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.

Showing all 651 Pokemon that can exist in Black2 White2, including transfers from other games.

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.

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Ho-oh - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Ho-oh

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Celebi - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Celebi

psychicgrass
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Treecko - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Treecko

grass
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Grovyle - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Grovyle

grass
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Sceptile - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Sceptile

grass
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Torchic - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Torchic

fire
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Combusken - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Combusken

firefighting
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Blaziken - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Blaziken

firefighting
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Mudkip - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Mudkip

water
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Marshtomp - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Marshtomp

waterground
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Swampert - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Swampert

waterground
D
Poochyena - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Poochyena

dark
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Mightyena - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Mightyena

dark
D
Zigzagoon - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Zigzagoon

normal
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Linoone - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Linoone

normal
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Wurmple - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Wurmple

bug
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Silcoon - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Silcoon

bug
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Beautifly - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Beautifly

bugflying
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Cascoon - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Cascoon

bug
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Dustox - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Dustox

bugpoison
D
Lotad - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Lotad

watergrass
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Lombre - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Lombre

watergrass
C
Ludicolo - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Ludicolo

watergrass
D
Seedot - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Seedot

grass
D
Nuzleaf - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Nuzleaf

grassdark
C
Shiftry - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Shiftry

grassdark
D
Taillow - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Taillow

normalflying
C
Swellow - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Swellow

normalflying
D
Ralts - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Ralts

psychicfairy
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Kirlia - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Kirlia

psychicfairy
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Gardevoir - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Gardevoir

psychicfairy
D
Surskit - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Surskit

bugwater
D
Masquerain - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Masquerain

bugflying
D
Shroomish - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Shroomish

grass
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Breloom - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Breloom

grassfighting
D
Nincada - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Nincada

bugground
C
Ninjask - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Ninjask

bugflying
C
Shedinja - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Shedinja

bugghost
D
Whismur - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Whismur

normal
D
Loudred - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Loudred

normal
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Exploud - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Exploud

normal
D
Makuhita - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Makuhita

fighting
C
Hariyama - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Hariyama

fighting
C
Sableye - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Sableye

darkghost
C
Mawile - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Mawile

steelfairy
D
Meditite - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Meditite

fightingpsychic
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Medicham - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Medicham

fightingpsychic
D
Electrike - Pokemon Black 2 & White 2
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Electrike

electric
  • 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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