Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokémon Black Version 2
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes: Nintendo DS/3DS system shown in some photos is to demonstrate the game is working. System is NOT included with purchase.
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What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Artwork: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Type*: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Extras:
Game Description
Two years after the events of Pokémon Black Version, the Unova region has changed—and so has the Pokémon adventure. In Pokémon Black Version 2, begin your journey in the new Aspertia City and set out across a transformed Unova where familiar faces have taken on new roles, new areas have opened up, and a resurgent Team Plasma threatens to throw the region into chaos once again. Build your team, challenge the Gym Leaders, and uncover the mystery surrounding the formidable Black Kyurem.
This RPG for Nintendo DS dramatically expands the original Unova adventure with a much broader selection of Pokémon available from the beginning, giving Trainers more freedom when building a team. Beyond the main story, Pokéstar Studios lets you create your own Pokémon movies, while the Pokémon World Tournament brings Gym Leaders and Champions from previous regions into one spectacular battle arena. The Medal system adds more than 250 optional accomplishments, and Join Avenue grows into a customizable shopping destination as you connect with other players.
For collectors and longtime Pokémon fans, Pokémon Black Version 2 occupies a special place in the Nintendo DS library because it broke one of the franchise's longest-running release patterns. Instead of producing another revised version of the same adventure, Game Freak created a genuine sequel with a new story, changed characters, transformed locations, and events that directly follow the original Black and White. That makes Black 2 more than an expanded Pokémon RPG—it is the continuation of the Unova story and one of the most distinctive mainline Pokémon cartridges of the DS era.
Gameplay Features
- Explore a transformed Unova region two years after the original Black and White adventures.
- Build teams from an expanded Pokédex featuring Pokémon from previous generations alongside Unova favorites.
- Enter Pokéstar Studios to produce Pokémon movies by choosing scripts, battles, and creative decisions.
- Battle legendary Trainers in the Pokémon World Tournament, featuring Gym Leaders and Champions from past regions.
- Collect more than 250 Medals for completing challenges ranging from exploration milestones to special achievements.
- Investigate Team Plasma's return and uncover the power of Black Kyurem as Unova's story reaches a new chapter.
Legacy and Influence
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 changed the rules for what a mainline Pokémon follow-up could be. Rather than following the familiar pattern of a third version that revisited the same adventure with refinements, Game Freak created a true continuation set two years later. The approach allowed characters to grow, locations to change, and the consequences of the previous games to become part of the new adventure, giving the Pokémon series a more connected sense of storytelling.
The sequel also became a showcase for how much additional activity could fit around the traditional Pokémon journey. Pokéstar Studios, Join Avenue, the Medal system, the Pokémon World Tournament, and the Key System gave players substantial reasons to keep exploring after the main adventure. The World Tournament was particularly memorable, bringing recognizable Gym Leaders and Champions from earlier Pokémon regions together in one place and turning the series' history into a playable celebration.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokémon Black Version 2 was released in Japan in June 2012 before arriving in North America and Europe later that year, and it represented a major first for the core Pokémon series: it was a genuine numbered sequel rather than a revised third edition. The game's creators originally considered how to expand Black and White, then decided to use the “2” to signal something genuinely new, with the story moving forward two years. Its new content included Pokéstar Studios, the Pokémon World Tournament, more than 250 Medals, and the version-exclusive Black Kyurem.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2012
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Game Freak
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496742010
- SKU: 33361
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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