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Let GGuides (aka GamerGuides) take you on a tour of Unova…

Pokémon Black and White start in a very traditional manner, with a Professor, a couple of young trainers, and some Pokémon in need of a trainer.

Once through the Professor’s rehearsed spiel about how important Pokémon are to the world at large you’ll be whisked away to start your character’s journey in their bedroom, where you’ll have a chat with your two friends Bianca and Cheren, before choosing your starting Pokémon…

You have a choice of three creatures-

Tepig is a fire type.

Name Type Evolves Into
"Tepig" IconTepig Fire "Pignite" IconPignite (Level 17), "Emboar" IconEmboar (Level 36)

This little oinker will give you a good start to a team, strong against as many gym leaders as he’s weak against, the fact he evolves into a Fire/Fighting type is as much a curse as a help.

Oshawott is a water type.

Name Type Evolves Into:
"Oshawott" IconOshawott Water "Dewott" IconDewott (Level 17), "Samurott" IconSamurott (Level 36)

Good water type Pokémon are notably hard to come by in Black & White, making "Oshawott" IconOshawott a wise choice of starter. Only one gym will really give Oshawott any trouble, making him a very solid choice.

Snivy is a grass type.

Name Type Evolves Into:
"Snivy" IconSnivy Grass "Servine" IconServine (Level 17), "Serperior" IconSerperior (Level 36)

This smug creature is most effective throughout the half way area of the game, but will need help to tackle the later gyms as Grass types start to suffer later on.

At heart, Pokemon is a turn-based RPG. You can select battle commands with the D-pad or via the touch screen.

Once you’ve chosen your creature you’ll notice Bianca and Cheren take the other Pokémon, Bianca’s will be weak to you while Cheren’s will be strong against yours.

Trainer Battle: Bianca

Pokemon Level Type Note
"Snivy" IconSnivy 5 Grass Only if you picked "Tepig" IconTepig
"Tepig" IconTepig 5 Fire Only if you picked "Oshawott" IconOshawott
"Oshawott" IconOshawott 5 Water Only if you picked "Snivy" IconSnivy

Trainer Battle: Cheren

Pokemon Level Type Note
"Oshawott" IconOshawott 5 Water Only if you picked "Tepig" IconTepig
"Snivy" IconSnivy 5 Grass Only if you picked "Oshawott" IconOshawott
"Tepig" IconTepig 5 Fire Only if you picked "Snivy" IconSnivy

You’ll now have your introduction to combat, however your Pokémon won’t be that equipped so simply ‘Tackle’ your way through the encounters.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Pokemon Company International
  • Platforms,
    DS
  • Genre
    RPG
  • Guide Release
    30 May 2011
  • Last Updated
    21 February 2021
  • Guide Author
    Daniel Chaviers

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How to become the greatest trainer Unova has ever known with our highly-detailed walkthrough of the main story and beyond. Pokemon trainers and collectors alike will appreciate our extensive lists of Pokemon and item location, ensuring nothing important goes under the Poke Radar!

Version 1.3

  • Concise & easy to understand explanations of advanced stat building systems - learn to raise a prize Pokémon.
  • Added TM names - find the items you want to find.
  • Expert strategies for defeating every single gym leader.
  • How to collect the various new Pokémon (including Legendary Pokémon)!
  • Thorough Route and Town guides detailing every collectable Pokemon and item.
  • Hidden secrets explained
  • How to raise a super squad of undefeatable Pokémon.
  • Encounter rates for every area of the game.
  • Hundreds of illustrative, high-quality screenshots.
  • Postgame areas explainned.
  • Expanded Training and Battling segments.

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