, 2010
| 1st
| 828,580
| 3,386,358
|-
| 3
| October 3, 2010
| 1st
| 374,859
| 3,761,217
|-
| 4
| October 10, 2010
| 1st
| 231,638
| 3,992,855
|-
| 5
| October 17, 2010
| 1st
| 168,541
| 4,161,397
|-
| 6
| October 24, 2010
| 2nd
| 81,915
| 4,243,312
|-
| 7
| October 31, 2010
| 4th
| 68,686
| 4,311,998
|-
| 8
| November 7, 2010
| 3rd
| 56,719
| 4,368,717
|-
| 9
| November 14, 2010
| 4th
| 42,279
| 4,410,996
|-
| 10
| November 21, 2010
| 3rd
| 39,883
| 4,450,879
|-
| 11
| November 28, 2010
| 5th
| 43,227
| 4,494,106
|-
| 12
| December 5, 2010
| 6th
| 54,848
| 4,548,954
|-
| 13
| December 12, 2010
| 4th
| 79,819
| 4,628,773
|-
| 14
| December 19, 2010
| 5th
| 115,438
| 4,744,211
|-
| 15
| December 26, 2010
| 4th
| 164,950
| 4,909,161
|-
| 16
| January 2, 2011
| 6th
| 57,576
| {{tt|4,966,738|2,604,240 from Pokémon Black; 2,362,497 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 17
| January 9, 2011
| 4th
| 45,590
| 5,012,327
|-
| 18
| January 16, 2011
| 8th
| 15,542
| 5,027,870
|-
| 19
| January 23, 2011
| 8th
| 12,115
| 5,039,984
|-
| 20
| January 30, 2011
| 16th
| 10,654
| 5,050,638
|-
| 68
| January 1, 2012
| 50th
| -
| {{tt|5,400,613|2,828,257 from Pokémon Black; 2,572,356 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 120
| December 30, 2012
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,504,495|2,881,540 from Pokémon Black; 2,622,955 from Pokémon White}}
|-
| 172
| December 29, 2013
| -
| -
| {{tt|5,516,542|2,887,325 from Pokémon Black; 2,629,217 from Pokémon White}}
|}

==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Black and White}}

==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection}}
The soundtrack contains all of the background music from the games, composed by [[Shota Kageyama]], [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Hitomi Satō]], [[Gō Ichinose]], [[Morikazu Aoki]], Minako Adachi, and [[Satoshi Nohara]]. The music is arranged by Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Satō, Gō Ichinose, and Minako Adachi.

==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Black and White beta}}

==Pre-order bonuses==
* In Japan, people could receive a {{p|Reshiram}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon Black and a {{p|Zekrom}} sound drop by pre-ordering Pokémon White.
* In the USA, {{wp|Toys "R" Us}} offered Reshiram and Zekrom wall clings to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|Gamestation}} offered three styluses for the DS, each one featuring one of the [[Unova]] [[starter Pokémon]] to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In the UK, {{wp|GAME}} offered an exclusive poster to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Australia, {{wp|JB Hi-Fi}} offered a Nintendo DS case featuring Reshiram and Zekrom to anyone who pre-ordered the game.
* In Mexico, {{wp|Gameplanet (Mexico)|Gameplanet}} offered a white T-shirt featuring {{p|Zekrom}} for pre-ordering Pokémon White and a black T-shirt featuring {{p|Reshiram}} for pre-ordering Pokémon Black. Each T-shirt had their corresponding version logos, the [[Nintendo DS]] logo and the Gameplanet store logo. The event {{p|Celebi}} for [[Generation IV]] games was also promoted as a pre-order exclusive, but in reality it could be obtained by anyone with a Generation IV game in the store.

==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
Pokémon Black EN logo.png|English Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White EN logo.png|English Pokémon White logo
Black Title.png|Japanese Pokémon Black logo
Pokemon White Logo JP.png|Japanese Pokémon White logo
Pokémon Black KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon Black logo
Pokémon White KO logo.png|Korean Pokémon White logo
</gallery>

