Where to catch Zekrom in Pokemon Black and White 2

(NOTE: Zekrom is only available in Pokemon Black 2. If you have White 2 you'll have to trade for it.)

The legendary pokemon of Pokemon White, Zekrom is back for another round in Pokemon Black and White 2. In fact, it's somewhat integral to the plot, though the part it plays is admittedly small and comes right at the end. Nevertheless, you can catch this pokemon as before - though it's a bit trickier to do this time around.

You can't catch Zekrom for your team until after you've defeated Ghetsis and made your way to Victory Road. On your way up Victory Road, towards the Pokemon League, you'll have to climb a mountain face. If you watch the left side of the mountain you'll see a Zoroark standing in front of a cave. Chase the Zoroark into the cave and follow it down into the ruins of Team Plasma's old castle. Inside, in his throne room, you'll find N waiting. He'll present Zekrom. Fight and beat it. Don't bother trying to capture it, that won't work.

Once you've trounced Zekrom, N will reduce it to a stone that will look familiar to players of the old games. Take this stone to Dragonspiral Tower, north of Icirrus City, and climb to the town of the tower. Once there the stone will come to life and return Zekrom to its original form. Now you can battle and capture the pokemon.

Where to catch Kyurem in Pokemon Black and White 2

As the cover pokemon of both Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2, Kyurem is an obvious target for capture. It's the only ice- and dragon-type pokemon in existence, and its legendary status make it a fantastic sweeper for any non-competitive team. It also shows up fairly often in the story... though you're left annoyed by the fact that you can't catch the stupid thing.

Unfortunately, you can't get Kyurem on your first traipse through the game. You'll encounter it several times, and even have to beat it in its fused form, but you can't catch it. Your only battle will be blocked by Ghetsis' technology. Go through the main game, beat up Team Plasma, take out the Elite Four and the champion, and then reload your game to begin the post-game content.

Once that's done, go back to the Giant Chasm. You'll find the area clear of giant airships. Proceed north through the chasm (which is MUCH easier in this game than it was in Pokemon Black and White) until you find the cave where you fought Kyurem and Ghetsis the first time. Go inside and head to the back. You'll find Kyurem waiting for you in its original form, and you can catch it as you would any other legendary.

Where to catch a Cubchoo in Pokemon Black and White 2

Anyone who's gotten to the end of Pokemon Black and White 2 understands the importance of having a pokemon that can trounce dragon-types in their teams, and that makes ice-types a good choice for wading into the final parts of the game. Ice-types are depressingly difficult to find in this new version, however, as their old haunt - Twist Mountain - is closed until you BEAT the champion. What's to be done if you want a Cubchoo to evolve into a fearsome Beartic?

Fortunately, there are two ways to snag a Cubchoo beyond Twist Mountain. In fact, they don't appear in Twist Mountain at all! And, conveniently, both methods can be found on Route 7.

- The first, easier method for getting a Cubchoo is to check Route 7 in the winter. When the snows are high they'll appear fairly regularly in the grass. If you don't feel like waiting, you can always reset your DS' internal clock to a wintery month.

- The second, much more difficult method is via Route 7's Hidden Grotto. Proceed north towards Twist Mountain until you find the second house where you can bed down and recover. The grotto is accessible via the two trees directly to the left of the house, close to the ramp up to the narrow beams. The chances of getting a Cubchoo here are exceedingly small, however, and it's much smarter to just reset your internal clock.

Where to catch a Cryogonal in Pokemon Black and White 2

Cryogonal, though a bit of a one-shot cannon when it comes to battling other pokemon, is nevertheless a great choice if you want to bring down the champion in Pokemon Black and White 2 in a big hurry. So where do you find one of these weird-looking pokemon? They appeared on Twist Mountain before, and as most players will discover, you can't get into Twist Mountain in Pokemon Black and White 2.

This last part is actually just a misconception from players who haven't BEATEN said game at least once. After you've trounced the Elite Four and the champion a single time, Twist Mountain will be open for business on both ends. Fly to Mistralton City and you can walk right in and find a Cryogonal. Once again, this is the only place to find them in the game.

