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

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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Showing all 617 Pokemon obtainable in Black2 White2, including post-game content and trading.

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.

#048

Magnemite

electricsteel

#049

Magneton

electricsteel

#050

Magnezone

electricsteel

#051

Growlithe

fire

#052

Arcanine

fire

#053

Magby

fire

#054

Magmar

fire

#055

Magmortar

fire

#056

Elekid

electric

#057

Electabuzz

electric

#058

Electivire

electric

#059

Rattata

normal

#060

Raticate

normal

#061

Zubat

poisonflying

#062

Golbat

poisonflying

#063

Crobat

poisonflying

#064

Grimer

poison

#065

Muk

poison

#066

Woobat

psychicflying

#067

Swoobat

psychicflying

#068

Roggenrola

rock

#069

Boldore

rock

#070

Gigalith

rock

#071

Onix

rockground

#072

Steelix

steelground

#073

Timburr

fighting

#074

Gurdurr

fighting

#075

Conkeldurr

fighting

#076

Drilbur

ground

#077

Excadrill

groundsteel

#078

Skitty

normal

#079

Delcatty

normal

#080

Buneary

normal

#081

Lopunny

normal

#082

Cottonee

grassfairy

#083

Whimsicott

grassfairy

#084

Petilil

grass

#085

Lilligant

grass

#086

Munna

psychic

#087

Musharna

psychic

#088

Cleffa

fairy

#089

Clefairy

fairy

#090

Clefable

fairy

#091

Eevee

normal

#092

Vaporeon

water

#093

Jolteon

electric

#094

Flareon

fire

#095

Espeon

psychic

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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