Phase 12 · Seasons, time, and phenomena

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Phase 12: Seasons, time, and phenomena — Pokemon Black & White Walkthrough

Master the monthly calendar, daily clock, and Gen V's four overworld encounter phenomena.

By Damodar Sharma Updated July 10, 2026 Walkthrough

Master the monthly calendar, daily clock, and Gen V's four overworld encounter phenomena.

Recommended levels AnyMilestone Encounter-system reference
Version
Season

Seasons and time of day

Use exact monthly seasons and clock boundaries; wild slots are seasonal, not time-specific.

Season calendar and clock

spring

January · May · September

morning
05:00-09:59
day
10:00-16:59
evening
17:00-19:59
night
20:00-04:59

summer

February · June · October

morning
04:00-08:59
day
09:00-18:59
evening
19:00-20:59
night
21:00-03:59

autumn

March · July · November

morning
06:00-09:59
day
10:00-17:59
evening
18:00-19:59
night
20:00-05:59

winter

April · August · December

morning
07:00-10:59
day
11:00-16:59
evening
17:00-18:59
night
19:00-06:59
  • Twist Mountain's exterior snowbanks open shortcuts and item paths.
  • Icirrus City and Route 8 puddles freeze or gain snow-dependent routing.
  • Dragonspiral Tower's exterior access changes where snowbanks form.

Phenomena encounters

Understand rustling grass, dust clouds, rippling water, and bridge shadows.

Phenomena reference

A phenomenon is an animated tile that may disappear when another area is entered. Repel can preserve movement safety but does not force a phenomenon to spawn.

Rustling grass

Audino is common; rare evolved or otherwise unusual species occupy the remaining slots.

Exact Pokémon odds: Use the exact area rows in encounters.json

Dust cloud

Drilbur or Excadrill may appear; non-battle outcomes include Gems and evolution stones.

Exact Pokémon odds: Use the exact area rows in encounters.json

Rippling water

Changes the species table and usually raises levels or exposes rare evolutions.

Exact Pokémon odds: Use the exact Surf-spot and Super-Rod-spot rows

Flying shadow

May produce Ducklett, Swanna, or a collectible Wing depending on the bridge.

Exact Pokémon odds: Use the exact bridge rows

Dark / double grass

May begin a wild Double Battle when the player has at least two healthy Pokémon.

Exact Pokémon odds: Slot odds are preserved per encounter row

Underlying slot odds — 12-slot tables: 20 / 20 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 10 / 5 / 5 / 4 / 4 / 1 / 1; Surf: 60 / 30 / 5 / 4 / 1; fishing: 40 / 40 / 15 / 4 / 1.

C-Gear, Entralink, and discontinued Dream World

Separate local wireless systems from discontinued online services.

System reference

C-Gear

Unlock: Fennel activates it after the Dreamyard Munna rescue.

  • The Wireless, Online, and Infrared panels expose local communication and the original Nintendo Wi-Fi features.
  • The Online panel's Game Sync service is discontinued; local infrared and compatible local wireless functions remain cartridge features.

Xtransceiver

Unlock: Received during the opening journey.

  • Story calls arrive automatically; local four-player video chat requires compatible Nintendo DS hardware and nearby players.
  • It is a communication tool, not a wild-encounter condition.

Entralink and Entree Forest

Unlock: Enter through the C-Gear after receiving it.

  • The central island hosts Entree missions and Pass Powers; another player's world requires local wireless.
  • Dream World Pokémon formerly arrived in Entree Forest through Game Sync. That online pipeline is discontinued.

Pass Powers

Unlock: Complete Entralink missions to raise Entree levels.

  • Powers can modify encounter rates, prize money, experience, hatching, and shopping for a limited duration.
  • White and Black Entree levels grow through missions in the opposite-colored half of another player's Entralink.

Pokémon Dream World

Unlock: Former Game Sync web service.

  • The official service is discontinued, so new Dream World sessions and ordinary Entree Forest deliveries are no longer available.
  • Historical Dream World Pokémon and event distributions remain event-only documentation, never normal progression.

Musical, sports, Royal Unova, and Ferris wheel

Schedule repeatable battles, props, voyages, and season-dependent partners.

