List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black and White

For a similar list from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, see List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

This is a list of Pokémon obtainable from events found in Pokémon Black and White. These specific instances of Pokémon can only be obtained once per game; however, some may also be obtained in other ways as well. In addition, some Pokémon, such as Musharna, regenerate and can be encountered on a weekly basis.

List of Pokémon

First partner Pokémon

Professor Juniper gives the player, Bianca, and Cheren a first partner Pokémon.

Snivy

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Snivy ♂/♀		Dex No.	495	Nuvema Town	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Leer
		Grass		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Overgrow
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Tepig

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tepig ♂/♀		Dex No.	498	Nuvema Town	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Fire		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Blaze
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Oshawott

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Oshawott ♂/♀		Dex No.	501	Nuvema Town	Normal	Tackle
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	Normal	Tail Whip
		Water		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Torrent
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Magikarp

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the player can access Marvelous Bridge. At the west end of the bridge is a salesman who will offer a Magikarp to the player for $500. Unlike in previous games, Magikarp cannot be found anywhere in Unova without the use of Poké Transfer, making it worth the investment. This Pokémon is guaranteed an IV of 31 in Speed.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Magikarp ♂/♀		Dex No.	129	Marvelous Bridge	Normal	Splash
Lv.5		Type		Met at Lv. 5.	--	--
		Water		Unknown	-	--	--
		Item		-	--	--
		None		-	Ability	Swift Swim
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Victini

If the player has a Liberty Pass, they can take a ferry from Castelia City to Liberty Garden. After defeating the Team Plasma Grunts occupying the island, the player can meet Victini inside the statue in the center.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Victini		Dex No.	494	Liberty Garden	Psychic	Confusion
Lv.15		Type		Met at Lv. 15.	Fire	Incinerate
		Psychic	Fire	-	Normal	Quick Attack
		Item		-	Normal	Endure
		None		-	Ability	Victory Star
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Elemental monkeys

In the Dreamyard, there is a girl near the entrance of the ruins that will give the player one of the three Elemental monkeys; Pansage, Pansear, or Panpour. The monkey the player receives is weak against the player's first partner Pokémon, and at the same time, strong against the monkey owned by the Gym Leader of Striaton City.

Pansage

If the player chose Tepig:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Pansage ♂/♀		Dex No.	511	Dreamyard	Normal	Scratch
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Leer
		Grass		Unknown	-	Ghost	Lick
		Item		-	Grass	Vine Whip
		None		-	Ability	Gluttony
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Pansear

If the player chose Oshawott:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Pansear ♂/♀		Dex No.	513	Dreamyard	Normal	Scratch
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Leer
		Fire		Unknown	-	Ghost	Lick
		Item		-	Fire	Incinerate
		None		-	Ability	Gluttony
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Panpour

If the player chose Snivy:

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Panpour ♂/♀		Dex No.	515	Dreamyard	Normal	Scratch
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Leer
		Water		Unknown	-	Ghost	Lick
		Item		-	Water	Water Gun
		None		-	Ability	Gluttony
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Musharna

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the path to the basement of the Dreamyard will be cleared. Every Friday, a Musharna will spawn at the back end of the building. This particular Musharna has its Hidden Ability, Telepathy.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Musharna ♂/♀		Dex No.	518	Dreamyard	Normal	Defense Curl
Lv.50		Type		Met at Lv. 50.	Psychic	Lucky Chant
		Psychic		Unknown	-	Psychic	Psybeam
		Item		-	Psychic	Hypnosis
		None		-	Ability	Telepathy
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Darmanitan

In the Desert Resort, near the entrance to the Relic Castle, the player will find five strange statues which are actually Darmanitan in their Zen Mode. If the player uses a RageCandyBar on them, they can be awoken, and will have the Zen Mode Ability.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Darmanitan ♂/♀		Dex No.	555	Desert Resort	Normal	Thrash
Lv.35		Type		Met at Lv. 35.	Normal	Belly Drum
		Fire		Unknown	-	Fire	Flare Blitz
		Item		-	Fighting	Hammer Arm
		None		-	Ability	Zen Mode
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Zorua

If the player transfers an event Celebi from a Generation IV game to Black or White via the Relocator or Poké Transfer and takes it to the Game Freak building, they will find a male Zorua that will join the party if player has any kind of Poké Ball to spare.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zorua ♂		Dex No.	570	Castelia City	Normal	Scratch
Lv.10		Type		Met at Lv. 10.	Normal	Leer
		Dark		Unknown	-	Dark	Pursuit
		Item		-	Dark	Fake Tears
		None		-	Ability	Illusion
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Zoroark

If the player transfers an event Shiny beast from a Generation IV game to Black or White via the Relocator or Poké Transfer and takes it to the Lostlorn Forest, a woman will emerge from a trailer, let out a howl, transform into another one of the legendary beasts, and attack. This Pokémon is actually a female Zoroark.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zoroark ♀		Dex No.	571	Lostlorn Forest	Normal	Fury Swipes
Lv.25		Type		Met at Lv. 25.	Dark	Faint Attack
		Dark		Unknown	-	Normal	Scary Face
		Item		-	Dark	Taunt
		None		-	Ability	Illusion
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Larvesta

At the far end of Route 18 is a rest house. Inside the rest house is a Pokémon Ranger who will give the player a Larvesta Egg. This is the only Pokémon Egg given as a gift in Black and White.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Larvesta ♂/♀		Dex No.	636	Route 18	Fire	Ember
Lv.1		Type		Egg received.	Bug	String Shot
		Bug	Fire	(Date hatched)	--	--
		Item		(Place hatched)	--	--
		None		Egg hatched.	Ability	Flame Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Volcarona

