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Pokémon Black and White

Pokémon Black and White

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Welcome to Unova, trainer! Pokémon Black and White invite you to embark on a grand adventure across a vast and vibrant region, filled with new Pokémon to discover and a compelling story that challenges the very nature of Pokémon training. You'll explore bustling cities, traverse diverse landscapes, and face off against the nefarious Team Plasma, all while striving to become the Pokémon League Champion.

This guide is your essential companion for mastering Pokémon Black and White. We'll help you navigate the complexities of the game, from understanding the best strategies for challenging Gym Leaders like Cheren and Roxie to uncovering the secrets of legendary Pokémon. Whether you're aiming to complete your Pokédex, conquer the toughest battles, or simply enjoy the rich narrative, this hub provides the resources you need to make your journey through Unova unforgettable.

A Simple Start: Story Walkthrough

Navigate the Unova region with our comprehensive Pokémon Black and White story walkthrough. Master trainer battles, find items, and become the greatest trainer.

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A Simple Start: Story Walkthrough

Navigate the Unova region with our comprehensive Pokémon Black and White story walkthrough. Master trainer battles, find items, and become the greatest trainer.

Sections in this chapter (12)
Leaving Driftveil: Gym
After beating the Driftveil Gym, you'll face Bianca! Learn her team, get HM02 Fly, and find out where to go next in Pokémon Black and White.
A Simple Start: Gym
Learn how to defeat the first trainers, Bianca and Cheren, in Pokémon Black and White. This guide details their Pokémon, levels, and types to help you prepare for your first gym battle.
Route 5: Gym
Your Pokémon Black and White walkthrough continues on Route 5! Face off against Cheren, a group of Preschoolers, and several other trainers to prepare for your next Gym challenge.
Dragonspiral Tower: Chasing Legends
Navigate Dragonspiral Tower in Pokémon Black and White with our guide. Discover Pokémon encounters, items, and strategies to overcome Team Plasma and reach the top.
Pinwheel Forest (Outer): Gym
Explore Pinwheel Forest (Outer) in Pokémon Black and White! Find trainers, items, and learn about wild Pokémon encounters in this detailed walkthrough section.
Back to the Dreamyard: Gym
Guide your Pokémon through the Dreamyard, battle Team Plasma grunts, and get the C Gear in Pokémon Black and White. Learn about wild Pokémon and items.
Route 7 Revisted: Elite Four
Facing a storm on Route 7? This guide helps you navigate the rain, encounter a legendary roamer, and prepare for Victory Road in Pokémon Black and White.
Legend in the Making: Finale
Guide to N's Castle in Pokémon Black and White: Find items, heal your Pokémon, and prepare for the final battles against N and Ghetsis.
Leaving Icirrus City: Gym
Ready to leave Icirrus City? Follow this guide to find Route 8, face off against your rival Bianca in a challenging Pokémon battle, and continue your journey!
Minor Detours: Optional Surfing Areas
Discover hidden items and areas by surfing in Pokémon Black and White. This guide covers Striaton City, Route 3, Pinwheel Forest, Driftveil City, Route 6, and Lostlorn Forest.
Back to Route 7: Gym
Navigate Route 7 and prepare for the next challenge in Pokémon Black and White. This guide covers trainers and tips before the next gym.
Leaving Castelia: Gym
Heal up your Pokémon in Castelia City, then head north to Route 4 to battle your rival Bianca. Learn her team and strategies to defeat her.

Leaving Driftveil: Gym

After beating the Driftveil Gym, you'll face Bianca! Learn her team, get HM02 Fly, and find out where to go next in Pokémon Black and White.

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Leaving Driftveil: Gym

After beating the Driftveil Gym, you'll face Bianca! Learn her team, get HM02 Fly, and find out where to go next in Pokémon Black and White.

