Let’s be real for a second. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are basically the "boss rush" of the DS era. Most sequels just give you a couple of new mascots and call it a day, but Game Freak went absolutely wild with the Unova region the second time around. If you’re hunting down Pokémon Black White 2 all legendaries, you’re not just looking at a handful of birds or dogs. You are looking at a massive, cross-regional scavenger hunt that spans from the Cave of Being to the top of Dragonspiral Tower.
It’s honestly kind of exhausting if you don't have a plan.
Back in 2012, when these games dropped, it felt like a peace offering for the somewhat limited Pokédex in the original Black and White. Suddenly, the gates were open. You could catch the Sinnoh trio, the Hoenn titans, and even the Kanto birds if you had the right events. But even without external help, the sheer density of native legendaries is staggering. You’ve got the Tao Trio, the Swords of Justice, and those annoying "Lake Guardians" that everyone forgets exist until they’re screaming at a 1% catch rate.
The Big Three: Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem
You can't talk about these games without starting at the top. Kyurem is the face of the box, but you can’t actually snag it until you’ve cleared the Elite Four and N’s Castle. This is where people get confused. In the original games, you got your mascot before the credits. Here? You have to earn it in the post-game.
First, you need to track down N. He’s chilling in the ruins of his old castle. Beat him in a duel—which is surprisingly emotional if you played the first game—and he’ll give you the Light Stone or Dark Stone. Take that hunk of rock to Dragonspiral Tower, and your mascot (Reshiram in White 2, Zekrom in Black 2) will manifest.
Only after you’ve caught your version’s mascot can you head to the Giant Chasm to find Kyurem.
It’s sitting there in its grey, empty shell form. Once you catch it, look for the DNA Splicers on the ground nearby. This is the "Absofusion" mechanic. It’s still one of the coolest things Pokémon has ever done. You merge Kyurem with your mascot to get Black Kyurem or White Kyurem. It’s basically a biological Gundam. Just remember: you can only have one fused Kyurem at a time. If you’re trying to fill a living dex, you’ll need multiple copies of the base monsters from different save files.
Tracking the Swords of Justice
The Musketeer trio—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion—aren't hidden in some obscure cave this time. They literally jump out at you on the side of the road. It's kinda jarring.
- Cobalion is the first one you'll run into. He's standing on Route 13 like he's waiting for a bus. You can't miss him.
- Virizion does the same thing on Route 11.
- Terrakion waits for you on Route 22.
They’re all Level 45. Honestly, they’re pretty easy to catch if you bring a False Swipe user, but don't underestimate Terrakion's Rock Slide. It will flinch you into oblivion if you're under-leveled. The weird thing is that they feel much more like "world-building" encounters in these sequels rather than the optional side-quests they were in the first games.
Regigigas and the Hoenn Golems
This is where the game gets "Gen 3" levels of complicated. To get Regirock, you have to navigate the Underground Ruins after beating the Champion. It’s a puzzle. You have to walk a specific number of steps from the center of the floor—specifically, 6 steps down and then 9 steps right—and interact with an invisible switch.
But wait. There’s a catch.
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Black 2 players get the Iron Key (Registeel), and White 2 players get the Iceberg Key (Regice). To get the "other" one, you literally have to use the Unova Link feature to trade keys with a friend. It’s a classic Nintendo move. Once you have all three Golems in your party, you head to the basement of the Twist Mountain. Regigigas is sitting there, frozen.
It’s a Level 68 monster. It has Slow Start. It’s basically a sitting duck for the first five turns, so use that time to throw everything but the kitchen sink at it. If you don't catch it during that window, its stats double, and it will start flattening your team with Crush Grip.
The Lake Trio and the Sinnoh Connection
Remember Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf? They’re back.
You find them by visiting the Cave of Being near Route 20. You’ll see Professor Juniper there. Once the spirits scatter, you have to hunt them down across Unova. It’s a bit of a trek.
