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Pokémon Black&White

The complete guide to Unova: the 33-stop walkthrough, the 156 new Pokémon season by season, all eight Badges, Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem, and expert features reserved for Premium members.

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01 — Two versions, two truths

Black or White: pick your side

Your choice transforms the whole mini-site: a dark theme and Reshiram for Black, a light theme and Zekrom for White. Wild Pokémon tables, battles and exclusives adapt to your version.

  • Pokémon Black Version box art

    Black Version

    Reshiram, the Vast White Pokémon, answers N's call. Its flame burns on the black box art.

    • Reshiram at N's Castle, at Lv. 50
    • Black City, the post-game city
    • Cottonee, Gothita, Vullaby and Tornadus
    16 exclusive Pokémon →
  • Pokémon White Version box art

    White Version

    Zekrom, the Deep Black Pokémon, stands beside N. Its lightning rumbles on the white box art.

    • Zekrom at N's Castle, at Lv. 50
    • White Forest and its Pokémon from elsewhere
    • Petilil, Solosis, Rufflet and Thundurus
    49 exclusive Pokémon →
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Right now in Unova

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Black and White follow the console's calendar: the season changes at the start of each month, three times a year (spring in January, May and September; summer in February, June and October; autumn in March, July and November; winter in April, August and December).

02 — A generation starting from scratch

Everything is new in Unova

  • 156 new PokémonNo Pokémon from earlier regions until the end of the story: everything is there to be discovered.
  • The seasonsA spring, a summer, an autumn and a winter every quarter, changing the scenery and encounters.
  • Triple and Rotation BattlesTwo new battle formats, with three Pokémon side by side or on a spinning board.
  • The C-GearThe touch screen becomes a communication hub: infrared, Wi-Fi and the Entralink.
  • Reusable TMsFor the first time, a TM no longer disappears after use.
  • Animated battlesConstantly animated sprites and a dynamic camera: battles come to life.
03 — Complete walkthrough

The Unova subway map

Seven lines, thirty-three stops: from Nuvema Town to Champion Alder. Each stop details the wild Pokémon by version and season, the Trainers, the items and the key battles. Check off your stops: your progress is saved.

  1. 1
    Line 1

    First Steps

    Nuvema Town, Accumula Town, Striaton City and the Dreamyard.

    1. 01 Nuvema Town
    2. 02 Accumula Town
    3. 03 Striaton City
    4. 04 Striaton Gym
    5. 05 Dreamyard
  2. 2
    Line 2

    Team Plasma Revealed

    The Daycare, the Nacrene Museum, Pinwheel Forest and Castelia City.

    1. 06 Route 3
    2. 07 Nacrene City
    3. 08 Pinwheel Forest
    4. 09 Castelia City
    5. 10 Castelia Gym
  3. 3
    Line 3

    Nimbasa City

    The desert, Relic Castle, the amusement city and the Driftveil Drawbridge.

    1. 11 Relic Castle
    2. 12 Nimbasa City
    3. 13 Nimbasa Gym
    4. 14 Driftveil Drawbridge
  4. 4
    Line 4

    Heading West

    Driftveil City, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton City and the Celestial Tower.

    1. 15 Driftveil City
    2. 16 Driftveil Gym
    3. 17 Chargestone Cave
    4. 18 Celestial Tower
    5. 19 Mistralton Gym
  5. 5
    Line 5

    The Dragon Awakens

    Twist Mountain, Icirrus City, Dragonspiral Tower and Opelucid City.

    1. 20 Twist Mountain
    2. 21 Icirrus City
    3. 22 Dragonspiral Tower
    4. 23 The Stone
    5. 24 Route 9
    6. 25 Opelucid City
  6. 6
    Line 6

    Truth and Ideals

    Victory Road, the Pokémon League and N's Castle.

