Appendix:Black 2 and White 2 walkthrough/Section 15

Route 23

Route 23

Route 23 is a long mountain road that stretches off to the northwest. On the east side, the path meanders along the river that lies beneath the cliff face. On the west side, small trails wind through the labyrinthine grove of trees. To the north lies Victory Road, a proving ground for Trainers headed to the Pokémon League.

Trainers

Trainer Pokémon Battle Girl Brenda ジュン Jun Reward: $1696 Throh♂ Lv.53 No item Ace Trainer Grant タイキ Taiki Reward: $3180 Emolga♂ Lv.53 No item Jellicent♂ Male Lv.53 No item Hiker Don タモツ Tamotsu Reward: $1632 Piloswine♂ Lv.51 No item Probopass♂ Lv.51 No item Ace Trainer Juliet コトノ Kotono Reward: $3180 Swanna♀ Lv.53 No item Galvantula♀ Lv.53 No item Black Belt Luke シンペイ Shinpei Reward: $1696 Sawk♂ Lv.53 No item Pokémon Ranger Steve スティーブ Sutību Reward: $3120 Stunfisk♂ Lv.52 No item Amoonguss♂ Lv.52 No item Pokémon Ranger Lena レナ Rena Reward: $3180 Floatzel♀ Lv.53 No item Lucario♂ Lv.53 No item Hiker Doug トモタカ Tomotaka Reward: $1696 Boldore♂ Lv.53 No item Aggron♂ Lv.53 No item Ace Trainer Miki ミキ Miki Reward: $3240 Scolipede♀ Lv.54 No item Arcanine♂ Lv.54 No item Black Belt Benjamin テツジ Tetsuji Reward: $1696 Gurdurr♂ Lv.53 No item Scrafty♂ Lv.53 No item Ace Trainer Tom ケント Kento Reward: $3240 Magmar♂ Lv.54 No item Mamoswine♂ Lv.54 No item Battle Girl Tiffany チサト Chisato Reward: $1696 Gurdurr♂ Lv.53 No item Mienshao♀ Lv.53 No item

Available Pokémon

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Sawk B2 W2 Grass 48-49 25% Throh B2 W2 Grass 48-49 25% Bouffalant B2 W2 Grass 49-51 25% Mienfoo B2 W2 Grass 48 15% Golduck B2 W2 Grass 50 10% Gligar B2 W2 Grass 49 10% Amoonguss B2 W2 Grass 49 10% Vullaby B2 W2 Grass 47 5% Rufflet B2 W2 Grass 47 5% Dark grass Sawk B2 W2 Dark grass 53-54 25% Throh B2 W2 Dark grass 53-54 25% Bouffalant B2 W2 Dark grass 54-56 25% Mienshao B2 W2 Dark grass 53 15% Golduck B2 W2 Dark grass 55 10% Gligar B2 W2 Dark grass 54 10% Amoonguss B2 W2 Dark grass 54 10% Vullaby B2 W2 Dark grass 52 5% Rufflet B2 W2 Dark grass 52 5% Rustling grass Audino B2 W2 Rustling grass 48-51 80% Emolga B2 W2 Rustling grass 49 10% Gliscor B2 W2 Rustling grass 51 5% Throh B2 W2 Rustling grass 51 5% Sawk B2 W2 Rustling grass 51 5% Surfing Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 40-55 70% Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 40-55 70% Buizel B2 W2 Surfing 40-55 30% Rippling water Buizel B2 W2 Rippling water 40-55 60% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 40-55 30% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 40-55 30% Floatzel B2 W2 Rippling water 45-55 10% Hidden Grotto Golduck B2 W2 Hidden Grotto 50-55 Uncommon Zangoose B2 W2 Hidden Grotto 50-55 Uncommon Seviper B2 W2 Hidden Grotto 50-55 Uncommon Absol B2 W2 Hidden Grotto 50-55 Uncommon Gligar B2 W2 Hidden Grotto 50-55 Rare Special Pokémon Amoonguss B2 W2 Fake item 56 Three A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Item Location Games East side Heart Scale Near the house outside the Giant Chasm (requires Cut or Surf)  B2  W2  TM35 (Flamethrower) From the old man in the house near the waterfall (requires Surf)  B2  W2  Rare Candy Upper level, east of the waterfall (hidden)  B2  W2  Sitrus Berry ×2 From Pokémon Ranger Steve upon his defeat From Pokémon Ranger Lena upon her defeat  B2  W2  TM05 (Roar) Upper level, west of Pokémon Ranger Steve  B2  W2  Star Piece ×2 In a rock southeast of Black Belt Luke Upper level, on a ledge west of the Giant Chasm (requires Cut)  B2  W2  Iron On the cliff to the north of the Ace Trainer's house  B2  W2  West side Repeat Ball Dead-end path north of Ace Trainer Tom (requires Cut)  B2  W2  Ultra Ball Dead-end path in the eastern part of the forest (hidden, requires Cut)  B2  W2  Full Heal On the platform near the group of boulders  B2  W2  HP Up Dead-end path in the northwest part of the forest (requires Cut)  B2  W2  Calcium Dead-end path in the southwest part of the forest (requires Cut)  B2  W2  Yellow Shard In a rock south of the Strength puzzle (hidden)  B2  W2  Green Shard In a grass patch, northeast of the Strength puzzle  B2  W2  Max Potion Near Battle Girl Tiffany (requires Cut and Strength)  B2  W2  PP Up On the rock column to the southeast of Victory Road (hidden)  B2  W2  TM12 (Taunt) On the rock column to the southwest of Victory Road  B2  W2  Fake items Amoonguss ×3 East side, in a grass patch near Black Belt Luke West side, in a grass patch near Hiker Doug West side, in a grass patch to the east of the Strength puzzle  B2  W2