... which means that you can't rely on a Cryogonal to help you beat the champion on your first ride through. Dang. Well, there are always trades, right?

Where to catch a Durant in Pokemon Black and White 2

Durants are capable bug- and steel-type pokemon, though they didn't serve well as early team pokemon in Black and White because, unfortunately, they didn't show up until you were most of the way through the main game, appearing on Victory Road. The same is still true in Pokemon Black and White 2.

Durant appears in two places in Pokemon Black and White 2:

- First, Durant appears in Twist Mountain. Simply wander around the caves for a while and one will eventually pop up.

- And, second, Durant appears in the Clay Tunnel, most easily accessed in Driftveil City. Wander and one will appear.

The rub? Both of these locations are opened after you beat the Elite Four for the first time. Once again, Durant is given the shaft during the main game. Sorry!

Where to catch a Volcarona in Pokemon Black and White 2

As one of the best bug-type pokemon available - where else will you find a bug that can use Fly? - Volcarona is in high demand among Pokemon Black and White 2 players. There are few bug-types which can serve so effectively as sweepers, especially considering the game's collection of Elite Four. So how to you snag a Volcarona?

Doing so is essentially the same as it was in Pokemon Black and White, though you have less options. The single Volcarona in these games is found at the bottom of the Relic Castle, just as it was in Black and White. This time, however, you'll have to go through the Relic Passage to get to it. You can do this by travelling through the sewers in Castelia City. Search long enough and you'll find the lower part of the Relic Castle ruins, buried under the Desert Resort. A Volcarona is waiting within.

This leaves one more question open: how do you get Volcarona's pre-evolution, Larvesta? There are only two ways: trade or breed. Larvesta is given to you by a trainer in Black and White, and you can trade that pokemon over to fill up your Pokedex. Lacking that, you'll have to breed Volcarona with another pokemon. Make sure you fight a female Volcarona if you want to get a Larvesta.

How to find a Black Belt in Pokemon Black and White 2

Fighting-type pokemon have come a long way since their somewhat abysmal roots in the first generation of Pokemon, and it pays to make your fighting-types as strong as possible. Why not up their moves with a Black Belt?

Finding a Black Belt in Pokemon Black and White 2 is relatively easy, so long as you only want one, though you'll have to wait until you've beaten the game once to get it. After you have access to the many post-game areas, travel to Icirrus City and visit the Pokemon Center. A woman in here will give you a Black Belt.

Getting another Black Belt is somewhat trickier, as you need to get it from either a wild Sawk or a wild Throh. Visit Pinwheel Forest and hunt through the grass, using Thief on either of these pokemon that you encounter. One of them will, eventually, be holding a Black Belt.

How to find an Exp. Share in Pokemon Black and White 2

Exp. Shares are practically a standard when it comes to training weaker pokemon, and they have been since virtually the first generation (though in a slightly different form). Pokemon Black and White 2 continues the tradition with a few more Exp. Shares to stick on your pokemon. So where are they?

There are two Exp. Shares to be found in Pokemon Black and White 2. They're in the following locations:

- The first is in Castelia City's Battle Company building, just as in Pokemon Black and White. There is a slight change, however, in that you get the Exp. Share immediately upon entering the building and approaching the elevator, rather than after you beat the strongest trainer on the top floor. The Battle Company is the last large building to the left on Castelia's front block.

- The second is in Floccesy Town, though you can't get it until you've beaten Benga in either Black City or White Forest, depending on your version of the game. Conquer Black Tower or Whitehollow Tree and you'll can find Benga in Floccesy Town, where he'll hand over an Exp. Share (and a shiny pokemon to boot).

Any other Exp. Shares you'll need will have to come from other Pokemon games.

