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.

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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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#000

Victini

psychicfire

#004

Tepig

fire

#005

Pignite

firefighting

#006

Emboar

firefighting

#039

Pansear

fire

#040

Simisear

fire

#051

Growlithe

fire

#052

Arcanine

fire

#053

Magby

fire

#054

Magmar

fire

#055

Magmortar

fire

#094

Flareon

fire

#102

Darumaka

fire

#103

Darmanitan

fire

#171

Larvesta

bugfire

#172

Volcarona

bugfire

#190

Litwick

ghostfire

#191

Lampent

ghostfire

#192

Chandelure

ghostfire

#193

Heatmor

fire

#204

Numel

fireground

#205

Camerupt

fireground

#248

Vulpix

fire

#249

Ninetales

fire

#295

Reshiram

dragonfire

#0004

Charmander

fire

#0005

Charmeleon

fire

#0006

Charizard

fireflying

#0077

Ponyta

fire

#0078

Rapidash

fire

#0146

Moltres

fireflying

#0155

Cyndaquil

fire

#0156

Quilava

fire

#0157

Typhlosion

fire

#0218

Slugma

fire

#0219

Magcargo

firerock

#0228

Houndour

darkfire

#0229

Houndoom

darkfire

#0244

Entei

fire

#0250

Ho-oh

fireflying

#0255

Torchic

fire

#0256

Combusken

firefighting

#0257

Blaziken

firefighting

#0324

Torkoal

fire

#0390

Chimchar

fire

#0391

Monferno

firefighting

#0392

Infernape

firefighting

#0485

Heatran

firesteel

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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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