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With Pokmon Black Version and Pokmon White Version, Pokmon enters a whole new chapter. Whether youre a longtime fan or a Pokmon beginner, these games are for you!
Pokmon Black Version and White Version take place in the recently discovered Unova region.Unova is filled with Pokmon youve never seen before, and exciting new places like the bustling metropolis called Castelia City!
Every Pokmon Trainer has two major goals in mind. The first, to battle other Trainers and Gym Leaders to claim victory and become the Pokmon League Champion! Youll need to train a strong Pokmon team to defeat these tough opponents.
And, catch every kind of Pokmon in the Unova region to complete your Pokdex! You have a long road ahead of you, but the challenge is sure to make youand your Pokmon teameven stronger!
One of these three PokmonSnivy, Tepig, or Oshawottwill become your first partner. It's up to you to choose!
Your adventure takes place in the brand-new Unova region, full of Pokmon you've never seen before!
The world of Pokmon is full of exciting adventures, just waiting to be discovered, and you get to be the hero of this epic story.
Become the Champion!
Complete the Pokdex!
Pokmon opens a new chapter
Tips for Beginners
Goal #1
Goal #2
Everything is new in the world of Pokmon!
Become a Pokmon Trainer and set out on a new adventure with your Pokmon.
At the beginning of your adventure,choose one Pokmon as your partner. Snivy
TepigOshawott
Lilligant
Whimsicott
EscavalierAccelgor
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Unova Region Map ......................................................................................... 4Weekly Event Calendar ................................................................................. 6Daily Event List ............................................................................................. 8Recommended Route .................................................................................... 9Key Characters ........................................................................................... 12How to use this Book .................................................................................. 19
Become Friends with Pokmon .................................................................. 21Winning Strategies ......................................................................................30Using the Game Functions ..........................................................................38Town Shops and Services ............................................................................43Time and Seasons in Unova ........................................................................48Communicate with the Easy Chat System .................................................49
Nuvema Town ..............................................................................................58Route 1 ........................................................................................................ 61Accumula Town ............................................................................................63Route 2 ........................................................................................................66Striaton City ................................................................................................68Dreamyard ..................................................................................................73Route 3 ........................................................................................................ 75Wellspring Cave ...........................................................................................78Nacrene City ................................................................................................82Pinwheel Forest ..........................................................................................87The Skyarrow Bridge ...................................................................................91Castelia City ................................................................................................92Route 4 ........................................................................................................98Desert Resort............................................................................................100Relic Castle ...............................................................................................102Nimbasa City .............................................................................................105Anville Town ...............................................................................................109Route 16 Lostlorn Forest........................................................................ 110Route 5 ...................................................................................................... 112Driftveil Drawbridge .................................................................................. 114Driftveil City .............................................................................................. 116Cold Storage .............................................................................................. 121Route 6 ...................................................................................................... 124Chargestone Cave .....................................................................................126Mistralton City ..........................................................................................129Route 7 ...................................................................................................... 132Celestial Tower .......................................................................................... 135Twist Mountain ..........................................................................................136Route 17 Route 18 P2 Laboratory .......................................................140Mistralton Cave .........................................................................................143Icirrus City.................................................................................................146Dragonspiral Tower ................................................................................... 151Route 8 Moor of Icirrus ...........................................................................154Tubeline Bridge .........................................................................................156Route 9 ...................................................................................................... 157Shopping Mall Nine ....................................................................................159Opelucid City (Pokmon Black Version) ...................................................160Opelucid City (Pokmon White Version) ...................................................164Route 10 ....................................................................................................168Victory Road .............................................................................................. 171Pokmon League ....................................................................................... 174N's Castle ..................................................................................................180
Dreamyard ................................................................................................ 187Royal Unova ..............................................................................................189Relic Castle ...............................................................................................190Challenger's Cave .....................................................................................195Pokmon League .......................................................................................196Marvelous Bridge ......................................................................................201
Route 15 ....................................................................................................204Black City (Pokmon Black Version) ........................................................208White Forest (Pokmon White Version) .................................................... 210Route 14 .................................................................................................... 212Abundant Shrine ....................................................................................... 214Undella Town ............................................................................................. 216Undella Bay Abyssal Ruins .................................................................... 218Route 13 ....................................................................................................221Lacunosa Town ..........................................................................................224Giant Chasm ..............................................................................................225Route 12 ....................................................................................................228Village Bridge ............................................................................................229Route 11 .................................................................................................... 231Your Adventure after the Hall of Fame ......................................................232
Index..........................................................................................................253Type Matchup Chart ..................................................................................256
By Route Number
Route 1 ........................ 61Route 2 ........................66Route 3 ........................75Route 4 ........................98Route 5 ......................112Route 6 ...................... 124Route 7 ...................... 132Route 8 ......................154Route 9 ......................157Route 10 ....................168Route 11 ....................231Route 12 ....................228Route 13 ....................221Route 14 .................... 212Route 15 ....................204Route 16 ....................110Route 17 ....................140Route 18 ....................140
Alphabetical by Name
Abundant Shrine ....... 214Abyssal Ruins ........... 218Accumula Town ............63Anville Town ...............109Black City ..................208Castelia City ................92Celestial Tower ..........135Challengers Cave .....195Chargestone Cave .....126Cold Storage .............. 121Desert Resort............100Dragonspiral Tower ... 151Dreamyard ..........73, 187Driftveil City ..............116Driftveil Drawbridge ..114Giant Chasm ..............225Icirrus City.................146Lacunosa Town ..........224Lostlorn Forest ..........110Marvelous Bridge ......201 Mistralton Cave .........143Mistralton City ..........129Moor of Icirrus ...........154Nacrene City ................82
Ns Castle ..................180Nimbasa City .............105Nuvema Town ..............58Opelucid City(Pokmon Black Version) ...160Opelucid City(Pokmon White Version) ...164P2 Laboratory ...........140Pinwheel Forest ..........87Pokmon League ...174, 196Relic Castle .......102, 190Royal Unova ..............189Shopping Mall Nine ....159The Skyarrow Bridge ...91Striaton City ................68Tubeline Bridge .........156Twist Mountain ..........136Undella Bay ............... 218Undella Town ............. 216Victory Road .............. 171Village Bridge ............229Wellspring Cave ...........78White Forest .............. 210
Town and Route
Quick Index
Special Sections
Pokmon That Learn Many of the Field Moves ...................................................115People Who Look After Pokmon .........................................................................120Trade Pokmon with People in the City ...............................................................150Keep Training Your Pokmon for the Tough Battles Ahead ........................................185Various Items and the People Who Buy Them .....................................................200Take the Battle Test at the Battle Institute .........................................................203Changes in the Weather ......................................................................................206Search for the Remaining Seven Sages ..............................................................233
Primer for Pokmon Training ..............................................................................20
Unova Adventure Walkthrough ..........................................................................56
A New World of Adventure ................................................................................. 186
Trainer List ......................................................................................................... 235
Pokmon Form Changes and Special Evolutions ......................................... 247
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MapUnova Region
Anville Town
Icirrus City
Mistralton City
Driftveil City
Nimbasa City
Route 8
Route 7
Twist Mountain
Moor of Icirrus
Tubeline Bridge
Driftveil Drawbridge
Desert Resort
Challenger's Cave
Mistralton CaveChargestone Cave
Route 9
Route 6
Cold Storage
Route 5
Relic Castle
Dragonspiral Tower
Celestial Tower
Shopping Mall Nine
The Season Research Lab
Icirrus City GymPokmon Fan ClubAha's House
Mistralton City GymMove Family's HouseCargo Service
Driftveil City GymDriftveil MarketMove Tutor's House Nimbasa City Gym
Musical TheaterBattle SubwayBig StadiumSmall CourtBattle Institute
Guidance Chamber
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This is the map of the Unova region, where your adventure awaits. All of the cities, towns, routes, caves, and other
important places are listed.