East side

North of the cave exit is a house with a female Ace Trainer inside. Talk to her to have your Pokémon restored to full health. This is especially useful immediately after the events that occurred in the Giant Chasm.

Southwest of the rest house is a small tree near the river. Cut it down or Surf around it to reach the Heart Scale

Head north through the river valley to a large stairway. Wade across the river to a second house; the old man inside will give out TM35 (Flamethrower). Climb the stairway, pick up the hidden Rare Candy to the east, then detour across the bridge to the south. Grab TM05 (Roar) across the next bridge, then head south from Black Belt Luke. Check the rock for a hidden Star Piece, then pick up the Iron to the south and cross the next bridge. A second Star Piece is sitting on the ledge here, and there is a Hidden Grotto off to the south. Once you have collected all the items, return to the top of the large stairway and head west.

West side

A short way down the path is Pokémon Ranger Lena, who gives you a Sitrus Berry when you defeat her. Head west, chop down the tree, and continue on to reach a raised platform to the southwest. Pick up the Full Heal and move the boulder south into the hole. Backtrack a bit and head west to reach Hiker Doug; cut down the nearby tree and move the second boulder southward. Return to the east side of the forest, and chop down the tree here. Head northeast to find an Ultra Ball hidden in the trees, then go west to reach a Repeat Ball. Wander westward through the forest to have Black Belt Benjamin challenge you, which clears the path he was blocking. Cross the platform in the northwest to get an HP Up, then loop around to take the path where Benjamin was standing. Chop down another tree and head south to find a Calcium, then jump either ledge to the east.

Strength puzzle

Go east and move the third boulder one space to the left. Surf across the water and move the fourth boulder into the hole for easier access. Jump the ledge and push the boulder all the way to the north for later. The fifth boulder sits to the northeast; push it one space to the right so it lines up with the hole to the south. Now go south then west to find a Yellow Shard hidden in a rock. Surf west, then go back east and push the third boulder two spaces right, then one space up to the hole. This gives you an opening to move the final three boulders into place. Shove the second boulder east, the fifth boulder south, and the sixth boulder east.

Climb the stairway and go east to get a Max Potion. Continue east, then go north over the bridge. Inspect the grass patch to reveal a hidden PP Up, then grab TM12 (Taunt) to the west. Climb back down the stairway and go north. Ignore the first "item", and grab the second one, a Green Shard. Jump the ledge and head north towards Victory Road.

Victory Road

Victory Road

Victory Road is the last hurdle before the Pokémon League. Only those who have earned all eight Gym Badges may pass through here. There are as many as 25 Trainers scattered across the intricate landscape.