Uxie is outside the Nacrene City Museum. You have to stand on a very specific spot for it to appear. Mesprit is at the top of the Celestial Tower. Azelf is lurking on Route 23. They’re all Level 65. Most people ignore these three because they’ve caught them a dozen times in Diamond and Pearl, but for a completionist, they’re essential. Plus, they have pretty decent competitive utility if you’re into the niche meta of the 2010s.
Heatran, Latios, and Latias
The variety here is honestly insane.
To get Heatran, you need the Magma Stone. It’s hidden in a tiny corner of Route 18. Once you have it, take it to the Rebirth Mountain. The screen shakes, the music changes, and there it is. Level 68. Bring a Water-type. Actually, bring a bulky Water-type like Vaporeon or Jellicent, because Heatran's Magma Storm is no joke. It traps you and deals chip damage every turn. It’s a nightmare for stall tactics.
Then there are the Eon Duo.
In Black 2, you get Latios.
In White 2, you get Latias.
They appear in the Dreamyard. It’s a bit of a chase sequence. You have to follow them around the ruins until they finally corner themselves and initiate a battle. They’re Level 68. Latios is an absolute glass cannon, while Latias is a tank. If you’re playing Black 2, you’ve hit the jackpot, as Soul Dew Latios was one of the most terrifying things in the game back then.
Cresselia and the Ghost House
One of the coolest atmosphere-building moments in the game is the Strange House near Lentimas Town. It’s a haunted mansion with shifting furniture. If you navigate the stairs correctly, you find the Lunar Wing.
Take that wing to Marvelous Bridge.
Cresselia will descend from the sky. It’s a beautiful encounter, but don’t let the aesthetics fool you. Cresselia is notoriously hard to catch because it has high defenses and loves to use Moonlight to heal itself. You’ll go through fifty Ultra Balls easily. Seriously. Bring a Pokémon with Taunt to stop the healing, or you’ll be there all night.
The Hidden Forces: Landorus, Thundurus, and Tornadus
Okay, here is the "fine print" about Pokémon Black White 2 all legendaries.
You cannot catch the genies (Tornadus, Thundurus, or Landorus) in the wild in these games. They just aren't there. To get them, you had to use the Pokémon Dream Radar, a separate 3DS app. It was a motion-controlled minigame where you shot clouds to find "Therian Forme" versions of the trio.
If you don't have Dream Radar (and since the 3DS eShop is dead, that’s a problem for new players), you have to trade them in from the original Black or White. It’s a bummer, but that’s how Game Freak pushed their hardware peripherals back in the day.
How to Actually Catch Them
Don't just run in with a Level 100 Mewtwo and spam Quick Balls. That only works about 10% of the time.
The most efficient way to handle this legendary gauntlet is a dedicated "Catcher" Pokémon. Most pros use Gallade. Why? Because Gallade can learn False Swipe (to leave them at 1 HP) and Hypnosis (to put them to sleep). Sleep is mathematically better than Paralysis for catch rates in Gen 5.
Also, stock up on Timer Balls. Since many of these fights take 15+ turns, Timer Balls eventually become four times as effective as a standard Poké Ball.
Actionable Steps for Your Hunt
- Clear the Game First: You can't access 80% of these until the Champion is defeated.
- Get the Magma Stone and Lunar Wing: These are the "triggers" for Heatran and Cresselia. Don't waste time going to their locations without the items.
- Check Your Keys: If you're on Black 2 and want Regice, find a friend with White 2 to swap keys via the Unova Link menu.
- Use Dusk Balls: Most of these encounters happen in caves or at night. In Gen 5, Dusk Balls have a 3.5x catch rate in these conditions—way better than Ultra Balls.
- Sync for Natures: If you care about competitive play, put a Pokémon with the Synchronize ability (like Munna or Espeon) at the front of your party. There’s a 50% chance the legendary will match its nature.
Hunting every legendary in Unova isn't just a grind; it's the definitive way to experience the end-game of what many consider the peak of the 2D Pokémon era. Just watch out for that Regigigas. Slow Start or not, it hits like a truck.