ROUTE-BY-ROUTE ENCOUNTER GUIDE Pokémon Black 2 Nuzlocke guide A route-by-route Pokémon Black 2 Nuzlocke encounter guide covering all 137 reviewed catch areas, with every available Pokémon labeled by encounter method and level range.
Catalog reviewed by the DraftCenter Editorial Team · Generation 5 · Black 2 / White 2
Choose another game guide Pokémon Red Pokémon Blue Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Gold Pokémon Silver Pokémon Crystal Pokémon Ruby Pokémon Sapphire Pokémon Emerald Pokémon FireRed Pokémon LeafGreen Pokémon Diamond Pokémon Pearl Pokémon Platinum Pokémon HeartGold Pokémon SoulSilver Pokémon Black Pokémon White Pokémon Black 2 Pokémon White 2 Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokémon Ultra Moon Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Pokémon Shining Pearl Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokémon Scarlet Pokémon Violet What you can plan with this guide 137 catch areas 313 Pokémon and forms 15 ways to find them 3 starter choices Open any route or area below to see every reviewed Pokémon available there. Each encounter shows its method beside the Pokémon name, so walking, fishing, surfing, gifts, raids, and other options are easy to compare in one list.
Supported Pokémon Black 2 starters Starter inclusion is optional in the generator. When enabled, the seed chooses one of these starters repeatably.
Choices that change your encounters Time, story progress, special features, and other game rules can change what is eligible. The generator uses these player-facing choices:
Season Any season · Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Pokémon outbreak Either · No outbreak · Outbreak active
Day of week Any day · Monday · Thursday · Any other day
Key System chamber Either key · Iceberg Key · Iron Key
Ways to find Pokémon These encounter methods appear beside Pokémon names in the route lists below.
Bridge Spots Cave Spots Dark Grass Gift Gift Egg Grass Spots Hidden Grotto Npc Trade Static Super Rod Super Rod Spots Surf Surf Spots Swarm Walk
All Pokémon Black 2 encounter areas Each route or area is one possible Nuzlocke catch location. The page shows representative Pokémon and every available method immediately; open an area to load its complete reviewed encounter pool.
Striaton City Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 9 encounters Castelia City Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Gift 14 encounters Icirrus City Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 13 encounters Aspertia City Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Gift 10 encounters Virbank City Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 9 encounters Humilau City Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Npc Trade 13 encounters Dreamyard Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Static · Swarm 19 encounters Dreamyard — Dreamyard (B1F) Dark Grass 6 encounters Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (outside) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 14 encounters Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (inside) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 25 encounters Desert Resort — Desert Resort (entrance) Walk 6 encounters Desert Resort Walk · Swarm 8 encounters Relic Castle — Relic Castle (A) Walk 3 encounters Relic Castle — Relic Castle (C) Walk 4 encounters Relic Castle — Relic Castle (D) Walk · Static 2 encounters Chargestone Cave — Chargestone Cave (1F) Cave Spots · Walk 7 encounters Chargestone Cave — Chargestone Cave (B1F) Cave Spots · Walk 7 encounters Chargestone Cave — Chargestone Cave (B2F) Cave Spots · Walk 7 encounters Twist Mountain — Twist Mountain Cave Spots · Walk 11 encounters Dragonspiral Tower — Dragonspiral Tower (entrance) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 15 encounters Dragonspiral Tower — Dragonspiral Tower (outside) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 24 encounters Dragonspiral Tower — Dragonspiral Tower (1F) Walk 3 encounters Dragonspiral Tower — Dragonspiral Tower (2F) Walk 1 encounter Unova Victory Road — Victory Road (7F) Cave Spots · Walk 2 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71) Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 12 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 72) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 8 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 17 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 74) Cave Spots · Walk 4 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 75) Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 14 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 76) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 6 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77) Cave Spots · Walk 4 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78) Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 12 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 17 encounters Unova Victory Road 2 — Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80) Cave Spots · Walk 4 encounters Giant Chasm — Giant Chasm (outside) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 18 encounters Giant Chasm Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 18 encounters Giant Chasm — Giant Chasm (forest) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 18 encounters Giant Chasm — Giant Chasm (forest cave) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Static 19 encounters Castelia Sewers Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 9 encounters Castelia Sewers — Castelia Sewers (unknown area 38) Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 9 encounters P2 Laboratory Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 19 encounters Undella Bay Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Static 17 encounters Floccesy Ranch — Floccesy Ranch (outer) Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 10 encounters Floccesy Ranch — Floccesy Ranch (inner) Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 19 encounters Virbank Complex — Virbank Complex (outer) Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 14 encounters Virbank Complex — Virbank Complex (inner) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 11 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48) Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk 12 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Reversal Mountain — Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Strange House — Strange House (1F) Walk 6 