How to find a Moon Stone in Pokemon Black and White 2

Normally found in great abundance in Pokemon titles, Moon Stones are surprisingly rare in Pokemon Black and White 2. There are only two places to find a Moon Stone in the entire game - perhaps because evolving pokemon via Moon Stones isn't as much of a priority in the fifth generation - and, unlike most of the other evolutionary stones, buying one in the Pokemon World Tournament isn't an option.

The two Moon Stones are found in the following locations:

- The first is on Route 6, and is relatively easy to locate. Head to the Season Research Lab, just a little ways south from Chargestone Cave, and you'll find the item ball just outside the building.

- The second is in the Giant Chasm. The first time you visit the chasm you'll find a bunch of Team Plasma grunts fighting it out with Rood. North of here there's an item ball in the trees. The Moon Stone is even further north from this item, which is a Quick Claw.

If you're looking for more than two Moon Stones, you'll have to trade from another Pokemon title.

How to find a Thunderstone in Pokemon Black and White 2

Thunderstones have gotten a little more difficult to locate in Pokemon Black and White 2, though there are still enough to satisfy most players. They can be found in the following three locations:

 - The first Thunderstone, possibly the easiest to locate, is in Nimbasa City. Head to the Pokemon Center and pull out your Dowsing Machine. It will point you to the left side of the Pokemon Center. Check the ground one space away from the top of the sign for the stone.

 - The second, predictably, is in Chargestone Cave. Proceed through the cave until you reach B2F. It's near the end of the floor, north of an ace trainer who's close to the chasm that dominates the south of the region.

 - The third requires some league battling, as you can only get it at the Pokemon World Tournament (as well as any others you might require). Collect three Battle Points and you can trade them for a Thunderstone.

 Beyond these three sources, Thunderstones must be traded in from previous games.

How to find a Leaf Stone in Pokemon Black and White 2

As ever, evolutionary stones are a little difficult to find in Pokemon Black and White 2. Leaf Stones are no exception, especially now that they can no longer be found in dust clouds. There are three places you can track one down:

 - The first is on Route 7, north of Mistralton City. Travel towards the Celestial Tower and you'll combat several trainers in the tall grass just south of the tower. Not far from one of the preschoolers is an item ball containing a Leaf Stone.

 - The second is in Lostlorn Forest, just north of Route 16 outside Nimbasa City. Head through the grass until you reach an open area and search it for trainers and items. One item is a Leaf Stone.

 - The last method is to participate in the Pokemon World Tournament. Accumulate three battle points and you can buy a Leaf Stone.

 Beyond that, you'll have to trade from other games. Happy hunting!

How to find a Lucky Egg in Pokemon Black and White 2

Lucky Eggs are staple items for players who want to ramp up their levelling rates. When equipped to a pokemon a Lucky Egg will provide an extra 1.5x experience after a successful battle. Add that onto a traded pokemon, which already gets extra experience, and you've got a substantial bump in experience. So how do you find a Lucky Egg in Pokemon Black and White 2?

There are two ways to get one in the game:

- The first is to proceed through the game until you reach the Celestial Tower, north of Mistralton Town. Inside, whether you challenge Skyla first or not, you'll find Professor Juniper waiting on the first floor. Talk to her and she'll give you a Lucky Egg.

- The second, unfortunately, is through trading. Lucky Eggs are normally otherwise found on wild pokemon, or in Pokemon Black and White, through another event with Professor Juniper (in Chargestone Cave) or by talking to the Treasure Hunter on Route 13 and getting lucky. If you want to get a Lucky Egg from a wild pokemon, find a game that has wild Happinys or Chanceys, and catch as many as you can find. One will eventually have a Lucky Egg.

As of yet, aside from cheating, there is no other way to get a Lucky Egg in Pokemon Black and White 2. Whether that will remain true forever is currently unknown.

How to find TM35, Flamethrower, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Flamethrower is the ultimate in fire-type moves, and has been for a very long time. True, there are stronger moves out there, but none are as accurate or long-lasting as Flamethrower. Any fire-type that wants to reliably land a lot of one-hit KOs using their special attack stat should know Flamethrower.