===Title screens===
<gallery>
BlackTitle.png|English Pokémon Black title screen
WhiteTitle.png|English Pokémon White title screen
Japanese BlackTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon Black title screen
Japanese WhiteTitle.png|Japanese Pokémon White title screen
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The developers included antiwar ideas in Pokémon Black and White.<ref>[http://www22.atwiki.jp/bwhuman?cmd=upload&act=open&pageid=48&file=%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E7%94%BB%E5%83%8F6.jpg Dan Vinci magazine]</ref> Game Freak also spent about a year and a half developing the story and characters.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/staff/?p=202 Game Freak's blog]</ref>
* The non-English European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the English version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if character mode is set to {{wp|kanji}}.
* These are the first core series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed and the player will have to try again. If the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* These games each have a [[Tao trio|mascot]] of the color of their counterpart version.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These are the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles in general, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These are the only core series games in which the final boss of the main story cannot be [[rematch]]ed an infinite number of times in the post-game.
* Due to the DSi-enhanced cartridges being black in color, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since {{game|Emerald}} to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}), and the rest of the logo.
* These are the only core series games to receive {{game|Black and White|s 2|a direct sequel}}.
* These are the only Pokémon games in which no Pokémon from previous generations appear in the regional Pokédex.
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* These are the first paired games to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}|textcolor=FFF
|ja=ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Hāk / Baahk}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢黑／白 精灵宝可梦黑／白|Jīnglíng Pokémon Hēi / Bái}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche
|fr_ca=Pokémon Version Noire et Version Blanche Pokémon Black Version et White Version{{tt|*|These names are used for English versions packaged with French manuals, etc.}}
|de=Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition
|it=Pokémon Versione Nera e Versione Bianca
|ko=포켓몬스터 블랙·화이트 ''Pocket Monsters Black and White''
|es_eu=Pokémon Edición Negra y Edición Blanca}}

==See also==
* {{Appendix|Black and White walkthrough}}

==External links==
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_Black.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon Black Version'' (English)
* [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Pokemon_White.pdf Official PDF-file manual] for ''Pokémon White Version'' (English)

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Core series}} 
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Black and White|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo DS games]]

[[de:Pokémon Schwarze Edition und Weiße Edition]]
[[es:Pokémon Negro y Pokémon Blanco]]
[[fr:Pokémon Versions Noire et Blanche]]
[[it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスターブラック・ホワイト]]
[[zh:寶可夢黑／白]]

Template talk:AbilityInfobox

2022-01-07T16:21:45Z

ChasePikachu:

Shouldn't we incorporate [[:Category:Abilities|this category]] into this template? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 04:04, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
:Done. I took the liberty of removing the hardcoded instances of the category on the pages too. There goes thirteen minutes of my life I'll never get back :P —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 11:32, 2 June 2010 (UTC)

== PMD ==

Abilities have description in Mystery Dungeon series. For example, Blaze says ''Boosts the power of Fire-type moves when HP is low.'' in Rescue and ''Boosts the power of the Pokémon's Fire-type moves when its HP is low.'' (in Explorers). Why not add field for these games? [[User:Marked +-+-+|Marked +-+-+]] ([[User talk:Marked +-+-+|talk]]) 09:52, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

== Color ==
Just for curiousity; why these Infobox contain a color command? According to my friend, Abilities don't have a Type, so he think a color isn't needed. So I've decided to ask about reason Abilities have a type (or stat) color. I'll be grateful for answer. -- [[User:Modikisha|Modikisha]] ([[User talk:Modikisha|talk]])

== Duplicate Entries ==

I noticed that many generations preserve the flavor text of abilities from previous generations. Would it be feasible to combine these, and put the header for every generation that uses the same flavor text on one line? That would make it cleaner, and anything to reduce the overall size of infoboxes improves mobile-friendliness. -- [[User:ChasePikachu|ChasePikachu]] ([[User talk:ChasePikachu|talk]])

Pickup (Ability)

2022-01-07T16:14:19Z

ChasePikachu: /* Outside of battle */

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Pickup
|jpname=ものひろい
|jptrans=Pickup
|jptranslit=Monohiroi
|colorscheme=items
|gen=3
|text3=May pick up items.
|text4=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text5=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text6=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text7=The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
|text8=The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
}}
'''Pickup''' (Japanese: '''ものひろい''' ''Pickup'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==Effect==

===In battle===
====Generations III and IV====
Pickup has no effect during battle.

====Generation V onward====
At the end of the turn in which another Pokémon used a one-time use item (including throwing an item with {{m|Fling}} or using {{m|Natural Gift}}), a Pokémon with Pickup will collect the item if they are not holding anything. If more than one Pokémon has Pickup or {{a|Harvest}}, the faster Pokémon will restore an item first. If multiple items can be collected, the Pokémon will collect the item most recently consumed.

A single Pokémon's Pickup will not activate more than once per turn.

