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Nintendo Teases Free Darkrai Pokémon
Pokémon Black and White owners can jump through some hoops to get a free super Pokémon that will "give their opponents nightmares." Sounds scary?
The new Pokémon* is called Darkrai, and I have to admit the above picture of it isn't giving me nightmares. Maybe I'd feel differently if I was confronted with one during the heat of battle? The press release says Darkrai is a Mythical Dark Pokémon, which I'm guessing is as scary as things get in Pokéworld. Regardless, you can get your own Darkrai on May 9 if you meet these criteria, as outlined by Nintendo:
- Wireless broadband Internet access
- A Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, or Nintendo 3DS system
- A copy of the Pokémon Black Version or Pokémon White Version game
- No more than 11 Wonder Cards in their possession
You can it out more about the giveaway at the official Pokémon website. Want more information on the Pokémon of Black and White? Read my expert analysis. Warning: It's super serious.
*Thanks to JC for pointing out that Darkrai is not a new Pokémon, but rather a 4th Generation Pokémon. I now declare JC an Official Pokémon Master.**
**I don't actually have the power to name people Official Pokémon Masters.
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