Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Legendary Pokémon Locations and Capture Strategies

Find all Legendary Pokémon locations and learn essential capture strategies in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Add powerful allies like Cobalion and Terrakion to .

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Legendary Pokémon Locations and Capture Strategies

Congratulations, Trainer! You've conquered the Unova League and proven your mettle. Now, a new challenge awaits: seeking out and capturing the region's elusive Legendary Pokémon. This section will guide you through their locations and provide effective strategies to add these powerful allies to your team.

General Capture Strategy Tips

  • Save Before Encounter: Always save your game directly in front of the Legendary Pokémon. This allows you to reset if you accidentally knock it out or run out of Poké Balls.
  • Status Conditions: Inflicting a status condition like Sleep or Paralysis significantly increases your capture rate. Sleep is generally the most effective. Avoid Poison or Burn, as they deal damage and could accidentally faint the target.
  • False Swipe: A Pokémon with the move False Swipe (e.g., Bisharp, Gallade, Scizor) is invaluable. This move always leaves the target with at least 1 HP, preventing accidental knockouts.
  • Lowering Stats: Moves that lower the Legendary's stats (e.g., Growl, Sand-Attack) can make the battle easier, especially if you're struggling to survive its attacks.
  • Poké Ball Variety: Stock up on several Poké Balls. While Ultra Balls are standard, Timer Balls become incredibly effective after many turns, and Dusk Balls work wonders at night or in caves. Quick Balls are great for an immediate attempt at the start of battle.
  • High-Level Team: Bring a team of Pokémon that are at least level 60-70. This ensures they can withstand attacks and deal consistent damage without fainting too quickly.

Reshiram / Zekrom (Version Exclusive)

The legendary dragon of truth or ideals, depending on your game version, can be re-encountered after defeating the Elite Four.

Location:

  • Dragonspiral Tower: After the main story, return to Dragonspiral Tower. Ascend to the very top floor where you originally battled N. Reshiram (Black 2) or Zekrom (White 2) will be waiting for you.

Capture Strategy:

  • Recommended Level: Level 70
  • Moveset: Be prepared for powerful Dragon and Fire (Reshiram) or Dragon and Electric (Zekrom) type attacks.
  • Team Composition:
    • A sturdy Steel-type Pokémon (e.g., Aggron, Excadrill) can resist their Dragon-type attacks.
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe is crucial.
    • A Pokémon with Sleep-inducing moves (e.g., Breloom with Spore, Amoonguss with Spore) is highly recommended.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Start with your False Swipe user and chip away at its HP until it's at 1 HP.
    2. Switch to your Sleep inducer and put it to sleep.
    3. Begin throwing Ultra Balls. If it wakes up, put it back to sleep immediately.
    4. If you run low on Ultra Balls and the battle has dragged on for many turns, switch to Timer Balls for better odds.

Kyurem

The Boundary Pokémon, Kyurem, is a powerful Ice/Dragon type that can be found after dealing with Reshiram/Zekrom.

Location:

  • Giant Chasm: Head to the Giant Chasm. Navigate through the cave until you reach the frozen outer area. Kyurem will be waiting in the center of the crater.

Capture Strategy:

  • Recommended Level: Level 70
  • Moveset: Kyurem possesses strong Ice and Dragon-type attacks. Be wary of its high Special Attack.
  • Team Composition:
    • A Steel-type Pokémon is excellent for resisting both Ice and Dragon attacks.
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Similar to Reshiram/Zekrom, use False Swipe to bring its HP down to 1.
    2. Inflict Sleep to maximize your capture chances.
    3. Throw Ultra Balls and then Timer Balls as the battle progresses.

Regirock, Regice, Registeel

The legendary Golems require a bit of puzzle-solving to encounter.

Locations & Activation:

First, you need to visit the Clay Tunnel. In the northern part of the tunnel, you'll find a small cave entrance. Inside is a ruin with a riddle. Solve the riddle to open the path to Regirock.

  • Regirock: Found in the Underground Ruins, accessible from Clay Tunnel.
    • Riddle Solution: From the entrance, take 6 steps down, 9 steps right, and then interact with the wall.
  • Regice: After catching Regirock, return to the room where you found it. If you have a Key System key from a friend's game (Iceberg Key for White 2, Iron Key for Black 2), you can unlock Regice or Registeel's chamber.
    • White 2 (Iceberg Key): Regice is in the same chamber as Regirock.
  • Registeel:
    • Black 2 (Iron Key): Registeel is in the same chamber as Regirock.
  • Transferring Keys: If you have Black 2 and want Regice, or White 2 and want Registeel, you'll need to transfer the relevant key via the Unova Link from a friend's game.

Capture Strategy (for all three Golems):

  • Recommended Level: Level 65
  • Moveset: The Golems have high defenses but relatively low Special Defense. They primarily use Normal-type attacks like Stomp.
  • Team Composition:
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
    • For Regirock (Rock-type): Use Water or Grass attacks.
    • For Regice (Ice-type): Use Fire, Fighting, or Rock attacks.
    • For Registeel (Steel-type): Use Fire, Fighting, or Ground attacks.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Lower their HP with False Swipe.
    2. Induce Sleep.
    3. Throw Ultra Balls. Due to their high defenses, they can be a bit stubborn to catch, so be patient.

Latias / Latios (Version Exclusive)

These Eon Pokémon are roaming Legendaries, meaning they will appear randomly in tall grass after you've activated their event.

Activation & Location:

  • Latias (White 2): After defeating the Elite Four, head to Dreamyard. Near the entrance, a character will mention seeing a mysterious Pokémon flying around. This activates Latias.
  • Latios (Black 2): After defeating the Elite Four, head to Mistralton City. A character near the runway will mention a fast-flying Pokémon. This activates Latios.

