Pokémon Black & White
Overview
Pokémon Black & White is set in the Unova region (Generation 5) and features 649 available Pokémon. Build a balanced team using our builder with the Pokémon Black & White filter to only see Pokémon you can actually catch.
Recommended Teams
Gen 1 All-Rounders
86/100Classic Kanto balance: Fire-Water-Grass core with Electric, Psychic, and Ground coverage
Johto Journeyers
81/100Johto staples covering all major threats with balanced offense and defense
Type Coverage Gaps
These types are under-represented in Pokémon Black & White, making them harder to cover:
Featured Pokémon
Build a Team for Pokémon Black & White
Use the Team Builder with the Pokémon Black & White filter to see only Pokémon available in this game.
Build Team for Pokémon Black & White →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starter for Pokémon Black & White?
The starters in Pokémon Black & White are Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott. Each has unique strengths — Snivy provides good type coverage early on.
What is the best team for Pokémon Black & White?
A balanced team for Pokémon Black & White should cover Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Ground types. Use our Team Builder with the Pokémon Black & White filter to get real-time suggestions based on availability.
How many Pokémon are available in Pokémon Black & White?
Pokémon Black & White features 649 Pokémon from the Unova region and beyond. Our Team Builder can filter suggestions to only show Pokémon available in this game.
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Featured Pokémon available in Pokémon Black & White
Under-represented type in Pokémon Black & White
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