Trainers

TrainerBattleTeam
Infielder AlexOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSinglePansear Lv. 23 · Panpour Lv. 23 · Pansage Lv. 23
Ace Trainer MarianaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleRotom Lv. 65 · Butterfree Lv. 65 · Alomomola Lv. 65
Striker TonyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDucklett Lv. 25
Ace Trainer HenryOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleTauros Lv. 66 · Wailord Lv. 66
Linebacker DanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDarumaka Lv. 24 · Timburr Lv. 24
Lass SibylOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleChingling Lv. 64 · Wormadam Lv. 64
Rich Boy BradOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleAipom Lv. 64 · Murkrow Lv. 64
Infielder AlexOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSinglePansage Lv. 31 · Pansear Lv. 31 · Panpour Lv. 31
Lady ElizandraOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMeowth Lv. 63 · Vulpix Lv. 63 · Eevee Lv. 63
Socialite CassandraOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleLiepard Lv. 64 · Arbok Lv. 64
Striker TonyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDucklett Lv. 33
Backers Kay & AliOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleDucklett Lv. 31 · Ducklett Lv. 31
Gentleman RobertOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleHoundour Lv. 63 · Noctowl Lv. 63 · Houndoom Lv. 63
Linebacker DanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDarumaka Lv. 32 · Gurdurr Lv. 32
Maid TanyaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleEmolga Lv. 65
Clerk ChazOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleAriados Lv. 64 · Floatzel Lv. 64
Backers Hawk & DarOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleDarumaka Lv. 31 · Darumaka Lv. 31
Youngster AbeOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSpearow Lv. 63 · Linoone Lv. 63 · Fearow Lv. 63
Infielder AlexOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSimipour Lv. 39 · Simisage Lv. 39 · Simisear Lv. 39
Infielder ConnorOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSandile Lv. 40 · Unfezant Lv. 40
Striker TonyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSwanna Lv. 41
Striker RobertoOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleLiepard Lv. 41
Backers Kay & AliOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleSwanna Lv. 39 · Swanna Lv. 39
Linebacker DanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleGurdurr Lv. 40 · Darmanitan Lv. 40
Linebacker BobOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSawk Lv. 40 · Throh Lv. 40
Backers Hawk & DarOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleDarmanitan Lv. 39 · Darmanitan Lv. 39
Infielder AlexOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSimipour Lv. 66 · Simisage Lv. 66 · Simisear Lv. 66
Infielder ConnorOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleUnfezant Lv. 67 · Krookodile Lv. 67
Infielder ToddOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleCubone Lv. 67 · Bisharp Lv. 67
Backers Alf & FredOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleSimisage Lv. 65 · Bisharp Lv. 65
Striker TonyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSwanna Lv. 67 · Kecleon Lv. 67
Striker RobertoOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleTaillow Lv. 66 · Sneasel Lv. 66 · Liepard Lv. 66
Striker MarcoOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleLunatone Lv. 67 · Solrock Lv. 67
Backers Kay & AliOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleSwanna Lv. 65 · Swanna Lv. 65
Backers Les & WebOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleLiepard Lv. 65 · Liepard Lv. 65
Linebacker DanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleLickitung Lv. 66 · Darmanitan Lv. 66 · Conkeldurr Lv. 66
Linebacker BobOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSawk Lv. 66 · Throh Lv. 66 · Hariyama Lv. 66
Linebacker JonahOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleForretress Lv. 68
Backers Hawk & DarOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleDarmanitan Lv. 65 · Darmanitan Lv. 65
Backers Cam & AbbyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleSawk Lv. 65 · Throh Lv. 65
Smasher ElenaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleBlitzle Lv. 25
Hoopster BobbyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleWhirlipede Lv. 25
Smasher ElenaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleZebstrika Lv. 33
Backers Joe & RossOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleZebstrika Lv. 31 · Zebstrika Lv. 31
Hoopster BobbyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleScolipede Lv. 33
Backers Masa & YasOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleScolipede Lv. 31 · Scolipede Lv. 31
Smasher ElenaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleZebstrika Lv. 41
Smasher AspenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleWhimsicott Lv. 40 · Lilligant Lv. 40
Backers Joe & RossOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleZebstrika Lv. 39 · Zebstrika Lv. 39
Hoopster BobbyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleScolipede Lv. 41
Hoopster JohnOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleStoutland Lv. 40 · Boldore Lv. 40
Backers Masa & YasOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleScolipede Lv. 39 · Boldore Lv. 39
Smasher ElenaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleBaltoy Lv. 67 · Zebstrika Lv. 67
Smasher AspenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleWhimsicott Lv. 67 · Lilligant Lv. 67
Smasher MariOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleVoltorb Lv. 67 · Jellicent Lv. 67
Backers Joe & RossOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleJellicent Lv. 65 · Zebstrika Lv. 65
Backers Ai & CielOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleWhimsicott Lv. 65 · Lilligant Lv. 65
Hoopster BobbyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMantyke Lv. 67 · Scolipede Lv. 67
Hoopster JohnOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleStoutland Lv. 67 · Gigalith Lv. 67
Hoopster LamarcusOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMasquerain Lv. 67 · Bouffalant Lv. 67
Backers Masa & YasOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleScolipede Lv. 65 · Gigalith Lv. 65
Backers Kat & PhaeOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredDoubleStoutland Lv. 65 · Bouffalant Lv. 65
Ace Trainer CharlieOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleGalvantula Lv. 65 · Tropius Lv. 65 · Mamoswine Lv. 65
Ace Trainer LucilleOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleJynx Lv. 65 · Vaporeon Lv. 65 · Gliscor Lv. 65
Artist PierreOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSmeargle Lv. 65
Backpacker AlexanderOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleZangoose Lv. 65
Backpacker PattyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleFlareon Lv. 65
Baker LillyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleTorkoal Lv. 64 · Miltank Lv. 64
Battle Girl JanieOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleHitmonchan Lv. 66
Black Belt LaoOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMankey Lv. 64 · Heracross Lv. 64 · Conkeldurr Lv. 64
Clerk NelsonOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleYanmega Lv. 62 · Ledian Lv. 62 · Kricketune Lv. 62 · Scizor Lv. 62 · Scolipede Lv. 62
Clerk FredricOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSinglePersian Lv. 65 · Honchkrow Lv. 65
Clerk WrenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleCherubi Lv. 63 · Sunflora Lv. 63 · Cherrim Lv. 63
Dancer DaveyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMr. Mime Lv. 64 · Mr. Mime Lv. 64
Depot Agent JoshOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDiglett Lv. 64 · Dugtrio Lv. 64
Doctor JulesOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleAudino Lv. 65
Fisherman DevonOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleFinneon Lv. 62 · Gorebyss Lv. 62 · Huntail Lv. 62 · Lumineon Lv. 62
Gentleman RenaudOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSlowking Lv. 65
Harlequin CharleyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleExeggcute Lv. 64 · Electrode Lv. 64
Hiker RusselOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleGeodude Lv. 63 · Graveler Lv. 63 · Golem Lv. 63
Janitor CalebOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleKoffing Lv. 64 · Weezing Lv. 64
Lady SophieOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleIllumise Lv. 64
Lass DanaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMisdreavus Lv. 63 · Pachirisu Lv. 63 · Delcatty Lv. 63
Maid AlicaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleGrowlithe Lv. 64 · Cinccino Lv. 64
Musician BorisOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleChatot Lv. 64 · Wigglytuff Lv. 64
Nurse KirstenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleAudino Lv. 65
Nursery Aide LeahOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleClefairy Lv. 64 · Clefable Lv. 64
Parasol Lady GwynethOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleCastform Lv. 65
Pilot LeonardOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleHoothoot Lv. 63 · Swellow Lv. 63 · Unfezant Lv. 63
Pokéfan ColinOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSlowpoke Lv. 64 · Slowbro Lv. 64
Pokéfan DarcyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleRattata Lv. 61 · Sentret Lv. 61 · Zigzagoon Lv. 61 · Bidoof Lv. 61 · Patrat Lv. 61
Pokémon Breeder OwenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleBonsly Lv. 60 · Wooper Lv. 60 · Munchlax Lv. 60 · Sandshrew Lv. 60 · Wynaut Lv. 60 · Spoink Lv. 60
Pokémon Breeder BrookeOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSwinub Lv. 60 · Poliwag Lv. 60 · Cleffa Lv. 60 · Gible Lv. 60 · Igglybuff Lv. 60 · Larvitar Lv. 60
Pokémon Ranger AlainOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleAmbipom Lv. 64 · Carnivine Lv. 64 · Steelix Lv. 64
Pokémon Ranger HeidiOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMusharna Lv. 64 · Drifblim Lv. 64 · Umbreon Lv. 64
Policeman JeffOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleArcanine Lv. 65 · Mienshao Lv. 65
Preschooler EvanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMime Jr. Lv. 64
Preschooler MiaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSmoochum Lv. 64
Psychic GerardOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleGirafarig Lv. 64 · Sigilyph Lv. 64 · Claydol Lv. 64
Psychic MadhuOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMismagius Lv. 65 · Gothitelle Lv. 65
Rich Boy AnthonyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleVolbeat Lv. 64
Roughneck FletcherOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMightyena Lv. 63 · Skuntank Lv. 63 · Crawdaunt Lv. 63
Scientist SimonOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleStunky Lv. 64 · Muk Lv. 64
Scientist BlytheOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSkorupi Lv. 64 · Swalot Lv. 64
School Kid AlanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSeadra Lv. 63 · Pupitar Lv. 63 · Dragonair Lv. 63
School Kid SallyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleDunsparce Lv. 63 · Delibird Lv. 63 · Luvdisc Lv. 63
Socialite EmiliaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSableye Lv. 64 · Liepard Lv. 64
Veteran ArlenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleJolteon Lv. 64 · Sandslash Lv. 64 · Skarmory Lv. 64 · Tyranitar Lv. 65
Veteran SayuriOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleRelicanth Lv. 64 · Magcargo Lv. 64 · Glaceon Lv. 64 · Dragonite Lv. 65
Waiter ClintOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleClamperl Lv. 63 · Glameow Lv. 63 · Unfezant Lv. 63
Waitress BonitaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSinglePsyduck Lv. 64 · Leafeon Lv. 64
Worker TylerOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleMawile Lv. 64 · Excadrill Lv. 64
Worker MatthewOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleSealeo Lv. 64 · Glalie Lv. 64
Youngster KevinOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as requiredSingleVenonat Lv. 63 · Raticate Lv. 63 · Venomoth Lv. 63

