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(→‎Trivia: "Whitelisted" doesn't mean "not blacklisted". Whitelisted means something is specifically tagged as passable even if it meets a blacklisting criterion. (For example, the GTS censor blocked Cofagrigus and Nosepass b/c there was no whitelist.))
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* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The credits of the Japanese versions are shown in English if kanji mode is selected.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* The font used in the text of dialogues by the Japanese versions is the same one seen in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|pre-release media]] of the Japanese versions of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pokémon Black and White are the first main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
* Pokémon Black and White are the only main series games to require the version mascot to be specifically ''caught''; if the battle ends by any other means (such as causing {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} or {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} to faint), the story will not proceed, and the player will have to try again.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
** However, if the player is unable to catch their mascot because of a full [[party]] and [[PC]] boxes, the story will proceed anyway, and the Pokémon will be waiting for them at [[Dragonspiral Tower]] later.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
* In the international versions, Pokémon names are no longer displayed in all capital letters, following the trend set in [[Generation IV]] of no longer displaying the names of characters, items and locations in all capital letters.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
** Pokémon transferred forward, however, will keep an all-caps species name unless they are evolved in Generation V.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* When the games were advertised or reported on [[Pokémon Sunday]], the song ''{{wp|Black or White}}'' by {{wp|Michael Jackson}} was played multiple times as a reference to the titles of the games.
* These games are the first [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the first Pokémon titles, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* These games are the only [[version|main series]] {{pkmn|games}} to be available in Europe before the United States, being released 2 days earlier. However, these are not the only Pokémon titles, as this was also the case with the spin-off games [[Pokémon Dash]] and [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]].
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* The slogan used in the commercials for these games is "Start From a New Beginning".
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the games' built-in blacklist]], he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, non-blacklisted name to be input.
* Black and White are the first handheld Pokémon games to censor certain words when attempting to nickname a Pokémon. This means that if the player gives a nickname to a Pokémon that is registered on [[List of censored words in Pokémon Black and White Versions|the games' built-in blacklist]], he/she will be unable to confirm the nickname as the action will be denied, requiring another, non-blacklisted name to be input.
* Black and White are the first main series games in which the region's {{pkmn|Champion}} is not the final boss before the [[credits]].
* Black and White are the only main series games in which the region's {{pkmn|Champion}} is not the final boss before the [[credits]].
* The European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the American version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* The European versions of Black and White were translated directly from the original Japanese version, rather than being translated from the American version like with previous games.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-02-22-the-brains-behind-pokemon-black-and-white-interview?page=2 The brains behind Pokemon Black and White Interview • Page 2 • Interviews • Eurogamer.net]</ref>
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
* Korean versions of Black and White, unlike all Korean Generation IV games, can communicate with international versions without any issues.
* Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* Due to the DS cartridges being black, Pokémon Black is technically the first Pokémon game since Emerald to have its cartridge match the color of the game.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.
* When played on a [[Nintendo DSi]], [[Nintendo DSi XL|DSi XL]], or [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]], the Poké Ball on the game's icon will wiggle.
* Black and White are the first two Pokémon games in which the [[Master Ball]] can be given to the player more than once without the use of a [[Pokémon Lottery Corner|lottery number]].
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}) and the rest of the logo.
* Both the English/European language and Japanese logos of Black and White feature white and black borders, respectively, to represent {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} (who are the opposite color from the game they are featured in). The sequels' logos feature black and white borders matching the game version, the legendary mascot ([[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]] or [[Form differences#Kyurem|White]] {{p|Kyurem}}) and the rest of the logo.


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