    1. 26 Route 10
    2. 27 Victory Road
    3. 28 Pokémon League
    4. 29 N's Castle
  7. 7
    Line 7

    The Other Unova

    The east of the region, Kyurem, Black City or White Forest and Champion Alder.

    1. 30 Eastern Unova
    2. 31 Undella Town
    3. 32 Black City
    4. 33 Alder
04 — Eight Badges

The Gym Leaders of Unova

A secret library, a honey-walled hive, roller coasters, a mine, giant cannons, ice slides and dragon-shaped walkways: every Gym in Unova is a puzzle. Each Gym Leader gives you a TM, reusable indefinitely.

  1. 1Cilan, Chili or CressStriaton CityTrio BadgeGrassFireWater
  2. 2LenoraNacrene CityBasic BadgeNormal
  3. 3BurghCastelia CityInsect BadgeBug
  4. 4ElesaNimbasa CityBolt BadgeElectric
  5. 5ClayDriftveil CityQuake BadgeGround
  6. 6SkylaMistralton CityJet BadgeFlying
  7. 7BrycenIcirrus CityFreeze BadgeIce
  8. 8DraydenIrisOpelucid CityLegend BadgeDragon

In Striaton City, you face the brother whose type has the advantage over your starter Pokémon. In Opelucid City, the Gym Leader depends on the version: Drayden in Black, Iris in White.

The Pokémon League

05 — The legends of Unova

Two heroes, two dragons

Long ago, two brothers founded Unova with a single dragon. When one sought truth and the other an ideal, the dragon split in two: Reshiram and Zekrom. What was left of it is said to be Kyurem.

Reshiram
Vast White Pokémon

Reshiram

Its tail burns up the atmosphere. It appears beside those who seek a world of truth.

Black
N. 50, scénario
White
By trade
Zekrom
Deep Black Pokémon

Zekrom

Its tail generates electricity. It supports those who pursue ideals.

Black
Par échange
White
Lv. 50, story
Kyurem
Boundary Pokémon

Kyurem

Giant Chasm

Black
N. 75, après la Ligue
White
Lv. 75, after the League
Cobalion
Swords of Justice

Cobalion

Mistralton Cave

Black
N. 42
White
Lv. 42
Terrakion
Swords of Justice

Terrakion

Victory Road, Trial Chamber

Black
N. 42
White
Lv. 42
Virizion
Swords of Justice

Virizion

Pinwheel Forest, Rumination Field

Black
N. 42
White
Lv. 42
Tornadus
Cyclone Pokémon

Tornadus

Roaming across Unova

Black
N. 40, errant
White
By trade
Thundurus
Bolt Strike Pokémon

Thundurus

Roaming across Unova

Black
Par échange
White
Lv. 40, roaming
Landorus
Abundance Pokémon

Landorus

Abundant Shrine

Black
N. 70, avec Boréas et Fulguris
White
Lv. 70, with Tornadus and Thundurus
Victini
Victory Pokémon

Victini

Liberty Garden

Black
N. 15, Passe Liberté
White
Lv. 15, Liberty Pass
Keldeo
Colt Pokémon

Keldeo

Event

Black
Distribution
White
Distribution
Meloetta
Melody Pokémon

Meloetta

Event

Black
Distribution
White
Distribution
Genesect
Paleozoic Pokémon

Genesect

Event

Black
Distribution
White
Distribution

The Legendary Pokémon guide ★ The mythology of Unova

06 — The Unova Pokédex

156 Pokémon, from Victini to Genesect

The Black and White sprites animate on hover, just like in battle. Click for the full page.

