Phase 3 · Insect Badge
Phase 3: Insect Badge — Pokemon Black & White Walkthrough
Pursue the Dragon Skull through Pinwheel Forest and cross into Castelia City.
Pursue the Dragon Skull through Pinwheel Forest and cross into Castelia City.
Recommended levels 18-24Milestone Insect Badge and TM76 Struggle Bug
Version
Season
Pinwheel Forest exterior
Clear the outer road, Fighting trainers, and optional grass before entering.
Trainers
| Trainer | Battle | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse SheryOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Munna Lv. 15 |
| Preschooler JulietOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Cottonee Lv. 13 · Petilil Lv. 13 |
| Preschooler HomerOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Roggenrola Lv. 14 |
| Youngster KeitaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Tympole Lv. 13 · Tympole Lv. 13 · Tympole Lv. 13 |
| Youngster ZacharyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Venipede Lv. 14 · Lillipup Lv. 14 |
| Black Belt KentaroOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Timburr Lv. 16 |
| Battle Girl LeeOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Timburr Lv. 16 |
Items and gifts
Gift from woman City Nacrene, near the end
Pick up near
Gift near the rock (daily)
Pick up from Kentaro, near the stairs
Pick up southwest, second
Pick up from Audra Forrest
Pick up from Forrest, west
Pick up from Audra, inside the tree tree stump
Pick up from Irene Miguel
Pick up from Miguel, west inside the tree tree stump
Pick up from Miguel, east
Gift from Lenora, last (after defeat)
Gift from Team Plasma Lenora
Pick up from Team Plasma, east
Pick up from Nicholas, east, edge
Pick up northeast inside the bridge tree tree stump
Pick up west, near the bridge (requires Surf)
Requires: SurfHidden item checklist
Pinwheel Forest interior
Follow the western forest loop, defeat Plasma, and recover the Dragon Skull.
Pokémon locations
Each area below has its own table, split by encounter method. Rates merge every slot for a species and are shown per season; a single centered rate means all four seasons match. Time of day never changes Black/White wild slots. Identical Black and White slots share one row with both game markers.
Pinwheel Forest
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate by season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
| Static / one only | |||||||
| Virizion | BW | 42 | 100% | — | |||
Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (inside)
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate by season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||||
| Cottonee | BW | 14-17 | 35% | — | |||
| Petilil | BW | 14-17 | 35% | — | |||
| Sewaddle | BW | 14-17 | 35% | — | |||
| Pidove | BW | 15-16 | 15% | — | |||
| Venipede | BW | 15-16 | 15% | — | |||
| Dark grass / double grass | |||||||
| Cottonee | BW | 22-25 | 35% | — | |||
| Petilil | BW | 22-25 | 35% | — | |||
| Swadloon | BW | 22-25 | 35% | — | |||
| Tranquill | BW | 23-24 | 15% | — | |||
| Whirlipede | BW | 23-24 | 15% | — | |||
| Rustling grass | |||||||
| Audino | BW | 14-15 or 17 | 65% | — | |||
| Panpour | BW | 15 | 10% | — | |||
| Pansage | BW | 15 | 10% | — | |||
| Pansear | BW | 15 | 10% | — | |||
| Lilligant | BW | 17 | 5% | — | |||
| Whimsicott | BW | 17 | 5% | — | |||
| Surf | |||||||
| Basculin | BW | 5-20 | 100% | — | |||
| Basculin | BW | 5-20 | 100% | — | |||
| Rippling water (Surf) | |||||||
| Basculin | BW | 5-20 | 100% | — | |||
| Basculin | BW | 5-20 | 100% | — | |||
| Fishing — Super Rod | |||||||
| Goldeen | BW | 35-55 | 60% | — | |||
| Basculin | BW | 35-55 | 40% | — | |||
| Basculin | BW | 35-55 | 40% | — | |||
| Rippling water (Super Rod) | |||||||
| Basculin | BW | 35-60 | 40% | — | |||
| Basculin | BW | 35-60 | 40% | — | |||
| Goldeen | BW | 35-60 | 40% | — | |||
| Seaking | BW | 35-70 | 20% | — | |||
Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (outside)
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate by season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
| Grass / cave floor | |||||||
| Tympole | BW | 12-15 | 40% | — | |||
| Pidove | BW | 12-13 | 30% | — | |||
| Timburr | BW | 13-14 | 20% | — | |||
| Sawk | BW | 12 or 15 | 10% | — | |||
| Throh | BW | 12 or 15 | 10% | — | |||
| Dark grass / double grass | |||||||
| Tympole | BW | 14-17 | 40% | — | |||
| Pidove | BW | 14-15 | 30% | — | |||
| Timburr | BW | 15-16 | 20% | — | |||
| Sawk | BW | 14 or 17 | 10% | — | |||
| Throh | BW | 14 or 17 | 10% | — | |||
| Rustling grass | |||||||
| Audino | BW | 12-15 | 95% | — | |||
| Sawk | BW | 15 | 5% | — | |||
| Throh | BW | 15 | 5% | — | |||
Trainers
