B2W2 Move Database

Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Moves

Same Gen 5 pool with reusable TMs. Move Tutors return in Driftveil, Lentimas, and Humilau, teaching coverage moves like Superpower and Iron Head for shards.

BLACK 2 & WHITE 2 MOVE LIST

Move Spotlight

Knock Off

#1 PickPhysical

Knock Off

DarkPhysical

Power65

Accuracy100%

PP20

Used by

Item removal mattered more in Black 2 & White 2 than almost any other format. Leftovers recovery, Choice item boosts, and Eviolite bulk all depended on keeping your item. Knock Off stripped it permanently. BW2's expanded tutors made it widely available, and every team felt the pressure.

Knock Off (Dark / Physical)

Item removal mattered more in Black 2 & White 2 than almost any other format. Leftovers recovery, Choice item boosts, and Eviolite bulk all depended on keeping your item. Knock Off stripped it permanently. BW2's expanded tutors made it widely available, and every team felt the pressure.

Hurricane

110

#2 PickSpecial

Hurricane

FlyingSpecial

Power110

Accuracy70%

PP10

Used by

Rain teams dominated BW2, and Hurricane was a big reason why. Tornadus-Therian fired off 110-power Flying-type hits with 100% accuracy in rain, then recovered HP with Regenerator on the switch out. The 30% confusion chance on top was just extra.

Hurricane (Flying / Special)

Rain teams dominated BW2, and Hurricane was a big reason why. Tornadus-Therian fired off 110-power Flying-type hits with 100% accuracy in rain, then recovered HP with Regenerator on the switch out. The 30% confusion chance on top was just extra.

Rapid Spin

#3 PickPhysical

Rapid Spin

NormalPhysical

Power50

Accuracy100%

PP40

Used by

Black 2 & White 2 competitive play revolved around hazard layers. Teams stacked Stealth Rock and Spikes to punish every switch. Rapid Spin from Starmie or Tentacruel cleared everything in one turn. Teams without reliable hazard removal started every game at a massive disadvantage.

Rapid Spin (Normal / Physical)

Black 2 & White 2 competitive play revolved around hazard layers. Teams stacked Stealth Rock and Spikes to punish every switch. Rapid Spin from Starmie or Tentacruel cleared everything in one turn. Teams without reliable hazard removal started every game at a massive disadvantage.

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Game Rules

How Moves Work in Black 2 & White 2

Old species, new tricks, mid-story

The expanded Unova dex puts returning species on your route list long before the credits, each carrying its full Gen 5 learnset. Favorites from older regions often learn things here they never could at home.

The World Tournament is a moveset exam

Gym Leaders and Champions from every region return at the Pokémon World Tournament with serious, fully built sets. Coverage gaps the story never punished get exposed fast here, so audit your four slots before you enter.

Debuts

New in Black 2 & White 2

91 moves introduced in Generation 5

Unova closed out an era: after Gen 5, move libraries stopped carrying everything forward untouched. That makes this set a time capsule, and B2W2, with the region at full strength, is the best place the era ever gave you to use it.

Questions

Pokémon Moves: Frequently Asked

What Move Tutors does Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 add?

B2W2 added extensive Move Tutors in Driftveil City, Lentimas Town, Humilau City, and Nacrene City. They teach competitive staples like Superpower, Iron Head, Drain Punch, and the elemental punches in exchange for colored Shards.

Are there any new moves in Black 2 and White 2?

B2W2 does not introduce new moves beyond the ones already in Black and White. The move pool is identical. The major improvement is the dramatically expanded Move Tutor access, which gives many Pokémon critical coverage options.

Are TMs still reusable in Black 2 and White 2?

Yes. TMs remain reusable in B2W2, as they have been since Black and White. Some TM locations have changed compared to the original games, and a few new TMs are available at different points in the story.

What exclusive Move Tutor moves should I prioritize?

Stealth Rock and Knock Off are key competitive moves available from tutors. The elemental punches provide wide coverage for physical attackers, and Drain Punch is excellent for Fighting-types who want sustain. Tailwind is valuable for Doubles strategies.

How does the Hidden Grotto feature interact with moves?

Hidden Grottoes are primarily for finding Pokémon with Hidden Abilities, not specific moves. However, since some Hidden Ability Pokémon have access to different competitive strategies, finding the right ability through a Hidden Grotto can change what moves are most effective on that Pokémon.