Can you catch Keldeo in Black 2?
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Keldeo is an event Pokémon that cannot be caught in the wild in Pokémon Black 2, but it can be obtained through a special event or by trading with other players who have it. To get Keldeo in Black 2, you would need to have participated in a past event where it was distributed, or you can try trading with other players on platforms like the trade board.
Related FAQs
About Keldeo
- What is Keldeo?: Keldeo is a rare event Legendary Pokémon that has been released at select events for Pokémon Black and White, and it comes in a Cherish Ball with the Wishing Ribbon attached.
- In which games can you catch Keldeo?: Keldeo is a secret encounter in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC, and to obtain it, you need to have caught all three Swords of Justice Pokémon – Cobalion, Virizion, and Terrakion.
- How do you get the Secret Sword in Keldeo Black 2?: You can unlock the event that teaches Keldeo Secret Sword in B/W by bringing it Terrakion, Virizion, and Cobalion to the Moor of Icirrus, and then transfer that Keldeo over to B2/W2 and bring it to Pledge Grove behind Alder’s house in Floccesy Town.
About Pokémon Black 2
- What legendary do you catch in Pokémon Black 2?: Kyurem is the main Legendary Pokémon of Black 2 and White 2, and it can be captured and used as regular Kyurem, or it can be merged with Zekrom or Reshiram to make Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.
- Can you catch Victini in Black 2?: Victini is a very rare Pokémon that can be captured in Black 2 and White 2 by reaching a special island, and if you happen to have a Victini, you can bring it along and take it into the building on the island.
About Shiny Pokémon
- Is Zekrom Shiny locked in Black 2?: Shiny Locked Pokémon cannot be encountered as a Shiny if that particular encounter with them is Shiny Locked, and Zekrom is one of the Shiny Locked Pokémon in Black 2 and White 2.
- Can Keldeo be caught?: Keldeo can be caught in Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra DLC, but it may take some time, and you need to be careful and keep throwing those Poké Balls.
About Keldeo’s Forms
- Is there only one Keldeo?: Keldeo has two forms: Ordinary Form and Resolute Form, and the form changes when it knows the move “Secret Sword“.
- How do you evolve Keldeo in Pokémon Black 2?: Keldeo’s form is unique in that it only changes when it knows the move “Secret Sword“, and if Keldeo forgets the move of Secret Sword, it will revert back to its Ordinary Form.
About Other Pokémon
- Can you get Zorua in Black 2?: Zorua will be given as a gift in Driftveil City, and this will be the only Zorua in the game.
- Can you get Thundurus in Black 2?: Thundurus and Tornadus are not in Black 2/White 2, but you can get them by trading from Black (for Tornadus) and White (for Thundurus), or by having the Dream Radar game on the 3DS and transferring them from there.
About Shiny Pokémon
- Why is shiny Keldeo illegal?: All Keldeo released via event have not been Shiny, and the catchable Keldeo in the Isle of Armor is shiny locked, which means that it cannot be Shiny no matter how many times you soft reset.
- How rare are Shinies in Black 2?: Shiny Pokémon are very rare and can be found randomly in the wild, with a chance of 1 in 8192, and if you see one, make sure you catch it.
About Pokémon Availability
- How many Pokémon are obtainable in Black 2?: 446 Pokémon are obtainable in Black 2 alone, provided you trade just for the evolutions, and 168 Pokémon cannot be obtained in B2W2 at all.
- What is Secret Power in Pokémon Black 2?: Secret Power is a Physical Attack with added effects which vary on the user’s environment, and the effects aren’t guaranteed, just like most other attacks.