Complete 16-phase Unova sequel walkthrough

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Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Walkthrough — Complete Unova Sequel Guide

A completionist walkthrough for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 covering the full sequel story, postgame, difficulty modes, Hidden Grottoes, Memory Link, and every Pokémon World Tournament division.

By Damodar Sharma Updated July 12, 2026 Walkthrough

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Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2

Pokemon Black Version 2 box art
Pokemon Black Version 2
Pokemon White Version 2 box art
Pokemon White Version 2

The complete sequel route

Clear the main story in order, then use the dedicated references for postgame, exact encounters, all three difficulty modes, Hidden Grottoes, Memory Link, Key System, and the complete Pokémon World Tournament.

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Phases16Section guides112

Black 2 and White 2 version differences

FeatureBlack 2White 2
Story fusionBlack KyuremWhite Kyurem
Opelucid CityFuturistic designTraditional design
Reversal MountainWater-filled cavernsMagma-filled caverns
Postgame facilityBlack City and Black TowerWhite Forest and White Treehollow
Native difficulty keyChallenge Key after Champion IrisEasy Key after Champion Iris
Underground Ruins keyIron Key for RegisteelIceberg Key for Regice
Dreamyard Eon PokémonLatiosLatias
Route 4 weekday staticMandibuzz on ThursdayBraviary on Monday
Benga rewardShiny GibleShiny Dratini
Memory LinkUses a compatible Black saveUses a compatible White save

Phase 1: Aspertia City to the Basic Badge

Choose a starter, help Hugh at Floccesy Ranch, and earn Cheren's Basic Badge.

Recommended levels 5-14Milestone Basic Badge and TM83 Work Up

Phase 2: Basic Badge to Toxic Badge

Cross Route 20, tour Virbank Complex, defeat Roxie, and complete the Pokéstar Studios introduction.

Recommended levels 10-18Milestone Toxic Badge and TM09 Venoshock

Phase 3: Toxic Badge to Insect Badge

Explore Castelia, clear the sewers and Relic Passage, and defeat Burgh.

Recommended levels 16-24Milestone Insect Badge and TM76 Struggle Bug

Phase 4: Insect Badge to Bolt Badge

Cross the rebuilt desert route, unlock Join Avenue, and defeat Elesa.

Recommended levels 21-30Milestone Bolt Badge and TM72 Volt Switch

Phase 5: Bolt Badge to Quake Badge

Reach Driftveil, defeat Clay, enter the PWT, and board the Plasma Frigate.

Recommended levels 28-35Milestone Quake Badge and TM78 Bulldoze

Phase 6: Quake Badge to Jet Badge

Cross Chargestone Cave, ring Celestial Tower's bell, and defeat Skyla.

Recommended levels 31-40Milestone Jet Badge and TM62 Acrobatics

Phase 7: Jet Badge to Legend Badge

Cross eastern Unova through Reversal Mountain and reach Opelucid City.

Recommended levels 36-48Milestone Legend Badge and TM82 Dragon Tail

Phase 8: Legend Badge to Wave Badge

Obtain the Colress Machine, cross Seaside Cave, and defeat Marlon.

Recommended levels 42-52Milestone Wave Badge and TM55 Scald

Phase 9: Team Plasma finale

Board the Frigate, reach Giant Chasm, defeat Colress, fuse Kyurem, and stop Ghetsis.

Recommended levels 48-58Milestone Team Plasma defeated

Phase 10: Pokémon League

Cross Route 23 and Victory Road, defeat the Elite Four, and challenge Champion Iris.

Recommended levels 55-63Milestone Hall of Fame and postgame unlocked

Phase 11: Postgame routes and rematches

Unlock eastern and western Unova, daily rematches, and the version facilities.

Recommended levels 60-80Milestone All postgame routes accessible

Phase 12: Legendary and special Pokémon

Complete every normal, postgame, version, and external legendary encounter.

Recommended levels 45-80Milestone Legendary checklist complete

Phase 13: Pokémon World Tournament

Master every offline tournament, team pool, and archived download competition.

Recommended levels 50 (scaled)Milestone All PWT divisions documented

Phase 14: Hidden Grottoes

Route every Hidden Grotto and understand regeneration, slots, abilities, gender locks, and items.

Recommended levels AnyMilestone All Hidden Grottoes mapped

Phase 15: Difficulty, Memory Link, and keys

Control difficulty keys, version keys, Memory Link scenes, and N's Pokémon.

Recommended levels AnyMilestone Key and external-save systems documented

Phase 16: Systems and completion

Finish Join Avenue, medals, studios, communication systems, daily content, and external services.

Recommended levels AnyMilestone System reference complete