  • Victini
  • Snivy
  • Servine
  • Serperior
  • Tepig
  • Pignite
  • Emboar
  • Oshawott
  • Dewott
  • Samurott
  • Patrat
  • Watchog
  • Lillipup
  • Herdier
  • Stoutland
  • Purrloin
  • Liepard
  • Pansage
  • Simisage
  • Pansear
  • Simisear
  • Panpour
  • Simipour
  • Munna
  • Musharna
  • Pidove
  • Tranquill
  • Unfezant
  • Blitzle
  • Zebstrika
  • Roggenrola
  • Boldore
  • Gigalith
  • Woobat
  • Swoobat
  • Drilbur
  • Excadrill
  • Audino
  • Timburr
  • Gurdurr
  • Conkeldurr
  • Tympole
  • Palpitoad
  • Seismitoad
  • Throh
  • Sawk
  • Sewaddle
  • Swadloon
  • Leavanny
  • Venipede
  • Whirlipede
  • Scolipede
  • Cottonee
  • Whimsicott
  • Petilil
  • Lilligant
  • Basculin
  • Sandile
  • Krokorok
  • Krookodile
  • Darumaka
  • Darmanitan
  • Maractus
  • Dwebble
  • Crustle
  • Scraggy
  • Scrafty
  • Sigilyph
  • Yamask
  • Cofagrigus
  • Tirtouga
  • Carracosta
  • Archen
  • Archeops
  • Trubbish
  • Garbodor
  • Zorua
  • Zoroark
  • Minccino
  • Cinccino
  • Gothita
  • Gothorita
  • Gothitelle
  • Solosis
  • Duosion
  • Reuniclus
  • Ducklett
  • Swanna
  • Vanillite
  • Vanillish
  • Vanilluxe
  • Deerling
  • Sawsbuck
  • Emolga
  • Karrablast
  • Escavalier
  • Foongus
  • Amoonguss
  • Frillish
  • Jellicent
  • Alomomola
  • Joltik
  • Galvantula
  • Ferroseed
  • Ferrothorn
  • Klink
  • Klang
  • Klinklang
  • Tynamo
  • Eelektrik
  • Eelektross
  • Elgyem
  • Beheeyem
  • Litwick
  • Lampent
  • Chandelure
  • Axew
  • Fraxure
  • Haxorus
  • Cubchoo
  • Beartic
  • Cryogonal
  • Shelmet
  • Accelgor
  • Stunfisk
  • Mienfoo
  • Mienshao
  • Druddigon
  • Golett
  • Golurk
  • Pawniard
  • Bisharp
  • Bouffalant
  • Rufflet
  • Braviary
  • Vullaby
  • Mandibuzz
  • Heatmor
  • Durant
  • Deino
  • Zweilous
  • Hydreigon
  • Larvesta
  • Volcarona
  • Cobalion
  • Terrakion
  • Virizion
  • Tornadus
  • Thundurus
  • Reshiram
  • Zekrom
  • Landorus
  • Kyurem
  • Keldeo
  • Meloetta
  • Genesect

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07 — Guides

All of Unova, in detail

Pokémon

Guides and mechanics

The game

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24 features written for our members: beating N, Ghetsis and Alder, shiny Pokémon, IVs and calculators, the 649-Pokémon Pokédex, Battle Subway, season calendar, mythology and the real places in New York behind Unova.

