Complete Unova guide
Phase 1: First steps and the Trio Badge — Pokémon Black & White Walkthrough
Choose a partner, meet Unova's rivals, hear Team Plasma's message, and earn the first badge.
Choose a partner, meet Unova's rivals, hear Team Plasma's message, and earn the first badge.
Recommended levels 5-14Milestone Trio Badge and TM83 Work Up
Phase route
01
Nuvema Town
02Choose Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott, battle Bianca and Cheren, and receive the Pokédex.
Route 1
03Learn the catching routine, collect Juniper's Poké Balls, and reach Accumula.
Accumula Town
04Visit the Pokémon Center, watch Ghetsis's speech, and face N.
Route 2
05Receive the Running Shoes, clear every trainer, and battle Bianca.
Striaton City and Dreamyard
06Collect the elemental monkey that covers the starter's weakness and prepare for the Gym.
Striaton Gym — Cilan, Chili, or Cress
Answer the type-curtain puzzle and defeat the leader whose ace is strong against the starter.
Completion order
- Nuvema Town — Choose Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott, battle Bianca and Cheren, and receive the Pokédex.
- Route 1 — Learn the catching routine, collect Juniper's Poké Balls, and reach Accumula.
- Accumula Town — Visit the Pokémon Center, watch Ghetsis's speech, and face N.
- Route 2 — Receive the Running Shoes, clear every trainer, and battle Bianca.
- Striaton City and Dreamyard — Collect the elemental monkey that covers the starter's weakness and prepare for the Gym.
- Striaton Gym — Cilan, Chili, or Cress — Answer the type-curtain puzzle and defeat the leader whose ace is strong against the starter.