Trainers

Cave 1F Trainer Pokémon Ace Trainer Billy トモヤ Tomoya Reward: $3300 Golurk Lv.55 No item Sigilyph♂ Lv.55 No item Ace Trainer Jamie ヒトミ Hitomi Reward: $3300 Drifblim♀ Lv.55 No item Claydol Lv.55 No item Psychic Alia ミヅキ Mizuki Reward: $1728 Lampent♀ Lv.54 No item Musharna♀ Lv.54 No item Psychic Al アル Al Reward: $1728 Metang Lv.54 No item Cofagrigus♂ Lv.54 No item Veteran Claude クロード Claude Reward: $8800 (with Veteran Cecil) Braviary♂ Lv.55 No item Carracosta♂ Lv.55 No item Veteran Cecile セシル Cecil Reward: $8800 (with Veteran Claude) Mandibuzz♀ Lv.55 No item Archeops♂ Lv.55 No item Grove Trainer Pokémon Black 2 Ace Trainer Chandra ヒカル Hikaru Reward: $3300 Darmanitan♀ Lv.55 No item Tangrowth♀ Lv.55 No item White 2 Ace Trainer Beckett スグル Suguru Reward: $3300 Whimsicott♂ Lv.55 No item Unfezant♂ Male Lv.55 No item Ace Trainer Shelly シェリー Shelly Reward: $3300 Swoobat♀ Lv.55 No item Lilligant♀ Lv.55 No item Doctor Logan テルユキ Teruyuki Reward: $3240 Clefable♀ Lv.54 No item River Valley Trainer Pokémon Veteran Cathy アスカ Asuka Reward: $4400 Sigilyph♀ Lv.55 No item Crobat♀ Lv.55 No item Backpacker Mae マヨイ Mayoi Reward: $1296 Sawsbuck♀ Autumn Form Lv.54 No item Ace Trainer Pierce ヒトシ Hitoshi Reward: $3300 Swanna♂ Lv.55 No item Ampharos♂ Lv.55 No item Black 2 Ace Trainer Beckett スグル Suguru Reward: $3300 Whimsicott♂ Lv.55 No item Unfezant♂ Male Lv.55 No item Ace Trainer Shelly シェリー Shelly Reward: $3300 Swoobat♀ Lv.55 No item Lilligant♀ Lv.55 No item White 2 Ace Trainer Chandra ヒカル Hikaru Reward: $3300 Darmanitan♀ Lv.55 No item Tangrowth♀ Lv.55 No item Cave 2F Trainer Pokémon Veteran Abraham エイブラム Abram Reward: $4400 Gigalith♂ Lv.55 No item Skarmory♂ Lv.55 No item Possible Tag Battle Ace Trainer Shanta サヤカ Sayaka Reward: $3300 Heatmor♀ Lv.55 No item Galvantula♀ Lv.55 No item Ace Trainer Webster ユウジ Yūji Reward: $3300 Durant♂ Lv.55 No item Ferrothorn♂ Lv.55 No item Pokémon Ranger Eddie エディ Eddie Reward: $3240 Electabuzz♂ Lv.54 No item Probopass♂ Lv.54 No item Pokémon Ranger Elle エル Elle Reward: $3240 Magmar♀ Lv.54 No item Camerupt♀ Lv.54 No item Cave 2F Back Trainer Pokémon Veteran Hugo ユウゴ Yūgo Reward: $4320 Fraxure♂ Lv.54 No item Zweilous♂ Lv.54 No item Flygon♂ Lv.54 No item Mountainside Trainer Pokémon Black Belt Martell タツマ Tatsuma Reward: $1728 Pinsir♂ Lv.54 No item Heracross♂ Lv.54 No item Battle Girl Chalina チグサ Chigusa Reward: $1728 Throh♂ Lv.54 No item Sawk♂ Lv.54 No item Ace Trainer Elmer ユウイチ Yūichi Reward: $3300 Zweilous♂ Lv.55 No item Eelektross♂ Lv.55 No item Ace Trainer Caroll キャロル Carroll Reward: $3300 Fraxure♀ Lv.55 No item Vanilluxe♀ Lv.55 No item Veteran Portia サトエ Satoe Reward: $4320 Zebstrika♀ Lv.54 No item Sawk♂ Lv.54 No item Starmie Lv.54 No item Veteran Sterling ギンジ Ginji Reward: $4320 Beartic♂ Lv.54 No item Throh♂ Lv.54 No item Golurk Lv.54 No item

