Pokémon Global Link
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The Pokémon Global Link is a multiplayer feature in Pokémon Black and White which is run using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. It is analogous to the GTS in the fourth generation.
The Global Link is activated with an item called the Dream Mist. This is obtained early in the game from a Munna. If the Dream Mist is given to Fennel she will set up the Global Link for the player.
The Global Link allows players to enter the Pokémon Dream World where they can catch Pokémon otherwise not obtainable in Unova.
Website
Like with the GTS, the Global Link has an accompanying website. In the early days of the Black and White release, the website was temporarily closed because of traffic concerns. The site was originally set to be back up September 29, 2010, ten days after closing down, but this was moved to October 4. Due to maintenance the Pokémon Dream World didn't open to the public until October 13.
To fix the site for the international release of Black and White, planned to be released March 30, 2011, the previously Japanese-only Global Link was disabled of certain features on certain dates. From March 18 to 22, no Pokémon could be obtained from Pokémon Dream World. From March 22 to March 30, Global Link, as well as Game Sync, was made unavailable. This however was extended due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Despite delays, Play to Befriend a Pokémon!, a game that allows players to obtain one of the Eeveelutions with their respective Hidden Abilities, was made available on March 28. On the other hand, Global Link itself will be available starting April 13, 2011.
Features
Pokémon Dream World
- Main article: Pokémon Dream World
The Pokémon Dream World (Japanese: ポケモンドリームワールド Pokémon Dream World) allows players to befriend a Pokémon, as well as items, using a Pokémon they sent using Game Sync by playing various mini-games, as well as exploring Dream Island.
Global Battle Union
The Global Battle Union or GBU (Japanese: ??? Global Battle Union or ＧＢＵ) records statistics obtained over the Random Wi-Fi Battle feature found in Black and White.
Profile
The profile allows players to see various pieces of information, such as the most-recent six Pokémon they've befriended on Dream World, the Pokémon they sent via Game Sync, their neighbors on Dream World, as well as the number of points they have. They may also edit their avatars and input a code corresponding to their favorite Battle Video.
Customization
This option allows players to customize certain aspects of the Black or White games. these include the Pokédex and C-Gear themes, as well as music in the Pokémon Musical.
Downloads
- Main article: List of Pokémon Global Link downloads
Global Link occasionally has downloads available for players. These include things players may use in the customization part of the site, as well as Pokémon players may obtain via Dream World and new catalogs with new furniture players may place in their homes in Dream World. Some of these have passwords players must input before being able to obtain the downloads.