Lacunosa Town
Castelia City
Nuvema Town
Opelucid City
Black City
White Forest
Undella Town
Striaton City
Nacrene City
Accumula Town
Pokmon League
Victory Road
Wellspring Cave
Route 2
Route 1P2 Laboratory
Route 10
Route 13
Village Bridge
Route 17
Marvelous Bridge
Skyarrow Bridge
Giant Chasm
Route 12
Route 14
Route 11
Route 16 Route 15
Route 18
Route 3Pinwheel Forest
Undella Bay
Dreamyard
Route 4
Lostlorn Forest
EntralinkAbundant Shrine
Pok Transfer Lab
Badge Check Gates
Move Tutor's House
Village Sandwiches
N's Castle(You cannot go there after you've completed the main story.)
Trial Chamber
Pokmon Day CarePreschool
Challenge RockRumination Field
Abyssal Ruins
Castelia City GymRoyal UnovaPasserby Analytics HQPokmon MassageName RaterCasteliaconeGAME FREAKBattle CompanyCaf SonataStudio Castelia
Your HouseCheren's HouseBianca's HouseJuniper Pokmon Lab
Opelucid City GymBattle HouseDrayden's House
Market
Mayor's House
Big VillaCynthias Villa
Striaton City GymTrainers' SchoolFennel's Lab
Nacrene City GymCaf WarehouseNacrene MuseumLoblolly's House
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Weekly Event CalendarUnova Region
When you defeat four Trainers, you will receive a Lava Cookie.
When you defeat three Trainers, you will receive a Berry Juice.
When you defeat four Trainers, you will receive a Lava Cookie.
Except for 10 a.m. through 11 a.m., you can battle Trainers at the court.
Except for 10 a.m. through 11 a.m., you can battle Trainers at the court.
Except for 10 a.m. through noon, you can battle Trainers at the court.
Except for 2 p.m. through 5 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Except for 2 p.m. through 4 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Except for 2 p.m. through 4 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
In the spring, summer, and autumn, you can buy a Casteliacone at the stand on Mode Street.
Visit Caf Warehouse, and the Waitress will give you a Soda Pop.
Time TimeAnytime Anytime
Battle Challenge Battle Challenge Battle Challenge
Tennis Basketball Tennis
Baseball Soccer Football
Castelia City Nacrene City
Monday
Events
Time Anytime
Big Stadium
Nimbasa City
Time Anytime
Small Court
Nimbasa City
Royal Unova
Castelia City
Tuesday Wednesday
Time Evening
(After finishing the main story)
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T CALENDARUNOVA REGION
In the Unova region, some items are sold only on certain days of the week, and some Trainers will battle you only on
specific days. Check this calendar for all the events.
Check P. 49 for more on times of day.
When you defeat five Trainers, you will receive an Old Gateau.
When you defeat four Trainers, you will receive a Lava Cookie.
Except for 10 a.m. through noon, you can battle Trainers at the court.
Except for 10 a.m. through 11 a.m., you can battle Trainers at the court.
Except for 2 p.m. through 5 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Except for 2 p.m. through 4 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Go to the tall grass in the basement and Musharna will appear (after finishing the main story).
When you defeat the boss of the Bikers, he will rename his team after your lead Pokmon.
At Juniper Pokmon Lab,you can have a Pokmon battle against Bianca (after finishing the main story).
Except for 2 p.m. through 4 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Except for 10 a.m. through noon, you can battle Trainers at the court.
When you defeat six Trainers, you will receive a RageCandyBar.
Traders gather when there is a train on the turntable. Three people will exchange items with you.
Traders gather when there is a train on the turntable. Three people will exchange items with you.
Talk to him and he'll give you one of the following Berries: Pecha Berry, Bluk Berry, Lum Berry, Leppa Berry.
At Juniper Pokmon Lab,you can have a Pokmon battle against Bianca (after the Hall of Fame.)
Except for 2 p.m. through 5 p.m., you can battle Trainers at the stadium.
Except for 10 a.m. through 11 a.m., you can battle Trainers at the court.
When you defeat seven Trainers, you will receive a Rare Candy.
Time
Time
Time
TimeTime
Time
Time
Anytime
Evening, Night
Anytime
AnytimeAnytime
Night, Late Night
Anytime
Battle Challenge Battle Challenge Battle Challenge Battle Challenge
Basketball Tennis Basketball Tennis
Baseball Soccer Football Baseball
Dreamyard
Tubeline Bridge
Nuvema Town
Anville TownAnville Town
Lacunosa Town
Nuvema Town
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Unova Region Daily event List
at the challenge rock, you can obtain a Star Piece
Show the right Pokmon and receive a Berry
Ride the Ferris wheel after a Pokmon battle
Bring a Fighting-type Pokmon with your party and try to smash the challenge rock. You'll obtain one Star Piece a day.
Show a Pokmon of the requested type to the Harlequin and receive one of the following Berries a day: aspear Berry, Cheri Berry, Chesto Berry, Pecha Berry, Rawst Berry.
after you defeat the nimbasa City gym Leader, defeat the Trainer in front of the Ferris wheel to ride it. The Trainer changes depending on the season and your gender.
Where Where WherePinwheel Forest entrance
Castelia CityStudio Castelia
nimbasa City in front of the Ferris wheel
Have fun with new Rotation Battles or Triple Battles
Battle with Morimoto
in the Battle House, you can challenge a Trainer to a Rotation Battle in Pokmon Black Version or a Triple Battle in Pokmon White Version.
You can battle Morimoto on floor 22F of the gaMe FReaK building. Morimoto's Pokmon are at high levels, so theyre pretty tough!
Where Whereopelucid CityBattle House
Castelia CitygaMe FReaK
p. 94p. 161/165
The Parasol Lady will give you a Rock
Pick up Props from this Pokmon Musical fan
one of the Parasol Ladies gives you a Damp Rock in the morning, a Heat Rock during the afternoon, a Smooth Rock in the evening, and an icy Rock at night.
in the house west of the Pokmon Center is an old man who gives you a Prop a day until you've received all four of them.
Where WhereRoute 8 a house in opelucid City
p. 155 p. 161/165
Receive Fossilsto restore Pokmon
Talk to the Worker on the Lower Level 1 of Twist Mountain and receive one Fossil a day to restore Pokmon from other regions.
Where Twist Mountain Lower Level 1
p. 194
Show the right Pokmon and receive a Heart Scale
in the house to the west of the Pokmon Center is a lady who'll give you a Heart Scale if you show her a Pokmon with the move she wants to see.
Where a house in Driftveil City
p. 117p. 89 p. 95 p. 108
Do a good job waiting tables and you'll receive a Lum Berry
Defeat Baker Chris and talk to her for a job offer! Take orders and serve the customers correctly, and you'll receive a Lum Berry.
Where village BridgeRestaurant
p. 230
Battle Trainers in the cityvisit Cheren for a daily dose of battling
Show the right Pokmon andreceive a Berry
Talk to the people in the city and you can have a Pokmon battle once a day. You'll receive a reward from the city's boss based on the number of wins.
Talk to Cheren on Route 5 and go to victory Road 7F to battle him once a day.
Show the mayor the Pokmon he wants to see and receive one of the following Berries a day: Leppa Berry, Pecha Berry, Bluk Berry, Lum Berry, Chesto Berry.
