Major Changes

Explore the exciting new locales, unique facilities like Pokéstar Studios and Join Avenue, and powerful new forms of Kyurem in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Plus, catch classic Pokémon returning to Unova!

Alright, let's dive into what's new and different in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 compared to the original games. You'll be starting your adventure in a different part of Unova this time around, heading off from the southwest instead of the southeast. Get ready to explore a bunch of brand-new areas, and even when you revisit familiar spots, things will feel quite changed after the two-year time skip.

Nintendo's really spiced things up with some cool new facilities too, offering all sorts of unique services to make your journey even better.

New or Updated Locales

You'll get to check out some awesome new places, including:

• Pokéstar Studios: Ever wanted to make your own Pokémon battle movies? Here's your chance! You'll engage in mock battles to create blockbusters.
• Join Avenue: Located between Castelia City and Nimbasa City, this is your own personal shopping mall to manage. Your goal is to turn it into a shopper's paradise!
• Pokémon World Tournament: Fancy testing your skills against the best? You can battle Gym Leaders and Elite Four members from all across the Pokémon world here. How cool is that?

  New Poster Pokémon

  Now, about those Pokémon on the covers – they're not exactly *new* species, but they are definitely new *features*! While Black and White had the original Kyurem, Black 2 and White 2 introduce its two powerful new forms: Black Kyurem (exclusive to Black 2) and White Kyurem (exclusive to White 2). These forms have seriously boosted stats, making them formidable.

  Old… ahem, Classic Pokémon

  Remember how Black and White focused only on brand-new Pokémon found in Unova? Well, for the sequels, Nintendo decided to bring back some fan favorites! You'll find that many classic Pokémon from earlier generations, like those from Red and Blue, have made their way into Unova and are ready to be caught. Even some familiar legendary Pokémon are making a comeback, though we won't spoil which ones!