Pickup cannot collect an item if the Pokémon that consumed the item is no longer on the field at the end of the turn, or if the item has already been recovered (such as with {{m|Recycle}}, another Pokémon's Pickup, or Harvest). Pickup cannot collect an item that a Pokémon consumed before switching out, even if it switched back in again before the end of the turn. Pickup cannot collect items that have been destroyed with {{m|Incinerate}}, eaten with {{m|Bug Bite}} or {{m|Pluck}}, or knocked off with {{m|Knock Off}}. A popped [[Air Balloon]] cannot be collected.

A Pokémon may only have one consumed item at a time; if a Pokémon consumes an item, then obtains another item and consumes it, the original consumed item cannot be collected, even if the second item is collected or restored then swapped away. If the Pokémon obtains another item after consuming an item, Pickup can still collect the old item as long as the Pokémon does not consume the new one.

===Outside of battle===
After winning a battle, any Pokémon in the player's party that has this Ability and is not already holding an item has a 10% chance of creating a held item for itself, even if it did not participate in the battle and/or [[fainting|cannot battle]].

In [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon with this Ability can find items with this Ability even in the {{gal|Battle Tower}}.

====Items received====
=====Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Colosseum=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rarity
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 5%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 4%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 1%
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Item
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|}

=====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen=====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Ability focuses on {{Berries}}, which are not as readily available in [[Kanto]] and the [[Sevii Islands]] as they are in [[Hoenn]].

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rarity
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 15%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=4 | 5%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=5 | 1%
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Item
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Oran Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Aspear Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Persim Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Normal Sprite.png|TM10 (Hidden Power)|link=TM10]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Belue Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Durin Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Pamtre Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Spelon Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Watmel Berry}}
|}

=====Pokémon Emerald=====
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Ability was changed to be affected by the Pokémon's level.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! colspan=6 style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
|}

======Battle Pyramid======
In addition, the [[Battle Pyramid]] has a separate list of items that can be received; this table, however, is instead based on the number of floors/rounds the player has completed inside the Pyramid.

The Pickup table and the item balls on the ground share this same pool of items.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Round
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=5 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=4 | 5%
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 1
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 2
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 3
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 4
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 5
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 6
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 7
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 8
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 9
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 11
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 12
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 13
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 14
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 15
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 16
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 17
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 18
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 19
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 20
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 21
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 22
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 23
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 24
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 25
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 26
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 27
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 28
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 29
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 31
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 32
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 33
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 34
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 35
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 36
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 37
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 38
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 39
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 40
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Ether}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|}

=====Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! colspan=6 style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|}

=====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|}

=====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| [[File:Bag TM Dark Sprite.png|TM56 (Fling)|link=TM56]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| [[File:Bag TM Dark Sprite.png|TM56 (Fling)|link=TM56]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Grass Sprite.png|TM86 (Grass Knot)|link=TM86]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Grass Sprite.png|TM86 (Grass Knot)|link=TM86]]
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
|}

=====Pokémon Black and White=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff;{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|}

=====Pokémon Black 2, White 2, X, and Y=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|}

=====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|}

=====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| 25% || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| 10% || 25% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| 10% || 10% || 25% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 25% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| 5% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| 5% || 3% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| 3% || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| colspan=10 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| colspan=10 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| || colspan=9 | 3%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| || 2% || 2% || 5% || 5% || 7% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Balm Mushroom}}
| || 1% || 3% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || || 3% || 3% || 3% || 8% || 8% || 8% || 8% || 8%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Pearl String}}
| || || 1% || 4% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 2% || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 15%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Nugget}}
| || || || 1% || 4% || 5% || 5% || 5% || 5% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| || || || 1% || 1% || 1% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| || || || || || 1% || 4% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || || || 3% || 5% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || || || || || 2% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || || || || || || || 1% || 4%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 3%
|}

=====Pokémon Sword and Shield=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| Very common || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Tiny Mushroom}}
| Common || Uncommon || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| Uncommon || Common || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Poké Doll}}
| Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Mushroom}}
| Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Repel}}
| Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Potion}}
| || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Ether}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Nugget}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Mental Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Power Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Balm Mushroom}}
| || || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| || || || || || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Bottle Cap}}
| || || || || || || || Very rare || Very rare || style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Very rare
|}