WhereWhere WhereBlack City(Pokmon Black Version)victory Road 7F
White Forest(Pokmon White Version)
p. 209p. 196 p. 211
Challenge the entire Riches family to battle
visit Cynthia in the spring to challenge her to a battle
visit Route 13 to pick up some hard-to-find items
Battle Draco outside first, then more and more of his family members will challenge you. Defeat Miles, the sixth family member, to end the event.
Talk to Cynthia in the villa in the spring and you can battle her once a day. You cannot battle her in the summer, and she's not there in the autumn or winter.
This man with sunglasses gives you an item every day. He has 27 different items to give away, and most of them cannot be obtained by any other method.
WhereWhere WhereUndella TownBig villa
Undella TownCynthias villa Route 13
p. 217p. 216 p. 222
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In the Unova region, you can revisit certain places or people every day to receive an item or have a Pokmon
battle. Check this list and visit them every day! events colored are available after finishing the main story.
Show the right Pokmon andreceive a Dive Ball
Find the right Patrat andreceive a Big Mushroom
Show the right Pokmon to the Fisherman in the house to receive a Dive Ball. He wants to see a different Pokmon every day.
You can try this after you've met the Patrat lady at village Bridge. guess which Patrat is holding a Big Mushroom, and shell give you the mushroom.
Where Wherea house at village Bridge Marvelous Bridge
p. 230 p. 202
Recommended RouteUnova Region
nuvema Town Open the present from Professor Juniper in your room
Choose your first Pokmon: snivy, tepig, or Oshawott
First battle with Bianca First battle with Cheren Get the Xtransceiver from your mom Go to Bianca's house Get the Pokdex from Professor Juniper Get the town Map from your mom
The Dreamyard Get a Panpour if you chose snivy, a Pansage if you chose tepig, or a Pansear if you chose Oshawott
Route 2 Get the Running shoes from your mom second battle with Bianca
The Dreamyard Rescue Munna from team Plasma
accumula Town First battle with n
Route 1 Get five Pok Balls from Professor Juniper
Striaton City Walk around the city and then head for the Dreamyard
Striaton City Get the C-Gear from Fennel Get the Pal Pad from amanita
Striaton City second battle with Cheren at the trainers' school
Gym Battle 1: Gym leader Chili, Cress, or Cilan
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Route 3 third battle with Cheren
Wellspring Cave Join Cheren for a tag Battle against team Plasma
Get the stolen Pokmon back from team Plasma
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Below is a recommended route for your adventure. Use this guide to check your progress or figure out where to go next.
Get HM01 Cut from Fennel
Desert Resort Head for Relic Castle
Pinwheel Forest Get the Dragon skull back from team Plasma
Relic Castle Get the Cover Fossil or Plume Fossil from a Backpacker
Route 4 Fourth battle with Cheren
Skyarrow Bridge Cross over it to head for Castelia City
nacrene City second battle with n
Gym Battle 2: Gym leader lenora
Castelia City Get Bianca's Pokmon back from team Plasma
third battle with Bianca at the gate
Gym Battle 3: Gym leader Burgh
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Route 3 Complete the route to reach nacrene City
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Route 4 Get ten Ultra Balls from Professor Juniper
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Get the Dowsing MCHn from Bianca
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Route 16 Lostlorn Forest Walk around Route 16 and lostlorn Forest
Route 5 Fifth battle with Cheren Meet Champion alder
Driftveil Drawbridge Cross over it to head for Driftveil City
anville Town Walk around the town
nimbasa City Defeat team Plasma and get the Bicycle from the Day-Care Man
Get the vs. Recorder from a woman Get HM04 strength from a man Get the Prop Case from the owner of the Musical theater
third battle with n
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Gym Battle 4: Gym leader Elesanimbasa City Page 108
Catch virizion in the Rumination Field
Pinwheel Forest Page 90
Gym Battle 7: Gym leader Brycenicirrus City
Meet n and Zekrom (Reshiram) on 7FDragonspiral Tower Page 151
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Fourth battle with Bianca Get HM02 Fly from Bianca
Gym Battle 5: Gym leader ClayDriftveil City
Go through it to head for Chargestone Cave
Route 6
talk to skyla on 5FCelestial Tower
Cedric Juniper upgrades your PokdexMistralton City
Go through it to head for twist Mountain
Route 7
Clay opens the entrance for you Fourth battle with n
Chargestone Cave
Head for Route 18 from Route 1Route 17
Get a Pokmon Egg from the treasure Hunter
Get HM05 Waterfall
Route 18 P2 Laboratory
Go through it to head for the Celestial tower
Route 7
sixth battle with Cheren Get HM03 surf from alder
Twist Mountain
Gym Battle 6: Gym leader skylaMistralton City
Catch Cobalion in the Guidance Chamber
Mistralton Cave
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Driftveil City Clay asks you to find team Plasma
Catch team PlasmaCold Storage
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Encounter tornadus (thundurus) tornadus (thundurus) will fly around the Unova region and you can now catch it
Route 7
Hear about the legendary Dragon-type Pokmon at Drayden's house
opelucid City
Go through it to head for Relic CastleDesert Resort
Battle team Plasma and go to B5FRelic Castle
Get the light stone (Dark stone) from lenora
nacrene City
Head for the Moor of icirrusRoute 8
Walk around the Moor of icirrusMoor of icirrus
Fifth battle with BiancaRoute 8
Cross over it to head for Route 9Tubeline Bridge
Go through it to head for Opelucid City
Route 9
seventh battle with Cheren Go through the Badge Check Gates
Route 10
Battle the Elite Four: shauntal, Grimsley, Caitlin, and Marshal
n's Castle appears
Pokmon League
Catch Reshiram (Zekrom) Fifth battle with n Final battle with Ghetsis
n's Castle
Catch terrakion in the trial Chambervictory Road
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Gym Battle 8: Gym leader Drayden (iris)
ending Your adventure continues!
Get the Master Ball from Professor Juniper
Hear about the storm at the gate
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Battle team Plasma and go to B5F
Head for the Moor of icirrus
Walk around the Moor of icirrus
Catch terrakion in the trial Chamber
after finishing the main story
the shadow triad gives you the adamant Orb, lustrous Orb, and Griseous Orb
Marvelous Bridge
you'll be able to use Pok transfer at Pok transfer lab
Route 15
Explore and talk to peopleBlack City
Use Dive to go to the abyssal RuinsUndella Bay
Find Giallo of the seven sagesRoute 14
Explore the ruinsabyssal Ruins
Go through it to head for lacunosa townRoute 13
Get HM06 Dive from a woman Battle Cynthia (Rematches are available only in the spring)
Undella Town
Restore your Pokmon to full health and head for Giant Chasm
Lacunosa Town
Have both tornadus and thundurus in your party and go to the shrine
Catch landorus
abundant Shrine
Explore and talk to peopleWhite Forest
Catch Kyuremgiant Chasm
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Go through it to head for village BridgeRoute 12
Cross over it to head for Route 11village Bridge
Go through it if you want to go back to Opelucid City
Route 11 Page 231
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looker gives you the super Rod Cedric upgrades your Pokdex to the national Pokdex
nuvema Town Page 186
Find Rood of the seven sagesRoute 18
Find Gorm of the seven sagesThe Dreamyard
Find Ryoku of the seven sages Catch volcarona
Relic Castle
talk to CherenRoute 5
Find Zinzolin of the seven sagesCold Storage
Find Bronius of the seven sagesChargestone Cave
Explore Challenger's CaveChallenger's Cave
Eighth battle with Cheren (you'll be able to battle him daily after that)
victory Road
Battle the Elite Four Battle Champion alder
Pokmon League
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Set out to complete your Pokedex!Hall of Fame
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C H A R A C T E R S12C H A R A C T E R S
Hero
Boy
Heroine
Girl
Key Characters
HERO
HEROINE
Taking people's Pokmon by force is not right.
