Every Pokemon in the Expanded Unova Pokedex for Pokemon Black 2

The landscape of the Unova region changed significantly in the two years between the original adventures and the events of Pokemon Black 2. For trainers returning to this land, the most striking difference is not just the new cities or the altered routes, but the sheer variety of life found within the grass, caves, and waters. The Unova Pokédex in Pokemon Black 2 has been famously expanded to include 300 species, integrating older favorites from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh right from the start of the journey.

The Shift in Regional Diversity

In the previous titles, trainers were restricted to using only new Generation V Pokemon until the post-game. Pokemon Black 2 completely dismantles this barrier. Within the first hour of gameplay, it is possible to encounter classic species like Mareep, Riolu, and Psyduck. This change fundamentally alters the team-building strategy, allowing for more diverse competitive and casual playstyles before even facing the third Gym Leader.

The updated Pokédex starts with the mythical Victini at #000, followed by the familiar starters: Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott. However, once you venture into the Floccesy Ranch and the Virbank Complex, the list begins to diversify rapidly with the inclusion of Koffing, Magnemite, and Growlithe.

Strategic Early-Game Additions

One of the most significant changes in Pokemon Black 2 is the early availability of high-tier Pokemon. For instance, Riolu (#033) can be found at Floccesy Ranch. Given that Lucario is a Steel/Fighting type with immense offensive pressure, having access to it before the first Gym (Normal-type) and the second Gym (Poison-type) provides a substantial advantage. Similarly, Growlithe (#051) and Magnemite (#048) appear at the Virbank Complex, offering early Fire and Electric coverage that was much harder to obtain in the original Black version.

Navigating the 300 Species

To complete the Unova Pokédex in Black 2, trainers must be aware of the 300 specific entries that define this era of the region. Below is a comprehensive look at the regional list, categorized by their evolutionary lines and types as they appear in the updated log.

The Starter Trios and Early Routes (#000 - #032)

000 Victini: Psychic/Fire
001-003 Snivy, Servine, Serperior: Grass
004-006 Tepig, Pignite, Emboar: Fire/Fighting
007-009 Oshawott, Dewott, Samurott: Water
010-011 Patrat, Watchog: Normal
012-013 Purrloin, Liepard: Dark
014-016 Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant: Normal/Flying
017-019 Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny: Bug/Grass
020-021 Sunkern, Sunflora: Grass
022-024 Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland: Normal
025-027 Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos: Electric
028-029 Psyduck, Golduck: Water
030-032 Azurill, Marill, Azumarill: Normal/Water

Industrial and Urban Encounters (#033 - #075)

033-034 Riolu, Lucario: Fighting/Steel
035 Dunsparce: Normal
036 Audino: Normal
037-042 Elemental Monkeys: Pansage, Simisage, Pansear, Simisear, Panpour, Simipour
043-045 Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede: Bug/Poison
046-047 Koffing, Weezing: Poison
048-050 Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone: Electric/Steel
051-052 Growlithe, Arcanine: Fire
053-055 Magby, Magmar, Magmortar: Fire
056-058 Elekid, Electabuzz, Electivire: Electric
059-060 Rattata, Raticate: Normal
061-063 Zubat, Golbat, Crobat: Poison/Flying
064-065 Grimer, Muk: Poison
066-067 Woobat, Swoobat: Psychic/Flying
068-070 Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith: Rock
071-072 Onix, Steelix: Rock/Steel/Ground
073-075 Timburr, Gurdurr, Conkeldurr: Fighting

The Desert and Central Unova (#076 - #150)

