Pokemon Fan Makes Unexpected Discovery After Shopping at Goodwill
A Pokemon fan found a copy of Pokemon Black 2 inside a tub of LEGOs they bought at Goodwill, leading to an unexpected and fortunate discovery. This article explores the details of this lucky find and discusses the significance of Pokemon Black 2 in the franchise.
The Lucky Find at Goodwill
One lucky Pokemon fan came across an unexpected find when they spotted a copy of Pokemon Black 2 inside a tub of LEGOs they bought at Goodwill. Goodwill can be a good place to find retro games at reasonable prices, but stumbling across a cartridge inside a bin of LEGOs is simply the result of some amazing luck.
Sure, there is the odd tale of a PS2 fan making a surprise discovery in the basement, but, for the most part, this is the sort of thing collectors can only dream about.
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The Significance of Pokemon Black 2
Rather than creating a third version of Pokemon Black and White, as Game Freak and The Pokemon Company had done in previous generations, the franchise broke the long-standing trend by creating direct sequels to the Nintendo DS games. To this day, Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 remain the only direct sequels in the main RPG series. Both the originals and the sequels proved to be quite successful as the Gen 5 games rank among the best mainline Pokemon RPGs.
Reddit user Ontheroadtw shared an image of a Pokemon Black 2 cartridge they found inside a bin of LEGOs they bought from Goodwill. Ontheroadtw estimates they also uncovered around $500 worth of LEGO Minifigures in addition to the Nintendo DS game. The Reddit user claims to have paid $199 for the entire tub.
On top of the value of the LEGO figures themselves, Pokemon Black 2 sells for well over $100 on average, even without the box and manual. It's not quite as valuable as some of the rarest Nintendo DS games, but a cartridge worth more than $100 is certainly a fortunate find.
Gen 5 has been top of mind for Pokemon fans as many expect Black and White to be next in line for a remake, based on past patterns exhibited by The Pokemon Company. Although, to be clear, The Pokemon Company has proven to be unpredictable at times, so gamers should keep their expectations in check until something is officially announced. That said, given the amount Unova pocket monsters missing from recent games, some believe Pokemon Gen 5 remakes are right around the corner.
Still, despite two waves of DLC, it appears as though Game Freak and The Pokemon Company aren't quite done with the current RPGs Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players should circle January 11 on their calendars, as even more content is slated to drop.
