The new cover pokemon have been released.
Zekrom for White
Reshiram for Black
Needless to say I'm getting black...
Still going for Pokemon White.
Edit: Bulbapedia says Reshiram is the mascot of Black, and Zekrom is the mascot of White. Reshiram is the White colored one, Zekrom is the Black colored one. I really hope it's a typo on Bulbapedia's part.
http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Black_and_White_Legendaries_revealed
Also, Spring 2011 release.
Looks like your right. http://www.pokemon-sp.jp/series/bw/#/product
Edit: And according to Serebii their names are reversed... damn ign.
I know what you mean. But I'm probably picking white, which means I'll be stuck with Zekrom. Planning on trading with my little brother so I can have Reshiram, the one I want.
I can't just pick black because I want the White version, too.
As for the unknown appeal. I think it's the overall design. Something about his wings, tail, and the head shape works well together. He has a sort of heavenly design if you ask me.