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Opelucid City Gym
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Opelucid City Gym

Navigate Opelucid City Gym's dragon elevator, defeat trainers, and challenge Gym Leader Drayden in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Get tips for battling Dragon-types.

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Navigate Opelucid City Gym's dragon elevator, defeat trainers, and challenge Gym Leader Drayden in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Get tips for battling Dragon-types.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    The dragon at the bottom of the Gym acts as an elevator. Stand on its head and step on illuminated panels to move between levels.
  2. 2
    On each level, you must defeat one trainer to advance. You only need to battle one of the two trainers if two are present on a level.
  3. 3
    Continue progressing through the levels until you reach the top, where Gym Leader Drayden awaits.

Gym Members:

  • Bottom Level: Veteran (Fraxure, Lv. 46)
  • 2nd Level, West Paw: Veteran (Fraxure, Lv. 45; Druddigon, Lv. 45)
  • 2nd Level, East Paw: Veteran (Fraxure, Lv. 45; Druddigon, Lv. 45)
  • 3rd Level, West Paw: Veteran (Druddigon, Lv. 44; Fraxure, Lv. 44; Axew, Lv. 44)
  • 3rd Level, East Paw: Veteran (Druddigon, Lv. 44; Fraxure, Lv. 44; Axew, Lv. 44)

Gym Leader Battle - Drayden:

  • Drayden's Pokémon: Druddigon (Lv. 46, Dragon), Flygon (Lv. 46, Ground/Dragon), Haxorus (Lv. 48, Dragon)

Strategy for Drayden:

  • General: Drayden's Pokémon are Dragon-types. Ice- and Steel-types are super-effective but can take super-effective damage from Fighting-, Rock-, and Ground-type moves. Avoid using your own Dragon-types unless confident, as they are also weak to Dragon-type moves. Drayden's Pokémon can use Dragon Tail, which switches your active Pokémon.
  • Druddigon: Use a neutral type or an Ice/Steel-type if you can withstand its Revenge move. Try to force Drayden to use a Hyper Potion on it.
  • Flygon: This is a difficult opponent due to its Earth Power and Rock Slide moves. Grass-types are the best option. Use weaker Pokémon as fodder if needed to heal stronger ones. Status ailments and Battle Items are crucial. Consider returning later if you struggle.
  • Haxorus: Defeat it quickly before it can use Dragon Dance multiple times. Ice- and Steel-type moves are safe here. Be aware of its Sitrus Berry, which heals it when its HP is low. Putting it to sleep can prevent Dragon Dance.
  • Items: Hyper Potions and Revives are recommended for difficult battles.
  • Upon defeating Drayden, you receive the Legend Badge.
  • All traded Pokémon up to Level 80 will now obey you.
  • You receive TM82 - Dragon Tail.

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