Items and gifts

Prop CaseBlack / White

Pick up from owner Theater, first (after enter; first visit)

TM NormalBlack / White

Pick up

Various PropsBlack / White

Pick up

Toy CakeBlack / White

Gift from a owner

TiaraBlack / White

Gift from a owner

CrownBlack / White

Gift from owner Musicals

Winner's BeltBlack / White

Gift from owner Musicals

Fresh WaterBlack / White

Pick up from Bonita Clint Waiter Waitress

Full RestoreBlack / White

Pick up from Nurse Kirsten

Max ReviveBlack / White

Pick up from Doctor Jules

Moomoo MilkBlack / White

Pick up from Baker Lilly

EtherBlack / White

Pick up from Scientist Blythe Simon

PP UpBlack / White

Pick up from Ace Trainer Charlie Lucille

PP MaxBlack / White

Pick up from Veteran Arlen Sayuri

Rare CandyBlack / White

Pick up from Aide Leah Nursery

Ultra BallBlack / White

Pick up from Youngster Dana Kevin Lass

Max RepelBlack / White

Pick up from Backpacker Alexander Patty

Big PearlBlack / White

Pick up from Emilia Socialite

NuggetBlack / White

Pick up from Gentleman Renaud

Lava CookieBlack / White

Reward

Berry JuiceBlack / White

Reward

Old GateauBlack / White

Reward

RageCandyBarBlack / White

Reward

Rare CandyBlack / White

Reward

System reference

Pokémon Musical

Unlock: Visit the Musical Theater in Nimbasa City.

  • Dress one Pokémon with Props, choose a show, appeal during the performance, and speak to audience members afterward for Props.
  • The owner gives the Prop Case. Collecting all 100 Props upgrades the Trainer Card in Black and White; use the checklist below to track the complete set.

Big Stadium and Small Court

Unlock: Nimbasa City; athlete schedules expand by badge count and postgame status.

  • Big Stadium rotates baseball, soccer, and football schedules; Small Court rotates tennis and basketball.
  • The complete source parties are placed under this section in trainers.json, including badge-tier and postgame variants.

Royal Unova

Unlock: Postgame evening departure from Castelia's Cruise Dock.

  • Pay the fare, defeat the announced number of trainers before the ship returns, and collect the captain's daily reward.
  • Departure uses the current season's evening window, so consult seasons.json before traveling.

Ferris wheel daily trainers

Unlock: After the Nimbasa story ride with N.

  • A season- and player-character-dependent partner can battle and ride once per day.
  • These repeatable trainers are kept separate from the one-time N story battle.

Pokémon Musical Prop checklist

Collect all 100 Props to earn the Pokémon Musical Trainer Card upgrade in Pokémon Black and White.

Starting showCategoryAudience
StardomCoolMen
Forest StrollCuteGirls
A Sweet SoiréeElegantWomen
Exciting NimbasaQuirkyBoys
  • Balance Prop categories while favoring the selected show's category; using too many Props of one category has diminishing returns.
  • Only an arm-slot Prop can be activated during the dance, and each equipped arm Prop can appeal once.
  • Speak to the followers in the lobby after every performance. Cumulative Dress Up score raises the follower count to a maximum of ten.
Follower unlock thresholds
FollowersCumulative Dress Up score
10
2100
3250
4500
51,000
62,000
73,500
85,500
98,000
1012,000

Open the complete Prop source table.