Available Pokémon

Cave 1F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Banette B2 W2 Cave 47-50 70% Golurk B2 W2 Cave 48-50 30% Surfing Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Marill B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 30% Rippling water Marill B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 60% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 35% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 35% Azumarill B2 W2 Rippling water 40-50 5% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Grove Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Cottonee B2 W2 Grass 47-50 70% Petilil B2 W2 Grass 47-50 70% Roselia B2 W2 Grass 48-50 30% Dark grass Cottonee B2 W2 Dark grass 52-55 70% Petilil B2 W2 Dark grass 52-55 70% Roselia B2 W2 Dark grass 53-55 30% Rustling grass Audino B2 W2 Rustling grass 47-50 80% Dunsparce B2 W2 Rustling grass 49 10% Roserade B2 W2 Rustling grass 50 5% Whimsicott B2 W2 Rustling grass 50 5% Lilligant B2 W2 Rustling grass 50 5% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. River Valley Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Tranquill B2 W2 Grass 47-50 80% Altaria B2 W2 Grass 49-50 20% Dark grass Tranquill B2 W2 Dark grass 52-55 80% Altaria B2 W2 Dark grass 54-55 20% Rustling grass Audino B2 W2 Rustling grass 47-50 85% Dunsparce B2 W2 Rustling grass 49 10% Unfezant B2 W2 Rustling grass 50 5% Surfing Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Buizel B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 30% Rippling water Buizel B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 60% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 30% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-50 30% Floatzel B2 W2 Rippling water 40-50 10% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Cave 2F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Boldore B2 W2 Cave 41-44 80% Onix B2 W2 Cave 43-44 20% Dust clouds Excadrill B2 W2 Dust cloud 41-44 80% Onix B2 W2 Dust cloud 41 20% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Cave 2F Back Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Boldore B2 W2 Cave 47-50 80% Onix B2 W2 Cave 49-50 20% Dust clouds Excadrill B2 W2 Dust cloud 47-50 80% Onix B2 W2 Dust cloud 47 20% Surfing Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Basculin B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 70% Marill B2 W2 Surfing 35-50 30% Rippling water Marill B2 W2 Rippling water 35-60 60% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-70 35% Basculin B2 W2 Rippling water 35-70 35% Azumarill B2 W2 Rippling water 40-70 5% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Cave 3F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Druddigon B2 W2 Cave 47-50 80% Zweilous B2 W2 Cave 49-50 20% Dust clouds Excadrill B2 W2 Cave 47-50 80% Onix B2 W2 Cave 47 20% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Mountainside Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Gurdurr B2 W2 Grass 47-50 70% Throh B2 W2 Grass 48-50 30% Dark grass Gurdurr B2 W2 Dark grass 52-55 70% Throh B2 W2 Dark grass 53-55 30% Rustling grass Audino B2 W2 Rustling grass 47-50 95% Sawk B2 W2 Rustling grass 50 5% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here. Cave 4F Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate Boldore B2 W2 Cave 47-50 80% Onix B2 W2 Cave 49-50 20% Dust clouds Excadrill B2 W2 Cave 47-50 80% Onix B2 W2 Cave 47 20% A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.

Items

Entrance Item Location Games HM05 (Waterfall) From N when first entering Victory Road  B2  W2  TM01 (Hone Claws) East of the Pokémon Center  B2  W2  Dusk Stone In the ruins, in a rock on the west side (hidden)  B2  W2  PP Up South side of the ruins  B2  W2  Star Piece On the ledge to the southeast of the Pokémon Center  B2  W2  Iron Dead-end path in the ruins, south of the ledge (hidden)  B2  W2  Cave 1F Item Location Games TM93 (Wild Charge) On a platform in the southwest corner (requires Surf, Waterfall)  B2  W2  Grove Item Location Games Ultra Ball Northeast corner  B2  W2  Full Restore Southwest corner (requires Cut)  B2  W2  River Valley Item Location Games Full Restore Southeast corner, in the tall grass  B2  W2  Ultra Ball Near the eastern bridge  B2  W2  Max Repel ×2 Near the eastern bridge Near the western bridge  B2  W2  Escape Rope Central cliff, east of Backpacker Mae (requires Surf)  B2  W2  Cave 2F Item Location Games Max Revive Near the southeast entrance (hidden)  B2  W2  Full Restore In a rock near the southwest entrance (hidden)  B2  W2  Cheri Berry From Pokémon Ranger Eddie upon his defeat  B2  W2  Rawst Berry From Pokémon Ranger Elle upon her defeat  B2  W2  Mountainside Item Location Games Max Elixir West of Black Belt Martell  B2  W2  Normal Gem In a rock, northwest of Black Belt Martell (hidden)  B2  W2  Rare Candy In a rock, northeast of Battle Girl Chalina (hidden)  B2  W2  Max Revive North of Ace Trainer Elmer  B2  W2  Dragon Fang South of Veteran Portia  B2  W2  Cave 2F Back Item Location Games PP Max North of the platform  B2  W2  Red Shard In a rock on the platform (hidden)  B2  W2  Max Elixir Northeast of the water (hidden, requires Surf)  B2  W2  Rare Candy Southeast corner (requires Surf)  B2  W2  Cave 3F Item Location Games Dragon Scale West of Veteran Hugo  B2  W2

Entrance

N is waiting at the area's entrance, and gives you HM05 (Waterfall) to help navigate the rough terrain. Once he leaves, follow the path to be scanned for each of the eight Badges, and the Badge Check Gate lowers into the ground. A Pokémon Center stands to the northeast, and some old ruins lie to the east. Go east from the Center to find TM01 (Hone Claws), then enter the ruins to get a PP Up to the south and a Star Piece to the north. Bring a party with Cut, Surf, Strength, Waterfall, and Flash, and step inside the first cave.

Although Victory Road is nearly identical in both versions, the route to the mountaintop and Trainer locations will vary.