That is not real strength!
I'm the professor's bodyguard! W
ell, that's probably not necessary, but you have to protect im
portant things!
Your childhood friend
Your childhood friend
Bianca
Cheren
FRIEN
D
FRIEN
D
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C H A R A C T E R SC H A R A C T E R S13
Heh! The professor who gave you
the Pokdex is my daughter!
Professor
Professor
Aurea Juniper
Cedric Juniper
PROFESSO
R
PROFESSO
RMy nam
e is Professor Juniper, and I am researching w
hen and how
the creatures called Pokmon cam
e into existence.
Scientist
Fennel
Key Characters
SUPPO
RTER
POKM
ON TRA
INER
I'm Fennel, and as you can see, I'm
a scientist.In fact, the subject I'm
researching is Trainers!
I think my friends and I should test you to
see if you can see this future, too.
A m
ysterious boyN
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C H A R A C T E R S14C H A R A C T E R S
That's right! We m
ust liberate the Pokmon!
Then, and only then, will hum
ans and Pokmon truly be equals.
If their Pokmon are liberated, Trainers w
ill no longer be Trainers!We are in the right!
We're Pokm
on Trainers too, but we're fighting for a different reason.
Unlike you two, w
e're fighting for the freedom of Pokm
on!
Grunt
One of the Seven Sages
Grunt
Male
Ghetsis
Female
TEAM PLA
SMA
TEAM PLA
SMA
TEAM PLA
SMA
Key Characters
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Umm... That's right. You!
Use Bug-type Pokmon!
Nacrene City
LenoraAn Archeologist w
ith Backbone
Striaton CityCilan/Cress/ChiliTriple Trouble
GYM LEA
DER
GYM LEA
DERS
Castelia City
BurghPrem
ier Insect ArtistGYM LEA
DER
Curiosityis the spice of life!Without it,
life is bland!
The fundamentals of Pokm
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atchups! They're important!
Cilan
Cress
Chili
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Don't limit yourself to hot or cold,
but use them both to your best advantage.
Youll see smiles all around you,
with the brightest of skies above you.
GYM LEA
DER
GYM LEA
DER
GYM LEA
DER
GYM LEA
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May you alw
ays continue to be a person who brightens your surroundings.
Ya always w
ant to live honestlyfer yerself and yer Pokm
on.
Key Characters
Nimbasa City
Driftveil City
Mistralton City
Icirrus City
ElesaThe Shining Beauty
ClayThe Underground Boss
SkylaThe High-Flying Girl
BrycenIce M
ask
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Know what? You w
ere very strong!I'll never forget you, ever!
I never thought you would use that m
ove...Not a bad choice at all.
Beginnings are important, w
hetherin a good novel or a good battle!
GYM LEA
DER
GYM LEA
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Opelucid City
Opelucid City
DraydenThe Spartan M
ayor
IrisThe Girl W
ho Knows the Hearts of Dragons
Sincere Trainer,keep grow
ing stronger!
ELITE FOUR
ELITE FOUR
Elite Four
Elite Four
Shauntal
Grimsley
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I won't lose! I'll fight for all Trainers w
ho love their Pokmon,
and for all Pokmon w
ho believe in their Trainers!
ELITE FOUR
ELITE FOUR
Elite Four
Caitlin
I get the feeling a wonderful tim
eis about to start. I'm
excited!
Elite Four
Marshal
Oh, so strong.That m
akes my heart dance!
Key Characters
CHAMPIO
N
Champion
Alder
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From Nuvema Town all the way to defeating Champion Alder, this walkthrough will guide you through your adventure.
Pokmon that change their Forme, such as Giratina and Shaymin, as well as Pokmon that evolve under special conditions, such as Magnezone and Leafeon.
This primer has basic information on the games and the world of Pokmon. It also explains the features new to Pokmon Black and Pokmon White.
The complete list of Pokmon Trainers you meet throughout your adventure. It also covers people who give you items.
The index lists page references for important people and items, including TMs and HMs. Its a quick way to find the information youre looking for.
Choose the section you want to learn more about
Page 56
Page 247
Page 20
Page 235
Page 253
Primer for Pokmon Training
Pokmon Form Changes and Special Evolutions
Unova Adventure Walkthrough
List of Trainers to Battle
Index
How to Use This BookPokemon Black & Pokemon White VersionsThe Official Pokmon Strategy Guide
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Pokmon are strange and wondrous creatures whose lives are still largely shrouded in mystery. Though many Pokmon live out in fields or under the waves, there are still others who live together in partnership with humans. Nobody knows how many Pokmon there are in all, and new kinds are being discovered all the time.
To succeed in your adventure, you'll have to partner up with Pokmon and use their powers to help you. So get acquainted with the various ways to obtain Pokmon.
Wild Pokmon love nature, and their habitats include tall grass, caves, desert, wetlands, lakes, rivers, etc. Be sure to walk around when you come across such areas, and see what kinds of Pokmon you can find!How to obtain pokmonthese are major areas where you find pokmon
Most Pokmon inhabit places like fields, caves, and bodies of water. Go discover and catch them.
Catch wild pokmon
You can get Pokmon, Pokmon Eggs, and Pokmon Fossils as the story unfolds, so be sure to talk to townspeople.
get them through story events
As Pokmon build up their strength by battling, some of them will evolve. After evolution, the Pokmon's name and appearance will change.
evolve them through battle
Some Pokmon are especially hard to obtain. The easiest way to get them is by trading with a friend.
Link trade with friends
How to obtain pokmon
there are many different kinds of pokmon
tall grass Wetlands
Cave
Water Surface
Desert
fishing (after finishing the main story)
Where to find wild pokmon
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tips for catching pokmon
1
2
reduce Hp
A Pokmons HP is a measure of how tired it is. Once HP reaches zero, that Pokmon faints. When you try to catch a Pokmon, use moves to attack and lower HP as much as possible without making it faint. When the HP bar is red, it means that Pokmon is weak. Try throwing a Pok Ball!
Some Pokmon moves inflict status conditions on their targets (p. 32). A Pokmon saddled with a status condition, such as Poison or Paralysis, is easier to catch. Of the six status conditions, Sleep and Frozen are the most effective. Lower the target's HP and use status conditions to maximize your chances of success.
3
From the basic model to the Luxury Ball and Master Ball, there are 14 different kinds of Pok Balls, each specialized for a certain use. Always use a Pok Ball that's effective for the kind of Pokmon you want to catchit's a basic Pokmon-catching principle.
Use the right pok Ball
inflict status conditions
Wild Double Battles in the dark grass
Starting with route 3, you'll notice some dark grass here and there. in these areas, two wild pokmon can attack you at once. if you want to catch one of them, you have to defeat the other first.
You can't catch wild Pokmon without a Pok Ball. Even if you have one, Pokmon won't just hop into a Pok Ball. They can be hard to catch unless you tire them out first. Try these three tips!
Lowering a wild Pokmon's HP and using status conditions make it easier to catch Pokmon. A Watchog that knows Super Fang or Hypnosis can come in handy!
WatchogCatch a patrat on route 1 and raise it to Lv. 20 to evolve into Watchog. Watchog will learn mean Look at Lv. 36.
examples of moves good for catching pokmon
teach your party useful pokmon-catching moves
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Super fang normal it cuts the target's hP to half.
Hypnosis psychic it makes the target fall into a deep sleep.
mean Look normal the target becomes unable to flee.