encounters Strange House — Strange House (B1F) Walk 6 encounters Relic Passage — Relic Tunnel (Castelia Sewers entrance) Cave Spots · Walk 7 encounters Relic Passage — Relic Tunnel (Relic Castle entrance) Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 17 encounters Relic Passage — Relic Tunnel (PWT entrance) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Clay Tunnel Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 16 encounters Underground Ruins Cave Spots · Walk · Static 12 encounters Rocky Mountain Room Cave Spots · Walk 9 encounters Glacier Room Cave Spots · Walk 9 encounters Iron Room Cave Spots · Walk 9 encounters Seaside Cave — Seaside Cave (1F) Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static 17 encounters Seaside Cave — Seaside Cave (B1F) Cave Spots · Walk 6 encounters Nature Sanctuary Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static 28 encounters Driftveil Drawbridge Bridge Spots 1 encounter Village Bridge Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 23 encounters Marvelous Bridge Bridge Spots · Gift · Static 3 encounters Unova Route 1 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 19 encounters Unova Route 2 Grass Spots · Walk 10 encounters Unova Route 3 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 27 encounters Wellspring Cave Cave Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 10 encounters Unova Route 4 Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static · Npc Trade 16 encounters Unova Route 5 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Swarm 12 encounters Unova Route 6 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static · Swarm 33 encounters Mistralton Cave Cave Spots · Walk 5 encounters Guidance Chamber Cave Spots · Walk 5 encounters Unova Route 7 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Static · Npc Trade · Swarm 22 encounters Celestial Tower — Celestial Tower (2F) Walk 1 encounter Celestial Tower — Celestial Tower (3F) Walk 3 encounters Celestial Tower — Celestial Tower (4F) Walk 3 encounters Celestial Tower — Celestial Tower (5F) Walk · Static 4 encounters Unova Route 8 Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 16 encounters Moor Of Icirrus Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 13 encounters Unova Route 9 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Swarm 17 encounters Unova Route 11 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static · Swarm 33 encounters Unova Route 12 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Swarm 18 encounters Unova Route 13 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static · Swarm 29 encounters Unova Route 14 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 23 encounters Abundant Shrine Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 28 encounters Unova Route 15 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Npc Trade · Swarm 17 encounters Unova Route 16 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Walk · Swarm 12 encounters Lostlorn Forest Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 31 encounters Unova Route 18 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 26 encounters Unova Route 19 Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk 10 encounters Unova Route 20 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Swarm 24 encounters Unova Route 22 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static · Swarm 32 encounters Unova Route 23 Dark Grass · Grass Spots · Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots · Walk · Static 30 encounters Undella Town Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 12 encounters Unova Route 17 Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 9 encounters Unova Route 21 Super Rod · Super Rod Spots · Surf · Surf Spots 11 encounters Driftveil City Gift 1 encounter Unova Route 6 — Weather Institute (Road 6) Gift 1 encounter Floccesy Town Gift 1 encounter Nacrene City — Nacrene City (west gate) Gift Egg · Static 2 encounters Reversal Mountain — B1f Static · Swarm 2 encounters Twist Mountain — B4f Static 1 encounter Dragonspiral Tower — 7f Static 1 encounter Unova Route 2 — Route 2 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Unova Route 3 — Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Dark Grass) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 3 — Route 3 (Hidden Grotto – Pond) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 5 — Route 5 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 6 — Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Near Pokemon Breeder) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 6 — Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Mistralton Cave) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 7 — Route 7 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Unova Route 9 — Route 9 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Unova Route 13 — Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 13 — Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 18 — Route 18 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Unova Route 22 — Route 22 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Unova Route 23 — Route 23 (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 5 encounters Floccesy Ranch — Floccesy Ranch (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Lostlorn Forest — Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Giant Chasm — Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Abundant Shrine — Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Near Youngster) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Abundant Shrine — Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine) Hidden Grotto 3 encounters Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Outer area) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Pinwheel Forest — Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area) Hidden Grotto 4 encounters Accumula Town Npc Trade 2 encounters Nacrene City — Nacrene Museum Gift 9 encounters Clauses and team rules Build a compact team or request one encounter from every eligible area. Include a starter, keep one Pokémon per evolutionary family, or exclude legendary Pokémon. Choose route-first or encounter-pool selection with equal or authentic in-game weighting. Filter a themed run by type, Pokédex color, or evolution stage. READY TO BUILD Open a preconfigured Pokémon Black 2 run Start with a repeatable six-slot setup, then adjust any rule using the guide above.
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