| Trainer | Battle | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Twins Mayo & MayOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Double | Sewaddle Lv. 16 · Sewaddle Lv. 16 |
| School Kid SammyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Munna Lv. 17 |
| School Kid MillieOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pidove Lv. 16 · Purrloin Lv. 16 |
| Pokémon Ranger ForrestOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Herdier Lv. 18 |
| Youngster NicholasOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Venipede Lv. 16 · Timburr Lv. 16 |
| Pokémon Ranger AudraOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pansage Lv. 18 |
| Pokémon Ranger IreneOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Panpour Lv. 18 |
| Pokémon Ranger MiguelOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pansear Lv. 18 |
Items and gifts
Gift from woman City Nacrene, near the end
Pick up near
Gift near the rock (daily)
Pick up from Kentaro, near the stairs
Pick up southwest, second
Pick up from Audra Forrest
Pick up from Forrest, west
Pick up from Audra, inside the tree tree stump
Pick up from Irene Miguel
Pick up from Miguel, west inside the tree tree stump
Pick up from Miguel, east
Gift from Lenora, last (after defeat)
Gift from Team Plasma Lenora
Pick up from Team Plasma, east
Pick up from Nicholas, east, edge
Pick up northeast inside the bridge tree tree stump
Pick up west, near the bridge (requires Surf)
Requires: SurfHidden item checklist
Skyarrow Bridge
Cross Unova's first major bridge and collect its version-neutral pickups.
Items and gifts
Pick up from Forest Pinwheel, near the bridge gate
Castelia City
Tour every pier and street, clear Battle Company, and rescue Bianca's Munna.
Pokémon locations
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate by season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
| Gift | |||||||
| Zorua | BW | 10 | 100% | — | |||
Trainers
| Trainer | Battle | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk IngridOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Herdier Lv. 19 |
| Clerk ClemensOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Timburr Lv. 19 |
| Scientist RandallOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Roggenrola Lv. 19 |
| Clerk WarrenOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Basculin Lv. 17 · Basculin Lv. 17 · Basculin Lv. 17 |
| Clerk AlbertaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Petilil Lv. 18 · Cottonee Lv. 18 |
| Clerk IvanOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Woobat Lv. 20 |
| Scientist SamanthaOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Munna Lv. 20 |
| Scientist SteveOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 |
| Clerk WadeOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pansear Lv. 19 · Panpour Lv. 19 · Pansage Lv. 19 |
| Janitor GeoffOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Trubbish Lv. 20 · Minccino Lv. 20 |
| Dancer MickeyOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pansage Lv. 21 |
| Dancer EdmondOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Panpour Lv. 21 |
| Dancer RaymondOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Pansear Lv. 21 |
Items and gifts
Gift from Pier Thumb (after choose)
Gift from Scientist Pier Thumb (after choose)
Gift from Scientist Pier Thumb (after choose)
Gift from man IDs
Gift from man IDs
Gift from man IDs
Gift from man IDs
Gift from man IDs
Gift from man IDs
Gift on 47F, upper, corner
Gift from Clerk, on 47F, upper, corner
Gift from Scientist, on 47F, lower, corner
Pick up on 47F, lower, corner
Pick up on 55F, center
Reward from Geoff President, on 55F
Gift on 11F
Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show)
Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show)
Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show)
Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show)
Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show)
Gift from a man, behind
Gift
Gift from Team Plasma Iris
Pick up from Team Plasma Munna
Reward
Gift from School Kid, on 47F
Gift from Scientist, on 1F
Gift from Capsule Lock, on 11F
Shops and cashier inventory
| Shop | Item | Price | Unlock / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casteliacone | Casteliacone | ₽100 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Vending machines | Fresh Water | ₽200 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Vending machines | Soda Pop | ₽300 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Vending machines | Lemonade | ₽350 | Available immediately from this cashier |
Castelia Gym — Burgh
Open the honey walls and defeat Burgh's Bug team.
