Unveiling the Legendary Beasts of Pokémon Black 2: A Comprehensive Guide
Pokémon Black 2, a direct sequel to the original Black Version, expands on the Unova region with a plethora of content, characters, and of course, Legendary Pokémon. These powerful creatures, steeped in lore and often central to the game’s narrative, are highly sought after by trainers looking to complete their Pokédex and prove their battling prowess. Let’s delve into the specifics of which Legendary Pokémon you can encounter and capture in Pokémon Black 2.
The Legendary Pokémon available in Pokémon Black 2 include:
- Kyurem: Found in the Giant Chasm, Kyurem is central to the storyline and can be fused with either Reshiram or Zekrom (depending on the game) using the DNA Splicers to become Black Kyurem.
- Zekrom: You can obtain Zekrom in Black 2 after defeating the Pokémon League and visiting N’s Castle. N will turn Reshiram into the Light Stone and eventually allow you to catch Zekrom.
- Cobalion: One of the Swords of Justice, Cobalion resides on Route 13.
- Terrakion: Another member of the Swords of Justice, Terrakion is located on Route 22.
- Virizion: The final member of the Swords of Justice can be found within Pinwheel Forest.
- Landorus: Landorus can be caught by using the Pokémon Dream Radar application on the Nintendo 3DS and then transferring it to Black 2.
- Regirock: Located in the Clay Tunnel.
- Registeel: Also located in the Clay Tunnel, but only accessible after obtaining the Key from capturing Regirock.
- Regice: Located in Underground Ruins , requires the Iceberg Key from White 2.
- Regigigas: Found in the basement of Twist Mountain, Regigigas only appears after capturing Regirock, Registeel, and Regice.
- Latios: After entering Dreamyard , Latios will be found.
- Azelf: Found on Route 23 , which is accessible after flying to Victory Road.
- Victini: After reaching Liberty Garden, Victini can be captured by using the Liberty Pass.
It’s also important to note how to access some legendary Pokemon. After defeating the Pokemon League, you need to visit N’s Castle to find and battle N. He will turn either Reshiram or Zekrom into the Dark Stone or Light Stone and give it to you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Legendaries in Black 2
Here are some frequently asked questions, all answered to help you on your journey to catch ’em all.
Can you catch both Reshiram and Zekrom in Black 2?
No, you cannot catch both Reshiram and Zekrom in the same copy of Black 2. Black 2 provides access to Zekrom, but to obtain Reshiram, trading is required.
Are Legendary Pokémon shiny locked in Black 2?
Yes, some Legendary Pokémon in Black 2 are shiny locked. Specifically, Reshiram and Zekrom cannot be encountered as Shiny Pokémon in their respective scripted encounters.
How do you get Registeel in Black 2?
Registeel is located in the Clay Tunnel. To encounter Registeel, you must first capture Regirock in the Clay Tunnel and then use the Key to unlock the ruins where Registeel resides.
Can you get Lugia in Pokémon Black 2?
Without utilizing external tools, the only way is to transfer Lugia from a previous game that had Lugia in the game.
How do you get Regigigas in Black 2?
Regigigas can be found in the basement of Twist Mountain. However, it will be sleeping until you have captured Regirock, Registeel, and Regice. Once you have all three Regis, Regigigas will awaken, allowing you to battle and capture it.
Where is Gible in Black 2?
After defeating Banjirou at Black Tower, travel to Alder’s House in Floccesy Town. There, Benga will give you a Shiny Gible.
Where is Azelf in Black 2?
Azelf is located on Route 23. The route can be accessed by flying to Victory Road, and then going south.
Can you catch Darkrai in Black 2?
No, Darkrai is not catchable in Black 2 through normal gameplay. Darkrai events are not available for Black 2. Trading is the way to obtain it, unless events are released.
What is the best Pokémon for catching Legendaries in Black 2?
Breloom and Smeargle are often considered the best for catching Legendaries. They have Spore, which puts the target Pokemon to sleep.
Where can I find Zorua in Black 2?
Zorua is given as a gift in Driftveil City. This Zorua will always be at Level 25 with a Hasty Nature.
How do you get Pikachu in Black 2?
Unfortunately, Pikachu or Pichu cannot be caught in the wild in Black 2. You can only obtain them through trade or transfer from previous generation games.
Can you catch Keldeo in Black 2?
Keldeo is an event Pokémon and cannot be caught through regular gameplay in Black 2. You would have needed to attend a distribution event or trade with someone who received Keldeo from an event to obtain it.
Where is Virizion in Black 2?
Virizion is located in the second part of Pinwheel Forest which is the part with the two parallel bridges.
How do you get Deoxys in Black 2?
Deoxys can be obtained through the Poké Transfer feature, located in the Poké Transfer Lab on Route 15. This feature becomes available after beating the main story and unlocking the National Pokédex.
How do I get Victini in Black 2?
After reaching Liberty Garden, Victini can be captured by using the Liberty Pass.
With careful planning and some strategic battling, you should be able to successfully add these powerful Legendary Pokémon to your team in Black 2. Remember to save before battling them! Good luck, and happy catching! Want to learn more about the educational value of video games? Visit the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org.