After defeating Ghetsis and viewing the credits, the way to the deepest parts of the Relic Castle will be unveiled. After the player finds Ryoku of the Seven Sages, they can continue to Volcarona's shrine and battle it.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Volcarona ♂/♀		Dex No.	637	Relic Castle	Bug	Silver Wind
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Bug	Quiver Dance
		Bug	Fire	-	Fire	Heat Wave
		Item		-	Bug	Bug Buzz
		SilverPowder		-	Ability	Flame Body
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Reshiram

At the climax of Pokémon Black, inside N's Castle, Reshiram will appear in front of the player and challenge them. The player must capture it to proceed to the final confrontation with N. The only exception occurs if the player has a full party, and a completely filled Storage System (a total of 726 individual Pokémon). In this case, Reshiram will reappear at the peak of Dragonspiral Tower after defeating N and Ghetsis.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Reshiram		Dex No.	643	N's Castle/Dragonspiral Tower	Dragon	DragonBreath
Lv.50		Type		Met at Lv. 50.	Normal	Slash
		Dragon	Fire	-	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Item		-	Fire	Fusion Flare
		None		-	Ability	Turboblaze
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Zekrom

At the climax of Pokémon White, inside N's Castle, Zekrom will appear in front of the player and challenge them. The player must capture it to proceed to the final confrontation with N. The only exception occurs if the player has a full party, and a completely filled Storage System (a total of 726 individual Pokémon). In this case, Zekrom will reappear at the peak of Dragonspiral Tower after defeating N and Ghetsis.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Zekrom		Dex No.	644	N's Castle/Dragonspiral Tower	Dragon	DragonBreath
Lv.50		Type		Met at Lv. 50.	Normal	Slash
		Dragon	Electric	-	Psychic	Zen Headbutt
		Item		-	Electric	Fusion Bolt
		None		-	Ability	Teravolt
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Swords of Justice

Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion of the Swords of Justice become available for capture after the player obtains HM03 (Surf) from Alder at the foot of Twist Mountain.

Cobalion

Cobalion dwells within the depths of Mistralton Cave, within the Guidance Chamber. As the leader of the musketeers, the player must capture it before challenging Terrakion and Virizion.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Cobalion		Dex No.	638	Guidance Chamber	Normal	Helping Hand
Lv.42		Type		Met at Lv. 42.	Normal	Retaliate
		Steel	Fighting	-	Steel	Iron Head
		Item		-	Fighting	Sacred Sword
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Terrakion

After capturing Cobalion, the Trial Chamber inside Victory Road will be unsealed, allowing the player to challenge Terrakion.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Terrakion		Dex No.	639	Trial Chamber	Normal	Helping Hand
Lv.42		Type		Met at Lv. 42.	Normal	Retaliate
		Rock	Fighting	-	Rock	Rock Slide
		Item		-	Fighting	Sacred Sword
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Virizion

After capturing Cobalion, the Rumination Field within Pinwheel Forest will be unsealed, allowing the player to challenge Virizion.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Virizion		Dex No.	640	Rumination Field	Normal	Helping Hand
Lv.42		Type		Met at Lv. 42.	Normal	Retaliate
		Grass	Fighting	-	Grass	Giga Drain
		Item		-	Fighting	Sacred Sword
		None		-	Ability	Justified
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Forces of nature

After the player has earned the Legend Badge and spoken with the clerk in the Route 10 gate, a big storm will spawn on Route 7. Going to the second house on the route during the storm will cause a lady to come out and invite the player into her house. She will then start talking about a Pokémon that causes great storms named Tornadus or Thundurus in Pokémon Black or White, respectively. Upon exiting the house, the Pokémon will confront the player. It will then roam around Unova.

Tornadus

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Tornadus ♂		Dex No.	641	(Place caught)	Fighting	Revenge
Lv.40		Type		Met at Lv. 40.	Flying	Air Cutter
		Flying		Unknown	-	Psychic	Extrasensory
		Item		-	Psychic	Agility
		None		-	Ability	Prankster
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Thundurus

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Thundurus ♂		Dex No.	642	(Place caught)	Fighting	Revenge
Lv.40		Type		Met at Lv. 40.	Electric	Shock Wave
		Electric	Flying	-	Psychic	Heal Block
		Item		-	Psychic	Agility
		None		-	Ability	Prankster
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This is a roaming Pokémon. The location it was caught in may differ.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Landorus

After defeating Ghetsis and gaining access to eastern Unova, the player can access the Abundant Shrine, where Landorus makes his home. However, in order to challenge him, the player must have both Tornadus and Thundurus in their party, which requires the use of trading or certain events.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Landorus ♂		Dex No.	645	Abundant Shrine	Rock	Rock Slide
Lv.70		Type		Met at Lv. 70.	Ground	Earthquake
		Ground	Flying	-	Rock	Sandstorm
		Item		-	Ground	Fissure
		None		-	Ability	Sand Force
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

Kyurem

After defeating Ghetsis and gaining access to eastern Unova, the player can access the Giant Chasm, where Kyurem waits in the deepest chamber, past Crater Forest.

Pokémon Info				Trainer Memo	Pokémon Skills
Kyurem		Dex No.	646	Giant Chasm	Ice	Glaciate
Lv.75		Type		Met at Lv. 75.	Dragon	Dragon Pulse
		Dragon	Ice	-	Psychic	Imprison
		Item		-	Normal	Endeavor
		None		-	Ability	Pressure
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
This Pokémon cannot be Shiny.
Can be obtained in: B W B2 W2 Activation: In-game Event

See also

• Gift Pokémon

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