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obtain a second master Ball!
The Master Ball is the ultimate ball that can catch any Pokmon. Normally, you can only obtain one throughout your adventure. But you can obtain a second Master Ball on the second floor in the Pokmon Center at Castelia City when youve traded Pokmon with 50 different people.
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pok Balls available in the Unova region
Good for catching Pokmon at night or in caves.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Driftveil City, Opelucid City, etc.
Dusk Ball
Good for catching Pokmon of a species you've caught before.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Pokmon League
repeat Ball
Your friendship with the captured Pokmon will grow faster.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Pokmon League, Undella Town
Luxury Ball
Good for catching Pokmon that live underwater.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Undella Town
Dive Ball
The most basic device you can use to catch Pokmon.
How to make it available at pok mart:
Sold from the beginning
pok BallIt is the ultimate ball that will surely catch any Pokmon.
How to get one:
Opelucid City (Professor Juniper)
master Ball
Good for catching Bug- and Water-type Pokmon.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Nacrene City, Castelia City, etc.
net Ball
The more turns that have gone by in battle, the more effective it is.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Opelucid City, Pokmon League, etc.
timer Ball
Better at catching Pokmon than the Pok Ball.
How to make it available at pok mart:
Obtain a Gym Badge
great Ball
Same as a regular Pok Ball. Given as a bonus at Pok Marts.
How to get one:
Buy 10 Pok Balls at once
premier BallThe lower the Pokmons level, the more effective it is.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Castelia City, Driftveil City, etc.
nest Ball
Better at catching Pokmon than the Great Ball.
How to make it available at pok mart:
Obtain five Gym Badges
Ultra Ball
Restores a captured Pokmon's HP and status.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Striaton City, Nacrene City, etc.
Heal Ball
Most effective when thrown right at the start of battle.
pok mart that carries this ball:
Opelucid City, Pokmon League, etc.
Quick Ball
Pokmon Black and Pokmon White have a total of 14 different Pok Ball types. Each Pok Ball's special effects depend on factors such as Pokmon type or the location of the battle. Learn the best uses for each Pok Ball and use the right one for the Pokmon you're aiming to catch.
Pokmon grow strong as they battle. Winning a battle gives them Experience Points. When they gain enough points, they'll level up and their statsAttack, HP, etc.will increase. Let them battle to help them grow stronger.
as it gains experience points, it'll level up.
How experience points work
Your pokmon will gain more experience points if it defeats a pokmon whose level is higher than its level.
Your pokmon will gain less experience points if it defeats a pokmon whose level is lower than its level.
Use the right pok Ball for each pokmon
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Pokmon can learn all kinds of moves, which are useful both in battle and on your adventure in general. There are more than 500 different moves, each with its own unique effects. If you put some thought into developing move sets, your Pokmon will stand out as an individual.
pokmon can learn various moves
other key evolution methods
Take good care of a Pokmon, and it will reward you by growing. Some Pokmon evolve if they level up while they're on friendly terms with you.
Special stones, such as the Thunderstone or Leaf Stone, have the power to trigger Pokmon evolution instantly.
Some Pokmon can be evolved under special conditions, such as trading two specific Pokmon, or leveling a Pokmon up at a certain place.
Some Pokmon evolve when they're traded through Link Trade.
Strengthen your friendship
Use special stones
fulfill certain conditions
Link trade
evolution example: tympole
Some Pokmon can evolve into new Pokmon with different names. There are several ways to evolve Pokmon, but the most basic method is through battling and earning Experience Points to level up.
seismitoadtympole Palpitoad
Firstevolution
secondevolution
pokmon evolve by leveling up
three fundamental kinds of moves
When your opponent has you in a tight spot, defense moves are a good idea. These moves can restore HP or cure status conditions. Some defense moves even leech an opponent's HP.
Defense moves
These moves strengthen the user or weaken an opponent. They can do anything from raising a Pokmon's stats to inflicting status conditions that gradually drain an opponent's HP.
Status moves
These moves do damage by attacking the enemy. There are many variations on the basic attack move. Some moves also inflict status conditions.
attack moves
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How to teach new moves to pokmon
Pokmon can learn various moves at predetermined levels. Once they reach a certain level, they can learn the appropriate move.
Level them up
Each HM (Hidden Machine) is programmed with a special move (p. 27). An HM can teach that move to an unlimited number of Pokmon.
Use an Hm
A TM (Technical Machine) can teach a certain move to an unlimited number of Pokmon. You can use the same TM again and again on different Pokmon.
Use a tm
During your travels, you'll meet people who can teach moves to Pokmon. There are seven moves that can be learned this way.
Have an expert teach them
Each Pokmon species has various Abilities. For instance, Patrat can have the Run Away or Keen Eye Ability. Some Abilities take effect during battle, while other Abilities come in handy as you explore the region.
examples of abilities and their effects
items obtained with the pickup ability
triggered abilitiesare visible
When a pokmons ability is triggered in battle, messages appear for both your pokmon and your opponent's pokmon.
pokmon with this ability
pokmon with this ability
pokmon with this ability
Lillipup
Dwebble, Roggenrola, etc.
Timburr, Druddigon, etc.
pickup
Sturdy
Sheer force
May pick up an item while it's in your party. The Pokmon's level determines what items you're likely to find.
When its HP is full, it'll retain 1 HP if hit by a move that would knock it out.
Moves will have no additional effects (such as stat changes), but the power of those moves will increase by 30%.
itemLevel of pokmon with pickup ability
Low
Potion
Antidote
super Potion
Great Ball
repel
escape rope
Full heal
hyper Potion
Ultra Ball
revive
rare candy
sun stone
moon stone
heart scale
Full restore
max revive
PP Up
max elixir
nugget
king's rock
ether
iron Ball
Prism scale
elixir
Leftovers
often found sometimes found rarely found Almost never found
pokmon have different abilities
High
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Friendship is the bond of affection and trust that can grow between a Pokmon and its Trainer. Keep a Pokmon happy and it will grow to like you, but a mistreated Pokmon will take a real dislike to you.
How to improve your friendship with your pokmon
things that annoy your pokmon
A Pokmon who holds the Soothe Bell can be befriended more quickly than usual.
give it the Soothe Bell
If you use items to boost base stats on a Pokmon, such as Protein and Iron, your friendship will go up.
Use stat-boosting items on it
If you feed Berries such as Pomeg Berry or Grepa Berry to your Pokmon, your friendship will go up.
feed Berries to pokmon
When you use bitter medicinal herbs such as EnergyPowder and Heal Powder, your friendship will go down.
medicinal herbs
When a Pokmon participates in important battles such as the ones against Gym Leaders, it becomes friendlier.
Battle gym Leaders with it
Teach a new move with a TM and your Pokmon will become friendly.
teach a new move with tm
If you use items during battles such as X Attack and X Accuracy, your friendship will go up.
Use items on it during battles
Another effective way to increase friendship is to do a Feeling Check to receive Sweet Hearts and give them to your Pokmon.
give Sweet Hearts to your pokmon
Take your Pokmon to Nimbasa City, home of the Pokmon Musical, and let it show off up on stage!
participate in the pokmon musical
When a Pokmon battles to level up, it becomes friendlier.
Level it up
Putting a Pokmon in your party and walking around will strengthen the friendship between you.
