{"product_id":"pokemon-white-version-nintendo-ds-good-loose","title":"Pokémon White Version - Nintendo DS (Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon White Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS\/3DS system shown in some photos is to demonstrate the game is working. System is NOT included with purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A brand-new region, a brand-new cast of Pokémon, and a Legendary dragon at the heart of a struggle over the future of humanity and Pokémon—\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon White Version\u003c\/strong\u003e launches one of the boldest adventures of the Nintendo DS era. Journey through the expansive \u003cstrong\u003eUnova region\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting with Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott before earning eight Gym Badges and working toward the Pokémon League. But Team Plasma isn't simply another villainous organization, and the mysterious N challenges everything you thought you knew about the relationship between Trainers and their Pokémon.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    White Version gives the familiar Pokémon RPG formula a fresh sense of discovery through a world that changes with the seasons and a huge collection of Pokémon never before seen in the series. Battles can escalate into \u003cstrong\u003eTriple Battles\u003c\/strong\u003e and Rotation Battles, where positioning and careful team selection become critical, while the C-Gear adds a range of communication and interaction features built around the Nintendo DS hardware. White also features \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, a version-exclusive location where different Pokémon and helpful characters can appear depending on the player's progress and interactions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    For collectors, \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon White Version\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a defining chapter in the Generation V Pokémon library and one of the most distinctive mainline RPGs released for Nintendo DS. Its version-exclusive connection to \u003cstrong\u003eReshiram\u003c\/strong\u003e, the peaceful atmosphere of White Forest, Unova's seasonal world, and the ambitious conflict surrounding N and Team Plasma give White an identity that stands apart from Pokémon Black Version. Together with its all-new regional Pokédex and expanded battle mechanics, White captures a fascinating moment when Game Freak challenged longtime Pokémon players to discover an entirely unfamiliar world.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003eUnova\u003c\/strong\u003e through changing seasons, with different environments and Pokémon encounters throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott before earning eight Gym Badges and challenging the Pokémon League.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisit \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, a version-exclusive area where Pokémon and helpful characters can appear as you progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommand three Pokémon in \u003cstrong\u003eTriple Battles\u003c\/strong\u003e, using battlefield positioning to determine attack possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge opponents in \u003cstrong\u003eRotation Battles\u003c\/strong\u003e, switching the active Pokémon to anticipate attacks and counter threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInvestigate Team Plasma and uncover the truth surrounding \u003cstrong\u003eReshiram\u003c\/strong\u003e, N, and Unova's mysterious Legendary history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eLegacy and Influence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon White Version\u003c\/strong\u003e helped define a new direction for the franchise by making discovery a central part of the Generation V experience. The decision to initially populate Unova with Pokémon newly introduced in that generation meant longtime players had to learn unfamiliar creatures, moves, abilities, and team combinations from the ground up. Combined with seasonal environments, new battle formats, and expanded communication features, Black and White gave the Nintendo DS generation a distinct identity within the mainline Pokémon series.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    White also demonstrated how version differences could extend beyond a handful of exclusive Pokémon. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e provided a different atmosphere and gameplay opportunity from Black City's urban setting, while Reshiram and Zekrom gave each version a distinct Legendary centerpiece. The broader Generation V adventure eventually continued through Pokémon White Version 2, making the Unova games the foundation for the first direct sequels in the mainline Pokémon series.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon White Version\u003c\/strong\u003e and Pokémon Black Version introduced the Unova region in 2010 in Japan before their international releases in 2011. More than 150 new Pokémon debuted across the generation, and the games initially limited the main adventure's encounters to Pokémon first discovered in Unova—a deliberate choice intended to make the experience feel new even to longtime Pokémon players. White's version-exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e also offered a striking contrast to Black City's urban environment, making the two versions meaningfully different beyond their cover Legendary Pokémon.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e RPG\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Game Freak\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496741280\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31035\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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