★ PremiumBeating N and GhetsisTeams and strategies for the last two battles of the story.★ PremiumBeating AlderThe Unova Champion and his Lv. 75 Pokémon: the method.★ PremiumThe Ideal TeamsSix ready-made teams to finish Black and White.★ PremiumHunting Shiny PokémonRustling grass, Eggs, fixed Pokémon: all the methods of Generation V.★ PremiumIVs, EVs, Natures and CalculatorsThe hidden strength of your Pokémon, with two calculators.★ PremiumAdvanced BreedingEverstone, Hidden Abilities, the Masuda method and perfect Pokémon.★ PremiumCompleting the PokédexAll 649 Pokémon, method by method, with or without Poké Transfer.★ PremiumMoney and ExperienceThe best methods to earn money and level up.★ PremiumCatching ExplainedThe catch formula, Critical Captures and the effectiveness of each Ball.★ PremiumThe Best MovesThe best sets for the adventure, Pokémon by Pokémon.★ PremiumBattle Subway: StrategiesTeams and methods for the Super lines and the Subway Bosses.★ PremiumCompetitive StrategyThe Generation V metagame: weather, threats and teams.★ PremiumTriples and Rotations: StrategiesPositions, spread moves and teams for the Unova formats.★ PremiumFinishing the Game in Record TimeRoutes, tips and team choices for going fast.★ PremiumGlitches and SecretsFamous bugs, programming secrets and Unova rumors.★ PremiumEvents and DistributionsVictini, Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect and event Pokémon.★ PremiumThe Mythology of UnovaThe two heroes, the original dragon, Truth and Ideals.★ PremiumUnova, the New York of PokémonManhattan, Brooklyn, Coney Island: the real places behind Unova.★ PremiumChallenges and NuzlockeReplaying Unova differently: rules, challenges and tips.★ PremiumThe 100% ChecklistAll the items, TMs, gifts and Pokémon not to miss.★ PremiumThe Best Pokémon by VersionThe ideal recruits for Black and White, where and when to catch them.★ PremiumThe Season CalendarWhat changes each month: Pokémon, items, passages and Deerling forms.★ PremiumThe Entralink Pass PowersAll the Pass Powers, how to unlock them and the best way to use them.★ PremiumThe Seven Sages and the Shadow TriadWhere to find the Sages after the League, and what they give you.

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Did you know?

Unova is New York

For the first time, a Pokémon region is inspired by a place outside Japan. Castelia City is modeled on Manhattan and its skyscrapers, Skyarrow Bridge recalls the great suspension bridges of the bay, Nimbasa City and its Ferris wheel evoke Coney Island, and Driftveil City the port on the other bank of the Hudson.

★ The complete feature
Map of Unova in Pokémon Black and White
The map of Unova
The legacy of Unova

Before, after, around

Nintendo DS · 2012

Black 2 and White 2

The first true sequel in the series: Unova two years later, a new Team Plasma and Kyurem at the heart of the story.

The sequel →
DS, DSi, 3DS

Playing today

Compatible consoles, the end of Wi-Fi and the Dream World, and the journey of your Pokémon all the way to HOME.

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Sinnoh

The other retro mini-sites

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, Gold, Silver and Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen, Red, Blue and Yellow.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Black and White

Which version should you choose, Black or White?

Both tell the same story. Pokémon Black features Reshiram and opens Black City after the League; Pokémon White features Zekrom and opens White Forest, home to Pokémon from other regions. The Opelucid Gym Leader changes (Drayden in Black, Iris in White) and about ten Pokémon are exclusive: Cottonee, Gothita, Vullaby and Tornadus in Black; Petilil, Solosis, Rufflet and Thundurus in White.

How many Pokémon are in the Unova Pokédex?

156, from Victini (No. 000) to Genesect (No. 155). Throughout the adventure you only encounter Generation V Pokémon: Pokémon from earlier regions only appear in the wild after the League.

How do seasons work in Black and White?

The season changes at the start of each month, based on the console's clock: spring in January, May and September; summer in February, June and October; autumn in March, July and November; winter in April, August and December. Seasons change the coats of Deerling and Sawsbuck, some scenery (snow covers northern Unova in winter) and a few wild Pokémon.

Where to catch Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem?

The dragon of your version (Reshiram in Black, Zekrom in White) is caught at Lv. 50 in N's Castle, at the end of the story. Kyurem waits after the League at the bottom of Giant Chasm, at Lv. 75, in both versions. The dragon from the other version can only be obtained by trading.

Can you still play Pokémon Black and White today?

Yes, on Nintendo DS, DSi or 3DS with the original cartridge. The Pokémon Dream World closed in January 2014 and the Wi-Fi service for DS games in May 2014: trades and battles are now local only. Pokémon can reach Pokémon HOME via Poké Transfer, Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank, provided you have this software installed on a 3DS.