Let it join your party and walk around
When it is defeated and faints in a battle, your friendship will go down.
fainting
pokmon and trainers become friends
How pokmon natures affect stat growth
nature
Each individual Pokmon has its own Nature and Characteristic. Depending on the Pokmon, these qualities will affect how its stats increase. Before you start training a Pokmon, check its Nature and Characteristic so that you can make the most of its strongest stats.
nature attack Defense Speed Sp. attack Sp. Defense
hardy
Lonely
Brave
Adamant
naughty
Bold
docile
relaxed
impish
Lax
timid
hasty
serious
Jolly
naive
modest
mild
Quiet
Bashful
rash
calm
Gentle
sassy
careful
Quirky
Gains more upon leveling up Gains less upon leveling up
pokmon have a nature and a Characteristic
Characteristic
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How pokmon Characteristics affect stat growthHp grows most attack grows most Defense grows most Speed grows most Sp. attack grows most Sp. Defense grows most
Loves to eat. Proud of its power. sturdy body. Likes to run. highly curious. strong willed.
often dozes off. Likes to thrash about. capable of taking hits. Alert to sounds. mischievous. somewhat vain.
often scatters things. A little quick tempered. highly persistent. impetuous and silly. thoroughly cunning. strongly defiant.
scatters things often. Likes to fight. Good endurance. somewhat of a clown. often lost in thought. hates to lose.
Likes to relax. Quick tempered. Good perseverance. Quick to flee. Very finicky. somewhat stubborn.
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Some moves can be used as field moves
Some Pokmon moves can be used in the field to open up areas you couldn't reach before.
field move examples
Cuts down thin trees that are blocking your path, opening up room for you to pass.
Cut
How to get it: Given to you by Fennel in Striaton City
01Hm
Whisks you through the air and back to any town you've already visited. You'll land in front of the town's Pokmon Center.
fly
Given to you by Bianca in Driftveil City
02Hm
How to get it:
Lets you move freely on bodies of water, such as oceans and lakes, just like you would on land.
Surf
Given to you by Alder at Twist Mountain
03Hm
How to get it:
Lets you climb waterfalls so you can see what's at the top.
Waterfall05Hm
How to get it: Found on Route 18
Unleashes enormous strength, pushing aside stones that you normally couldn't budge. Sometimes you can push these stones into holes to open new paths.
Strength04Hm
How to get it: Given to you by a boy in a house in Nimbasa City
Lets you dive into the deep ocean from dark patches in the water to explore the ocean bed.
Dive06Hm
How to get it: Given to you by a girl in front of a house in Undella Town
Illuminates dark caves and lets you explore them easily.
tm70 flash
How to get it: Given to you by a man by the waste bin in Castelia City
Pulls you out of caves, dungeons, etc., returning you to the last entrance you went through.
tm28 Dig
How to get it: Given to you by a Worker in the prefab house on Route 4
Raises your chance of encountering wild Pokmon in areas where they live, such as tall grass or caves.
Sweet Scent
How to get it: Pokmon such as Foongus and Maractus learn it by leveling up
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the Unova region pokmon that appear only at special places
Stoutland pansear panpour musharna Unfezant
Cinccinogothitelle reuniclus emolga
audino throh
SawkLeavanny
Whimsicott Lilligant
rustling grass
pansage
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Pokmon White Version only
Pokmon White Version only
Pokmon Black Version only
Pokmon White Version only
Pokmon Black Version only
Ducklett Swanna
flying pokmon's Shadow
Drilbur excadrill
Dust Cloud
Special places where certain pokmon appear
Can be seen in tall grass. Walk into the rustling area and a Pokmon appears.
Can be seen in caves. Walk into the dust cloud and you will either find an item or face a Pokmon.
Can be seen on Driftveil Drawbridge and Marvelous Bridge. Step on the shadow and you will either find an item or face a Pokmon.
Can be seen on the waters surface. A Pokmon will appear if you surf over the rippling water or cast into it with the Super Rod.
rustling grass Dust Cloud
flying pokmon's Shadow rippling Water
track pokmon by following the phenomena
Some of the Unova region Pokmon can be found by noticing certain phenomena in the field. There are four such special phenomena: rustling grass, dust cloud, flying Pokmon's shadow, and rippling water. Many of these Pokmon can only be caught when these phenomena appear. If you notice one of these, hurry to investigateand catch those Pokmon!
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phenomena start to appear after you obtain the first gym Badge.
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Audino found in rustling grass is a very good choice to help raise your Pokmon's level, because Audino gives much more Experience Points than many other Pokmon. Watch for rustling grass along routes such as 1 and 2 to find Audinoand if you beat an Audino of a higher level than your Pokmon, you can gain even more Experience Points!
Defeat audino and gain lots of experience points
aBiLitieS Healer
regenerator
audinonormal
Jellicent alomomola
rippling Water (Water Surface)
Basculin(red-Striped form)
Basculin(Blue-Striped form)
SeismitoadPokmon White Version only
Pokmon Black Version only
rippling Water (fishing/after finishing the main story)
Basculin(red-Striped form)
Basculin(Blue-Striped form) Stunfisk
Pokmon White Version only
Pokmon Black Version only
Some signs may give you items insteadTwo of the four special phenomena (dust cloud and flying Pokmon's shadow) may give you items instead. Each Gem will boost the power of a corresponding move just once in a battle when held by a Pokmon. Wings raise Pokmon's base stats. These items are hard to find, so be sure to investigate the dust clouds and shadows whenever you see them!
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items found in caves items found on bridgesitem Chance of discoveryBug Gem
dark Gem
dragon Gem
electric Gem
everstone
Fighting Gem
Fire Gem
Flying Gem
Ghost Gem
Grass Gem
Ground Gem
ice Gem
item
normal Gem
item Chance of discoveryclever wing
Genius wing
health wing
muscle wing
resist wing
swift wing
Pretty wing
poison gem Chance of discoveryPsychic Gem
rock Gem
steel Gem
water Gem
dawn stone
dusk stone
Fire stone
Leaf stone
moon stone
oval stone
shiny stone
sun stone
thunderstone
water stone
rarely found Almost never found
sometimes found rarely found
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After finishing the main story, you can visit areas that were inaccessible before in places such as Route 13 and Undella Town. You'll find Pokmon from other regions in those new areas. You can even catch Dragonite, Tyranitar, and Milotic, which were not available in the wild in previous titlesthe only way to obtain them was through evolution!
pokmon from other regions appear
Pokmon can be classified into 17 types, such as Normal, Fire, Water, or Grass. The matchups between these types are a key factor in determining a battle's outcome.
examples of the 17 pokmon types
Both Pokmon and their moves have types. This Tepig is typical of most Pokmon. Although it belongs to the Fire type, it learns moves from other types as well.
normal
Patrat and others
fighting
timburr and others
rock
roggenrola and others
fire
tepig and others
poison
trubbish and others
ghost
Yamask and others
Water
oshawott and others
ground
sandile and others
Dragon
Axew and others
grass
snivy and others
flying
Pidove and others
Dark
Purrloin and others
electric
Blitzle and others
psychic
munna and others
Steel
klink and others
ice
cubchoo and others
Bug
shelmet and others
the move's type is used when attacking
the pokmon's type is used when defending
When Tepig attacks Pidove with Head Smash, look at Head Smashs typethe Rock type.
When Pidove attacks Tepig, look at Tepig's typethe Fire type.
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pokmon moves also have types
Learn the different types
pokmontype
type of the move
Head Smash
fire
rock
example: tepig
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Types interact like a big game of rock-paper-scissors. For instance, Water is strong against Fire, but weak against Grass. If the attacking Pokmon's move type is strong against the defending Pokmon's type, the move does increased damage.
Under the right conditions, your moves will do at least 50% more damage than usual. If you can keep dishing out that kind of damage, victory is sure to be within your reach. Several factors determine these increases in attack damage, but the three major ones are listed below.
