Product Overview
- Product Name: Pokémon White Version
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- 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: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: In addition to the instruction manual the following are also included; Victini Pamphlet, Club Nintendo Pamphlet, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Booklet, Nintendo DS Health & Safety Precautions Booklet.
Game Description
Leave the familiar Pokémon regions behind and step into the sprawling world of Pokémon White Version, where the Unova region brings towering cities, massive bridges, winding routes, and hidden forests to the Nintendo DS. Begin your journey with Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott and travel from Nuvema Town toward Castelia City, Nimbasa City, and the Pokémon League while collecting Gym Badges and building a team from an entirely new generation of Pokémon. Along the way, the ambitious Team Plasma and the enigmatic N challenge everything you thought you knew about becoming a Pokémon Trainer.
Unova is packed with places that feel like destinations rather than simple stops along the road. Explore bustling Castelia City, ride the Ferris wheel in Nimbasa City, visit the Pokémon Musical to dress up your Pokémon for the stage, or head toward the tranquil White Forest, a version-exclusive area filled with its own Pokémon and characters. When you're ready for a tougher test, the Battle Subway sends your carefully trained team into consecutive battles where strategy and team building matter far more than simply having high-level Pokémon.
For collectors, Pokémon White Version captures one of the most distinctive moments in the history of the Nintendo DS Pokémon library. Its version-exclusive White Forest, Legendary Reshiram, completely new regional Pokédex, seasonal environments, and expanded battle systems give White a personality all its own. Combined with the ambitious Unova setting and the story that would eventually lead into Pokémon White Version 2, this is a cornerstone Nintendo DS Pokémon RPG that represents a generation willing to take the series somewhere genuinely unfamiliar.
Gameplay Features
- Explore the sprawling Unova region, from Castelia City's skyline to forests, caves, bridges, and coastal routes.
- Visit White Forest, a version-exclusive location where Pokémon and helpful characters can appear throughout the adventure.
- Dress up your Pokémon and take the stage in Pokémon Musicals, complete with props and themed performances.
- Board the Battle Subway and battle through consecutive matches to earn Battle Points for useful rewards.
- Use the C-Gear to access local wireless features for trading, battling, and interacting with other Trainers.
- Follow the story of N and Team Plasma as their beliefs collide with your journey toward becoming Unova Champion.
Legacy and Influence
Pokémon White Version helped redefine what a new-generation Pokémon adventure could feel like by temporarily stripping away the safety net of familiar Pokémon. During the main adventure, players encountered Pokémon newly introduced in Unova rather than relying on the established creatures they already knew, making team building and exploration feel like a genuine voyage into unknown territory. The result was a generation with a particularly strong sense of discovery, supported by new battle formats, seasonal changes, and an expanded collection of regional activities.
Black and White also demonstrated how much personality could be built into individual versions. White Forest gave White its own atmosphere and gameplay identity opposite Black City's urban setting, while Reshiram provided the version's Legendary centerpiece. Features such as the Battle Subway, Pokémon Musicals, C-Gear, and the Entralink expanded the experience beyond the traditional Gym-and-League progression, while the eventual arrival of Pokémon White Version 2 made Unova the first region in the core series to receive a direct story continuation.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Pokémon White Version debuted in Japan in September 2010 before arriving in North America in March 2011. Unova was intentionally designed as a fresh starting point for longtime players, with the main adventure initially limiting encounters to Pokémon newly introduced in Generation V. The game's version-exclusive White Forest was created as a deliberate counterpart to Black City's urban environment, giving the two versions different locations and atmospheres in addition to their exclusive Pokémon and Legendary mascots.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 2011
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Game Freak
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496741280
- SKU: 31035
- 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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