Daily and weekly event calendar

CadenceLocationUnlockActivityRewardVersion
DailyCastelia CityReach Castelia CityMassage one Pokémon in the building on Castelia Street to raise friendship.FriendshipBlack / White
DailyCastelia CityReach Studio CasteliaShow the Harlequin a Pokémon of the requested type and choose one status-curing Berry.Cheri, Chesto, Pecha, Rawst, or Aspear BerryBlack / White
Tuesday, except winterCastelia CityReach Mode StreetBuy from the Casteliacone stand once that day.CasteliaconeBlack / White
DailyCastelia City — Game Freak HQEnter the Hall of FameRematch Game Freak Morimoto once per day.Trainer battle and prize moneyBlack / White
DailyPinwheel Forest exteriorHave a Fighting-type Pokémon in the partySmash the Challenge Rock on the eastern rise.Star PieceBlack / White
DailyDriftveil CityReach the house north of the marketShow the woman a Pokémon that knows the TM move she requests.Heart ScaleBlack / White
DailyNimbasa City — Big Stadium and Small CourtReach Nimbasa City; available trainers expand with progressBattle the day's athletes outside scheduled event hours, then speak to eligible defeated trainers for items.Trainer rewards and rotating giftsBlack / White
DailyNimbasa City — Ferris wheelComplete the story ride with NBattle and ride with the season- and player-character-dependent trainer.Trainer battleBlack / White
Daily by time periodRoute 8 — near the Tubeline Bridge gateReach Route 8Speak to the Parasol Lady in morning, day, evening, or night; the clock period determines the rock.Damp Rock / Heat Rock / Smooth Rock / Icy RockBlack / White
FridayDreamyard basementDefeat GhetsisEncounter the weekly Musharna in the basement.Musharna with TelepathyBlack / White
WednesdayNacrene City — Café WarehouseReach Nacrene CityAsk for the café's weekly special.Soda PopBlack / White
DailyIcirrus CityReach Icirrus CityAnswer Aha's easy-chat quiz.Antidote for a correct answer; Parlyz Heal for an incorrect answerBlack / White
DailyOpelucid City — Battle HouseReach Opelucid CityRematch the two Ace Trainers in Rotation Battles in Black or Triple Battles in White.Trainer battlesBlack / White
DailyOpelucid City — westernmost buildingReach Opelucid CityChoose one of the gentleman's four special Musical Props.Gift Box, Fluffy Beard, Big Bag, or Scarlet HatBlack / White
Friday evening and nightTubeline BridgeComplete the Ghetsis scene on the bridgeChallenge Biker Jeremy while the Black Empoleon gang occupies the bridge.Trainer battle; the gang is renamed after the lead PokémonBlack / White
Sunday nightLacunosa Town — northeast houseReach Lacunosa TownSpeak to the visiting businessman.Pecha, Leppa, Lum, or Bluk BerryBlack / White
DailyRoute 13Reach Route 13Speak to the treasure hunter in sunglasses for one item from his 27-item pool.Rare treasure, evolution item, flute, or collectibleBlack / White
DailyTwist Mountain — tunnel outside the Ice RockObtain the National PokédexReceive one randomly selected pre-Unova Fossil from the Worker.Helix, Dome, Old Amber, Root, Claw, Skull, or Armor FossilBlack / White
DailyVillage Bridge restaurantDefeat Baker ChrisComplete the four-customer order memory minigame.Lum BerryBlack / White
DailyVillage BridgeReach Village BridgeShow the Fisherman the requested fish Pokémon caught that day.Dive Ball ×5Black / White
DailyMarvelous BridgeFirst visit the woman with four Patrat at Village BridgeWin the Patrat shuffle; retries are allowed until the first win of the day.Big MushroomBlack / White
DailyMarvelous Bridge — eastern gateReach Marvelous BridgeBattle Ace Trainer Glinda; defeating the version-specific Opelucid Battle House trainer allows another same-day battle.Trainer battleBlack / White
DailyRoyal Unova — Castelia Cruise DockObtain the National PokédexBoard once during the season's evening window and defeat the announced trainer count before docking.Captain's day-specific prizeBlack / White
DailyVictory RoadDefeat Team Plasma, then speak to Cheren on Route 5Rematch Cheren in the uppermost cave before the League exit.Trainer battleBlack / White
Weekends; once dailyNuvema TownDefeat AlderRematch Bianca at Professor Juniper's laboratory.Trainer battleBlack / White
Daily in springUndella Town — Caitlin's VillaEnter the Hall of Fame and complete Cynthia's initial battleRematch Cynthia; she is present in spring and summer but repeat battles are spring-only.Champion battleBlack / White
Daily resident cycleBlack CityPokémon Black postgameBattle current residents to maintain their occupancy points; every ten resident victories pays a bonus.Resident rewards and ₽10,000 per ten victoriesBlack

In-game trades, gifts, shops, and reusable TMs

Audit one-time gifts, version trades, marts, and Gen V's reusable TM rules.

System reference

In-game trades and gifts

Unlock: Varies by town and story progress.

  • Trades preserve the requested species, received nickname, held item, and level rule shown by the NPC.
  • Gift Pokémon require party or storage space; fossil restoration is a choice system, not a version exclusive.

Reusable TMs, HMs, and shops

Unlock: Badge and location dependent.

  • Generation V TMs are reusable and are never consumed after teaching a move.
  • Cashier inventories and badge thresholds are listed in items.json; HMs remain reusable key progression tools.

