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.

SHOWINGPokedex301+ Obtainable316 + Transfer34

Showing 335 Pokemon: the regional Pokedex plus transfer-only species.

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.

#288

Tropius

grassflying

#289

Carnivine

grass

#290

Croagunk

poisonfighting

#291

Toxicroak

poisonfighting

#292

Larvitar

rockground

#293

Pupitar

rockground

#294

Tyranitar

rockdark

#295

Reshiram

dragonfire

#296

Zekrom

dragonelectric

#297

Kyurem

dragonice

#298

Keldeo

waterfighting

#299

Meloetta

normalpsychic

#300

Genesect

bugsteel

#0144

Articuno

iceflying

#0145

Zapdos

electricflying

#0146

Moltres

fireflying

#0150

Mewtwo

psychic

#0151

Mew

psychic

#0172

Pichu

electric

#0175

Togepi

fairy

#0236

Tyrogue

fighting

#0238

Smoochum

icepsychic

#0243

Raikou

electric

#0244

Entei

fire

#0245

Suicune

water

#0249

Lugia

psychicflying

#0250

Ho-oh

fireflying

#0251

Celebi

psychicgrass

#0360

Wynaut

psychic

#0380

Latias

dragonpsychic

#0381

Latios

dragonpsychic

#0382

Kyogre

water

#0383

Groudon

ground

#0384

Rayquaza

dragonflying

#0385

Jirachi

steelpsychic

#0386

Deoxys

psychic

#0433

Chingling

psychic

#0438

Bonsly

rock

#0439

Mime Jr.

psychicfairy

#0440

Happiny

normal

#0446

Munchlax

normal

#0483

Dialga

steeldragon

#0484

Palkia

waterdragon

#0487

Giratina

ghostdragon

#0491

Darkrai

dark

#0492

Shaymin

grass

#0493

Arceus

normal

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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