Sections in this chapter (10)
Celestial Tower (3F-5F)
Discover the path through Celestial Tower's 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors in Pokémon Black and White. Find items, battle trainers, and reach the top!
Mistralton City Gym
Defeat Gym Leader Skyla's Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon B/W's Mistralton City Gym. Get TM62 Acrobatics and the 6th badge. Use Electric types!
Chargestone Cave (B1F)
Navigate Chargestone Cave B1F in Pokémon Black and White! Find hidden items, battle Team Plasma, and discover the path forward with our expert guide.
Mistralton City
Explore Mistralton City in Pokémon Black and White! Find items like TM58 Sky Drop, meet the Move Deleter, and get your Pokédex upgraded.
Celestial Tower (1F/2F)
Navigate Celestial Tower's first two floors in Pokémon Black and White. Battle trainers, find items like Hyper Potion and TM61 Will-O-Wisp, and learn about Pokémon encounters.
Chargestone Cave (Exit)
Navigate the final section of Chargestone Cave in Pokémon Black and White. Face off against N and grab valuable items before exiting into the next city.
Chargestone Cave
Your step-by-step guide to conquering Chargestone Cave in Pokémon Black and White. Discover Pokémon, items, and puzzles to reach the next gym!
Leaving Driftveil: Gym 6
Bianca challenges you after the Driftveil Gym! Learn her team and how to beat her to earn the powerful HM02 Fly in Pokémon Black and White.
Route 7
Master Route 7 in Pokémon Black and White! Learn about tricky walkways, tall grass, trainer battles, and find essential items like TM57 Charge Beam. Your Unova journey continues!
Route 6
Navigate Route 6 in Pokémon Black and White! Discover the Season Research Lab, encounter unique Pokémon like Deerling, and find valuable items. Your Unova journey continues!

Celestial Tower (3F-5F)

Discover the path through Celestial Tower's 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors in Pokémon Black and White. Find items, battle trainers, and reach the top!

Alright, let's get through the Celestial Tower! This section covers floors 3 through 5. You'll be grabbing some useful items and facing a few trainers, but the main goal is to reach the top to ring that bell.

Items you can find on floors 3F-5F: Spell Tag, Revive, and TM65 Shadow Claw.

Floor 3F

On this floor, your main path is to work your way right and then down. There's only one mandatory fight to progress, but there's a special Nurse you'll want to battle before heading up the stairs. If you defeat her, she'll act as a Pokémon Center, healing up your team for free!

Trainer Battle: Psychic

The first trainer you'll encounter has a Level 32 Musharna.

Trainer Battle: Psychic

Next up is a trainer with a Level 31 Yamask and a Level 31 Golett.

Trainer Battle: Psychic

This trainer has a Level 31 Litwick and a Level 31 Swoobat.

Trainer Battle: Psychic

You'll face a trainer with a Level 32 Duosion.

Trainer Battle: Nurse

This is the special Nurse battle! She has a Level 31 Gothita and a Level 31 Alomomola. After you beat her, she'll heal your Pokémon, so make sure to take advantage of that before moving on.

Once your team is healed up, head up to the next floor.

Floor 4F

We're getting close to the top! Be ready for a couple more battles before you reach the final staircase.

Trainer Battle: Ace Trainer

Your first opponent on this floor is an Ace Trainer with a Level 33 Stoutland.

Trainer Battle: Ace Trainer

The next Ace Trainer has a Level 32 Swoobat and a Level 32 Gothorita.

Floor 5F

And here we are, the top floor! It's not too complicated, but you've got one last thing to do.

Head up and talk to the gym leader. She'll ask you to ring the bell, so go ahead and do that.

Once that's done, you'll want to head all the way back down to Mistralton City. The gym is located to the left of the city, then upward. Follow the runway all the way north, and you'll find the gym right next to the cliff. Now you're ready to challenge it!

Mistralton City Gym

Defeat Gym Leader Skyla's Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon B/W's Mistralton City Gym. Get TM62 Acrobatics and the 6th badge. Use Electric types!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the first cannon and then the cannon on your left.
  2. 2
    Double back and enter the cannon walking right.
  3. 3
    Defeat Trainer 1 (Tranquill Lv. 32, Tranquill Lv. 32).
  4. 4
    Head down and hop in the cannon on your left.
  5. 5
    Defeat Trainer 2 (Ducklett Lv. 32, Woobat Lv. 32).
  6. 6
    Head down and enter the cannon on your left.
  7. 7
    Defeat Trainer 3 (Ducklett Lv. 32, Sigilyph Lv. 32).
  8. 8
    Approach the next cannon from its south, then enter it from below.
  9. 9
    Use the cannon on your right.
  10. 10
    Double back to fight Trainer 4 (Unfezant Lv. 33).
  11. 11
    Enter the cannon again from the right.
  12. 12
    Head left and up the ramp to fight Trainer 5 (Swoobat Lv. 33).
  13. 13
    Enter the cannon here from above, then the next from the left.
  14. 14
    Enter the cannon above you, then hop into the cannon on your left.
  15. 15
    Prepare to face Gym Leader Skyla.

Gym Leader Skyla's Pokémon:

  • Swoobat (Lv. 33) - Psychic/Flying
  • Unfezant (Lv. 33) - Normal/Flying
  • Swanna (Lv. 35) - Water/Flying
Tips
  • Electric-type Pokémon are extremely effective against Skyla's Flying-type team.
  • Route 7 is recommended for training if you need an Electric-type Pokémon, as Chargestone Cave can be difficult for training Electric types.

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