In-game trades

LocationVersionOfferReceiveDetails
Nacrene CityBlackCottoneeLillil the Petilil · Lv. 15Chlorophyll · Modest · Cheri Berry · perfect Special Attack IV · OT Dye 39922
Nacrene CityWhitePetililFluffee the Cottonee · Lv. 15Prankster · Modest · Cheri Berry · perfect Special Attack IV · OT Dye 39922
Driftveil CityBlackMinccinoRedeye the Basculin (Red-Striped) · Lv. 25Reckless · Adamant · Sitrus Berry · perfect Attack IV · OT Kyle 27646
Driftveil CityWhiteMinccinoBlueeye the Basculin (Blue-Striped) · Lv. 25Rock Head · Adamant · Sitrus Berry · perfect Attack IV · OT Kyle 27646
Route 7Black / WhiteBoldoreMinipete the Emolga · Lv. 30Static · Lax · Lum Berry · perfect Defense IV · OT Manny 11195
Route 15Black / WhiteDittoEeks the Rotom · Lv. 60Levitate · Gentle · Max Elixir · perfect Special Defense IV · OT Lillian 54673
Undella TownBlack / WhiteCinccinoGorge the Munchlax · Lv. 60Thick Fat · Serious · Leftovers · perfect HP IV · OT Ander 40217

