Quick Facts
| Games | Pokémon Black Version / Pokémon White Version |
| Genre | Role-Playing Video Game |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company / Nintendo |
| Platform | Nintendo DS |
| Japan Release | September 18, 2010 |
| International Release | March 2011 |
| Composers | Go Ichinose, Shota Kageyama, Hitomi Sato, Junichi Masuda, Minako Adachi |
Pokémon Black Edition and Pokémon White Edition are 2010 role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.
Pokemon Black and White OST
They are the first installment of the fifth generation of the Pokémon video game series. First released in Japan on September 18, 2010, they were later released in Europe, North America, and Australia in 2011. Sequels to Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 were released for the Nintendo DS in 2012.
Soundtrack of Pokemon Black and White
Pokémon Black and White are role-playing video games with adventure elements, presented in a third-person, overhead perspective. There are three basic screens: an overworld, in which the player navigates the main character; a battle screen; and menus, in which the player configures his party, items, or gameplay settings. The player controls a Pokémon Trainer who begins the game with one Pokémon and is able to capture more using Poké Balls.
Like all other trainers, the player can carry up to six Pokémon at a time. However, the game also includes a network of PCs to store hundreds of Pokémon. PCs are found in certain buildings called “Pokémon Centers”, where players can heal their Pokémon if they have low health or are unconscious.
Original Soundtrack of Pokemon Black and White
- Coronation Day – Shota Kageyama (00:45)
- A New Adventure! – Shota Kageyama (00:11)
- Title Screen – Go Ichinose (01:16)
- Onward to Adventure! – Shota Kageyama (00:25)
- Onward to Adventure! (Part 2) – Shota Kageyama (01:16)
- A Day of Beginnings – Shota Kageyama (00:17)
- Nuvema Town – Shota Kageyama (01:41)
- Battle! (Cheren/Bianca) – Go Ichinose (01:39)
- Hurry Along – Shota Kageyama (00:25)
- Professor Juniper – Hitomi Sato (01:16)
- Juniper Pokémon Lab – Shota Kageyama (01:41)
- Obtained a Key Item! – Shota Kageyama (00:02)
- Let’s Go Together! – Shota Kageyama (01:36)
- Route 1 – Go Ichinose (01:23)
- Battle! (Wild Pokémon) – Go Ichinose (02:04)
- Victory! (Wild Pokémon) – Shota Kageyama (00:36)
- Level Up! – Shota Kageyama (00:01)
- Accumula Town – Shota Kageyama (01:27)
- Hurry Along 2 – Shota Kageyama (00:56)
- Pokémon Center – Shota Kageyama (01:13)
- Pokémon Healed – Shota Kageyama (00:02)
- Pokédex Evaluation: You’ve Just Begun! – Shota Kageyama (00:03)
- Team Plasma Plots – Shota Kageyama (00:48)
Pokemon Black and White Original Soundtrack (OST)
(External Link: Pokemon Black and White OST)
Score & Composer
The Pokémon Black and White soundtrack was composed by Game Freak’s in-house sound team — Go Ichinose, Shota Kageyama, and Hitomi Sato, along with Junichi Masuda and Minako Adachi — continuing the series’ tradition of catchy chiptune-influenced themes for each town, route, and battle. The full soundtrack was later released as the “Pokémon Black & Pokémon White: Super Music Collection.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Pokémon Black and White soundtrack?
Game Freak’s in-house sound team composed the score, led by longtime series composers Go Ichinose, Shota Kageyama, and Hitomi Sato, with additional music by Junichi Masuda and Minako Adachi.
When was Pokémon Black and White released?
The games launched in Japan on September 18, 2010, followed by Europe, North America, and Australia in March 2011.
Is there a sequel to Pokémon Black and White?
Yes. Direct sequels Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 were released for the Nintendo DS in 2012.
Where can I play Pokémon Black and White today?
The original cartridges work on Nintendo DS and DS-compatible Nintendo 3DS systems. As of 2026, Nintendo has not re-released Black and White on Nintendo Switch Online.
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