Cave 1FB2 Go north past Ace Trainer Billy, and use Strength to move the boulder to the hole. Continue north then west to reach Psychic Alia. The path southward is damaged, so instead go north to enter the River Valley. River Valley Pick up the Full Restore to the east, then hike north through the tall grass to reach the water. Sail under the bridge and climb the stairway to get an Ultra Ball. To the north is a Max Repel and a few Trainers; take them out and step inside the next cave. Cave 2F Check the dead-end straight ahead for a hidden Max Revive, then fight the two Ace Trainers to the west. Further west, the tunnel meets others that branch off to the south, west, and north. Southern path Take the south tunnel to re-emerge in the River Valley. Fight Backpacker Mae, then cross the river to get the Escape Rope. Ride down the waterfall and sail east, where you can enter Cave 1F. Surf south then west to reach dry land. Fight Veterans Cecile and Claude in a Double Battle, then grab TM93 (Wild Charge) to the southwest. Jump the ledge to the east to fight Psychic Al, then go north to battle Ace Trainer Jamie. A boulder sits off to the west, but it can only be pushed from the other side. Southwest path Take the southwest tunnel, and check the small rock for a hidden Full Restore. Battle Veteran Abraham, then step outside to the River Valley again. The bridge to the south is broken, so pick up the Max Repel and head east past Ace Trainer Pierce. Surf south across the river, then head west to reach the Grove. To the east is Ace Trainer Chandra, and there is an Ultra Ball lying in the dark grass further east. Go southwest and chop down the tree to reach a Full Restore, then take the southeast exit back to Cave 1F again. Approaching from the Grove puts you on the other side of the boulder sitting here. Push it two spaces left, two spaces down, all the way to the right, one space up, three spaces right, and one space down to the hole. This opens up a shortcut from the Grove to the Entrance. North side The north side of the chamber has two boulders, but the one to the left is inaccessible from here. Move the other one into place and head east. Defeat Pokémon Ranger Eddie for a Cheri Berry, and step outside. Mountainside Climb the stairway to pick up a Max Elixir near Black Belt Martell. Detour to the west to find a Normal Gem hidden among the rocks, and continue up the cliff to the top. Head west to find the path branching off again. Western path Go all the way west, then climb down the mountainside to reach Battle Girl Chalina. Detour to the east for a Rare Candy hidden among the rocks, then south for a Max Revive. Climb all the way down to enter Cave 2F again. Fight Pokémon Ranger Elle for a Rawst Berry, then go east and move the boulder into place. Head north into the next chamber, Cave 2F Back. Use Flash to light things up, then go north to get a PP Max. Climb onto the platform and check the rocks for a hidden Red Shard. Go east to reach a pool of water; there is a hidden Max Elixir to the northeast, and a Rare Candy to the south. Head north to re-emerge on the Mountainside. Southern path Pick up the Dragon Fang, and take the eastern stairway to Cave 3F. Head south and go down the stairway near Veteran Hugo to get a Dragon Scale. Jump the ledge and head outside. A Zoroark is guarding the cave entrance to the east. It will not move yet, but return later to reach a new area.

Cave 1FW2 Head north, then turn west over the bridge to fight Ace Trainer Jamie. Continue west and shove the boulder into the hole. Go north from here to reach the Grove. Grove Go north and grab the Ultra Ball in the northeast corner, then cut down the tree in the southwest to reach a Full Restore. Continue north to the River Valley. River Valley Cross the bridge to fight Veteran Cathy, then defeat Doctor Logan to have him heal your Pokémon. Grab the Max Repel and enter the cave. Cave 2F Inspect the rock east of Veteran Abraham for a hidden Full Restore, then fight the two Ace Trainers to the east. Further east, the tunnel meets others that branch off to the south, east, and north. Southern path Take the south tunnel to re-emerge in the River Valley. Fight Backpacker Mae, then cross the river to get the Escape Rope. Ride down the waterfall and sail east, where you can enter Cave 1F. Surf south then west to reach dry land. Fight Veterans Cecile and Claude in a Double Battle, then grab TM93 (Wild Charge) to the southwest. Southeast path Head east and check the dead-end for a hidden Max Revive, then exit to the River Valley. To the east is a Max Repel. Pick up the Ultra Ball near Ace Trainer Pierce, then surf eastward. Climb the stairway and follow the path to find a Full Restore and Ace Trainer Shanta. Head west to re-enter Cave 1F. Fight Psychic Alia and cross the bridge. Use Strength to shove the boulder one space up, three spaces right, two spaces down, one space left, and two spaces down to fit it into the hole. To the west is Ace Trainer Billy and a ledge that leads back to the Entrance. North side The north side of the chamber has two boulders, but the one to the right is inaccessible from here. Move the other one into place and head west. Defeat Pokémon Ranger Ellie for a Rawst Berry, and step outside. Mountainside Climb the stairway past Ace Trainer Elmer to get a Max Revive. Detour to the east to find a Rare Candy hidden among the rocks, and continue up the cliff to the top. Head east to find the path branching off again. Eastern path Go all the way east, then climb down the mountainside to reach Ace Trainer Caroll. Detour to the west for a Normal Gem hidden among the rocks, then south for a Max Elixir. Climb all the way down to enter Cave 2F again. Fight Pokémon Ranger Eddie for a Cheri Berry, then go west and move the boulder into place. Head north into the next chamber, Cave 2F Back. Use Flash to light things up, then go north to get a PP Max. Climb onto the platform and check the rocks for a hidden Red Shard. Go east to reach a pool of water; there is a hidden Max Elixir to the northeast, and a Rare Candy to the south. Head north to re-emerge on the Mountainside. Southern path Pick up the Dragon Fang, and take the eastern stairway to Cave 3F. Head south and go down the stairway near Veteran Hugo to get a Dragon Scale. Jump the ledge and head outside. A Zoroark is guarding the cave entrance to the east. It will not move yet, but return later to reach a new area.

