Pokémon Trainer Black must convince three legendary Pokémon to trust people again, while Trainer Alder must convince Team Plasma leader N that the Pokémon League exemplifies the powerful bond between Pokémon and their Trainers.

Team Plasma member N starts a fight with Black when he tells him that he is not in touch with his Pokémon's feelings and, for some reason, White is not helping Black in the fight.

Pearl, Diamond, and Lady Berlitz reach Mt. Coronet, but before scaling it, they compete in dance contests for badges and have an encounter with members of Team Gallactic.

Pokémon trainer Black battles the Gym Leader of Castelia City, and Team Plasma has stolen a Pokémon from Black's friend Bianca.

A Psyduck and a Pokémon researcher go missing, Lady fights two epic gym battles, and Cyrus, leader of Team Galactic, searches for a secret in the ruins and relics of Celestic Town.

Following their fierce battle, Gym Leader Clay reveals a dangerous secret to Black, leaving Black determined to join the Unova Gym Leaders in their battle against an evil organization that threatens the entire Pokémon League Championship, but first he must prove himself.

Pokémon trainer White's beloved Pokémon and star performer, Gigi, leaves her for another trainer because White is afraid to battle her Pokémon. Then, Black heads to Nimbasa City's Battle Subway.

Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn of Team Galactic plan to bomb Lakes Verity, Valor, and Acuity to awaken the Legendary Lake Pokémon that live in them, and Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum split up to try to stop them.

Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and White! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey... What surprising new Pokémon-and people-will they meet next?!...

"To prepare for their big battle, our trio of friends each need to reach out for help--from Gym Leaders to new Pokémon. Then Lady, Pearl and Diamond are finally reunited in the very heart of Team Galactic's headquarters. Can they release the three Legendary Pokémon...before it's too late? And who will take on Team Galactic's powerful leader Cyrus?!"--P. [4] of cover.