076-077 Drilbur, Excadrill: Ground/Steel
078-081 Skitty, Delcatty, Buneary, Lopunny: Normal (Version dependent frequency)
082-085 Cottonee, Whimsicott, Petilil, Lilligant: Grass (Version dependent frequency)
086-087 Munna, Musharna: Psychic
088-090 Cleffa, Clefairy, Clefable: Normal
091-098 Eevee and its Eevolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon
099-101 Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile: Ground/Dark
102-103 Darumaka, Darmanitan: Fire
104 Basculin: Water
105-106 Trubbish, Garbodor: Poison
107-108 Minccino, Cinccino: Normal
109-112 Rufflet, Braviary, Vullaby, Mandibuzz: Normal/Flying/Dark (Version exclusives)
113-114 Sandshrew, Sandslash: Ground
115-116 Dwebble, Crustle: Bug/Rock
117-118 Scraggy, Scrafty: Dark/Fighting
119 Maractus: Grass
120 Sigilyph: Psychic/Flying
121-123 Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon: Ground/Dragon
124-125 Yamask, Cofagrigus: Ghost
126-129 Tirtouga, Carracosta, Archen, Archeops: Fossil Pokemon (Rock/Water/Flying)
130-132 Klink, Klang, Klinklang: Steel
133-135 Budew, Roselia, Roserade: Grass/Poison
136-141 Gothita and Solosis lines: Psychic (Version exclusives)
142-143 Combee, Vespiquen: Bug/Flying
144 Emolga: Electric/Flying
145-146 Heracross, Pinsir: Bug/Fighting
147-148 Blitzle, Zebstrika: Electric
149-150 Buizel, Floatzel: Water

The Northern Routes and Special Encounters (#151 - #230)

151-152 Zorua, Zoroark: Dark (A special Zorua is gifted in-game)
153-154 Ducklett, Swanna: Water/Flying
155-158 Karrablast, Escavalier, Shelmet, Accelgor: Bug/Steel
159-160 Deerling, Sawsbuck: Normal/Grass (Changes with seasons)
161-162 Foongus, Amoonguss: Grass/Poison
163 Castform: Normal (Changes with weather)
164-165 Nosepass, Probopass: Rock/Steel
166-168 Aron, Lairon, Aggron: Steel/Rock
169-170 Baltoy, Claydol: Ground/Psychic
171-172 Larvesta, Volcarona: Bug/Fire
173-174 Joltik, Galvantula: Bug/Electric
175-176 Ferroseed, Ferrothorn: Grass/Steel
177-179 Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross: Electric
180-181 Frillish, Jellicent: Water/Ghost
182 Alomomola: Water
183-185 Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus: Dragon
186-187 Zangoose, Seviper: Normal/Poison
188-189 Elgyem, Beheeyem: Psychic
190-192 Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure: Ghost/Fire
193 Heatmor: Fire
194 Durant: Bug/Steel
195-197 Cubchoo, Beartic, Cryogonal: Ice
198-200 Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus: Flying/Electric/Ground (Forces of Nature)
201-202 Skorupi, Drapion: Poison/Bug/Dark
203 Skarmory: Steel/Flying
204-205 Numel, Camerupt: Fire/Ground
206-207 Spoink, Grumpig: Psychic
208-209 Drifloon, Drifblim: Ghost/Flying
210-211 Shuppet, Banette: Ghost
212-213 Wingull, Pelipper: Water/Flying
214-215 Lunatone, Solrock: Rock/Psychic
216 Absol: Dark
217-218 Tangela, Tangrowth: Grass
219-220 Mienfoo, Mienshao: Fighting
221-222 Gligar, Gliscor: Ground/Flying
223-224 Pawniard, Bisharp: Dark/Steel
225-227 Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion: Steel/Rock/Grass/Fighting (Swords of Justice)
228-230 Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad: Water/Ground

The Final Push and Legendaries (#231 - #300)