How to increase damage
good type matchups mean increased damage!
Bad type matchups mean reduced damage...Battle messages describe damage range
Damage
150%When a pokmon uses moves of its own type, those moves inflict 50% more damage.
1 Use moves of the same type as the user
if the move scores a critical hit, it does double the damage.
a move does double damage when used on a pokmon who's weak against that move's type.
3
2
Damage
200%
Damage
200%
Use moves that the target is weak against
Critical hits
types have good and bad matchups
fire
tepig
Water
oshawott
grass
Snivy
message matchup Damageit's super effective! good 24 times damage
it's not very effective... Fair Half damage or less
(no message) normal regular damage
it doesn't affect... Bad no damage
a critical hit! 2 times damage
grass
Snivy
Water
oshawottDeals increased damage because it's a good type
matchup.
Attacks with a Grass-type
move
fire
tepigDeals reduced
damage because it's a bad type matchup.
Attacks with a Grass-type
move
grass
Snivy
Use types to increase attack damage
turn the tables by targeting a pokmon's weakness
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the three kinds of moves
Moves belong to one of three kindsphysical, special, or status. There's an important connection between these kinds of moves and a Pokmon's stats. For instance, a Pokmon with high Attack will do the most damage if it uses physical moves.
physical
Physical moves are ones like Retaliate and Low Sweep. Most of these moves make direct contact with the opponent.
Pokmon can be affected by status conditions such as Sleep, Poison, or Paralysis. These conditions can immobilize a Pokmon or eat away at its HP. Hit the other Pokmon with moves that inflict status conditions, and you'll turn the tide of battle.
Status conditions cause physical changes
overall strength is the product of six stats
the six statsEach Pokmon's overall strength depends on individual statistics, such as Attack or Defense. Six different stats indicate a Pokmon's proficiency in different areas. To raise a strong Pokmon, you'll need to understand how each stat works.
Sp. attack
Stats affecting special moves
Sp. Defense
The higher this stat is, the more damage the Pokmon does with special moves.
The higher this stat is, the less damage the Pokmon takes from special moves.
SpeedThe Pokmon's attack speed. The higher the number, the more likely the Pokmon will strike first.
HpThe Pokmon's health. If attacks reduce its HP to 0, the Pokmon faints.
attack
Stats affecting physical moves
Defense
The higher this stat is, the more damage the Pokmon does with physical moves.
The higher this stat is, the less damage the Pokmon takes from physical moves.
Stats also affect the three kinds of moves
Special
Special moves are ones like Scald and Incinerate. Most of these moves don't bring the user into direct contact with the target.
Status
Moves like the weather-changing Rain Dance or moves that alter a user's or target's stats are considered status moves.
Use status conditions to gain an advantage
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Status condition examples
target's Hp decreases each turn. this condition does not wear off on its own.
Lowers the opponent's Hp
poison
effect
Lowers Speed, and each turn there's a 25% chance that the pokmon can't attack. this condition does not wear off on its own.
prevents the opponent from attacking, lets you strike first
paralysis
effect
target is unable to attack*. this condition wears off after several turns.
prevents the opponent from attacking*, lets you attack with impunity
Sleep
effect
target is unable to attack. this condition may wear off when the affected pokmon tries to attack.
prevents the opponent from attacking, lets you attack with impunity
frozen
effect
Lowers attack, and Hp decreases each turn. this condition does not wear off on its own.
Lowers the opponent's Hp, slightly weakens the opponent's attacks
Burned
effect
target will sometimes attack itself. this condition wears off after several turns.
prevents the opponent from attacking, lowers the opponent's Hp
Confused
effect
*Moves like Sleep Talk and Snore are exceptions to this rule.
examples of abilities that are helpful in battle
Abilities are special qualities that all Pokmon possess, and each Pokmon species has its own special Abilities. Some Abilities' effects are used in the field, but most Abilities grant you an advantage in battle. Some are triggered by the opponent's attack. Learn their effects and how to effectively combine them with moves.
prevents the opponent from eating Berries.
pokmon with Unnerve
Joltik and Galvantula
protects the pokmon from damage from weather conditions such as Sandstorm and Hail.
overcoat
pokmon with overcoat
Reuniclus, Vullaby, and others
abilities can tip the odds in your favor
gives full immunity to all ground-type moves.
Levitate
pokmon with Levitate
Tynamo, Cryogonal, and others
Each Pokmon can hold a single item. Some held items have an effect in battle, and you can make them a key part of your strategy. The Scope Lens, for instance, boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio so the chance of dealing double damage is increased.
make good use of your pokmon's abilities
give pokmon items to hold
Unnerve
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examples of useful held items
the four weather conditions
You'll experience different weather conditions in some areas of the Unova region. The weather conditions not only change the appearance of areas but also affect Pokmon battles.
You can check the current weather condition on the
touch Screen.
Quick Claw
allows user to strike first sometimes
Brightpowder
raises evasion
Scope Lens
Boosts the holder's critical-hit ratio
rocky Helmet
the attacker will also be damaged on contact
eviolite
raises the Defense and Sp. Defense by 50% for a pokmon that can still evolve
amulet Coin
Doubles the prize money if the holding pokmon is brought into battle
Hail
When the weather condition is Hail, each pokmon takes damage every turn except ice-type pokmon.
rain
When the weather condition is rain, the power of Water-type moves goes up and the power of fire-type moves goes down.
SandstormWhen the weather condition is Sandstorm, each pokmon takes damage every turn except ground-, rock-, and Steel-type pokmon.
Sunny
When the weather is Sunny, the power of fire-type moves goes up and the power of Water-type moves goes down.
Every Pokmon type has its weaknesses. If you fill your team with just one type, then it only takes one supereffective move type to put your entire party at risk. Instead, try building a team with Pokmon whose strengths and weaknesses cover for each other, allowing you to take on any Pokmon you encounter.
Snivy is weak against Fire-type moves. That's why you want Panpour, a Pokmon who's strong against Fire-type Pokmon. However, Panpour is weak against Electric-type Pokmon, so add Sandile for its advantage over Electric types. Water types that have the upper hand against Sandile are at a disadvantage against Snivy.
example: Building a team around Snivy
Snivy
Sandile panpour
grass
ground Dark Water
Strong
Strong
StrongStrong
Strong
Strong
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electric-type opponents
Water-type opponents
fire-type opponents
Weather affects how battles go
Build a strong team that covers its weak points
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Tepig is weak against Water-type moves. That's why you want Pansage, a Pokmon who's strong against Water-type Pokmon. However, Pansage is weak against Flying-type Pokmon, so add Roggenrola for its advantage over Flying types. Grass types that have the upper hand against Roggenrola are at a disadvantage against Tepig.
example: Building a team around tepig
tepig
roggenrola pansage
fire
rock
Strong
Strong
StrongStrong
Strong
Strong
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flying-type opponents
grass-type opponents
Water-type opponents
grass
oshawott
Sewaddle pansear
Oshawott is weak against Grass-type moves. That's why you want Pansear, a Pokmon who's strong against Grass-type Pokmon. However, Pansear is weak against Ground-type Pokmon, so add Sewaddle for its advantage over Ground types. Fire types that have the upper hand against Sewaddle are at a disadvantage against Oshawott.
Water
Bug grass fire
Strong
Strong
StrongStrong
Strong
Strong
main
example: Building a team around oshawott
ground-type opponents
fire-type opponents grass-type
opponents
raise pokmon of other types to prepare for the tougher battles that lie ahead
Tough battlessuch as the ones against the Elite Four and Nawait you at the end of your adventure. Youll want to take advantage of the weakness of their Pokmon, but the Elite Four's Pokmon are of various types. You'll have a tough time challenging them if you raise only a few Pokmon. Here are some Pokmon that have effective moves against the Elite Four's Pokmon.
