Our Top 5 Starting Tips: And Secrets

Discover the top 5 essential tips and secrets for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Learn how to catch 'em all, master type matchups, heal effectively, use Exp. Share, and train efficiently.

Here are our top 5 starting tips and secrets for Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 to help you on your journey:

1. Gotta Catch 'em All! Aim to catch every unique Pokémon you encounter. Initially, this helps build a strong team to face early challenges. Later, new catches can fill team weaknesses or missing roles.
2. Study Type Match-Ups Understanding Type Match-Ups is crucial for defeating opponents. With up to 6 Pokémon and 24 moves, incorporating moves of various Types can give you a significant advantage. Studying the Type Match-Up chart will help you identify effective and weak Type combinations.
3. Heal Your Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 can be challenging. It's vital to heal your Pokémon after battles or keep healthy ones in front. Visit Pokémon Centers in cities for free healing. When away from towns, use Potions from Poke Marts or seek out NPCs like Nurses and Doctors who will heal your Pokémon after a battle. Items like Repels, Escape Ropes, and HM Fly can also help you avoid or escape battles when low on health.
4. Get Up To Speed With Exp. Share The Exp. Share item, found in Castelia City's Battle Company, is invaluable for managing your team. When held by a Pokémon, it grants them a portion of battle experience even if they don't participate. This allows you to use your strongest Pokémon while weaker ones still gain experience and catch up. While your lead Pokémon gains less experience, lower-level Pokémon gain more, helping to balance your party.
5. Pokémon Training Bags When Exp. Share's effectiveness wanes, consider putting your trainee Pokémon in the lead to gain more experience. If you hit a roadblock with no more trainers to battle, wild Pokémon may offer insufficient experience. However, Pokémon Breeders offer repeatable battles. After defeating a Breeder, they will challenge you again when you re-enter their area, allowing you to repeatedly battle them until your Pokémon reach your desired level.