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Route 5: To Gym 4
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Route 5: To Gym 4

Follow our Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 walkthrough for Route 5, guiding you through battles, items, and the Hidden Grotto to prepare for Gym 4.

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Follow our Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 walkthrough for Route 5, guiding you through battles, items, and the Hidden Grotto to prepare for Gym 4.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Exit the gate into Route 5 and you will be stopped by Bianca, who gives you HM02 - Fly.
  2. 2
    Answer Bianca's question; she will then lead you into the tall grass and towards some trees.
  3. 3
    Bianca will discover an entrance to a Hidden Grotto between the trees. You will be prompted to enter.
  4. 4
    Inside the Hidden Grotto, you will encounter a Minccino. Interact with it to start a battle.
  5. 5
    Wild Pokemon Battle: You will battle a Level 20 Normal-type Minccino. This Minccino has the Hidden Ability, Skill Link. You can attempt to catch it.
  6. 6
    If you fail to catch the Minccino, you can save before the battle and retry, or return to the Grotto later after walking around a lot, as it may reappear.
  7. 7
    Exit the Hidden Grotto. You can return to this Grotto in the future to find items or Pokémon with their hidden abilities.
  8. 8
    Head west from the main area, following the path of tall grass.
  9. 9
    You will encounter an Artist. Trainer Battle: Artist - Sigilyph (Level 25, Psychic/Flying).
  10. 10
    Continue west and you will find a Super Repel in the Dark Grass.
  11. 11
    Follow the Dark Grass to a Pokemon Ranger. Trainer Battle: Pokemon Ranger - Bedew (Level 25, Grass/Poison) and Roselia (Level 25, Grass/Poison).
  12. 12
    Jump down the ledge. You will see a crowd and several trainers. Motorcyclist Charles is present but will not battle until after Elesa is defeated.
  13. 13
    Battle the two Backers. Double Battle: Backers - Minccino (Level 25, Normal) and Minccino (Level 25, Normal).
  14. 14
    After defeating the cheerleaders, move east towards the dancing man.
  15. 15
    Trainer Battle: Dancer - Scraggy (Level 25, Dark/Fighting).
  16. 16
    Turn on your Dowsing MCHN to find a hidden item. Follow its directions to pick up a Hyper Potion.
  17. 17
    Continue east and approach the Baker standing next to a trailer. Trainer Battle: Baker - Sunkern (Level 24, Grass) and Combee (Level 24, Bug/Flying).
  18. 18
    Enter the trailer. Inside, a maid will buy food items at a good price.
  19. 19
    The woman above the entrance sells five Pomeg Berries for $200.
  20. 20
    After completing these activities, leave Route 5 and return to Nimbasa City. Heal your Pokémon and then head to Route 16.
Tips
  • The Hidden Grotto can reappear with items or Pokémon with their hidden abilities if you return after walking around.
  • The maid inside the trailer offers a good price for food items.
  • The Baker sells five Pomeg Berries for $200.
  • HM02 - Fly
  • Super Repel
  • Hyper Potion
  • Pomeg Berries (optional purchase)

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