Generation V

Best Team for Pokémon Black 2

Pokémon Black 2 is a direct sequel set two years after Black, with an expanded Unova map, new areas, and broader early-game Pokémon availability. It's widely considered the best single-player experience in the series.

Recommended Team

Emboar

Fire / Fighting — Starter

firefighting

Weak towater2×ground2×flying2×psychic2×

Tepig's powerful Fire/Fighting combination handles most of Unova's Gym Leaders; Emboar's natural bulk lets it take hits while dealing massive damage with Flare Blitz.

Lucario

Fighting / Steel — Gifted Ace

fightingsteel

Weak tofire2×fighting2×ground2×

Receive a Riolu from Alder in Floccesy Ranch very early in the game; evolve via daytime friendship and Lucario's Aura Sphere and Close Combat carry the mid-game.

Excadrill

Ground / Steel — Physical Tank

groundsteel

Weak tofire2×water2×fighting2×ground2×

Drilbur in Relic Passage (accessible from Castelia City); Excadrill handles Electric weakness and provides Earthquake coverage that almost no Gym Leader resists.

Galvantula

Bug / Electric — Speed Attacker

bugelectric

Weak tofire2×rock2×

Joltik in Chargestone Cave; Thunder Wave support plus Electric coverage makes Galvantula an excellent choice against the Water Gym at Humilau City.

Flygon

Dragon / Ground — Pivot

grounddragon

Weak toice4×dragon2×fairy2×

Trapinch appears in the Desert Resort (post-4th badge); Flygon provides Dragon and Ground coverage in one slot and serves as a strong pivot attacker throughout Unova.

Chandelure

Ghost / Fire — Special Sweeper

ghostfire

Weak towater2×ground2×rock2×ghost2×dark2×

Litwick in Celestial Tower evolves to Chandelure via Dusk Stone; at 145 Special Attack it's the strongest non-legendary special attacker available in Black 2.

Tips & Notes

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Black 2 adds the Pokémon World Tournament where you battle gym leaders and champions from all previous games — build your team with this in mind.
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Riolu from Floccesy Ranch requires daytime friendship leveling; carry it with you and use it in battles rather than your box.
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Black 2's exclusive Pokémon include Vullaby/Mandibuzz and Larvesta/Volcarona — Volcarona (found in Relic Castle at level 35) is an outstanding Fire/Bug type.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best team for Pokémon Black 2?

The recommended team for Pokémon Black 2 is: Emboar, Lucario, Excadrill, Galvantula, Flygon, Chandelure. Pokémon Black 2 is a direct sequel set two years after Black, with an expanded Unova map, new areas, and broader early-game Pokémon availability. It's widely considered the best single-player experience in the series.

What starter should I choose in Pokémon Black 2?

Emboar (Fire / Fighting — Starter): Tepig's powerful Fire/Fighting combination handles most of Unova's Gym Leaders; Emboar's natural bulk lets it take hits while dealing massive damage with Flare Blitz.

What tips should I know for Pokémon Black 2?

Black 2 adds the Pokémon World Tournament where you battle gym leaders and champions from all previous games — build your team with this in mind. Riolu from Floccesy Ranch requires daytime friendship leveling; carry it with you and use it in battles rather than your box. Black 2's exclusive Pokémon include Vullaby/Mandibuzz and Larvesta/Volcarona — Volcarona (found in Relic Castle at level 35) is an outstanding Fire/Bug type.

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