Trainer index

TrainerLocationBattleTeam
InfielderAlexSource ID 191Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSinglePansear Lv. 23 · Panpour Lv. 23 · Pansage Lv. 23
Ace TrainerMarianaSource ID 205Royal UnovaSingleRotom Lv. 65 · Butterfree Lv. 65 · Alomomola Lv. 65
StrikerTonySource ID 129Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDucklett Lv. 25
Ace TrainerHenrySource ID 206Royal UnovaSingleTauros Lv. 66 · Wailord Lv. 66
LinebackerDanSource ID 6Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDarumaka Lv. 24 · Timburr Lv. 24
LassSibylSource ID 207Royal UnovaSingleChingling Lv. 64 · Wormadam Lv. 64
Rich BoyBradSource ID 208Royal UnovaSingleAipom Lv. 64 · Murkrow Lv. 64
InfielderAlexSource ID 320Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSinglePansage Lv. 31 · Pansear Lv. 31 · Panpour Lv. 31
LadyElizandraSource ID 209Royal UnovaSingleMeowth Lv. 63 · Vulpix Lv. 63 · Eevee Lv. 63
SocialiteCassandraSource ID 210Royal UnovaSingleLiepard Lv. 64 · Arbok Lv. 64
StrikerTonySource ID 325Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDucklett Lv. 33
BackersKay & AliSource ID 175Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleDucklett Lv. 31 · Ducklett Lv. 31
GentlemanRobertSource ID 211Royal UnovaSingleHoundour Lv. 63 · Noctowl Lv. 63 · Houndoom Lv. 63
LinebackerDanSource ID 330Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDarumaka Lv. 32 · Gurdurr Lv. 32
MaidTanyaSource ID 543Royal UnovaSingleEmolga Lv. 65
ClerkChazSource ID 169Royal UnovaSingleAriados Lv. 64 · Floatzel Lv. 64
BackersHawk & DarSource ID 172Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleDarumaka Lv. 31 · Darumaka Lv. 31
YoungsterAbeSource ID 146Royal UnovaSingleSpearow Lv. 63 · Linoone Lv. 63 · Fearow Lv. 63
InfielderAlexSource ID 321Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSimipour Lv. 39 · Simisage Lv. 39 · Simisear Lv. 39
InfielderConnorSource ID 192Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSandile Lv. 40 · Unfezant Lv. 40
StrikerTonySource ID 326Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSwanna Lv. 41
StrikerRobertoSource ID 130Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleLiepard Lv. 41
BackersKay & AliSource ID 347Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleSwanna Lv. 39 · Swanna Lv. 39
LinebackerDanSource ID 331Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleGurdurr Lv. 40 · Darmanitan Lv. 40
LinebackerBobSource ID 177Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSawk Lv. 40 · Throh Lv. 40
BackersHawk & DarSource ID 339Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleDarmanitan Lv. 39 · Darmanitan Lv. 39
InfielderAlexSource ID 322Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSimipour Lv. 66 · Simisage Lv. 66 · Simisear Lv. 66
InfielderConnorSource ID 323Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleUnfezant Lv. 67 · Krookodile Lv. 67
InfielderToddSource ID 319Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleCubone Lv. 67 · Bisharp Lv. 67
BackersAlf & FredSource ID 346Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleSimisage Lv. 65 · Bisharp Lv. 65
StrikerTonySource ID 327Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSwanna Lv. 67 · Kecleon Lv. 67
StrikerRobertoSource ID 328Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleTaillow Lv. 66 · Sneasel Lv. 66 · Liepard Lv. 66
StrikerMarcoSource ID 324Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleLunatone Lv. 67 · Solrock Lv. 67
BackersKay & AliSource ID 348Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleSwanna Lv. 65 · Swanna Lv. 65
BackersLes & WebSource ID 345Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleLiepard Lv. 65 · Liepard Lv. 65
LinebackerDanSource ID 332Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleLickitung Lv. 66 · Darmanitan Lv. 66 · Conkeldurr Lv. 66
LinebackerBobSource ID 333Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSawk Lv. 66 · Throh Lv. 66 · Hariyama Lv. 66
LinebackerJonahSource ID 329Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleForretress Lv. 68
BackersHawk & DarSource ID 340Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleDarmanitan Lv. 65 · Darmanitan Lv. 65
BackersCam & AbbySource ID 351Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleSawk Lv. 65 · Throh Lv. 65
SmasherElenaSource ID 5Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleBlitzle Lv. 25
HoopsterBobbySource ID 82Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleWhirlipede Lv. 25
SmasherElenaSource ID 315Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleZebstrika Lv. 33
BackersJoe & RossSource ID 173Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleZebstrika Lv. 31 · Zebstrika Lv. 31
HoopsterBobbySource ID 335Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleScolipede Lv. 33
BackersMasa & YasSource ID 174Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleScolipede Lv. 31 · Scolipede Lv. 31
SmasherElenaSource ID 316Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleZebstrika Lv. 41
SmasherAspenSource ID 43Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleWhimsicott Lv. 40 · Lilligant Lv. 40
BackersJoe & RossSource ID 341Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleZebstrika Lv. 39 · Zebstrika Lv. 39
HoopsterBobbySource ID 336Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleScolipede Lv. 41
HoopsterJohnSource ID 83Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleStoutland Lv. 40 · Boldore Lv. 40
BackersMasa & YasSource ID 343Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleScolipede Lv. 39 · Boldore Lv. 39
SmasherElenaSource ID 317Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleBaltoy Lv. 67 · Zebstrika Lv. 67
SmasherAspenSource ID 318Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleWhimsicott Lv. 67 · Lilligant Lv. 67
SmasherMariSource ID 314Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleVoltorb Lv. 67 · Jellicent Lv. 67
BackersJoe & RossSource ID 342Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleJellicent Lv. 65 · Zebstrika Lv. 65
BackersAi & CielSource ID 352Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleWhimsicott Lv. 65 · Lilligant Lv. 65
HoopsterBobbySource ID 337Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMantyke Lv. 67 · Scolipede Lv. 67
HoopsterJohnSource ID 338Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleStoutland Lv. 67 · Gigalith Lv. 67
HoopsterLamarcusSource ID 334Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMasquerain Lv. 67 · Bouffalant Lv. 67
