Pokemon Black is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Released in 2010 in Japan and 2011 in other regions, it arrived alongside its partner title Pokemon White and introduced players to the Unova region, a land inspired by New York City. The game follows a young trainer who sets out on a journey to collect Gym Badges, challenge the Elite Four, and stop a villainous group called Team Plasma from stealing Pokemon away from their trainers. What makes Pokemon Black stand out is its focus on a more mature story compared to earlier entries in the series. The Unova region features 156 brand new Pokemon, meaning players cannot encounter any creature from previous generations until they complete the main story. This design choice gave the game a fresh identity and rewarded players willing to explore an entirely new roster of creatures from start to finish.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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256 MB · NDS ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | NDS ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| File Size | 256 MB |
| Release Year | 2010 |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Pokemon Black is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. Released in 2010 in Japan and 2011 in other regions, it arrived alongside its partner title Pokemon White and introduced players to the Unova region, a land inspired by New York City. The game follows a young trainer who sets out on a journey to collect Gym Badges, challenge the Elite Four, and stop a villainous group called Team Plasma from stealing Pokemon away from their trainers. What makes Pokemon Black stand out is its focus on a more mature story compared to earlier entries in the series. The Unova region features 156 brand new Pokemon, meaning players cannot encounter any creature from previous generations until they complete the main story. This design choice gave the game a fresh identity and rewarded players willing to explore an entirely new roster of creatures from start to finish.
Pokemon Black includes several game modes and features that extend playtime well beyond the main campaign. After finishing the story, players can access the expanded post-game area called the Black City, a location exclusive to this version that offers rare item shops and high-level trainer battles not found in Pokemon White. The game supports local and online wireless multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service, letting players battle and trade with friends around the world. A new feature called the C-Gear manages wireless communications directly from the touch screen, making it simple to connect with other players at any time. The Entralink area lets players visit friends' games and take on special missions together. With over 150 new Pokemon to catch, a deep badge and progression system, version-exclusive content, and a story that takes real twists, Pokemon Black delivers one of the most complete and satisfying experiences in the entire Nintendo DS library.