Boss cards
Leader
Burgh
Castelia Gym · Single · Black / White
Whirlipede Lv. 21Poison Point / Swarm · No held itemPoison Tail · Struggle Bug · Pursuit · Screech
Dwebble Lv. 21Sturdy / Shell Armor · No held itemSmack Down · Struggle Bug · Feint Attack · Sand Attack
Leavanny Lv. 23Swarm / Chlorophyll · No held itemRazor Leaf · Struggle Bug · String Shot · Protect
Trainers
| Trainer | Battle | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Leader BurghStory-required variant; see section context | Single | Whirlipede Lv. 21 · Dwebble Lv. 21 · Leavanny Lv. 23 |
| Harlequin JackOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 · Venipede Lv. 20 |
| Harlequin KerryOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 · Dwebble Lv. 20 |
| Harlequin RickOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 21 |
| Harlequin LouisOptional unless the area walkthrough marks the battle as required | Single | Venipede Lv. 20 · Sewaddle Lv. 20 |
Items and gifts
Gift from Clyde, near the entrance
Reward from Burgh
Liberty Garden — event only
Document the discontinued Liberty Pass route and Victini encounter without treating it as normal progression.
Pokémon locations
| Pokémon | Games | Levels | Rate by season | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter | ||||
| Static / one only | |||||||
| Victini | BW | 15 | 100% | — | |||
Hidden item checklist
Pokemon location index
| Area | Rows | Methods | Versions | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinwheel Forest interior | 130 | Static / one only · Dark grass / double grass · Rustling grass · Fishing — Super Rod · Rippling water (Super Rod) · Surf · Rippling water (Surf) · Grass / cave floor | Black / White | spring / summer / autumn / winter |
| Castelia City | 2 | Gift | Black / White | spring / summer / autumn / winter |
| Liberty Garden — event only | 2 | Static / one only | Black / White | spring / summer / autumn / winter |
Trainer index
| Trainer | Location | Battle | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderBurghSource ID 22 | Castelia Gym | Single | Whirlipede Lv. 21 · Dwebble Lv. 21 · Leavanny Lv. 23 |
| ClerkIngridSource ID 93 | Castelia City | Single | Herdier Lv. 19 |
| HarlequinJackSource ID 196 | Castelia Gym | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 · Venipede Lv. 20 |
| NurseSherySource ID 546 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Munna Lv. 15 |
| ClerkClemensSource ID 165 | Castelia City | Single | Timburr Lv. 19 |
| HarlequinKerrySource ID 199 | Castelia Gym | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 · Dwebble Lv. 20 |
| PreschoolerJulietSource ID 501 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Cottonee Lv. 13 · Petilil Lv. 13 |
| ScientistRandallSource ID 113 | Castelia City | Single | Roggenrola Lv. 19 |
| HarlequinRickSource ID 200 | Castelia Gym | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 21 |
| PreschoolerHomerSource ID 502 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Roggenrola Lv. 14 |
| YoungsterKeitaSource ID 145 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Tympole Lv. 13 · Tympole Lv. 13 · Tympole Lv. 13 |
| ClerkWarrenSource ID 166 | Castelia City | Single | Basculin Lv. 17 · Basculin Lv. 17 · Basculin Lv. 17 |
| HarlequinLouisSource ID 198 | Castelia Gym | Single | Venipede Lv. 20 · Sewaddle Lv. 20 |
| ClerkAlbertaSource ID 94 | Castelia City | Single | Petilil Lv. 18 · Cottonee Lv. 18 |
| YoungsterZacharySource ID 144 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Venipede Lv. 14 · Lillipup Lv. 14 |
| Black BeltKentaroSource ID 111 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Timburr Lv. 16 |
| ClerkIvanSource ID 167 | Castelia City | Single | Woobat Lv. 20 |
| ScientistSamanthaSource ID 116 | Castelia City | Single | Munna Lv. 20 |
| Battle GirlLeeSource ID 160 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Timburr Lv. 16 |
| TwinsMayo & MaySource ID 32 | Pinwheel Forest | Double | Sewaddle Lv. 16 · Sewaddle Lv. 16 |
| ScientistSteveSource ID 114 | Castelia City | Single | Sewaddle Lv. 20 |
| School KidSammySource ID 30 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Munna Lv. 17 |
| ClerkWadeSource ID 170 | Castelia City | Single | Pansear Lv. 19 · Panpour Lv. 19 · Pansage Lv. 19 |
| JanitorGeoffSource ID 137 | Castelia City | Single | Trubbish Lv. 20 · Minccino Lv. 20 |
| School KidMillieSource ID 31 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Pidove Lv. 16 · Purrloin Lv. 16 |
| DancerMickeySource ID 600 | Castelia City | Single | Pansage Lv. 21 |
| DancerEdmondSource ID 602 | Castelia City | Single | Panpour Lv. 21 |
| DancerRaymondSource ID 601 | Castelia City | Single | Pansear Lv. 21 |
| Pokémon RangerForrestSource ID 26 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Herdier Lv. 18 |
| YoungsterNicholasSource ID 33 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Venipede Lv. 16 · Timburr Lv. 16 |
| Pokémon RangerAudraSource ID 29 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Pansage Lv. 18 |
| Pokémon RangerIreneSource ID 27 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Panpour Lv. 18 |
| Pokémon RangerMiguelSource ID 28 | Pinwheel Forest | Single | Pansear Lv. 18 |
Item index