=====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| 35% || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Tiny Mushroom}}
| 25% || 8% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| 8% || 30% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| 8% || 8% || 30% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Poké Doll}}
| 8% || 8% || 9% || 30% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Mushroom}}
| 3% || 8% || 9% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Repel}}
| 3% || 8% || 9% || 9% || 30% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| 3% || 4% || 8% || 9% || 9% || 30% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| 3% || 4% || 3% || 8% || 9% || 10% || 30% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| 3% || 4% || 3% || 4% || 8% || 9% || 10% || 30% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| 1% || 1% || 3% || 4% || 4% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 10% || 30% ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || 1% || 1% || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| || || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Potion}}
| || || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 8% || 30%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Ether}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 4% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Mental Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Power Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 9%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| || || || || || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 5%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Bottle Cap}}
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 1%
|}

==Pokémon with Pickup==
{{Ability/head|items}}
{{Ability/entry|052|Meowth|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Technician|Unnerve}}
{{Ability/entry|052A|Meowth|Dark|Dark|Pickup|Technician|Rattled|Alolan Form}}
{{Ability/entry|052G|Meowth|Steel|Steel|Pickup|Tough Claws|Unnerve|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|190|Aipom|Normal|Normal|Run Away|Pickup|Skill Link}}
{{Ability/entry|216|Teddiursa|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Quick Feet|Honey Gather}}
{{Ability/entry|231|Phanpy|Ground|Ground|Pickup|None|Sand Veil}}
{{Ability/entry|263|Zigzagoon|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet}}
{{Ability/entry|263G|Zigzagoon|Dark|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|264|Linoone|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet}}
{{Ability/entry|264G|Linoone|Dark|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|417|Pachirisu|Electric|Electric|Run Away|Pickup|Volt Absorb}}
{{Ability/entry|424|Ambipom|Normal|Normal|Technician|Pickup|Skill Link}}
{{Ability/entry|446|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Thick Fat|Gluttony}}
{{Ability/entry|506|Lillipup|Normal|Normal|Vital Spirit|Pickup|Run Away}}
{{Ability/entry|659|Bunnelby|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Cheek Pouch|Huge Power}}
{{Ability/entry|660|Diggersby|Normal|Ground|Pickup|Cheek Pouch|Huge Power}}
{{Ability/entry|702|Dedenne|Electric|Fairy|Cheek Pouch|Pickup|Plus}}
{{Ability/entry|710|Pumpkaboo|Ghost|Grass|Pickup|Frisk|Insomnia}}
{{Ability/entry|711|Gourgeist|Ghost|Grass|Pickup|Frisk|Insomnia}}
{{Ability/entry|731|Pikipek|Normal|Flying|Keen Eye|Skill Link|Pickup}}
{{Ability/entry|732|Trumbeak|Normal|Flying|Keen Eye|Skill Link|Pickup}}
{{Ability/foot|items}}

==In other games==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Munchlax SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Munchlax in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
After being released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, {{sbw|Munchlax}} walks around and uses Pickup to eat items on the stage. However, it will not eat a living item (such as a {{wb|Mr. Saturn}}), an {{sbw|Assist Trophy}}, a Poké Ball, a {{sbw|Smash Ball}}, or collectibles (such as {{sbw|CD}}s, {{sbw|Trophy|Trophies}}, or {{sbw|Sticker}}s).

==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Each time the player enters a floor, a Pokémon with Pickup will have a small chance of finding an item that can appear on that floor (other than [[Poké]]) as long as it is not holding an item. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], Pickup will not activate prior to obtaining the [[Treasure Bag]].

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], it can find items even when it is holding something, as the effect has been revised to put items found using the Ability into the [[Toolbox]]. If the Toolbox is full, the item found is placed on the floor instead. Pickup works for [[Makuhita Dojo]], even though items do not spawn on the ground.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Finds items if the Pokémon is not holding anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Enables the Pokémon to find items occasionally when it is not holding anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|なにもどうぐをもってないといつのまにかどうぐをひろっている|Enables the Pokémon to find items occasionally when it is not holding anything.}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|The Pokémon may pick up an item when it goes to a different floor.{{tt|*|Ability description}} When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item! But if it is already holding an item, it won't pick up anything.{{tt|*|Used in message log}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item! But if it is already holding an item, it won't pick up anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item. However, there will be places where there is nothing for the Pokémon to pick up.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon finds many rare items and picks them up, even going as far as stealing items from others.|image1=Tokin Pickup.png|image1p=Linoone|image2=Held items anime.png|image2p=Stash of picked up items}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=264|pkmn=Linoone|method=Linoone finds many rare items everywhere and puts them in its cheeks. It even goes as far as to steal items from others.}}
{{movebtm|type=items|user=Kimmy Shoney|user1=Kimmy Shoney's Tokin|startcode=AG112|startname=Showdown at Linoone|notes=Debut}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon picks up items it finds on the ground.|image1=Crystal Phanpy Pickup.png|image1p=Phanpy|image2=Lax Pickup.png|image2p=Munchlax}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=231|pkmn=Phanpy|method=Phanpy picks up items it finds on the ground and stores them in its mouth until its Trainer asks to receive them. It can hold up to three items at a time in its mouth.}}
{{movemid|type=items|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Phanpy|startcode=PS312|startname=Chipping Away at Regirock|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax picks up items it finds and stores them in its fur. It can carry many, many items in its fur at once.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=items|user=Lax (Adventures)|user1=Diamond's Lax|startcode=PS338|startname=Stagestruck Starly}}

