Complete Unova guide
Phase 4: Bolt Badge — Pokémon Black & White Walkthrough
Cross the desert, choose a fossil, unlock Nimbasa's attractions, and defeat Elesa.
Cross the desert, choose a fossil, unlock Nimbasa's attractions, and defeat Elesa.
Recommended levels 22-30Milestone Bolt Badge and TM72 Volt Switch
Phase route
01
Route 4
02Battle Bianca and Cheren, sweep the sand pockets, and enter the desert.
Desert Resort
03Clear every trainer, collect the cover fossil choice, and reach Relic Castle.
Relic Castle — first visit
04Navigate the quicksand chambers and collect the first-visit items.
Nimbasa City systems
05Unlock the Battle Subway, Musical, sports venues, and ferris-wheel battle.
Nimbasa Gym — Elesa
Ride the coaster switches and counter Elesa's Volt Switch loop.
Completion order
- Route 4 — Battle Bianca and Cheren, sweep the sand pockets, and enter the desert.
- Desert Resort — Clear every trainer, collect the cover fossil choice, and reach Relic Castle.
- Relic Castle — first visit — Navigate the quicksand chambers and collect the first-visit items.
- Nimbasa City systems — Unlock the Battle Subway, Musical, sports venues, and ferris-wheel battle.
- Nimbasa Gym — Elesa — Ride the coaster switches and counter Elesa's Volt Switch loop.