New 3DS Pokémon Black & White Apps Incoming

Want to boost your Pokémon knowledge? Nintendo have announced a pair of apps on the way featuring your favourite critters.

The company embraced the idea of apps with Pokédex 3D - a nifty free companion containing information on all the relatively newer monsters, and with the imminent release of Pokémon Black and White 2, the app will be getting a new version - which translates to Pokédex 3D Pro.

The original version will be removed from the shop on June 17th, with the update out a month later on July 14th to compliment the Japanese June 23rd release. Unlike the original, the app will come at a charge of 1,500 Yen (£11 / $18/ €13) . A Western release for the app has yet to be confirmed, but it's more than likely.

Also incoming is Pokémon AR Searcher - a game where you'll look around your surroundings and capture Pokémon - any that you nab will be available in your copy of Black & White 2. Think of it as a Hybrid of Face Raiders and the Nintendo 64 classic, Pokémon Snap. It'll be available to download alongside the game's Japanese release for a far more afforable 300 Yen (£2 / $3 / $2.70).

Do either of these apps interest you? WIll you be downloading either - are you happy paying for these extras?