List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black and White

For a similar list from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, see List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in Pokémon Black and White. These specific instances of Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well. In addition, some Pokémon, such as Musharna, regenerate and can be encountered on a weekly basis.

List of Pokémon

First partner Pokémon

Professor Juniper gives the player, Bianca, and Cheren a first partner Pokémon.

Snivy

#0495  Snivy ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Overgrow Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Nuvema Town Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle Normal Physical Leer Normal Status
Games Method BW Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Tepig

#0498  Tepig ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Blaze Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Nuvema Town Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle Normal Physical Tail Whip Normal Status
Games Method BW Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Oshawott

#0501  Oshawott ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Torrent Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Nuvema Town Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Tackle Normal Physical Tail Whip Normal Status
Games Method BW Gift (First partner)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Magikarp

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the player can access Marvelous Bridge. At the west end of the bridge is a salesman who will offer a Magikarp to the player for $500. Unlike in previous games, Magikarp cannot be found anywhere in Unova without the use of Poké Transfer, making it worth the investment.

#0129  Magikarp ♂/♀ Level 5 Type: Ability: Swift Swim Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Marvelous Bridge Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random Random Random Random Random 31
Splash Normal Status
Games Method BW Gift ($500)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Victini

If the player has a Liberty Pass, they can take a ferry from Castelia City to Liberty Garden. After defeating the Team Plasma Grunts occupying the island, the player can meet Victini inside the statue in the center.

#0494  Victini Level 15 Type: Ability: Victory Star Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Liberty Garden Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Confusion Psychic Special Incinerate Fire Special Quick Attack Normal Physical Endure Normal Status
Games Method BW Event (Liberty Pass)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Elemental monkeys

In the Dreamyard, there is a girl near the entrance of the ruins that will give the player one of the three Elemental monkeys; Pansage, Pansear, or Panpour. The monkey the player receives is weak against the player's first partner Pokémon, and at the same time, strong against the monkey owned by the Gym Leader of Striaton City.

Pansage

If the player chose Tepig:

#0511  Pansage ♂/♀ Level 10 Type: Ability: Gluttony Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Dreamyard Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch Normal Physical Leer Normal Status Lick Ghost Physical Vine Whip Grass Physical
Games Method BW Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Pansear

If the player chose Oshawott:

#0513  Pansear ♂/♀ Level 10 Type: Ability: Gluttony Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Dreamyard Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch Normal Physical Leer Normal Status Lick Ghost Physical Incinerate Fire Special
Games Method BW Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Panpour

If the player chose Snivy:

#0515  Panpour ♂/♀ Level 10 Type: Ability: Gluttony Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Dreamyard Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch Normal Physical Leer Normal Status Lick Ghost Physical Water Gun Water Special
Games Method BW Gift
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Musharna

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the path to the basement of the Dreamyard will be cleared. Every Friday, a Musharna will spawn at the back end of the building. This particular Musharna has its Hidden Ability, Telepathy.

#0518  Musharna ♂/♀ Level 50 Type: Ability: Telepathy Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Dreamyard Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Defense Curl Normal Status Lucky Chant Psychic Status Psybeam Psychic Special Hypnosis Psychic Status
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Darmanitan

In the Desert Resort, near the entrance to the Relic Castle, the player will find five strange statues which are actually Darmanitan in their Zen Mode. If the player uses a RageCandyBar on them, they can be awoken, and will have the Zen Mode Ability.

#0555  Darmanitan ♂/♀ Level 35 Type: Ability: Zen Mode Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Desert Resort Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Thrash Normal Physical Belly Drum Normal Status Flare Blitz Fire Physical Hammer Arm Fighting Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Zorua

If the player transfers an event Celebi from a Generation IV game to Black or White via the Relocator or Poké Transfer and takes it to the Game Freak building, they will find a male Zorua that will join the party if player has any kind of Poké Ball to spare.

#0570  Zorua ♂ Level 10 Type: Ability: Illusion Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Castelia City Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Scratch Normal Physical Leer Normal Status Pursuit Dark Physical Fake Tears Dark Status
Games Method BW Event (event Celebi)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Zoroark

If the player transfers an event Shiny beast from a Generation IV game to Black or White via the Relocator or Poké Transfer and takes it to the Lostlorn Forest, a woman will emerge from a trailer, let out a howl, transform into another one of the legendary beasts, and attack. This Pokémon is actually a female Zoroark.

#0571  Zoroark ♀ Level 25 Type: Ability: Illusion Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Lostlorn Forest Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Fury Swipes Normal Physical Faint Attack Dark Physical Scary Face Normal Status Taunt Dark Status
Games Method BW Event (event Shiny beast)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Larvesta

At the far end of Route 18 is a rest house. Inside the rest house is a Pokémon Ranger who will give the player a Larvesta Egg. This is the only Pokémon Egg given as a gift in Black and White.

#0636  Larvesta ♂/♀ Level 1 Type: Ability: Flame Body Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place hatched) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Ember Fire Special String Shot Bug Status
Games Method BW Gift (Treasure Hunter)
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Volcarona

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the way to the deepest parts of the Relic Castle will be unveiled. After the player finds Ryoku of the Seven Sages, they can continue to Volcarona's shrine and battle it.

