Generation V · Unova
Black 2 & White 2
Direct sequels set two years later in Unova.
At a glance
Developer
Game Freak
Publisher
Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Platform
Nintendo DS
First released
23 Jun 2012 (Japan)
Genre
Role-playing game
Generation
Gen V · Unova
Release dates
Black 2 & White 2 first released in Japan on 23 Jun 2012, rolling out across all regions over 111 days.
🇯🇵First
Japan
23 Jun 2012
🇺🇸+106 days
North America
7 Oct 2012
🇦🇺+110 days
Australia
11 Oct 2012
🇪🇺+111 days
Europe
12 Oct 2012
Key innovation
The first true numbered sequels, with new areas and story arcs.
Critical reception
80
Black 2 & White 2 holds a Metascore of 80/100 on Metacritic, indicating generally favourable reviews for its original Nintendo DS release. See the reviews on Metacritic →
About Generation V
A bold creative reset with an entirely new Pokédex before the post-game. Generation V pushed the DS hardware to its limits with animated sprites, seasonal changes, and the series' most ambitious storyline.
Gym Leaders & Elite Four
The 44 key trainers you battle in Black 2 & White 2, with their teams, levels and known movesets. Sprites via Pokémon Showdown.
Brock
Pewter Gym Leader · Kanto
KabutopsLv. 50
OmastarLv. 50
AerodactylLv. 50
RelicanthLv. 50
TyranitarLv. 50
RhyperiorLv. 50
Misty
Cerulean Gym Leader · Kanto
BlastoiseLv. 50
LanturnLv. 50
JellicentLv. 50
QuagsireLv. 50
SwannaLv. 50
CarracostaLv. 50
Lt. Surge
Vermilion Gym Leader · Kanto
ElectrodeLv. 50
MagnezoneLv. 50
ElectivireLv. 50
JolteonLv. 50
AmpharosLv. 50
LanturnLv. 50
Erika
Celadon Gym Leader · Kanto
TangrowthLv. 50
BellossomLv. 50
CradilyLv. 50
AbomasnowLv. 50
WhimsicottLv. 50
LilligantLv. 50
Sabrina
Saffron Gym Leader · Kanto
JynxLv. 50
MetagrossLv. 50
ExeggutorLv. 50
SigilyphLv. 50
MewtwoLv. 50
Black DoorLv. 70
Blaine
Cinnabar Gym Leader · Kanto
NinetalesLv. 50
CharizardLv. 50
MagmortarLv. 50
FlareonLv. 50
RapidashLv. 50
RotomLv. 50
Falkner
Violet City Gym Leader · Johto
XatuLv. 50
NoctowlLv. 50
CrobatLv. 50
AerodactylLv. 50
SwellowLv. 50
LugiaLv. 50
Bugsy
Azalea Gym Leader · Johto
ShuckleLv. 50
HeracrossLv. 50
PinsirLv. 50
ForretressLv. 50
YanmegaLv. 50
ArmaldoLv. 50
Whitney
Goldenrod Gym Leader · Johto
UrsaringLv. 50
ClefableLv. 50
BlisseyLv. 50
LopunnyLv. 50
WatchogLv. 50
CinccinoLv. 50
Morty
Ecruteak Gym Leader · Johto
DusknoirLv. 50
SableyeLv. 50
FroslassLv. 50
ChandelureLv. 50
CofagrigusLv. 50
JellicentLv. 50
Chuck
Cianwood Gym Leader · Johto
MachampLv. 50
PrimeapeLv. 50
HitmontopLv. 50
HitmonchanLv. 50
HitmonleeLv. 50
ConkeldurrLv. 50
Jasmine
Olivine Gym Leader · Johto
MetagrossLv. 50
MawileLv. 50
LucarioLv. 50
KlinklangLv. 50
FerrothornLv. 50
ExcadrillLv. 50
Pryce
Mahogany Gym Leader · Johto
MamoswineLv. 50
JynxLv. 50
DewgongLv. 50
CloysterLv. 50
LaprasLv. 50
WeavileLv. 50
Clair
Blackthorn Gym Leader · Johto
KingdraLv. 50
DragoniteLv. 50
AltariaLv. 50
SalamenceLv. 50
DruddigonLv. 50
GarchompLv. 50
Roxanne
Rustboro Gym Leader · Hoenn
ArmaldoLv. 50
CradilyLv. 50
AggronLv. 50
RelicanthLv. 50
GolemLv. 50
CarracostaLv. 50
Brawly
Dewford Gym Leader · Hoenn
BreloomLv. 50
MachampLv. 50
HitmontopLv. 50
HeracrossLv. 50
ScraftyLv. 50
MienshaoLv. 50
Wattson
Mauville Gym Leader · Hoenn
ElectrodeLv. 50
PlusleLv. 50
MinunLv. 50
RaichuLv. 50
RotomLv. 50
AmpharosLv. 50
Flannery
Lavaridge Gym Leader · Hoenn
CameruptLv. 50
MagcargoLv. 50
BlazikenLv. 50
HoundoomLv. 50
MagmortarLv. 50
ChandelureLv. 50
Norman
Petalburg Gym Leader · Hoenn
ZangooseLv. 50
