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Phase 4: Insect Badge to Bolt Badge — Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Walkthrough

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

By Damodar Sharma Updated July 12, 2026 Walkthrough

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

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

Phase route

Completion order

  1. Route 4 — Clear the Black 2 construction route or White 2 ruins route.
  2. Desert Resort — Complete the optional desert trainers and item sweep.
  3. Relic Castle — Collect the accessible relic chambers and Volcarona route notes.
  4. Join Avenue unlock — Recruit the first visitor and establish the version-neutral avenue systems.
  5. Nimbasa City — Unlock the Gear Station, Battle Institute, Musical, stadiums, and Ferris wheel.
  6. Nimbasa Gym — Elesa — Clear the runway Gym and counter Elesa's Volt Switch strategy.