* In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', the {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Linoone}} that {{adv|Emerald}} used during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} match against [[Noland]] was revealed to have Pickup as his Ability by Emerald's [[Pokédex]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{movemanga|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon finds items left behind.|image1=Munchlax Pickup DPA.png|image1p=Munchlax}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax picks up an item.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=items|user=Munchlax (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Munchlax|startcode=DPA05|startname=Find Munchlax!!|notes=Debut}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{items color}}|bordercolor={{items color dark}}
|zh_yue=撿拾 ''{{tt|Gímsahp|Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Manga}} 收集物件 ''{{tt|Sāujaahp Mahtgín|Collect Items}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=撿拾 / 捡拾 ''{{tt|Jiǎnshí|Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Manga}} 撿東西 ''{{tt|Jiǎn Dōngxī|Pickup Objects}}'' {{tt|*|Anime (Taiwan)}} 物品拾取 ''{{tt|Wùpǐn Shíqǔ|Items Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|PS312 (Mainland China (old Jilin edition))}}
|nl=Grijp
|fr=Ramassage
|de=Mitnahme
|it=Raccolta
|ko=픽업 ''Pick-Up''
|pt_br=Pegar (TCG) Pegar Coisas (anime)
|pt_eu=Coletar
|ru=Пополнение ''Popolneniye''
|es=Recogida
|vi=Thu nhặt
}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities with field effects]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate at the end of the turn]]
[[Category:Item-manipulating Abilities]]

[[de:Mitnahme]]
[[es:Recogida]]
[[fr:Ramassage]]
[[it:Raccolta]]
[[ja:ものひろい]]
[[zh:捡拾（特性）]]

Pickup (Ability)

2022-01-07T16:13:27Z

ChasePikachu:

{{AbilityInfobox
|name=Pickup
|jpname=ものひろい
|jptrans=Pickup
|jptranslit=Monohiroi
|colorscheme=items
|gen=3
|text3=May pick up items.
|text4=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text5=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text6=The Pokémon may pick up items.
|text7=The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
|text8=The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
}}
'''Pickup''' (Japanese: '''ものひろい''' ''Pickup'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

==Effect==

===In battle===
====Generations III and IV====
Pickup has no effect during battle.

====Generation V onward====
At the end of the turn in which another Pokémon used a one-time use item (including throwing an item with {{m|Fling}} or using {{m|Natural Gift}}), a Pokémon with Pickup will collect the item if they are not holding anything. If more than one Pokémon has Pickup or {{a|Harvest}}, the faster Pokémon will restore an item first. If multiple items can be collected, the Pokémon will collect the item most recently consumed.

A single Pokémon's Pickup will not activate more than once per turn.

Pickup cannot collect an item if the Pokémon that consumed the item is no longer on the field at the end of the turn, or if the item has already been recovered (such as with {{m|Recycle}}, another Pokémon's Pickup, or Harvest). Pickup cannot collect an item that a Pokémon consumed before switching out, even if it switched back in again before the end of the turn. Pickup cannot collect items that have been destroyed with {{m|Incinerate}}, eaten with {{m|Bug Bite}} or {{m|Pluck}}, or knocked off with {{m|Knock Off}}. A popped [[Air Balloon]] cannot be collected.

A Pokémon may only have one consumed item at a time; if a Pokémon consumes an item, then obtains another item and consumes it, the original consumed item cannot be collected, even if the second item is collected or restored then swapped away. If the Pokémon obtains another item after consuming an item, Pickup can still collect the old item as long as the Pokémon does not consume the new one.

===Outside of battle===
After winning a battle, any Pokémon in the player's party that has this Ability and is not already holding an item has a 10% chance of creating a held item for itself, even if it did not participate in the battle. The Pokémon can find an item even if it [[fainting|cannot battle]].

In [[Generation VIII]], Pokémon with this Ability can find items with this Ability even in the {{gal|Battle Tower}}.