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effective pokmon against the elite four
ScraftyDark fighting
Swoobatpsychic flying
recommended moves
recommended moves
How to obtain
How to obtain
Where to find Scraggy
Where to find Woobat
Level up Scraggy to Lv. 39
Level up Woobat with high enough friendship
route 4
Wellspring Cave 1F
Brick Break fighting
air Slash flying
Crunch Dark
psychic psychic
Sludge Bomb poison
Shadow Ball ghost
Dragon tail Dragon
return normal
Scraggy
Woobat
aBiLitieS Shed Skin moxie
aBiLitieS Unaware klutz
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pansage, pansear, and panpour can be quite helpfulThe Pansage, Pansear, or Panpour you receive in the Dreamyard can be quite a helpful addition to your party. It would be a waste to stop training them after your Striaton City Gym battle. These three evolve with special stones, but they won't learn moves by leveling up once they are evolved. You should let them learn useful moves before they evolve.
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These moves are especially useful for Pansage. Leech Seed is a move that plants a seed on the target to steal some HP every turn. SolarBeam is another move to turn to, as it is one of the strongest Grass-type moves. Its power is as high as 120. Usually, SolarBeam requires an extra turn to charge up, but if the weather is Sunny, it can be used immediately.
a good way to raise pansage
recommended moves to learn by leveling up
Leech Seed Lv. 16
Lv. 22
Lv. 25
Lv. 43
Seed Bomb
torment
Crunch
grass
grass
Dark
Dark
recommended moves to learn with tm
Sunny Day
SolarBeam
rock tomb
fire
grass
rockaBiLitY gluttony
aBiLitY gluttony
Simisagepansage
grassgrass
Stone needed to evolve
Leaf Stone
Can be obtained on route 6
A move that stands out among the moves Pansear can learn is Flame Burst. It can damage adjacent Pokmon in Double and Triple Battles. Another good move is Incinerate. It burns up any Berry held by the target, so you can spoil your opponent's strategy.
a good way to raise pansear
recommended moves to learn by leveling up
recommended moves to learn with tm
Lv. 16
Lv. 22
Lv. 25
Lv. 43
Yawn
flame Burst
Will-o-Wisp
amnesia
grass knot
Crunch
fire Blast
normal fire
fire
fire
psychic
grass
Dark aBiLitY gluttony
aBiLitY gluttony
pansear Simisear
fire fire
Stone needed to evolve
fire Stone
Can be obtained in the Desert resort
Here are some moves that are especially useful for Panpour. Scald, unlike other typical Water-type moves, can cause a Burn. Your opponents will surely be caught off guard when you use this move. The move Blizzard can turn the tables. When Panpour faces Grass-type Pokmon that have the upper hand against it, you can use this advantageous move to double the damage.
a good way to raise panpour
aBiLitY gluttony
aBiLitY gluttony
panpour Simipour
Water Water
Stone needed to evolve
Water StoneCan be obtained in Driftveil City
ground
recommended moves to learn with tm
Dig
Double team
Blizzard
normal
ice
recommended moves to learn by leveling up
Lv. 22
Lv. 25
Lv. 34
Lv. 43
Scald
taunt
Brine
Crunch
Water
Dark
Water
Dark
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You will receive a Pansage, Pansear, or Panpour in the Dreamyard, but you can also catch wild ones in Pinwheel Forest and Lostlorn Forest. Look for them in the rustling grass (page 28). Catch all three for their great support and to complete the Unova Pokdex.
appears in pinwheel forest and Lostlorn forest rustling grass
Catch pansage, pansear, and panpour
raise pokmon using the Lucky egg or exp. Share in the new regionIt is important to raise not only your primary Pokmon, but also the support Pokmon in Pokmon Black and Pokmon White. But it is hard to raise other Pokmon when you are busy raising the main Pokmon. Here is a way to raise your team effectively with useful items such as Lucky Egg and Exp. Share.
Lucky egg
exp. Share
Lucky Egg is an item that gives 50% more Experience Points than usual. It is most effective if you let the lead Pokmon hold it.
When you have a Pokmon hold Exp. Share, it can gain Experience Points without battling as long as it's in your party.
How to obtain Lucky egg
How to obtain exp. Share
Professor Juniper gives you one at the Chargestone Cave
Defeat a Janitor at the Battle Company in Castelia City
Show a Pokmon from Lv. 25 through Lv. 49 to the Pokmon Fan Club chairman in icirrus City
1
2
Combining both itemsWhen one exp. Share is held (and the levels of the pokmon are the same)1
The Experience Point distribution is shown when the lead Pokmon holds a Lucky Egg and a Pokmon in your party holds an Exp. Share.
gain more experience points than usualLucky egg
raise multiple pokmon at once.exp. Share
the sunglasses-wearing man on route 13 gives you one
1
2
In your party
the experience points gained through battles
21
Battle
21 x
1.5!
The distribution is shown when the lead Pokmon holds a Lucky Egg and two Pokmon in your party each hold an Exp. Share.
2 When two exp. Shares are held (and the levels of the pokmon are the same)
the experience points gained through battles
In your party
41
Battle
21
41
In your party
x1.5!
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What you can do with the party pokmon screen
Tap "POKMON" on the menu to see a list of your current party Pokmon. You can also view more info about your Pokmon or use field moves, such as Fly or Flash. To use these field moves, just select a Pokmon, then the move.
Shows where you caught the Pokmon, its moves, its stats, and more.
Move a Pokmon around in your lineup. the top-left is the first Pokmon and the top-right is the second Pokmon to join a battle.
Lets you give a Pokmon an item to hold or take away its held item.
Lets your Pokmon use a field move, such as Fly or Flash.
SUmmarY SWitCH item fieLD moVe
pokmon
Throughout your journey, you can press the X Button to show the main menu on the Touch Screen. Once you learn what the different options are and what information they contain, you'll have no problem finding your way.
Using the game functions
menu screen
1
3
5
2
4
6
Communication features currently being used or available are shown.
Shows the current time, according to the clock feature of the Nintendo DS.
The mini-scale graph of the Nintendo DS battery status is shown.
Communication features
Current time nintendo DS battery level
Using the Game FunctionsUsing the Game FunctionsUsing the Game Functions
5 6
tap here to save your game. Be sure to save often.
adjust the gameplay options to your liking.
Save options
Displays the Pokmon currently in your party. You can also access detailed info on each.
pokmon1 2
a device that records Pokmon data, including how many you've seen and caught.
pokdex 3
Stores the items you've collected. Open it to use the items inside.
Bag
Shows how far youve come as a trainer. You can check which gym Badges have been obtained and other data.
trainer info4
How to use the game menus
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Check pokmon data under Summary
trainer memo and info on the pokmon Stats and Battle moves ribbons
From the party Pokmon screen, choose "SUMMARY" to view a Pokmon's info. There are three separate pages of info.
the top screen shows the Pokmon's nature, Characteristic, and more. general information is on the lower screen.
the top screen shows the Pokmon's stats and its ability. the lower screen shows the moves it knows.
Only for the Pok-mon transferred with Pok transfer (p. 205). the lower screen shows any ribbons it has earned.
three screens of pokmon data
pokdex
pokdex screen
The Pokdex is the device that automatically records Pokmon data. Whenever you encounter a Pokmon in the field or in a Trainer battle, it's added to your list of Pokmon seen. Once you catch it, it's added to your list of Pokmon obtained.
When you've caught or obtained a Pokmon through trade, i
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