AmbipomLv. 50
BouffalantLv. 50
StaraptorLv. 50
SawsbuckLv. 50
StoutlandLv. 50
Winona
Fortree Gym Leader · Hoenn
SkarmoryLv. 50
TropiusLv. 50
HonchkrowLv. 50
SigilyphLv. 50
GyaradosLv. 50
RayquazaLv. 50
Tate & Liza
Mossdeep Gym Leaders · Hoenn
ClaydolLv. 50
BronzongLv. 50
ReuniclusLv. 50
LunatoneLv. 50
GardevoirLv. 50
GothitelleLv. 50
Roark
Oreburgh Gym Leader · Sinnoh
SudowoodoLv. 50
OnixLv. 50
GolemLv. 50
RelicanthLv. 50
ArcheopsLv. 50
CrustleLv. 50
Gardenia
Eterna Gym Leader · Sinnoh
CherrimLv. 50
TangrowthLv. 50
LeafeonLv. 50
TorterraLv. 50
TropiusLv. 50
BreloomLv. 50
Maylene
Veilstone Gym Leader · Sinnoh
LucarioLv. 50
InfernapeLv. 50
ToxicroakLv. 50
GalladeLv. 50
MedichamLv. 50
MachampLv. 50
Wake
Pastoria Gym Leader · Sinnoh
LumineonLv. 50
GastrodonLv. 50
QuagsireLv. 50
GyaradosLv. 50
LudicoloLv. 50
PoliwrathLv. 50
Fantina
Hearthome Gym Leader · Sinnoh
SpiritombLv. 50
DusknoirLv. 50
RotomLv. 50
GengarLv. 50
JellicentLv. 50
GiratinaLv. 50
Byron
Canalave Gym Leader · Sinnoh
SteelixLv. 50
BronzongLv. 50
MagnezoneLv. 50
AggronLv. 50
ForretressLv. 50
ExcadrillLv. 50
Candice
Snowpoint Gym Leader · Sinnoh
FroslassLv. 50
AbomasnowLv. 50
WeavileLv. 50
GlaceonLv. 50
MamoswineLv. 50
GlalieLv. 50
Volkner
Sunyshore Gym Leader · Sinnoh
RotomLv. 50
JolteonLv. 50
ElectrodeLv. 50
EelektrossLv. 50
GalvantulaLv. 50
ZebstrikaLv. 50
Cheren
Aspertia Gym Leader · Unova
SimisearLv. 65
SimipourLv. 65
StoutlandLv. 67
EmboarLv. 67
SamurottLv. 67
SerperiorLv. 67
Roxie
Virbank Gym Leader · Unova
SeviperLv. 50
GarbodorLv. 50
CrobatLv. 50
DrapionLv. 50
AmoongussLv. 50
ToxicroakLv. 50
Burgh
Castelia Gym Leader · Unova
VespiquenLv. 50
CrustleLv. 50
EscavalierLv. 50
AccelgorLv. 50
DurantLv. 50
HeracrossLv. 50
Elesa
Nimbasa Gym Leader · Unova
ZebstrikaLv. 50
GalvantulaLv. 50
AmpharosLv. 50
EelektrossLv. 50
StunfiskLv. 50
LuxrayLv. 50
Clay
Driftveil Gym Leader · Unova
ClaydolLv. 50
KrookodileLv. 50
SeismitoadLv. 50
MamoswineLv. 50
GolurkLv. 50
FlygonLv. 50
Skyla
Mistralton Gym Leader · Unova
UnfezantLv. 50
ArcheopsLv. 50
BraviaryLv. 50
MandibuzzLv. 50
JumpluffLv. 50
DrifblimLv. 50
Drayden
Opelucid Gym Leader · Unova
DruddigonLv. 50
FlygonLv. 50
AltariaLv. 50
HydreigonLv. 50
SalamenceLv. 50
HaxorusLv. 52
Marlon
Humilau Gym Leader · Unova
QuagsireLv. 50
CloysterLv. 50
CarracostaLv. 53
WailordLv. 53
MantineLv. 53
JellicentLv. 55
Giovanni
Viridian Team Rocket · Kanto
SandslashLv. 50
NidoqueenLv. 50
GarchompLv. 50
GliscorLv. 50
KrookodileLv. 50
HippowdonLv. 50
Shauntal
Elite Four Elite Four · Unova
CofagrigusLv. 77
DrifblimLv. 77
GolurkLv. 77
FroslassLv. 77
GengarLv. 77
ChandelureLv. 79
Grimsley
Elite Four Elite Four · Unova
ScraftyLv. 77
KrookodileLv. 77
HonchkrowLv. 77
HoundoomLv. 77
TyranitarLv. 77
BisharpLv. 79
Caitlin
Elite Four Elite Four · Unova
MusharnaLv. 77
ReuniclusLv. 77
GothitelleLv. 77
GalladeLv. 77
AlakazamLv. 77
MetagrossLv. 79
Marshal
Elite Four · Unova
ThrohLv. 77
SawkLv. 77
MienshaoLv. 77
LucarioLv. 77
MachampLv. 77
ConkeldurrLv. 79
Lance
Champion · Johto
DragoniteLv. 50
SalamenceLv. 50
KingdraLv. 50
HydreigonLv. 50
HaxorusLv. 50
FlygonLv. 50
Wallace
Sootopolis Champion · Hoenn
MiloticLv. 50
Scald · Icy Wind · Rest · Sleep Talk
SharpedoLv. 50
Hydro Pump · Crunch · Zen Headbutt · Aqua Jet
WalreinLv. 50
Surf · Yawn · Blizzard · Sheer Cold
LudicoloLv. 50
Surf · Focus Blast · Giga Drain · Rain Dance
SwampertLv. 50
Muddy Water · Earth Power · Ice Beam · Focus Blast
StarmieLv. 50
Surf · Psychic · Thunderbolt · Signal Beam