Northern path

Battle past Veterans Portia and Sterling, and enter the tunnel. Hugh catches up to you here, and challenges you to a battle.

If the player chose Snivy:	If the player chose Tepig:	If the player chose Oshawott:
Pokémon Trainer Hugh Victory Road Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $5700 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Super Luck Held item: Scope Lens Unfezant♂ Lv.55 Facade Normal Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Gluttony Held item: Mystic Water Simipour♂ Lv.55 Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Surf Water Special   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Bouffalant♂ Lv.55 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Fire Fighting Ability: Blaze Held item: Charcoal Emboar♂ Lv.57 Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Scald Water Special   --	Pokémon Trainer Hugh Victory Road Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $5700 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Super Luck Held item: Scope Lens Unfezant♂ Lv.55 Facade Normal Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Gluttony Held item: Miracle Seed Simisage♂ Lv.55 Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Bouffalant♂ Lv.55 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Type: Water Unknown Ability: Torrent Held item: Mystic Water Samurott♂ Lv.57 Surf Water Special   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Revenge Fighting Physical   --	Pokémon Trainer Hugh Victory Road Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $5700 Types: Normal Flying Ability: Super Luck Held item: Scope Lens Unfezant♂ Lv.55 Facade Normal Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Swagger Normal Status   --       Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Gluttony Held item: Charcoal Simisear♂ Lv.55 Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Type: Normal Unknown Ability: Sap Sipper Held item: None Bouffalant♂ Lv.55 Head Charge Normal Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Overgrow Held item: Miracle Seed Serperior♂ Lv.57 Giga Drain Grass Special   --       Leaf Blade Grass Physical   --       Dragon Tail Dragon Physical   --       Coil Poison Status   --

As thanks for helping him return his sister's Pokémon, he gives you TM24 (Thunderbolt). Once he leaves, exit the tunnel and pass under the gate to reach the Pokémon League!

Pokémon League

Outside the central plaza

The Pokémon League is the greatest trial for any Trainer. By defeating the Elite Four, you will earn the chance to battle the region's new Champion. Stop by the Pokémon Center in the structure to the west. When preparing a team, it is recommended to bring Pokémon with levels in the 60s, if not higher. Consider using TMs to create a more diverse movepool. The Poké Mart offers a wide assortment of items, so be sure to stock up on medicine.

The 17 Medals earned by using one party Pokémon and Pokémon of a specific type can be earned during this initial challenge. As the entire Elite Four and the Champion use significantly stronger Pokémon in all rematches, using a single Pokémon in the mid-70s can make obtaining the Lonely Champ Medal much easier than trying to earn it later on.

Unlike most of their foreign counterparts, the Elite Four of Unova can be battled in any order. The elite Trainers are waiting in their separate rooms, each accessible from the central plaza. From left to right, they are Shauntal, Grimsley, Caitlin, and Marshal. After defeating each Trainer, you will be warped back to the plaza, where a blue light shines from the floor. Once all four tiles are lit up, you can challenge the Champion.

Left room: Shauntal

Will-o-wisps line the stairway, and others disappear from Shauntal's library when you approach. Her ghosts are all vulnerable to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks, while Golurk and Chandelure also take heavy damage from Water moves. Cofagrigus tends to lead off with Will-O-Wisp, and may be difficult to take out thanks to its strong defenses. Drifblim's high HP helps to balance out its low defenses, and its Acrobatics move hits hardest due to its lack of held item. The biggest threat from Golurk is Earthquake, but Dark Pokémon should also look out for its Brick Break move. Lastly, Chandelure's Fire Blast and Shadow Ball attacks pack quite a punch because of its Special Attack, rated fifth-highest among all Pokémon.

