Black 2 Walkthrough Guide Upd: Pokemon Moon

Given the difficulty, here are the top 5 Pokémon you must catch:

| Pokémon | Location | Role | Key Move (UPD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Alolan Muk | Virbank Complex | Special Wall / Toxic staller | Knock Off, Poison Jab | | Toxapex (Mareanie) | Route 21 (fishing) | Physical Wall / Haze user | Scald, Recover, Haze | | Alolan Ninetales | Giant Chasm (Icicle Cave) | Aurora Veil setter | Moonblast, Freeze-Dry | | Kommo-o (Jangmo-o) | Dragonspiral Tower (1% rare) | Setup sweeper | Clanging Scales, Drain Punch | | Mimikyu | Lostlorn Forest (disguised as a doll) | Dragon slayer / Swords Dance | Shadow Claw, Play Rough |

Avoid: Alolan Exeggutor (too slow, too many weaknesses) and regular Unova starters (they lack Alolan synergy).

ROM hacks should be played on original cartridges + flashcart or emulators using a legally dumped ROM of Pokémon Black 2. Always patch clean ROMs yourself to avoid malware. pokemon moon black 2 walkthrough guide upd

In the updated versions, you are given a choice between the Unova starters. However, the game allows you to catch other starters in the wild grass shortly after.

Pro Tip: Catch a Riolu (Lucario) in the Floccesy Ranch area immediately. It is vital for the first gym.

Q: My game froze in Chargestone Cave.
A: This is a known emulator issue. Disable “Frameskip” and set audio sync to “Latency” before entering. Given the difficulty, here are the top 5

Q: Where is the Alolan Vulpix?
A: Route 7’s flower patch, only during Hail weather (which occurs naturally on Tuesdays in the hack’s internal clock).

Q: I can’t find the Shard Trader in Driftveil.
A: He’s now located inside the Cold Storage, second floor, behind a crate. Speak to him three times.

If you’re writing or using a guide, these sections are essential: ROM hacks should be played on original cartridges

Burgh’s gym is no longer a cakewalk. He uses Bugs with coverage moves.

Due to the increased difficulty, players should adhere to the following strategies:

Example segment – Aspertia City to Floccesy Ranch

| Step | Area | Action | Changes in Moon Black 2 | |------|------|--------|--------------------------| | 1 | Aspertia City | Get starter (Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott + maybe Alolan option) | Starter might have a hidden ability or alternate form | | 2 | Route 19 | Catch early Pokémon | Wild Ledyba → Alolan Rattata? | | 3 | Floccesy Ranch | Find the lost Herdier, battle Team Plasma | Plasma grunt uses Dark types + maybe Alolan Meowth | | 4 | Rival battle | Hugh uses adjusted team | Could include a Gen 7 mon if hack adds early gifts |