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.

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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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Oshawott

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Dewott

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Samurott

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Panpour

water

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Simipour

water

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Tympole

water

#042

Palpitoad

waterground

#043

Seismitoad

waterground

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Basculin

water

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Tirtouga

waterrock

#071

Carracosta

waterrock

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Ducklett

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#087

Swanna

waterflying

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Frillish

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Jellicent

waterghost

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Alomomola

water

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Keldeo

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Squirtle

water

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Wartortle

water

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Blastoise

water

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Psyduck

water

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Golduck

water

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Poliwag

water

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Poliwhirl

water

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Poliwrath

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Tentacool

waterpoison

#0073

Tentacruel

waterpoison

#0079

Slowpoke

waterpsychic

#0080

Slowbro

waterpsychic

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Seel

water

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Dewgong

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#0090

Shellder

water

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Cloyster

waterice

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Krabby

water

#0099

Kingler

water

#0116

Horsea

water

#0117

Seadra

water

#0118

Goldeen

water

#0119

Seaking

water

#0120

Staryu

water

#0121

Starmie

waterpsychic

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Magikarp

water

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Gyarados

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Lapras

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Vaporeon

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Omanyte

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Omastar

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Kabuto

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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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