How many Pokemon are in Black and White?

649 total, but the main story only allows the 156 new Gen 5 Unova Pokemon. No old favorites until postgame. After the credits, the National Dex opens and older species start appearing in new areas.

Why can you only use new Pokemon in Black and White?

Game Freak wanted Black and White to feel like a fresh start. The entire main game uses only Gen 5 Unova Pokemon. You won't see a single Pikachu, Geodude, or Zubat until after the credits. It forces you to learn the new roster instead of defaulting to old favorites.

What is the best starter in Black and White?

Oshawott evolves into Samurott with solid mixed offenses and good coverage. Tepig 's Emboar (the third Fire/Fighting starter in a row) hits hard but is slow. Snivy 's Serperior has great Speed but limited movepool. Oshawott gives you the most flexibility.

What are the version exclusives in Black and White?

Black gets Reshiram (Fire/Dragon), Braviary , Gothitelle , and Black City. White gets Zekrom (Electric/Dragon), Mandibuzz , Reuniclus , and White Forest. The city vs forest difference gives Black more trainer battles and White more wild Pokemon.

What generation is Black and White?

Gen 5. Nintendo DS, 2010. Black and White introduced 156 new species, the largest batch since the original 151. Also brought triple battles, rotation battles, and a seasonal cycle that changes wild encounters. The story revolves around Team Plasma questioning whether catching Pokemon is ethical.

What is the Unova region based on?

New York City and the surrounding area. Castelia City is Manhattan, Skyarrow Bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge, and the desert area is inspired by New Jersey. It was the first mainline Pokemon region based on a real-world location outside Japan.

Pokemon Black & White Pokedex - All Unova Pokemon

ALL BLACK & WHITE POKEMON

Black and White's Unova Pokedex has 649 Pokemon total, but the main story restricts you to new Gen 5 Pokemon only. No old favorites until the credits roll. That means this roster plays differently from any other game. Excadrill, Darmanitan, and Volcarona are the standouts. Filter by generation to see just the Gen 5 additions, or browse the full dex.

How to access additional Pokemon in Black & White

Black and White do something no other Pokemon game does: the entire main story locks you into the 156 new Gen 5 species. No Pikachu, no Geodude, nothing familiar until the credits roll. Love it or hate it, it forces you to learn the new roster.

After becoming Champion, the eastern half of Unova opens and older-generation Pokemon flood the new routes. The Poke Transfer Lab on Route 15 accepts one-way transfers from Gen 4 carts through a minigame using the DS IR sensor. You'll need both versions plus transfers for the full 649.

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Kingdra

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540

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Suicune

WATER

580

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Mudkip

WATER

310

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Marshtomp

WATERGROUND

405

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Swampert

WATERGROUND

535

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Lotad

WATERGRASS

220

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Lombre

WATERGRASS

340

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Ludicolo

WATERGRASS

480

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Wingull

WATERFLYING

270

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Pelipper

WATERFLYING

440

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Surskit

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269

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Carvanha

WATERDARK

305

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Sharpedo

WATERDARK

460

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Wailmer

WATER

400

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Wailord

WATER

500

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Barboach

WATERGROUND

288

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Whiscash

WATERGROUND

468

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Corphish

WATER

308

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Crawdaunt

WATERDARK

468

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Feebas

WATER

200

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Milotic

WATER

540

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Spheal

ICEWATER

290

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Sealeo

ICEWATER

410

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Walrein

ICEWATER

530

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Clamperl

WATER

345

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Huntail

WATER

485

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Gorebyss

WATER

485

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Relicanth

WATERROCK

485

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Luvdisc

WATER

330

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Kyogre

WATER

670

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Piplup

WATER

314

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Prinplup

WATER

405

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Empoleon

WATERSTEEL

530

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Bibarel

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410

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Buizel

WATER

330

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Floatzel

WATER

495

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Shellos

WATER

325

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Gastrodon

WATERGROUND

475

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Finneon

WATER

330

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Lumineon

WATER

460

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Mantyke

WATERFLYING

345

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Palkia

WATERDRAGON

680

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Phione

WATER

480

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Manaphy

WATER

600

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FAQ

649 total, but the main story only allows the 156 new Gen 5 Unova Pokemon. No old favorites until postgame. After the credits, the National Dex opens and older species start appearing in new areas.
Game Freak wanted Black and White to feel like a fresh start. The entire main game uses only Gen 5 Unova Pokemon. You won't see a single Pikachu, Geodude, or Zubat until after the credits. It forces you to learn the new roster instead of defaulting to old favorites.
Oshawott evolves into Samurott with solid mixed offenses and good coverage. Tepig's Emboar (the third Fire/Fighting starter in a row) hits hard but is slow. Snivy's Serperior has great Speed but limited movepool. Oshawott gives you the most flexibility.
Black gets Reshiram (Fire/Dragon), Braviary, Gothitelle, and Black City. White gets Zekrom (Electric/Dragon), Mandibuzz, Reuniclus, and White Forest. The city vs forest difference gives Black more trainer battles and White more wild Pokemon.
Gen 5. Nintendo DS, 2010. Black and White introduced 156 new species, the largest batch since the original 151. Also brought triple battles, rotation battles, and a seasonal cycle that changes wild encounters. The story revolves around Team Plasma questioning whether catching Pokemon is ethical.
New York City and the surrounding area. Castelia City is Manhattan, Skyarrow Bridge is the Brooklyn Bridge, and the desert area is inspired by New Jersey. It was the first mainline Pokemon region based on a real-world location outside Japan.

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