#0637  Volcarona ♂/♀ Level 70 Type: Ability: Flame Body Held item: SilverPowder	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Relic Castle Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Silver Wind Bug Special Quiver Dance Bug Status Heat Wave Fire Special Bug Buzz Bug Special
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Reshiram

At the climax of Pokémon Black, inside N's Castle, Reshiram will appear in front of the player and challenge them. The player must capture it to proceed to the final confrontation with N. The only exception occurs if the player has a full party, and a completely filled Storage System (a total of 726 individual Pokémon). In this case, Reshiram will reappear at the peak of Dragonspiral Tower after defeating N and Ghetsis.

#0643  Reshiram Level 50 Type: Ability: Turboblaze Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: N's Castle Dragonspiral Tower Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
DragonBreath Dragon Special Slash Normal Physical Extrasensory Psychic Special Fusion Flare Fire Special
Games Method B Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Zekrom

At the climax of Pokémon White, inside N's Castle, Zekrom will appear in front of the player and challenge them. The player must capture it to proceed to the final confrontation with N. The only exception occurs if the player has a full party, and a completely filled Storage System (a total of 726 individual Pokémon). In this case, Zekrom will reappear at the peak of Dragonspiral Tower after defeating N and Ghetsis.

#0644  Zekrom Level 50 Type: Ability: Teravolt Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: N's Castle Dragonspiral Tower Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
DragonBreath Dragon Special Slash Normal Physical Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical Fusion Bolt Electric Physical
Games Method W Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Swords of Justice

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion of the Swords of Justice become available for capture after the player obtains HM03 (Surf) from Alder at the foot of Twist Mountain.

Cobalion

Cobalion dwells within the depths of Mistralton Cave, within the Guidance Chamber. As the leader of the musketeers, the player must capture it before challenging Terrakion and Virizion.

#0638  Cobalion Level 42 Type: Ability: Justified Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Guidance Chamber Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Helping Hand Normal Status Retaliate Normal Physical Iron Head Steel Physical Sacred Sword Fighting Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Terrakion

After capturing Cobalion, the Trial Chamber inside Victory Road will be unsealed, allowing the player to challenge Terrakion.

#0639  Terrakion Level 42 Type: Ability: Justified Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Trial Chamber Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Helping Hand Normal Status Retaliate Normal Physical Rock Slide Rock Physical Sacred Sword Fighting Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Virizion

After capturing Cobalion, the Rumination Field within Pinwheel Forest will be unsealed, allowing the player to challenge Virizion.

#0640  Virizion Level 42 Type: Ability: Justified Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Rumination Field Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Helping Hand Normal Status Retaliate Normal Physical Giga Drain Grass Special Sacred Sword Fighting Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Forces of nature

After the player has earned the Legend Badge and spoken with the clerk in the Route 10 gate, a big storm will spawn on Route 7. Going to the second house on the route during the storm will cause a lady to come out and invite the player into her house. She will then start talking about a Pokémon that causes great storms named Tornadus or Thundurus in Pokémon Black or White, respectively. Upon exiting the house, the Pokémon will confront the player. It will then roam around Unova.

Tornadus

#0641  Tornadus ♂ Level 40 Type: Ability: Prankster Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place caught) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Revenge Fighting Physical Air Cutter Flying Special Extrasensory Psychic Special Agility Psychic Status
Games Method B Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Thundurus

#0642  Thundurus ♂ Level 40 Type: Ability: Prankster Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: (Place caught) Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Revenge Fighting Physical Shock Wave Electric Special Heal Block Psychic Status Agility Psychic Status
Games Method W Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Landorus

After defeating Ghetsis and gaining access to eastern Unova, the player can access the Abundant Shrine, where Landorus makes his home. However, in order to challenge him, the player must have both Tornadus and Thundurus in their party, which requires the use of trading or certain events.

#0645  Landorus ♂ Level 70 Type: Ability: Sand Force Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Abundant Shrine Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Rock Slide Rock Physical Earthquake Ground Physical Sandstorm Rock Status Fissure Ground Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

Kyurem

After defeating Ghetsis and gaining access to eastern Unova, the player can access the Giant Chasm, where Kyurem waits in the deepest chamber, past Crater Forest.

#0646  Kyurem Level 75 Type: Ability: Pressure Held item: None	ID: (Player's) OT: (Player's) Met: Giant Chasm Nature: Random
Hit Points Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed IVs Random 0 0 0 0 0
Glaciate Ice Special Dragon Pulse Dragon Special Imprison Psychic Status Endeavor Normal Physical
Games Method BW Catch
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon is obtained in a trade.
This Pokémon is given to the player as an Egg.

See also

• Gift Pokémon

List of in-game event Pokémon Gen I • Gen II • Gen III (RS • FRLG • E • Colosseum/XD) • Gen IV (DP • Pt • HGSS) • Gen V (BW • B2W2) Gen VI (XY • ORAS) • Gen VII (SM • USUM • PE) • Gen VIII (SwSh • BDSP • LA) • Gen IX (SV • ZA) Gift Pokémon (Eggs) • Wild Pokémon (Roaming Pokémon) • In-game trades (Hayley's trades)