| Item | Area | Location | Version | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Claw | Skyarrow Bridge | Pick up from Forest Pinwheel, near the bridge gate | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Fresh Water | Castelia Gym | Gift from Clyde, near the entrance | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Bug | Castelia Gym | Reward from Burgh | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Fighting | Pinwheel Forest | Gift from woman City Nacrene, near the end | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Great Ball | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up near | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Star Piece | Pinwheel Forest | Gift near the rock (daily) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Net Ball | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Kentaro, near the stairs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Big Root | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up southwest, second | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Chesto Berry ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Audra Forrest | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Super Potion | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Forrest, west | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Antidote | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Audra, inside the tree tree stump | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Pecha Berry ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Irene Miguel | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Parlyz Heal | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Miguel, west inside the tree tree stump | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Grass | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Miguel, east | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Dragon Skull | Pinwheel Forest | Gift from Lenora, last (after defeat) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Moon Stone | Pinwheel Forest | Gift from Team Plasma Lenora | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Miracle Seed | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Team Plasma, east | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Grass | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Nicholas, east, edge | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Hyper Potion | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up northeast inside the bridge tree tree stump | Black / White | Item / gift |
| SilverPowder | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up west, near the bridge (requires Surf) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Leaf Stone | Castelia City | Gift from Pier Thumb (after choose) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Fire Stone | Castelia City | Gift from Scientist Pier Thumb (after choose) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Water Stone | Castelia City | Gift from Scientist Pier Thumb (after choose) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Wide Lens | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Everstone | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Zoom Lens | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Choice Scarf | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| PP Max | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Master Ball | Castelia City | Gift from man IDs | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Quick Ball ×3 | Castelia City | Gift on 47F, upper, corner | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Timer Ball ×3 | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk, on 47F, upper, corner | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Scope Lens | Castelia City | Gift from Scientist, on 47F, lower, corner | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Revive | Castelia City | Pick up on 47F, lower, corner | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Hyper Potion | Castelia City | Pick up on 55F, center | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Exp. Share | Castelia City | Reward from Geoff President, on 55F | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Psychic | Castelia City | Gift on 11F | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Cheri Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Chesto Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Pecha Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Rawst Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Aspear Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Clerk Harlequin Berry (after choose show) | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Normal | Castelia City | Gift from a man, behind | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Lemonade | Castelia City | Gift | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Yache Berry | Castelia City | Gift from Team Plasma Iris | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Smoke Ball | Castelia City | Pick up from Team Plasma Munna | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Amulet Coin | Castelia City | Reward | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Normal | Castelia City | Gift from School Kid, on 47F | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Eviolite | Castelia City | Gift from Scientist, on 1F | Black / White | Item / gift |
| TM Dark | Castelia City | Gift from Capsule Lock, on 11F | Black / White | Item / gift |
| Super Potion ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from City Nacrene, northeast, near the corner end fence · Pick up south, near the patch | Black / White | Hidden item |
| Ether ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from City Nacrene, behind the end fence · Pick up southeast near over the corner flowers | Black / White | Hidden item |
| Antidote ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up along the path · Pick up south, near the pool water | Black / White | Hidden item |
| TinyMushroom | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up south near over the patch pool water | Black / White | Hidden item |
| TinyMushroom ×2 | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up from Forrest Potion Super, south west · Pick up from Irene, south inside the tree tree stump | Black / White | Hidden item |
| Rare Candy | Pinwheel Forest | Pick up east, near the bridge | Black / White | Hidden item |
| Ultra Ball | Liberty Garden | Pick up outside | Black / White | Hidden item |
Shop inventories
| Item | Area | Cashier | Price | Unlock / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casteliacone | Castelia City | Casteliacone | ₽100 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Fresh Water | Castelia City | Vending machines | ₽200 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Soda Pop | Castelia City | Vending machines | ₽300 | Available immediately from this cashier |
| Lemonade | Castelia City | Vending machines | ₽350 | Available immediately from this cashier |