Finding Flamethrower isn't too difficult, but it also can't be achieved until near the end of the game. You need to have defeated the plans of Team Plasma in the Great Chasm and made your way to the beginning of Victory Road on Route 23, just before the badge checkpoint that allows you access to the road.

There are two houses on Route 23. The first allows you to heal up your pokemon, which is handy as many of the trainers in this area are relatively tough. The second, closer to Victory Road itself, is home to an old man who, when addressed, will hand over TM35. Use it to teach your pokemon Flamethrower.

How to find TM19, Telekinesis, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Though not as infamous as many moves, owing to its age and lack of damage, Telekinesis is nevertheless a rather nifty addition to the fifth generation of the Pokemon games. It allows your pokemon to levitate the enemy pokemon, essentially giving it flying-type status without conferring the type; at the same time, however, it also renders the enemy utterly vulnerable to all attacks, regardless of their evasion stat. This is an excellent way to beat up those annoying pokemon who like Minimize, Sand Attack, Double Team and other such moves. So how do you get it?

Telekinesis isn't available for pickup until after you've beaten the Elite Four and the Pokemon League champion. Do that and you'll open up a great deal more of Unova for exploration, including Route 18, just west of Routes 17, 1, and Nuvema Town. You'll need Surf to access these routes. Travel west from Route 1 until you reach the centre of Route 18, a house atop a series of cliffs.

From here, continue west and down to the beach. You'll see a stretch of grass on a small rise, at the north of which is an item ball. Grab the item ball for Telekinesis.

How to find TM02, Dragon Claw, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Dragon Claw is an awesome move for taking out dragon-type pokemon because it's one of the few moves in that family which is readily available to a lot of different pokemon types. Don't be surprised if a bruiser of a completely different type tears apart your pokemon with a surprise Dragon Claw. This makes it a great boon to any team, dragon-typed or not - so where's the TM?

Dragon Claw as a TM isn't available until after you beat the game a single time. This means travelling to the Pokemon League and beating the Elite Four and the champion at least once. After doing so, you'll open up a lot of new territory, including the path to Icirrus Town in the west of Unova. Head there once it's open and you'll find another new location: Dragonspiral Tower, a place that's rife with dragon-type pokemon.

Enter the tower and climb. After the first floor you'll stop running into pokemon, so you'll have little trouble wandering the rest of the way up. Once you get to the fifth level you'll find Dragon Claw on the floor. Snag it and you can leave...

... or can you? It's not advisable to enter Dragonspiral Tower unless you have encountered N on Victory Road. Follow the Zoroark that appears when you ascend from the Pokemon League into the mountainside. It will eventually lead you to N's old castle, where you can fight his legendary-type pokemon, depending on which version of the game you own. When you beat said pokemon you'll receive a special stone which can be converted back into the pokemon you fought at the top of Dragonspiral Tower. Do that first to economize your time.

How to get the Fishing Rod in Pokemon Black and White 2

Prior to the fifth generation of Pokemon titles, the Fishing Rod was divided into three distinct categories: Old, Good, and Super. Each rod would allow you to catch different types and levels of Pokemon, with the third offering up far better fare than the other two. Surely the masters of Pokemon would not change this!

Well, actually, they did. The Fishing Rods of games past have been compressed into a single, powerful Super Rod in both Pokemon Black and White and Pokemon Black and White 2, and you need to beat the game to get both of them. This means having your character registered in the Pokemon Hall of Fame after defeating the champion who stands ahead of the Elite Four.

In Pokemon Black and White, you received the Fishing Rod automatically from Looker when the game restarted inNuvema Town - and, in fairness, you still get the rod there. In Pokemon Black and White 2, however, the rod is optionally given to you by Cedric, Professor Juniper's father, in her laboratory. Visit it after beating the final boss for the first time and you can fish to your heart's content.

Looking for the cream of the crop? Like Pokemon Black and White, the Super Rod in Pokemon Black and White 2 is a little different in that it can snag fully-evolved pokemon. All you need do is Surf out to whirlpools in water (of, if you're lucky enough, use ones from land) and cast your line. You'll likely get into a battle with a rare pokemon.