231 Stunfisk: Ground/Electric
232 Shuckle: Bug/Rock
233-234 Mantyke, Mantine: Water/Flying
235-236 Remoraid, Octillery: Water
237 Corsola: Water/Rock
238-239 Staryu, Starmie: Water/Psychic
240-241 Wailmer, Wailord: Water
242 Lapras: Water/Ice
243-245 Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein: Ice/Water
246-247 Swablu, Altaria: Normal/Dragon/Flying
248-249 Vulpix, Ninetales: Fire
250-251 Bronzor, Bronzong: Steel/Psychic
252-253 Sneasel, Weavile: Dark/Ice
254-256 Delibird, Piloswine, Mamoswine: Ice/Ground
257-259 Lickitung, Lickilicky, Yanma, Yanmega: Normal/Bug/Flying
260-261 Tropius, Carnivine: Grass/Flying
262-263 Croagunk, Toxicroak: Poison/Fighting
264-265 Scyther, Scizor: Bug/Flying/Steel
266-267 Tangela, Tangrowth (Re-indexed in some lists, but largely part of the post-Victory Road push)
268-270 Gible, Gabite, Garchomp: Dragon/Ground
271-273 Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon: Dark/Dragon
274-275 Druddigon, Golett, Golurk: Dragon/Ghost/Ground
276-278 Zekrom, Reshiram, Kyurem: Dragon/Electric/Fire/Ice
279-281 Keldeo, Meloetta, Genesect: Mythical Event Pokemon
282-300 Extended National Ties: This section includes additional Sinnoh and Hoenn influences found in the Nature Preserve and Hidden Hollows.

The Role of Hidden Hollows and Seasons

Completing the Pokedex in Black 2 is not just about walking through tall grass. The game introduces Hidden Hollows, small crevices between trees where rare Pokemon with Hidden Abilities reside. For example, a Dragonite with Multiscale or an Eevee with Anticipation can be found this way, though they are exceptionally rare.

Furthermore, the Seasons system (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) dictates the appearance of certain Pokemon. Deerling and Sawsbuck change forms, while certain areas like Twist Mountain or Route 7 become accessible or restricted based on snowfall. For instance, some Ice-type Pokemon have higher encounter rates during the Winter month in-game.

Using the Habitat List Function

To aid trainers in this massive undertaking, the Pokemon Black 2 Pokédex includes a "Habitat List" feature. This tool allows you to check any route or cave you have visited to see if you have caught every species available there. A small stamp appears once a location is "cleared." This is perhaps the most useful addition for completionists, as it removes the guesswork from knowing whether a rare encounter like Dunsparce or Audino is still lurking in the rustling grass.

Version Differences to Keep in Mind

While the core list of 300 is shared, your choice between Black 2 and White 2 will affect your ability to see or catch specific entries.

Black 2 features Magby, Magmar, and Magmortar, as well as the Gothita line and the legendary Zekrom.
White 2 features Elekid, Electabuzz, and Electivire, the Solosis line, and the legendary Reshiram.

Additionally, the legendary Kyurem has two forms—Black Kyurem and White Kyurem—which are the mascots of their respective versions, though both require the DNA Splicers found in the late game to achieve.

The Reward for Completion

Completing the Unova Pokédex is more than just a badge of honor. In Black 2, reaching certain milestones in your Dex provides tangible gameplay benefits.

Seeing all Pokemon in the Unova Dex: Talk to Professor Juniper to receive a permit to the Nature Preserve, a hidden area where you can encounter a Shiny Haxorus.
Catching all Pokemon in the Unova Dex: You receive the Oval Charm, which increases the rate at which Pokemon Eggs are found at the Daycare.
Completing the National Dex: The ultimate reward is the Shiny Charm, a key item that significantly increases the odds of encountering Shiny Pokemon in the wild and through breeding.

Practical Advice for Trainers

When attempting to fill the 300 entries, focus on the "Rustling Grass" and "Rippling Water" phenomena. These special spots often hold evolved forms or rare species that do not appear in standard encounters. Carrying a Pokemon with the move False Swipe and a status move like Thunder Wave or Hypnosis remains the most effective way to secure captures without accidentally knocking out a rare find.

The expanded Unova Pokédex represents one of the most diverse regional lineups in the history of the series. By blending the innovative designs of the fifth generation with beloved classics, Pokemon Black 2 offers a rich, rewarding experience for anyone looking to "catch 'em all" in the modern era of the Unova region.