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode) Elite Four Shauntal Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $6400/$6960 Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Mummy Held item: None Cofagrigus♀ Lv.52/56 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Types: Ghost Flying Ability: Aftermath Held item: None Drifblim♀ Lv.52/56 Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Types: Ground Ghost Ability: Iron Fist Held item: None Golurk Lv.52/56 Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Heavy Slam Steel Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Types: Ghost Fire Ability: Flame Body Held item: Sitrus Berry Chandelure♀ Lv.54/58 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Initial battle (Challenge Mode) Elite Four Shauntal Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $7440 Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Mummy Held item: Leftovers Cofagrigus♀ Lv.60 Grass Knot Grass Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Types: Ghost Flying Ability: Unburden Held item: Flying Gem Drifblim♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Types: Ground Ghost Ability: Iron Fist Held item: Expert Belt Golurk Lv.60 Heavy Slam Steel Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Shadow Punch Ghost Physical   --       Type: Ghost Unknown Ability: Insomnia Held item: Muscle Band Banette♀ Lv.60 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Will-O-Wisp Fire Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Sucker Punch Dark Physical   --       Types: Ghost Fire Ability: Flame Body Held item: Choice Scarf Chandelure♀ Lv.62 Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --

Center-left room: Grimsley

Giant metal claws open to allow access to the elevated battlefield, then snap shut behind you. All of Grimsley's Pokémon have a weakness to Fighting-type attacks. Liepard tends to start things off with Fake Out, and can distract your male Pokémon with Attract. Scrafty compensates for its low Speed with high defenses, and can mix things up with Poison Jab and Rock Tomb. Krookodile's Intimidate Ability lowers its foe's Attack, but moves like Surf and Focus Blast are unaffected. Finally, Bisharp is doubly vulnerable to Fighting attacks, but Fighting Pokémon should look out for its Aerial Ace.

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode) Elite Four Grimsley Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $6400/$6960 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Limber Held item: None Liepard♀ Lv.52/56 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Attract Normal Status   --       Types: Dark Fighting Ability: Moxie Held item: None Scrafty♀ Lv.52/56 Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Types: Ground Dark Ability: Intimidate Held item: None Krookodile♀ Lv.52/56 Crunch Dark Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Types: Dark Steel Ability: Defiant Held item: Sitrus Berry Bisharp♀ Lv.54/58 Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Metal Claw Steel Physical   --       Initial battle (Challenge Mode) Elite Four Grimsley Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $7440 Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Unburden Held item: Normal Gem Liepard♀ Lv.60 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Attract Normal Status   --       Types: Dark Fighting Ability: Moxie Held item: Leftovers Scrafty♀ Lv.60 Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Types: Ground Dark Ability: Intimidate Held item: Expert Belt Krookodile♀ Lv.60 Crunch Dark Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Type: Dark Unknown Ability: Super Luck Held item: Muscle Band Absol♀ Lv.60 Swords Dance Normal Status   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --       Psycho Cut Psychic Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Types: Dark Steel Ability: Defiant Held item: Quick Claw Bisharp♀ Lv.62 Metal Claw Steel Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Night Slash Dark Physical   --

Center-right room: Caitlin

The falling stardust reveals the stairway to Caitlin, who emerges from a large white flower. Her Pokémon belong to the Psychic type, and take heavy damage from Ghost-, Dark-, and Bug-type attacks. Musharna's Charge Beam can boost its Special Attack, making Dream Eater even more potent. Sigilyph is the fastest yet frailest of the group, and can harass its opponent with Psychic, Air Slash, and oddly enough, Ice Beam. Reuniclus can use Focus Blast to thwart its Dark opponents, and can linger on with Recover. Lastly, Gothitelle loves to boost its stats with Calm Mind before launching an attack, so take it out quickly with a physical move like Crunch.

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode) Elite Four Caitlin Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $6400/$6960 Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: None Musharna♀ Lv.52/56 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Yawn Normal Status   --       Dream Eater Psychic Special   --       Charge Beam Electric Special   --       Types: Psychic Flying Ability: Wonder Skin Held item: None Sigilyph♀ Lv.52/56 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Magic Guard Held item: None Reuniclus♀ Lv.52/56 Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Frisk Held item: Sitrus Berry Gothitelle♀ Lv.54/58 Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Initial battle (Challenge Mode) Elite Four Caitlin Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $7440 Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Synchronize Held item: Zoom Lens Musharna♀ Lv.60 Reflect Psychic Status   --       Hypnosis Psychic Status   --       Dream Eater Psychic Special   --       Charge Beam Electric Special   --       Types: Psychic Flying Ability: Wonder Skin Held item: Expert Belt Sigilyph♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Air Slash Flying Special   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Magic Guard Held item: Leftovers Reuniclus♀ Lv.60 Psychic Psychic Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Recover Normal Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Frisk Held item: Wise Glasses Gothitelle♀ Lv.60 Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Types: Steel Psychic Ability: Clear Body Held item: Life Orb Metagross Lv.62 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Bullet Punch Steel Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --

Right room: Marshal

The cage bursts open, the stairway extends, and the floodlights snap on. Marshal's team consists of pure-Fighting-type Pokémon, which are only vulnerable to Psychic- and Flying-type attacks. Throh can score a critical hit with Storm Throw, and lash out with Rock Tomb and Payback. Sawk is faster and stronger, and its Sturdy Ability prevents a one-hit knockout. Mienshao can inflict massive damage with Hi Jump Kick, unless it backfires. Finally, his Conkeldurr can boost its already-high stats with Bulk Up, and Stone Edge is dangerous for any Flying Pokémon.