====Items received====
=====Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Colosseum=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rarity
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 5%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 4%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 1%
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Item
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|}

=====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen=====
In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Ability focuses on {{Berries}}, which are not as readily available in [[Kanto]] and the [[Sevii Islands]] as they are in [[Hoenn]].

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Rarity
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 15%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=4 | 5%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=5 | 1%
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Item
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Oran Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Aspear Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Persim Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Normal Sprite.png|TM10 (Hidden Power)|link=TM10]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Belue Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Durin Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Pamtre Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Spelon Berry}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Watmel Berry}}
|}

=====Pokémon Emerald=====
In {{game|Emerald}}, the Ability was changed to be affected by the Pokémon's level.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! colspan=6 style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
|}

======Battle Pyramid======
In addition, the [[Battle Pyramid]] has a separate list of items that can be received; this table, however, is instead based on the number of floors/rounds the player has completed inside the Pyramid.

The Pickup table and the item balls on the ground share this same pool of items.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Round
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" colspan=5 | 10%
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=4 | 5%
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 1
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 2
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 3
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 4
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 5
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 6
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 7
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 8
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 9
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 11
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 12
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 13
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 14
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 15
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 16
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 17
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 18
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 19
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 20
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 21
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Cheri Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 22
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Pecha Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 23
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Rawst Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 24
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 25
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Chesto Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 26
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 27
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 28
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 29
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 31
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 32
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 33
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Speed}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 34
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Accuracy}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 35
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Sp. Atk}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 36
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Guard Spec.}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 37
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Fluffy Tail}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Bright Powder}}
| {{Bag3|Shell Bell}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 38
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Dire Hit}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| {{Bag3|Choice Band}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 39
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Scope Lens}}
| {{Bag3|Focus Band}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Sacred Ash}}
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 40
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|X Defense}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Lum Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Ether}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leppa Berry}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Quick Claw}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
|}

=====Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! colspan=6 style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Paralyze Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Burn Heal}}
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|X Attack}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Protein}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Protein}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|HP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|}

=====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png|TM44 (Rest)|link=TM44]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| [[File:Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png|TM01 (Focus Punch)|link=TM01]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|}

=====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| [[File:Bag TM Dark Sprite.png|TM56 (Fling)|link=TM56]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| [[File:Bag TM Dark Sprite.png|TM56 (Fling)|link=TM56]]
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| [[File:Bag TM Grass Sprite.png|TM86 (Grass Knot)|link=TM86]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| [[File:Bag TM Grass Sprite.png|TM86 (Grass Knot)|link=TM86]]
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Bag TM Ground Sprite.png|TM26 (Earthquake)|link=TM26]]
|}

=====Pokémon Black and White=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff;{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|}

=====Pokémon Black 2, White 2, X, and Y=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
|}

=====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{items color light}}" | Level
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" | 30%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=6 | 10%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}" colspan=2 | 4%
! style="background: #{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | 1%
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 1-10
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 11-20
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 21-30
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|King's Rock}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 31-40
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 41-50
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 51-60
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Iron Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 61-70
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 71-80
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 81-90
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | 91-100
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
|}

=====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| 25% || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Antidote}}
| 10% || 25% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| 10% || 10% || 25% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Great Ball}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 25% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Escape Rope}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| 5% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| 5% || 3% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ultra Ball}}
| 3% || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20% ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| colspan=10 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| colspan=10 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Prism Scale}}
| || colspan=9 | 3%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| || 2% || 2% || 5% || 5% || 7% || 10% || 10% || 10% || 20%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Balm Mushroom}}
| || 1% || 3% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || || 3% || 3% || 3% || 8% || 8% || 8% || 8% || 8%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Pearl String}}
| || || 1% || 4% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Restore}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 2% || 3% || 5% || 5% || 10% || 15%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Nugget}}
| || || || 1% || 4% || 5% || 5% || 5% || 5% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| || || || 1% || 1% || 1% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Heart Scale}}
| || || || || || 1% || 4% || 10% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || || || 3% || 5% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || || || || || 2% || 10% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || || || || || || || 1% || 4%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 3%
|}

=====Pokémon Sword and Shield=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| Very common || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Tiny Mushroom}}
| Common || Uncommon || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| Uncommon || Common || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Poké Doll}}
| Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Mushroom}}
| Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Repel}}
| Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Moon Stone}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Sun Stone}}
| || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Potion}}
| || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon || Common
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Ether}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Nugget}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Mental Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Power Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| || || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare || Very rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Balm Mushroom}}
| || || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Uncommon || Uncommon || Uncommon
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| || || || || || || Very rare || Very rare || Rare || Rare
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Bottle Cap}}
| || || || || || || || Very rare || Very rare || style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Very rare
|}