BackersMasa & YasSource ID 344Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleScolipede Lv. 65 · Gigalith Lv. 65
BackersKat & PhaeSource ID 353Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteDoubleStoutland Lv. 65 · Bouffalant Lv. 65
Ace TrainerCharlieSource ID 358Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleGalvantula Lv. 65 · Tropius Lv. 65 · Mamoswine Lv. 65
Ace TrainerLucilleSource ID 357Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleJynx Lv. 65 · Vaporeon Lv. 65 · Gliscor Lv. 65
ArtistPierreSource ID 394Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSmeargle Lv. 65
BackpackerAlexanderSource ID 383Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleZangoose Lv. 65
BackpackerPattySource ID 382Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleFlareon Lv. 65
BakerLillySource ID 377Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleTorkoal Lv. 64 · Miltank Lv. 64
Battle GirlJanieSource ID 372Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleHitmonchan Lv. 66
Black BeltLaoSource ID 371Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMankey Lv. 64 · Heracross Lv. 64 · Conkeldurr Lv. 64
ClerkNelsonSource ID 379Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleYanmega Lv. 62 · Ledian Lv. 62 · Kricketune Lv. 62 · Scizor Lv. 62 · Scolipede Lv. 62
ClerkFredricSource ID 171Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSinglePersian Lv. 65 · Honchkrow Lv. 65
ClerkWrenSource ID 380Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleCherubi Lv. 63 · Sunflora Lv. 63 · Cherrim Lv. 63
DancerDaveySource ID 391Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMr. Mime Lv. 64 · Mr. Mime Lv. 64
Depot AgentJoshSource ID 388Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDiglett Lv. 64 · Dugtrio Lv. 64
DoctorJulesSource ID 384Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleAudino Lv. 65
FishermanDevonSource ID 149Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleFinneon Lv. 62 · Gorebyss Lv. 62 · Huntail Lv. 62 · Lumineon Lv. 62
GentlemanRenaudSource ID 370Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSlowking Lv. 65
HarlequinCharleySource ID 393Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleExeggcute Lv. 64 · Electrode Lv. 64
HikerRusselSource ID 398Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleGeodude Lv. 63 · Graveler Lv. 63 · Golem Lv. 63
JanitorCalebSource ID 381Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleKoffing Lv. 64 · Weezing Lv. 64
LadySophieSource ID 367Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleIllumise Lv. 64
LassDanaSource ID 354Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMisdreavus Lv. 63 · Pachirisu Lv. 63 · Delcatty Lv. 63
MaidAlicaSource ID 396Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleGrowlithe Lv. 64 · Cinccino Lv. 64
MusicianBorisSource ID 392Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleChatot Lv. 64 · Wigglytuff Lv. 64
NurseKirstenSource ID 385Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleAudino Lv. 65
Nursery AideLeahSource ID 378Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleClefairy Lv. 64 · Clefable Lv. 64
Parasol LadyGwynethSource ID 397Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleCastform Lv. 65
PilotLeonardSource ID 375Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleHoothoot Lv. 63 · Swellow Lv. 63 · Unfezant Lv. 63
PokéfanColinSource ID 373Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSlowpoke Lv. 64 · Slowbro Lv. 64
PokéfanDarcySource ID 374Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleRattata Lv. 61 · Sentret Lv. 61 · Zigzagoon Lv. 61 · Bidoof Lv. 61 · Patrat Lv. 61
Pokémon BreederOwenSource ID 361Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleBonsly Lv. 60 · Wooper Lv. 60 · Munchlax Lv. 60 · Sandshrew Lv. 60 · Wynaut Lv. 60 · Spoink Lv. 60
Pokémon BreederBrookeSource ID 362Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSwinub Lv. 60 · Poliwag Lv. 60 · Cleffa Lv. 60 · Gible Lv. 60 · Igglybuff Lv. 60 · Larvitar Lv. 60
Pokémon RangerAlainSource ID 185Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleAmbipom Lv. 64 · Carnivine Lv. 64 · Steelix Lv. 64
Pokémon RangerHeidiSource ID 189Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMusharna Lv. 64 · Drifblim Lv. 64 · Umbreon Lv. 64
PolicemanJeffSource ID 395Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleArcanine Lv. 65 · Mienshao Lv. 65
PreschoolerEvanSource ID 400Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMime Jr. Lv. 64
PreschoolerMiaSource ID 399Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSmoochum Lv. 64
PsychicGerardSource ID 386Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleGirafarig Lv. 64 · Sigilyph Lv. 64 · Claydol Lv. 64
PsychicMadhuSource ID 387Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMismagius Lv. 65 · Gothitelle Lv. 65
Rich BoyAnthonySource ID 368Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleVolbeat Lv. 64
RoughneckFletcherSource ID 136Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMightyena Lv. 63 · Skuntank Lv. 63 · Crawdaunt Lv. 63
ScientistSimonSource ID 365Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleStunky Lv. 64 · Muk Lv. 64
ScientistBlytheSource ID 366Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSkorupi Lv. 64 · Swalot Lv. 64
School KidAlanSource ID 355Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSeadra Lv. 63 · Pupitar Lv. 63 · Dragonair Lv. 63
School KidSallySource ID 356Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleDunsparce Lv. 63 · Delibird Lv. 63 · Luvdisc Lv. 63
SocialiteEmiliaSource ID 369Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSableye Lv. 64 · Liepard Lv. 64
VeteranArlenSource ID 359Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleJolteon Lv. 64 · Sandslash Lv. 64 · Skarmory Lv. 64 · Tyranitar Lv. 65
VeteranSayuriSource ID 360Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleRelicanth Lv. 64 · Magcargo Lv. 64 · Glaceon Lv. 64 · Dragonite Lv. 65
WaiterClintSource ID 363Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleClamperl Lv. 63 · Glameow Lv. 63 · Unfezant Lv. 63
WaitressBonitaSource ID 364Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSinglePsyduck Lv. 64 · Leafeon Lv. 64
WorkerTylerSource ID 376Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleMawile Lv. 64 · Excadrill Lv. 64
WorkerMatthewSource ID 78Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleSealeo Lv. 64 · Glalie Lv. 64
YoungsterKevinSource ID 147Big Stadium and Small Court/Black and WhiteSingleVenonat Lv. 63 · Raticate Lv. 63 · Venomoth Lv. 63

