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Nature Preserve
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Nature Preserve

Your guide to the Nature Preserve in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Learn how to battle and catch the wild Haxorus and find the valuable Big Nugget.

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Your guide to the Nature Preserve in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Learn how to battle and catch the wild Haxorus and find the valuable Big Nugget.

Alright, so you've made it to the Nature Preserve in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. It's not a huge area, but there's a couple of important things to grab here, especially if you're looking to round out your team or get some extra cash.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    First things first, you're going to run into a wild Haxorus. This is a pretty tough Dragon-type Pokémon, so be prepared! It's level 60, so make sure your team is up to the challenge. If you're looking to catch it, have some strong Pokémon ready and plenty of Ultra Balls.
  2. 2
    After you've dealt with the Haxorus – whether you caught it or defeated it – there's one more secret to uncover. Head north from where you found the Haxorus, pushing through the gaps in the trees.
  3. 3
    You'll find a small pond just past the trees. Use your Pokémon's Surf ability to cross it.
  4. 4
    Once you're on the other side, head towards the dark grass patch located to the north-west. Keep your eyes peeled, as something is sitting right in the middle of that grass.
  5. 5
    It's a Big Nugget! This is a valuable item that you can sell to any Poké Mart for a good amount of Pokédollars, so definitely grab it.
  6. 6
    With the Big Nugget in hand, your task in the Nature Preserve is complete. Head back to the airplane and chat with Skyla to return to Unova.
Tips
  • The Haxorus is a Dragon-type, so Pokémon with Dragon, Ice, or Fairy-type moves will have an advantage. However, be careful, as Dragon-type moves are super effective against other Dragon-types!
  • Don't forget to bring Pokémon that can use Surf if you haven't already. You'll need it to cross the pond.
  • The Big Nugget is well hidden, so make sure you thoroughly check the dark grass patch after surfing across the pond.
  • Wild Haxorus (Level 60, Dragon-type)
  • Big Nugget

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