Appendix:Black 2 and White 2 walkthrough/Section 1

Intro

After selecting New Game you are asked to choose your character's gender. This cannot be changed after selecting. The resident researcher of the Unova region, Professor Juniper, appears and introduces new Trainers to the Pokémon world. Her lecture is important for new players, though it's nothing new to veterans of the series. She also introduces the player's rival, Hugh. Once she is done talking, you are asked to enter your character's and your rival's names. The name cannot be changed, so double-check that you have what you want. Press OK and you are ready for your adventure!

Aspertia City

Aspertia City

Your journey begins in Aspertia City, on the western edge of Unova. The Aspertia Outlook on the north side of the city offers a fantastic view of the region, spreading out to the north. The Aspertia Gym is located in the backyard of the Trainers' School, but the school is closed at the moment, so your challenge will have to wait.

Items

Item Location Games Xtransceiver In the bag at the start of the game  B2  W2  Pal Pad In the bag at the start of the game  B2  W2  Pokédex From Bianca at Aspertia Outlook  B2  W2  Poké Ball ×10 From Bianca inside the Pokémon Center  B2  W2  Running Shoes From Mom outside the Pokémon Center  B2  W2  Town Map From Hugh's sister outside the Pokémon Center  B2  W2  Potion From the attendant in the gate  B2  W2  Requires Surf TM53 (Energy Ball) Beyond the water outside the player's house  B2  W2  After becoming Champion Max Revive ×2 From Mom  B2  W2

Home

Mom starts talking to you as you try to leave home. She asks if you want a Pokémon and a Pokédex, so choose the obvious answer to show your determination to go on an adventure. She tells you that Professor Juniper's assistant, Bianca, is outside looking for you. The girl with the big green hat is not from around here, and may have gotten lost.

Outside, you meet your rival, Hugh. He already has a Pokémon, one he raised from an Egg, but wants someone to be his travelling partner. He offers to help you track down Bianca.

Aspertia Outlook

As you climb the stairway to the platform, Hugh is sure that Bianca is up there. Sure enough, she is here enjoying the view. She asks if you will help complete the Pokédex, so accept the task. Talk to her again and she shows you a container with three Poké Balls inside, giving you a chance to choose your new partner Pokémon.

Snivy		Tepig		Oshawott
Grass		Fire		Water
	Servine		Pignite		Dewott
Grass		Fire	Fighting	Water
	Serperior		Emboar		Samurott
Grass		Fire	Fighting	Water

• The Grass-type Snivy has the most weaknesses of the trio, with five: Fire-, Bug-, Poison-, Flying-, and Ice-type attacks. However, it and its evolutions make up for this with their superior defenses. Its Grass attacks are strong against Rock-, Ground-, and Water-type Pokémon.
• The Fire-type Tepig is great when battling Grass-, Bug-, Ice-, and Steel-type Pokémon, but is vulnerable to Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks. Tepig is unique amongst the Unova first partner Pokémon due to it gaining a secondary type as it grows, while Snivy and Oshawott do not. The Fighting-type adds two weaknesses, Flying and Psychic, but eliminates the Rock-type weakness. With their ability to learn Fighting moves (albeit only two naturally) as well as Fire attacks, Tepig's evolutions have the most type advantages of the first partner evolutions, with the added edge against Normal-, Rock-, and Dark-type Pokémon.
• The Water-type Oshawott has an advantage when facing Fire-, Rock-, and Ground-type Pokémon, but may struggle against Grass- and Electric-type attacks. With only these two disadvantages even in its final form, Oshawott is arguably the safest choice of the three first partners.

After choosing a Pokémon, Bianca asks if you would like to give it a nickname. After that, she hands over your very own Pokédex! When you try to leave, Hugh walks up and asks Bianca for his own Pokédex; luckily for him, she has an extra one. Then he challenges you to a battle.

If the player chose Snivy:

PKMN Trainer Hugh Aspertia City Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $500
Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Blaze Held item: None Tepig♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Tail Whip Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Tepig:

PKMN Trainer Hugh Aspertia City Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $500
Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: None Oshawott♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Tail Whip Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

If the player chose Oshawott:

PKMN Trainer Hugh Aspertia City Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $500
Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: None Snivy♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

There is very little strategy to this battle. Regardless of which two Pokémon battle, they each have a similar moveset, so neither has an advantage. The fight will be over in three turns, barring a critical hit. If you win, you earn $500 and your Pokémon gains enough experience to reach level 6. If you lose, it's not the end of the world at all and nothing bad happens, other than you missing out on the money. Don't feel bad if you do lose, though.

Pokémon Center

Hugh leaves, and Bianca leads you off for a tour of the local Pokémon Center. These hospitals restore your Pokémon to full health and eliminate any status ailments that may afflict them. She gives you a brief description of the PC, which has not changed much. Finally, she leads you to the Poké Mart counter, where you can buy and sell items. Before she leaves, she gives you ten Poké Balls to start you on your journey. Nice!

When you step outside, your Mom and Hugh's sister will show up. Mom gives you a pair of Running Shoes, which let you run by holding down the B Button. Hugh's sister gives you a Town Map, a map of the Unova region. She also gives you an extra map to take to her brother, who has already ventured out to Route 19. Next, Bianca tells you that she will demonstrate how to catch a Pokémon, so follow her north through the gate. The attendant inside gives you a free Potion on your way through.

Route 19

Route 19

Route 19 is a short road that connects Aspertia City and Floccesy Town. It is located at the base of a mountain, so the north side of the route is lined with cliffs.

Available Pokémon
Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Patrat B2 W2 Grass 2-4 50% Purrloin B2 W2 Grass 2-4 50% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items
Item Location Games Potion In the eastern patch of grass  B2  W2  After getting the Medal Box Oran Berry ×5 From Alder on your second meeting  B2  W2  Requires Surf Water Stone Northwest of the pond  B2  W2  Nest Ball Northeastern part  B2  W2  Expert Belt Where Alder was standing (hidden)  B2  W2

Bianca is waiting just outside the gate. She demonstrates how to catch wild Pokémon by catching a wild Purrloin in the tall grass, and explains a bit more about registering the data in the Pokédex. Once she leaves, follow the path eastward where a man named Alder calls down to you from atop the cliff. This powerful Trainer offers to help train your Pokémon a little before jumping down and leading you to his home in Floccesy Town.

Floccesy Town

Floccesy Town

In the center of Floccesy Town is a clock tower for which the town is famous. To the north is Pledge Grove, a tiny forest that is said to have a connection to a mythical Pokémon. When you meet Alder on the north side of town, he asks why you have two Town Maps, and after hearing your explanation, tells you that Hugh has been seen on Route 20.

Items
Item Location Games Potion ×2 From an old man in a house east of the Pokémon Center Dead-end path accessible via Route 20Autumn (hidden)  B2  W2

Black 2 and White 2 walkthrough

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