187 (official soundtrack release)
: A standout feature of the soundtrack is the inclusion of "Kanto," "Johto," "Hoenn," and "Sinnoh" Gym Leader and Champion battle themes, fully remixed for the Nintendo DS sound chip. Disc 4 (Legacy Tracks) : Includes official releases for music from Pokémon Emerald Pokémon Platinum that had not previously seen a standalone CD release. Notable Tracks Track Title Composer(s) Key Feature Battle! (Colress) Hitomi Sato Known for its heavy use of techno "counting" samples Hitomi Sato
The soundtrack for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 , officially titled pokemon bw2 ost
: Served as a primary composer and arranger, known for his long-standing history with the series since Gold and Silver Hitomi Sato
| Track Name (Common Fan Title) | In-Game Context | Composer | |-------------------------------|----------------|----------| | Opening Movie | Title screen / intro | Go Ichinose | | Aspertia City | First town | Hitomi Sato | | Route 19 | First route | Hitomi Sato | | Battle! Wild Pokémon (BW2) | Wild battle (new mix) | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Trainer (BW2) | Regular trainer battle | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Rival | Hugh battle theme | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Gym Leader (BW2) | Gym Leader battle | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Champion Iris | Champion battle | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Team Plasma | Neo Team Plasma grunts | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Ghetsis | Ghetsis (final boss) | Go Ichinose | | Battle! Kyurem (Black/White) | Kyurem encounter | Junichi Masuda / Arr. Shota Kageyama | | Colress Battle | Colress encounter | Go Ichinose | | Pokémon World Tournament (PWT) | Tournament lobby | Hitomi Sato | | PWT: Battle! Champion (Kanto) | Kanto champion battle remix | Arr. Shota Kageyama | | Undella Town (Autumn/Spring) | Seasonal variant | Hitomi Sato | | Route 23 | Victory Road approach | Go Ichinose | | Victory Road (BW2) | Victory Road interior | Go Ichinose | 187 (official soundtrack release) : A standout feature
The (Original Soundtrack) is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious and polished collections in the entire Pokémon franchise. Composed primarily by Go Ichinose , Junichi Masuda , and Hitomi Sato , this soundtrack serves as both a high-energy evolution of the original Black and White themes and a diverse introduction to new, experimental sounds. Key Highlights of the Soundtrack
Within the Pokémon franchise, the sits at a unique crossroads. It is the last great "chiptune" soundtrack before the series jumped to the 3DS (X/Y), which allowed for richer, more orchestral recordings. Many purists argue that the limitations of the DS forced creativity, resulting in a more memorable OST than any 3D-era game has produced. (Colress) Hitomi Sato Known for its heavy use
Nintendo DS
, is widely regarded for its dynamic arrangements and the introduction of some of the series' most experimental tracks. Released in Japan on July 25, 2012 , and later internationally on May 13, 2014
Colress is the game’s anti-hero, obsessed with bringing out the hidden power of Pokémon. His battle theme is a chaotic, syncopated masterpiece. The track shifts time signatures constantly, moving between 4/4 and a jarring waltz-like 3/4. It uses dissonant electronic stabs and a thumping bass kick that mimics a heartbeat. Hearing this in the is an unsettling, unforgettable experience.