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Nintendo DS · RPG
Pokémon Black
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Pokémon Black is a role-playing game released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the DS you can also try Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon Trozei! and Pokémon Diamond. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA).
Pokémon Black supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Pokémon Black is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Pokémon Black cheats & codes
76 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| 000:00:00 | 02256FD4
00000000 |
|---|---|
| 999:59:59 | 02256FD4
3B3B03E7 |
| Male | 22234FCD
00000000 |
| Female | 22234FCD
00000001 |
| Remove Shiny Lock | 92018774
00004044
12018774
000046C0
D2000000
00000000 |
| Disable 3D Edge Marking | 52189188
43082020
22189188
00000010
D2000000
00000000 |
Pokémon Black walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pokémon Black.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Pokémon Black FAQ
When did Pokémon Black come out on the DS?
Pokémon Black was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.
Who made Pokémon Black?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Black multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Black supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pokémon Black take to play?
As a role-playing game, Pokémon Black typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Black on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.