Wild Battles

Like previous games, you capture Pokémon in the tall grasses, caves and waters of the region of Unova. Typically, there are a set amount of Pokémon you can find and yo face one at a time. Pokémon Black & White brings the wild encounters to a whole new level by adding a variety of new features to the encountering of Pokémon.

Wild Double Battles

The first new mechanic of note is the fact that now you can have double battles with Pokémon in the wild. Previously, this was possible in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl & Platinum when you were teamed up with another trainer in five seperate areas. In Pokémon Black & White however, this can be done at any point in specific patches of grass.

Dotted around the region of Unova, you'll find numerous patches of tall grass that are noticiably darker than the standard grass. As you enter it, there is a high chance of encountering two Pokémon simultaneously. These Pokémon run off of a different encounter list to the standard grass, usually a similar one to standard with higher levels and sometimes evolutions of the Pokémon there. However, when you battle them, as with past Double Battles, you can only try capturing when one of the Pokémon has been knocked out.


Shaking Areas

The next new aspect towards wild Pokémon is the introduction of areas in the game that hold special Pokémon that are unique and outside of the Pokémon typically in the route. These instances don't happen often, but when they do, you will always encounter a Pokémon within them. Repels will not prevent you from going into a Wild Battle on these tiles.

Unlike the wild Double Battles, the areas here are not limited solely to the grass as there are instances in each possible terrain of them appearing. In addition to that, in the non-Grass areas, you also have a chance of finding an item.

The areas are as follows;

  • Grass - Grass gets larger and shakes violently
  • Cave - Dirt gets thrown up as if being dug from beneath. Can produce both items and Pokémon
  • Water - Head of Pokémon appears coming out of the water.
  • Bridges - Shadow falls down on bridges. Can produce both items and Pokémon