=====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align: center; background: #{{items color}}; border: 3px solid #{{items color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Item
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 1-10
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 11-20
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 21-30
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 31-40
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 41-50
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 51-60
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 61-70
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 71-80
! style="background:#{{items color light}}" | Lv 81-90
! style="background:#{{items color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Lv 91-100
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Potion}}
| 35% || || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Tiny Mushroom}}
| 25% || 8% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Repel}}
| 8% || 30% || || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Potion}}
| 8% || 8% || 30% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Poké Doll}}
| 8% || 8% || 9% || 30% || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Big Mushroom}}
| 3% || 8% || 9% || || || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Super Repel}}
| 3% || 8% || 9% || 9% || 30% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Full Heal}}
| 3% || 4% || 8% || 9% || 9% || 30% || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Revive}}
| 3% || 4% || 3% || 8% || 9% || 10% || 30% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Hyper Potion}}
| 3% || 4% || 3% || 4% || 8% || 9% || 10% || 30% || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Ether}}
| 1% || 1% || 3% || 4% || 4% || || || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Repel}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 10% || 30% ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Dusk Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Shiny Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Dawn Stone}}
| || 4% || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 9% || 10%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Rare Candy}}
| || 1% || 1% || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Nugget}}
| || || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Potion}}
| || || 3% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 8% || 30%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Ether}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 4% || || ||
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|PP Up}}
| || || 1% || 1% || 1% || 4% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Destiny Knot}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Leftovers}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Mental Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Power Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|White Herb}}
| || || colspan=8 | 1%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Revive}}
| || || || 4% || 4% || 4% || 4% || 9% || 9% || 9%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Elixir}}
| || || || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 5% || 4% || 5%
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Bag3|Max Elixir}}
| || || || || || || 1% || 1% || 4% || 5%
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{Bag3|Bottle Cap}}
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" |
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff" | 1%
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 1%
|}

==Pokémon with Pickup==
{{Ability/head|items}}
{{Ability/entry|052|Meowth|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Technician|Unnerve}}
{{Ability/entry|052A|Meowth|Dark|Dark|Pickup|Technician|Rattled|Alolan Form}}
{{Ability/entry|052G|Meowth|Steel|Steel|Pickup|Tough Claws|Unnerve|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|190|Aipom|Normal|Normal|Run Away|Pickup|Skill Link}}
{{Ability/entry|216|Teddiursa|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Quick Feet|Honey Gather}}
{{Ability/entry|231|Phanpy|Ground|Ground|Pickup|None|Sand Veil}}
{{Ability/entry|263|Zigzagoon|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet}}
{{Ability/entry|263G|Zigzagoon|Dark|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|264|Linoone|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet}}
{{Ability/entry|264G|Linoone|Dark|Normal|Pickup|Gluttony|Quick Feet|Galarian Form}}
{{Ability/entry|417|Pachirisu|Electric|Electric|Run Away|Pickup|Volt Absorb}}
{{Ability/entry|424|Ambipom|Normal|Normal|Technician|Pickup|Skill Link}}
{{Ability/entry|446|Munchlax|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Thick Fat|Gluttony}}
{{Ability/entry|506|Lillipup|Normal|Normal|Vital Spirit|Pickup|Run Away}}
{{Ability/entry|659|Bunnelby|Normal|Normal|Pickup|Cheek Pouch|Huge Power}}
{{Ability/entry|660|Diggersby|Normal|Ground|Pickup|Cheek Pouch|Huge Power}}
{{Ability/entry|702|Dedenne|Electric|Fairy|Cheek Pouch|Pickup|Plus}}
{{Ability/entry|710|Pumpkaboo|Ghost|Grass|Pickup|Frisk|Insomnia}}
{{Ability/entry|711|Gourgeist|Ghost|Grass|Pickup|Frisk|Insomnia}}
{{Ability/entry|731|Pikipek|Normal|Flying|Keen Eye|Skill Link|Pickup}}
{{Ability/entry|732|Trumbeak|Normal|Flying|Keen Eye|Skill Link|Pickup}}
{{Ability/foot|items}}

==In other games==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Munchlax SSBB.png|thumb|200px|Munchlax in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
After being released from a {{i|Poké Ball}}, {{sbw|Munchlax}} walks around and uses Pickup to eat items on the stage. However, it will not eat a living item (such as a {{wb|Mr. Saturn}}), an {{sbw|Assist Trophy}}, a Poké Ball, a {{sbw|Smash Ball}}, or collectibles (such as {{sbw|CD}}s, {{sbw|Trophy|Trophies}}, or {{sbw|Sticker}}s).

