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.
Emolga
Heracross
Pinsir
Blitzle
Zebstrika
Buizel
Floatzel
Zorua
Zoroark
Ducklett
Swanna
Karrablast
Escavalier
Shelmet
Accelgor
Deerling
Sawsbuck
Foongus
Amoonguss
Castform
Nosepass
Probopass
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Baltoy
Claydol
Larvesta
Volcarona
Joltik
Galvantula
Ferroseed
Ferrothorn
Tynamo
Eelektrik
Eelektross
Frillish
Jellicent
Alomomola
Axew
Fraxure
Haxorus
Zangoose
Seviper
Elgyem
Beheeyem
Litwick
Lampent
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.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow151 Pokemon - Gen IRB

Red & Blue151 Pokemon - Gen IIGS

Gold & Silver251 Pokemon - Gen IIC
Crystal251 Pokemon - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire202 Pokemon - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen151 Pokemon - Gen IIIE
Emerald202 Pokemon - Gen IVPt
Platinum210 Pokemon - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver256 Pokemon - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl151 Pokemon - Gen VBW

Black & White156 Pokemon - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2301 Pokemon - Gen VIXY

X & Y457 Pokemon - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire211 Pokemon - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon403 Pokemon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon302 Pokemon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee153 Pokemon - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield400 Pokemon - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus242 Pokemon - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl151 Pokemon - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet400 Pokemon - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A364 Pokemon - Gen XWW

Winds & Waves51 Pokemon