How many Pokemon are in Black 2 and White 2?

649 total, same as the originals. The big difference: old Pokemon are available from the start this time. Arcanine , Lucario , Eevee , and dozens of other pre-Gen 5 species show up in the regional dex.

How is B2W2 different from Black and White?

It's a direct sequel set two years later, not an enhanced version. New protagonist, new rival, partially different gym leaders, and new areas like Humilau City and the Pokemon World Tournament. Old Pokemon are mixed into the regional dex from the start. The story continues from where BW left off.

What is the best starter in B2W2?

Same three starters as BW. Oshawott is still the most flexible. But the starter matters less in B2W2 because you have access to a much wider pool of Pokemon early. You can catch an Riolu in Floccesy Ranch before the first gym.

What is the Pokemon World Tournament?

A postgame facility in Driftveil City where you battle gym leaders and champions from every past region. Red, Blue, Lance, Steven, Cynthia, and every other major trainer appears. Each uses their signature teams. It's a fan-service gauntlet with real challenge.

What generation is Black 2 and White 2?

Still Generation 5, released in 2012 for the Nintendo DS. B2W2 are the only numbered sequels in the main Pokemon series. They use the same engine and national dex as Black and White but tell a new story with expanded content.

Which is better, Black 2 or White 2?

Black 2 gets Reshiram and White 2 gets Zekrom (swapped from the originals). Black 2 has Black Tower (postgame trainer gauntlet), White 2 has White Treehollow (same concept, different layout). The non-legendary exclusives are minor. Pick based on which legendary you want.

Pokemon Black 2 & White 2 Pokedex

ALL BLACK 2 & WHITE 2 POKEMON

B2W2 drops Black and White's Unova-only restriction. Old favorites like Arcanine and Lucario are available from the early game alongside Gen 5 picks. New areas and different gym leaders change where you find Pokemon compared to the originals. Same 649 total roster, much wider team options from the start.

How the B2W2 Pokedex differs from Black & White

B2W2 dropped the Unova-only restriction from day one. The regional dex starts at 301 Pokemon, mixing classics like Arcanine and Riolu alongside Gen 5 species right from the opening routes.

Hidden Grottos scattered across Unova spawn Pokemon with their Hidden Abilities. Unova Link connects with another copy for extra encounter tables and difficulty settings. Same 649 ceiling as BW, but your team options are way broader from the start.

#000

Victini

PSYCHICFIRE

600

#001

Snivy

GRASS

308

#002

Servine

GRASS

413

#003

Serperior

GRASS

528

#004

Tepig

FIRE

308

#005

Pignite

FIREFIGHTING

418

#006

Emboar

FIREFIGHTING

528

#007

Oshawott

WATER

308

#008

Dewott

WATER

413

#009

Samurott

WATER

528

#010

Patrat

NORMAL

255

#011

Watchog

NORMAL

420

#012

Purrloin

DARK

281

#013

Liepard

DARK

446

#014

Pidove

NORMALFLYING

264

#015

Tranquill

NORMALFLYING

358

#016

Unfezant

NORMALFLYING

488

#017

Sewaddle

BUGGRASS

310

#018

Swadloon

BUGGRASS

380

#019

Leavanny

BUGGRASS

500

#020

Sunkern

GRASS

180

#021

Sunflora

GRASS

425

#022

Lillipup

NORMAL

275

#023

Herdier

NORMAL

370

#024

Stoutland

NORMAL

500

#025

Mareep

ELECTRIC

280

#026

Flaaffy

ELECTRIC

365

#027

Ampharos

ELECTRIC

510

#028

Psyduck

WATER

320

#029

Golduck

WATER

500

#030

Azurill

NORMALFAIRY

190

#031

Marill

WATERFAIRY

250

#032

Azumarill

WATERFAIRY

420

#033

Riolu

FIGHTING

285

#034

Lucario

FIGHTINGSTEEL

525

#035

Dunsparce

NORMAL

415

#036

Audino

NORMAL

445

#037

Pansage

GRASS

316

#038

Simisage

GRASS

498

#039

Pansear

FIRE

316

#040

Simisear

FIRE

498

#041

Panpour

WATER

316

#042

Simipour

WATER

498

#043

Venipede

BUGPOISON

260

#044

Whirlipede

BUGPOISON

360

#045

Scolipede

BUGPOISON

485

#046

Koffing

POISON

340

#047

Weezing

POISON

490

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FAQ

649 total, same as the originals. The big difference: old Pokemon are available from the start this time. Arcanine, Lucario, Eevee, and dozens of other pre-Gen 5 species show up in the regional dex.
It's a direct sequel set two years later, not an enhanced version. New protagonist, new rival, partially different gym leaders, and new areas like Humilau City and the Pokemon World Tournament. Old Pokemon are mixed into the regional dex from the start. The story continues from where BW left off.
Same three starters as BW. Oshawott is still the most flexible. But the starter matters less in B2W2 because you have access to a much wider pool of Pokemon early. You can catch an Riolu in Floccesy Ranch before the first gym.
A postgame facility in Driftveil City where you battle gym leaders and champions from every past region. Red, Blue, Lance, Steven, Cynthia, and every other major trainer appears. Each uses their signature teams. It's a fan-service gauntlet with real challenge.
Still Generation 5, released in 2012 for the Nintendo DS. B2W2 are the only numbered sequels in the main Pokemon series. They use the same engine and national dex as Black and White but tell a new story with expanded content.
Black 2 gets Reshiram and White 2 gets Zekrom (swapped from the originals). Black 2 has Black Tower (postgame trainer gauntlet), White 2 has White Treehollow (same concept, different layout). The non-legendary exclusives are minor. Pick based on which legendary you want.

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