==={{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}===
Each time the player enters a floor, a Pokémon with Pickup will have a small chance of finding an item that can appear on that floor (other than [[Poké]]) as long as it is not holding an item. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]], Pickup will not activate prior to obtaining the [[Treasure Bag]].

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], it can find items even when it is holding something, as the effect has been revised to put items found using the Ability into the [[Toolbox]]. If the Toolbox is full, the item found is placed on the floor instead. Pickup works for [[Makuhita Dojo]], even though items do not spawn on the ground.

===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Finds items if the Pokémon is not holding anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Enables the Pokémon to find items occasionally when it is not holding anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|BSL}}|{{tt|なにもどうぐをもってないといつのまにかどうぐをひろっている|Enables the Pokémon to find items occasionally when it is not holding anything.}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|The Pokémon may pick up an item when it goes to a different floor.{{tt|*|Ability description}} When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item! But if it is already holding an item, it won't pick up anything.{{tt|*|Used in message log}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item! But if it is already holding an item, it won't pick up anything.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RTDX}}|When the Pokémon goes to a different floor, it may pick up an item. However, there will be places where there is nothing for the Pokémon to pick up.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon finds many rare items and picks them up, even going as far as stealing items from others.|image1=Tokin Pickup.png|image1p=Linoone|image2=Held items anime.png|image2p=Stash of picked up items}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=264|pkmn=Linoone|method=Linoone finds many rare items everywhere and puts them in its cheeks. It even goes as far as to steal items from others.}}
{{movebtm|type=items|user=Kimmy Shoney|user1=Kimmy Shoney's Tokin|startcode=AG112|startname=Showdown at Linoone|notes=Debut}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon picks up items it finds on the ground.|image1=Crystal Phanpy Pickup.png|image1p=Phanpy|image2=Lax Pickup.png|image2p=Munchlax}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=231|pkmn=Phanpy|method=Phanpy picks up items it finds on the ground and stores them in its mouth until its Trainer asks to receive them. It can hold up to three items at a time in its mouth.}}
{{movemid|type=items|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crystal's Phanpy|startcode=PS312|startname=Chipping Away at Regirock|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax picks up items it finds and stores them in its fur. It can carry many, many items in its fur at once.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=items|user=Lax (Adventures)|user1=Diamond's Lax|startcode=PS338|startname=Stagestruck Starly}}

* In ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]'', the {{pkmn2|rental}} {{p|Linoone}} that {{adv|Emerald}} used during his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} match against [[Noland]] was revealed to have Pickup as his Ability by Emerald's [[Pokédex]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{movemanga|type=items|exp=yes|gen=The Pokémon finds items left behind.|image1=Munchlax Pickup DPA.png|image1p=Munchlax}}
{{movep|type=items|ms=446|pkmn=Munchlax|method=Munchlax picks up an item.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=items|user=Munchlax (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Munchlax|startcode=DPA05|startname=Find Munchlax!!|notes=Debut}}

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{items color}}|bordercolor={{items color dark}}
|zh_yue=撿拾 ''{{tt|Gímsahp|Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Manga}} 收集物件 ''{{tt|Sāujaahp Mahtgín|Collect Items}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=撿拾 / 捡拾 ''{{tt|Jiǎnshí|Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|Games & Manga}} 撿東西 ''{{tt|Jiǎn Dōngxī|Pickup Objects}}'' {{tt|*|Anime (Taiwan)}} 物品拾取 ''{{tt|Wùpǐn Shíqǔ|Items Pickup}}'' {{tt|*|PS312 (Mainland China (old Jilin edition))}}
|nl=Grijp
|fr=Ramassage
|de=Mitnahme
|it=Raccolta
|ko=픽업 ''Pick-Up''
|pt_br=Pegar (TCG) Pegar Coisas (anime)
|pt_eu=Coletar
|ru=Пополнение ''Popolneniye''
|es=Recogida
|vi=Thu nhặt
}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Abilities with field effects]]
[[Category:Abilities that activate at the end of the turn]]
[[Category:Item-manipulating Abilities]]

[[de:Mitnahme]]
[[es:Recogida]]
[[fr:Ramassage]]
[[it:Raccolta]]
[[ja:ものひろい]]
[[zh:捡拾（特性）]]