Capture Strategy (for both Latias and Latios):

  • Recommended Level: Level 68
  • Moveset: They are fast Psychic/Dragon types. Latias has high Special Defense, Latios has high Special Attack.
  • Roaming Pokémon Strategy:
    1. Mean Look/Arena Trap/Shadow Tag: The absolute best way to deal with roamers is to lead with a Pokémon that has Mean Look (e.g., Golbat, Crobat), Arena Trap (e.g., Trapinch, Dugtrio), or Shadow Tag (e.g., Wobbuffet). This prevents them from fleeing on the first turn.
    2. False Swipe: Once trapped, use False Swipe to bring their HP down to 1.
    3. Status: Inflict Sleep or Paralysis.
    4. Quick Balls: If you don't have a trapping Pokémon, try throwing a Quick Ball immediately at the start of the encounter. This is a low-odds gamble but can save a lot of frustration.
    5. Tracking: Use the Pokédex map to track their location. They move between routes when you move between routes. Try to corner them in a small area.
    6. Repeat: If they flee, they retain their HP and status conditions. Keep encountering them until you successfully capture them.

Cresselia

The Lunar Pokémon, Cresselia, can be found after a specific event.

Location:

  • Marvelous Bridge: After defeating the Elite Four, head to Marvelous Bridge. You'll see Cresselia standing in the middle of the bridge. Interact with it to initiate the battle.

Capture Strategy:

  • Recommended Level: Level 68
  • Moveset: Cresselia is a pure Psychic-type with incredibly high Special Defense and Defense. It can be very tanky.
  • Team Composition:
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
    • Dark-type Pokémon can deal super effective damage, but be mindful of Cresselia's bulk.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Bring its HP down to 1 with False Swipe.
    2. Inflict Sleep.
    3. Due to its high defensive stats, Cresselia can be notoriously difficult to catch. Be prepared to throw many Ultra Balls and Timer Balls. Patience is key here.

Heatran

The Lava Dome Pokémon, Heatran, resides deep within a volcanic cave.

Location:

  • Reversal Mountain: After defeating the Elite Four, enter Reversal Mountain. Navigate through the cave until you reach the deepest chamber. Heatran will be waiting.

Capture Strategy:

  • Recommended Level: Level 68
  • Moveset: Heatran is a Fire/Steel type, giving it many resistances but also weaknesses to Ground and Fighting. It has high Special Attack.
  • Team Composition:
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
    • A Ground-type Pokémon can deal super effective damage, but be careful not to knock it out.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Lower its HP to 1 with False Swipe.
    2. Put it to Sleep.
    3. Throw Ultra Balls. Timer Balls will also be effective after many turns.

Regigigas

The Colossal Pokémon, Regigigas, requires all three Golems (Regirock, Regice, Registeel) to be in your party to awaken it.

Location:

  • Twist Mountain: With Regirock, Regice, and Registeel in your party, head to the deepest part of Twist Mountain. You'll find a specific cave entrance that was previously blocked. Enter, and Regigigas will awaken.

Capture Strategy:

  • Recommended Level: Level 68
  • Moveset: Regigigas is a Normal-type with incredibly high Attack and Defense, but its ability Slow Start halves these stats for the first five turns. This is your window!
  • Team Composition:
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
    • A Fighting-type Pokémon can deal super effective damage, but be careful not to knock it out, especially after Slow Start wears off.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Act Quickly: Due to Slow Start, the first five turns are crucial. Immediately use False Swipe to bring its HP down to 1.
    2. Status: Inflict Sleep as soon as possible.
    3. Ball Spam: Start throwing Ultra Balls. If Slow Start wears off and you haven't caught it, Regigigas becomes incredibly powerful, so try to end the battle quickly.

Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion

The Swords of Justice are scattered across Unova and can be encountered after the main story.

Locations:

  • Cobalion: Found in the Mistralton Cave. You'll need to navigate through the cave to find it.
  • Terrakion: Located in the Victory Road area, specifically in the deepest part of the cave system that branches off the main path.
  • Virizion: Found in Pinwheel Forest, in the northern part of the forest, accessible after the main story.

Capture Strategy (for all three Swords of Justice):

  • Recommended Level: Level 65
  • Moveset: They are Fighting/Steel (Cobalion), Fighting/Rock (Terrakion), and Fighting/Grass (Virizion) types. They have high Attack and Speed.
  • Team Composition:
    • A Pokémon with False Swipe.
    • A Sleep inducer.
    • Type advantages:
      • Cobalion: Fire, Fighting, Ground.
      • Terrakion: Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Psychic, Fairy.
      • Virizion: Flying, Fire, Ice, Poison, Psychic, Fairy.
  • Battle Flow:
    1. Lower their HP to 1 with False Swipe.
    2. Inflict Sleep.
    3. Throw Ultra Balls. They can be quite fast, so be prepared for them to outspeed your slower Pokémon.

Keldeo (Event Only)

Keldeo is a special case. It was only available through Nintendo Wi-Fi events or distributions. If you managed to obtain one, congratulations!

Location:

  • Floccesy Town: If you have an event Keldeo in your party, take it to the small rock formation near the pond in Floccesy Town. Interact with the rock, and the Swords of Justice will appear, teaching Keldeo its signature move, Secret Sword, and allowing it to change into its Resolute Form. This is not a capture event, but an evolution/form change event.

With these detailed strategies, you're well-equipped to track down and capture every Legendary Pokémon Unova has to offer. Good luck, Trainer!