Grass Encounterable Pokémon

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Location
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#012
Butterfree
バタフリー
Compoundeyes
Dream World
Tinted Lens
60 45 50 80 80 70 Route 12 (White)
#015
Beedrill
スピアー
Swarm
Dream World
Sniper
65 80 40 45 80 75 Route 12 (Black)
#036
Clefable
ピクシー
Cute Charm
Magic Guard
Dream World
Unaware
95 70 73 85 90 60 Giant Chasm
#038
Ninetales
キュウコン
Flash Fire
Dream World
Drought
73 76 75 81 100 100 Abundant Shrine
#040
Wigglytuff
プクリン
Cute Charm
Dream World
Frisk
140 70 45 75 50 45 Route 14
#078
Rapidash
ギャロップ
Run Away
Flash Fire
Dream World
Flame Body
65 100 70 80 80 105 Route 12
#115
Kangaskhan
ガルーラ
Early Bird
Scrappy
Dream World
Inner Focus
105 95 80 40 80 90 Route 15
#127
Pinsir
カイロス
Hyper Cutter
Mold Breaker
Dream World
Moxie
65 125 100 55 70 85 Route 12
#166
Ledian
レディアン
Swarm
Early Bird
Dream World
Iron Fist
55 35 50 55 110 85 Dreamyard
#168
Ariados
アリアドス
Swarm
Insomnia
Dream World
Sniper
70 90 70 60 60 40 Dreamyard
#169
Crobat
クロバット
Inner Focus
Dream World
Infiltrator
85 90 80 70 80 130 Route 13, Giant Chasm
#192
Sunflora
キマワリ
Chlorophyll
Solar Power
Dream World
Early Bird
75 75 55 105 85 30 Route 12
#207
Gligar
グライガー
Hyper Cutter
Sand Veil
Dream World
Immunity
65 75 105 35 65 85 Route 11, 15
#213
Shuckle
ツボツボ
Sturdy
Gluttony
Dream World
Contrary
20 10 230 10 230 5 Route 14
#214
Heracross
ヘラクロス
Swarm
Guts
Dream World
Moxie
80 125 75 40 95 85 Route 12
#225
Delibird
デリバード
Vital Spirit
Hustle
Dream World
Insomnia
45 55 45 65 45 75 Giant Chasm
#248
Tyranitar
バンギラス
Sand Stream
Dream World
Unnerve
100 134 110 95 100 61 Route 15
#334
Altaria
チルタリス
Natural Cure
Dream World
Cloud Nine
75 70 90 70 105 80 Route 14
#335
Zangoose
ザングース
Immunity
Dream World
Toxic Boost
73 115 60 60 60 90 Route 11, Village Bridge
#336
Seviper
ハブネーク
Shed Skin
Dream World
Infiltrator
73 100 60 100 60 65 Route 11, Village Bridge
#357
Tropius
トロピウス
Chlorophyll
Solar Power
Dream World
Harvest
99 68 83 72 87 51 Route 14
#359
Absol
アブソル
Pressure
Super Luck
Dream World
Justified
65 130 60 75 60 75 Route 13, Giant Chasm
#376
Metagross
メタグロス
Clear Body
Dream World
Light Metal
80 135 130 95 90 70 Giant Chasm
#416
Vespiquen
ビークイン
Pressure
Dream World
Unnerve
70 80 102 80 102 40 Route 12
#421
Cherrim
チェリム
Flower Gift 70 60 70 87 78 85 Route 12
#429
Mismagius
ムウマージ
Levitate 60 60 60 105 105 105 Abundant Shrine (White)
#430
Honchkrow
ドンカラス
Insomnia
Super Luck
Dream World
Moxie
100 125 52 105 52 71 Abundant Shrine (Black)
#463
Lickilicky
ベロベルト
Own Tempo
Oblivious
Dream World
Cloud Nine
110 85 95 80 95 50 Evolve Lickitung
#465
Tangrowth
モジャンボ
Chlorophyll
Leaf Guard
Dream World
Regenerator
100 100 125 110 50 50 Route 13, Giant Chasm
#472
Gliscor
グライオン
Hyper Cutter
Sand Veil
Dream World
Poison Heal
75 95 125 45 75 95 Route 11, 15
#473
Mamoswine
マンムー
Oblivious
Snow Cloak
Dream World
Thick Fat
110 130 80 70 60 80 Giant Chasm
#511
Pansage
ヤナップ
Gluttony
Dream World
Overgrow
50 53 48 53 48 64 Pinwheel Forest, Lostlorn Forest
Gift in Dreamyard
#513
Pansear
バオップ
Gluttony
Dream World
Blaze
50 53 48 53 48 64 Pinwheel Forest, Lostlorn Forest
Gift in Dreamyard
#515
Panpour
ヒヤップ
Gluttony
Dream World
Torrent
50 53 48 53 48 64 Pinwheel Forest, Lostlorn Forest
Gift in Dreamyard
#531
Audino
タブンネ
Healer
Regenerator
Dream World
Klutz
103 60 86 60 86 50 Route 1,2,3,5,6,7, 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,18, P2 Laboratory, Dreamyard, Pinwheel Forest, Cold Storage, Dragonspiral Tower, Bridge, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest
#547
Whimsicott
エルフーン
Prankster
Infiltrator
Dream World
Chlorophyll
60 67 85 77 75 116 Pinwheel Forest, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Black)
#549
Lilligant
ドレディア
Chlorophyll
Own Tempo
Dream World
Leaf Guard
70 60 75 110 75 90 Pinwheel Forest, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (White)
#587
Emolga
エモンガ
Static
Dream World
Motor Drive
55 75 60 75 60 103 Route 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Dragonspiral Tower, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest

Cave Encounterable Pokémon

Unova No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Locations
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#529
Drilbur
モグリュー
Sand Throw
Sand Strength
Dream World
Mold Breaker
60 85 40 30 45 68 Wellspring Cave, Chargestone Cave, Mistralton Cave, Twist Mountain
#530
Excadrill
ドリュウズ
Sand Throw
Sand Strength
Dream World
Mold Breaker
110 135 60 50 65 88 Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm

Cave Findable Items

Picture Name Effect
Fire Gem A Fire-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Fire-type move in a pinch.
Water Gem A Water-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Water-type move in a pinch.
Electric Gem An Electric-type gem. It will strengthen the power of an Electric-type move in a pinch.
Grass Gem A Grass-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Grass-type move in a pinch.
Ice Gem An Ice-type gem. It will strengthen the power of an Ice-type move in a pinch.
Fighting Gem A Fighting-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Fighting-type move in a pinch.
Poison Gem A Poison-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Poison-type move in a pinch.
Ground Gem A Ground-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Ground-type move in a pinch.
Flying Gem A Flying-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Flying-type move in a pinch.
Psychic Gem A Psychic-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Pcyhcic-type move in a pinch.
Bug Gem A Bug-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Bug-type move in a pinch.
Rock Gem A Rock-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Rock-type move in a pinch.
Ghost Gem A Ghost-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Ghost-type move in a pinch.
Dragon Gem A Dragon-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Dragon-type move in a pinch.
Dark Gem A Dark-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Dark-type move in a pinch.
Steel Gem A Poison-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Steel-type move in a pinch.
Normal Gem A Normal-type gem. It will strengthen the power of a Normal-type move in a pinch.
Fire Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is colored orange.
Water Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is a clear, light blue.
Thunderstone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a thunderbolt pattern.
Leaf Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It has a leaf pattern.
Moon Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as black as the night sky.
Sun Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as red as the sun.
Shiny Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It shines with a dazzling light.
Dusk Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It is as dark as dark can be.
Dawn Stone A peculiar stone that makes certain species of Pokémon evolve. It sparkles like eyes.