How to Find TM29, Psychic, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Psychic was, is, and always will be one of the best moves in the Pokemon games. It was infamous for wiping the floor with the Elite Four in the original game, and though psychic-type pokemon have since been downgraded in overall strength Psychic is still an excellent move. This article will help you find Psychic in Pokemon Black and White 2.

Psychic's much easier to find than most of the TMs containing Pokemon Black and White 2's best moves, but it's also very easy to miss if you don't like to explore. Before you can find it, you'll have to proceed far enough in the game to reach Undella Town, the seaside resort near Undella Bay. Once you've done that much, head north out of town towards Route 13. You'll hit a path along the beach.

Proceed along the beach until you see a blue-haired man searching the sand for items. Head a little bit further north from him, then Surf out into the water to the east, staying north of a small island covered in grass. You'll soon spot a path of light blue water occupied by a fisherman and an item. The item is TM29.

How to Find TM30, Shadow Ball, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Shadow Ball is the bane of any pokemon that uses its mind to attack opponents. One of the most effective ghost-type moves around, it's a great way to trounce no less than two of the Elite Four in Pokemon Black and White 2. Problem is, it's tricky to find unless you literally think outside the box.

Before you can get Shadow Ball, you need to gain access to Lentimas Town, found after you defeat fifth gym leaderSkyla. When you do she'll shepherd you across Unova in her personal plane, to Lentimas Town, just west of Reversal Mountain. Leave town to the east to find the short route leading up to the mountain. Going north takes you to the interior of the mountain... but going south and east, through a big patch of grass, takes you to the Strange House.

The Strange House is aptly named, as it's filled with ghostly apparitions and furniture that moves on its own. This is a fitting place for Shadow Ball, but the TM isn't actually in the house itself. Once you climb the small flight of stairs, go immediately left and around the fence. Follow the edge of the property to the north and try to go behind the Strange House. You'll be stopped by an unseen object. Pick it up to get Shadow Ball.

How to find Tm06, Toxic, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Toxic is an understated move among amateurs, and a deadly weapon in the hands of a pro. Causing gradually-worsening pain from serious poisoning, Toxic is usually used in conjunction with moves that raise the attack's evasion. Defenders may succumb to their wounds before ever getting a shot off. This is no less true in Pokemon Black and White 2 than it was in any of the previous games... though first you have to find Toxic.

Snagging Toxic is not as straightforward as it may sound at first. It's located on the first floor of the Seaside Cave, just north of Undella Bay (though you'll have to loop around to Route 21 before you can get in). The first floor is not completely accessible when you first enter, and you'll have to descend into the cave to reach the rest. Make sure you have Strength on hand to get through the basement.

Once you've made your way through the underbelly of the cave and returned to the first floor, check the northern section of the cave, past the exit in the eastern wall. You'll find an item tucked away in a corner. This is TM06. Grab it and leave.

How to find TM24, Thunderbolt, in Pokemon Black and White 2

Thunderbolt is, arguably, the most reliable and effective electric-type move in any of the Pokemon games. It should be no surprise that most trainers looking to exploit the weaknesses of water- and flying-type pokemon would want to have one fighter with Thunderbolt. How's it found, however?

Unlike other Pokemon games, where Thunderbolt shows up a bit earlier on, Thunderbolt is a fairly late arrival to your TM collection. You'll have to wait until you've collected all eight gym badges from the Unova gym leaders, as well as made your way through the vast majority of Victory Road, before you can snag the TM. Once you reach a final chamber on the road containing blockades and rubble, heal up your pokemon...

... because your rival is about to show up. He'll approach you as you cross to leave the room and challenge you to a battle. He's no more difficult than any previous battles, as he only has four pokemon which aren't much stronger than what you'll have at that point, but it's still wise to prepare for the worst. Once you best his team, he'll hand over the TM and let you proceed to the Pokemon League.