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode) Elite Four Marshal Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $6400/$6960 Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: None Throh♂ Lv.52/56 Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       Storm Throw Fighting Physical   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Sturdy Held item: None Sawk♂ Lv.52/56 Payback Dark Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Regenerator Held item: None Mienshao♂ Lv.52/56 Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Bounce Flying Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Sheer Force Held item: Sitrus Berry Conkeldurr♂ Lv.54/58 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Bulk Up Fighting Status   --       Initial battle (Challenge Mode) Elite Four Marshal Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $7440 Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: Leftovers Throh♂ Lv.60 Storm Throw Fighting Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       Rock Tomb Rock Physical   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Sturdy Held item: Muscle Band Sawk♂ Lv.60 Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Regenerator Held item: Expert Belt Mienshao♂ Lv.60 Hi Jump Kick Fighting Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Bounce Flying Physical   --       Retaliate Normal Physical   --       Types: Fighting Steel Ability: Inner Focus Held item: Wise Glasses Lucario♂ Lv.60 Shadow Ball Ghost Special   --       Aura Sphere Fighting Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Calm Mind Psychic Status   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Guts Held item: Flame Orb Conkeldurr♂ Lv.62 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Bulk Up Fighting Status   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --

The Champion's Temple

After defeating each member of the Elite Four, visit the statue in the center of the plaza. Check the plaque, and the statue descends to the large chamber below. Go north and climb up the three flights of stairs to reach the Champion's temple. Iris used to be a Dragon-type specialist, but her current team is more well-rounded. Ice attacks will have the most success against her, but Dragon-, Fighting-, and Electric-type moves will also help. First up is Hydreigon; its Dragon Pulse is already a big threat, but even more so after a Special Attack boost with Charge Beam. Her Aggron's sky-high Defense lets it brush off most physical attacks, but it takes massive damage from Fighting moves like Aura Sphere, or Ground type moves such as Earthquake. Lapras' Ice Beam can wreak havoc on your own dragons; use Electric or Fighting moves to take it out. Her Druddigon's attacks hit hard thanks to Sheer Force and its Life Orb, but a Water Pokémon with an Ice attack can take care of it quickly. Archeops' undoing lies in its Defeatist Ability; wear its health halfway down, and its impressive offenses are cut in half. Her Haxorus excels in Attack and Speed, but Dragon Dance raises them to levels that could rip your team apart, and its Focus Sash prevents a one-hit knockout.

Initial battle (Easy Mode/Normal Mode) Champion Iris Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $11000/$11800 Types: Dark Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: None Hydreigon♀ Lv.53/57 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Charge Beam Electric Special   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sheer Force Held item: Life Orb Druddigon♀ Lv.53/57 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Rock Head Held item: None Aggron♀ Lv.53/57 Double-Edge Normal Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Autotomize Steel Status   --       Types: Rock Flying Ability: Defeatist Held item: None Archeops♂ Lv.53/57 Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Endeavor Normal Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.53/57 Surf Water Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Thunderbolt Electric Special   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Focus Sash Haxorus♀ Lv.55/59 Dual Chop Dragon Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Initial battle (Challenge Mode) Champion Iris Pokémon League Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $12600 Types: Dark Dragon Ability: Levitate Held item: Wise Glasses Hydreigon♀ Lv.61 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Fire Blast Fire Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Sheer Force Held item: Life Orb Druddigon♀ Lv.61 Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Types: Steel Rock Ability: Rock Head Held item: Muscle Band Aggron♀ Lv.61 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Double-Edge Normal Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Autotomize Steel Status   --       Types: Rock Flying Ability: Defeatist Held item: Flying Gem Archeops♂ Lv.61 Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Endeavor Normal Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Water Absorb Held item: Wide Lens Lapras♀ Lv.61 Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Sing Normal Status   --       Type: Dragon Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Focus Sash Haxorus♀ Lv.63 Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Dragon Dance Dragon Status   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --

Congratulations, defeating Iris marks you as the new Pokémon League Champion! She shows you into the Hall of Fame room, where your victorious team is recorded and your progress is saved. Reaching this point unlocks Challenge Mode^B2 or Easy Mode^W2, which increase or decrease the difficulty of opposing Trainers, respectively. These modes can be selected under Unova Link at the title screen's main menu. The credits roll, and the new Champion heads for home.

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