How to Change Modes in Pokémon Black 2

To change modes in Pokémon Black 2, you need to access the Unova Link option from the main menu and then select Key Settings, where you can choose to activate Challenge Mode if you have the Challenge Key, or you can also use the Easy Key to switch to Easy Mode. The Challenge Key can be unlocked after defeating the Pokémon League in Black 2, and then it can be transferred to any Black 2 and White 2 games at any point, even at the start of the game.

Understanding the Modes

Changing modes in Pokémon Black 2 allows players to experience the game with different levels of difficulty, making it more challenging or easier depending on their preference.

FAQs

1. How do I turn on easy mode in Pokémon Black 2?

Easy Mode is exclusive to White 2 and can be unlocked by defeating the Champion, which awards the player with the Easy Key.

2. How do I change the difficulty on my Pokémon White 2?

To change the difficulty on Pokémon White 2, start the game, save as soon as you can, then talk to the guy at the bottom of the Aspertia stairs, who will give you the Challenge Mode key.

3. How do I get back to the home screen in Pokémon Black 2?

You can get back to the home screen by performing a Soft Reset, which is achieved by holding down the L and R shoulder buttons as well as Start and Select.

4. Is Black or Black 2 harder?

The difficulty level of Black and Black 2 is about equal, but some players find the later gyms in Black 2 to be harder.

5. How do you select Challenge Mode in Black 2?

To select Challenge Mode in Black 2, you need to have the Challenge Key, which is unlocked after defeating the Pokémon League, and then select it in the Key Settings from the Unova Link option.

6. Does Pokémon Black 2 have hard mode?

Yes, Pokémon Black 2 has a Challenge Mode, which is essentially the “Hard” setting of the game, with higher levels of opponent Pokémon and improved AI.

7. Does Pokémon Black 2 take place after Black?

Yes, the events of Pokémon Black 2 take place two years after the events of Black.

8. Is there a Pokémon daycare in Black 2?

The Day Care is located on Route 3, which means you won’t be able to breed in Black 2 and White 2 until after the Pokémon League.

9. Is Black 2 Challenge Mode worth it?

Challenge Mode is worth it, as it makes you level up faster, although it doesn’t make the game significantly harder.

10. Is there a difficulty setting in Pokémon?

Pokémon has a hidden difficulty setting in its design, specifically in the first choice a player makes: their Starter Pokémon.

11. How do you soft reset in Black and White 2?

You can Soft Reset in Black and White 2 by pressing and holding L, R, Start, and Select.

12. How do you trigger shaking grass in Pokémon Black 2?

There is no guaranteed way to trigger shaking grass; you just need to walk around near the grass and listen for the sound of rustling grass.

13. How do you get hidden abilities in Pokémon Black 2?

You can get hidden abilities by obtaining an Eevee from the Dream World.

14. What town do you start in Pokémon Black 2?

You start in Aspertia City in Pokémon Black 2.

15. Is Black or Black 2 better?

Black 2 is considered better than Black because it fixed many of Black’s problems and features new towns, a new story, and new characters.