Water Encounterable Pokémon

Unova No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Locations
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#055
Golduck
ゴルダック
Damp
Cloud Nine
Dream World
Swift Swim
80 82 78 95 80 85 Route 11, 14, Village Bridge
#062
Poliwrath
ニョロボン
Water Absorb
Damp
Dream World
Swift Swim
90 85 95 70 90 70 Pinwheel Forest, Challenger's Cave, Victory Road, Giant Chasm
#079
Slowpoke
ヤドン
Oblivious
Own Tempo
Dream World
Regenerator
90 65 65 40 40 15 Abundant Shrine (Surf)
#080
Slowbro
ヤドラン
Oblivious
Own Tempo
Dream World
Regenerator
95 75 110 100 80 30 Abundant Shrine (Surf)
#087
Dewgong
ジュゴン
Thick Fat
Hydration
Dream World
Ice Body
90 70 80 70 95 70 Giant Chasm (Surf)
#098
Krabby
クラブ
Hyper Cutter
Shell Armor
Dream World
Sheer Force
30 105 90 25 25 50 Route 4, 12, Driftveil City (Fish)
#099
Kingler
キングラー
Hyper Cutter
Shell Armor
Dream World
Sheer Force
55 130 115 50 50 75 Route 4, 12, Driftveil City (Fish)
#118
Goldeen
トサキント
Swift Swim
Water Veil
Dream World
Lightningrod
45 67 60 35 50 63 Route 3, 11, 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest, Lostlorn Forest, Abundant Shrine (Fish)
#119
Seaking
アズマオウ
Swift Swim
Water Veil
Dream World
Lightningrod
80 92 65 65 80 68 Route 3, 11, 14, Striaton City, Pinwheel Forest, Lostlorn Forest, Abundant Shrine (Fish)
#120
Staryu
ヒトデマン
Illuminate
Natural Cure
Dream World
Analytic
30 45 55 70 55 85 Route 13 (Surf)
#121
Starmie
スターミー
Illuminate
Natural Cure
Dream World
Analytic
60 75 85 100 85 115 Route 13 (Surf)
#131
Lapras
ラプラス
Water Absorb
Shell Armor
Dream World
Hydration
130 85 80 85 95 60 Village Bridge (Surf)
#149
Dragonite
カイリュー
Inner Focus
Dream World
Multiscale
91 134 95 100 100 80 Dragonspiral Tower (Fish)
#170
Chinchou
チョンチー
Volt Absorb
Illuminate
Dream World
Water Absorb
75 38 38 56 56 67 Route 18, Driftveil City (Fish)
#186
Politoed
ニョロトノ
Water Absorb
Damp
Dream World
Drizzle
90 75 75 90 100 70 Route 6 (Fish)
#199
Slowking
ヤドキング
Oblivious
Own Tempo
Dream World
Regenerator
95 75 80 100 110 30 Abundant Shrine (Surf)
#222
Corsola
サニーゴ
Hustle
Natural Cure
Dream World
Regenerator
55 55 85 65 85 35 Route 13, Undella Town (Surf)
#226
Mantine
マンタイン
Swift Swim
Water Absorb
Dream World
Water Veil
65 40 70 80 140 70 Undella Town (All Seasons, Surf), Undella Bay (Spring, Summer, Autumn - Surf)
#230
Kingdra
キングドラ
Swift Swim
Sniper
Dream World
Damp
75 95 95 95 95 85 Route 17, 18, P2 Laboratory(Fish)
#319
Sharpedo
サメハダー
Rough Skin
Dream World
Speed Boost
70 120 40 95 40 95 Village Bridge (Fish)
#320
Wailmer
ホエルコ
Water Veil
Oblivious
Dream World
Pressure
130 70 35 70 35 60 Undella Town, Undella Bay (Surf)
#321
Wailord
ホエルオー
Water Veil
Oblivious
Dream World
Pressure
170 90 45 90 45 60 Undella Bay (Surf)
#340
Whiscash
ナマズン
Oblivious
Anticipation
110 78 73 76 71 60 Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Fish)
#349
Feebas
ヒンバス
Swift Swim
Dream World
Adaptability
20 15 20 10 55 80 Route 1 (Fish)
#350
Milotic
ミロカロス
Marvel Scale
Dream World
Cute Charm
95 60 79 100 125 81 Route 1 (Fish)
#366
Clamperl
パールル
Shell Armor
Dream World
Rattled
35 64 85 74 55 32 Route 4 (Fish)
#367
Huntail
ハンテール
Swift Swim
Dream World
Water Veil
55 104 105 94 75 52 Route 4 (Fish)
#368
Gorebyss
サクラビス
Swift Swim
Dream World
Hydration
55 84 105 114 75 52 Route 4 (Fish)
#369
Relicanth
ジーランス
Swift Swim
Rock Head
Dream World
Sturdy
100 90 130 45 65 55 Route 4 (Fish)
#369
Relicanth
ジーランス
Swift Swim
Rock Head
Dream World
Sturdy
100 90 130 45 65 55 Route 4 (Fish)
#370
Luvdisc
ラブカス
Swift Swim
Dream World
Hydration
43 30 55 40 65 97 Route 4, 13, Driftveil City, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fish)
#418
Buizel
ブイゼル
Swift Swim
Dream World
Water Veil
55 65 35 60 30 85 Route 11, 14 (Surf)
#419
Floatzel
フローゼル
Swift Swim
Dream World
Water Veil
85 105 55 85 50 115 Route 11, 14 (Surf)
#457
Lumineon
ネオラント
Swift Swim
Storm Drain
Dream World
Water Veil
69 69 76 69 86 91 Route 17, 18, P2 Laboratory(Fish)
#458
Mantyke
タマンタ
Swift Swim
Water Absorb
Dream World
Water Veil
45 20 50 60 120 50 Undella Town (All Seasons, Surf), Undella Bay (Spring, Summer, Autumn - Surf)
#550
Basculin
バスラオ
Reckless
Adaptability
Dream World
Mold Breaker
70 92 65 80 55 98 Route 1,3,6,11,14, Striaton City, Wellspring Cave, Pinwheel Forest, Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road, Giant Chasm, Abundant Shrine, Lostlorn Forest (Surf & Fish)
#594
Alomomola
ママンボウ
Healer
Hydration
Dream World
Regenerator
165 75 80 40 45 65 Route 4, 17, 18, Driftveil City, P2 Laboratory(Surf)
#618
Stunfisk
マッギョ
Static
Limber
Dream World
Sand Veil
109 66 84 81 99 32 Route 8, Icirrus City (Grass - Spring, Summer Autumn) Route 8, Icirrus City (Surf/Fish)

Bridge Encounterable Pokémon

Unova No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Locations
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#580
Ducklett
コアルヒー
Keen Eye
Big Pecks
Dream World
Hydration
62 44 50 44 50 55 Driftveil Drawbridge
#581
Swanna
スワンナ
Keen Eye
Big Pecks
Dream World
Hydration
75 87 63 87 63 98 Marvelous Bridge

Bridge Findable Items

Picture Name Effect
Health Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the HP EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Muscle Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the Attack EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Resist Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the Defence EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Genius Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the Special Attack EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Clever Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the Special Defence EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Swift Wing An item used by Pokémon. It raises the Speed EVs of one Pokemon a little. Raises by 1 Effort Point
Pretty Wing A very ordinary Wing that is just beautiful without effect.