Item index

ItemAreaLocationVersionType
Prop CasePokémon MusicalPick up from owner Theater, first (after enter; first visit)Black / WhiteItem / gift
TM NormalPokémon MusicalPick upBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Various PropsPokémon MusicalPick upBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Toy CakePokémon MusicalGift from a ownerBlack / WhiteItem / gift
TiaraPokémon MusicalGift from a ownerBlack / WhiteItem / gift
CrownPokémon MusicalGift from owner MusicalsBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Winner's BeltPokémon MusicalGift from owner MusicalsBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Fresh WaterBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Bonita Clint Waiter WaitressBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Full RestoreBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Nurse KirstenBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Max ReviveBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Doctor JulesBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Moomoo MilkBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Baker LillyBlack / WhiteItem / gift
EtherBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Scientist Blythe SimonBlack / WhiteItem / gift
PP UpBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Ace Trainer Charlie LucilleBlack / WhiteItem / gift
PP MaxBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Veteran Arlen SayuriBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Rare CandyBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Aide Leah NurseryBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Ultra BallBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Youngster Dana Kevin LassBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Max RepelBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Backpacker Alexander PattyBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Big PearlBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Emilia SocialiteBlack / WhiteItem / gift
NuggetBig Stadium and Small CourtPick up from Gentleman RenaudBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Lava CookieRoyal UnovaRewardBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Berry JuiceRoyal UnovaRewardBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Old GateauRoyal UnovaRewardBlack / WhiteItem / gift
RageCandyBarRoyal UnovaRewardBlack / WhiteItem / gift
Rare CandyRoyal UnovaRewardBlack / WhiteItem / gift