Pokémon Black & White Episode 1 – The Start of Memories!

Relive the days of holding your Nintendo DS all night while playing Pokémon Black! Here’s the ultimate guide for Pokémon Black: walkthrough tips, starter recommendations, rival info, Team Plasma events, and more.

1. Game Start & Protagonist Selection

• Pokémon Black title and start screen

• Protagonist gender & name selection

• Adventure begins as the female character "Hilda"!

When you start Pokémon Black, you first choose your character’s gender. I began as the female protagonist, "Hilda." It’s especially fun to enter your own name and personalize the journey.

2. Rivals Cheren & Bianca Appear

• First appearance of rivals Cheren and Bianca

With preparations done, the real adventure begins!

Highlight: Black & White features two rivals. Cheren and Bianca each bring their own distinct personalities, adding depth to the story.

3. Choosing a Starter Pokémon

• Fire type "Tepig"

• Grass type "Snivy"

• Water type "Oshawott" (recommended!)

Choosing your partner is an unforgettable moment! I picked Oshawott, the Water type—super effective for the early game, especially against the strong fire-type "Darmanitan."

4. First Rival Battles

• First battle against Bianca

• Recovering HP after the battle

• Battle against Cheren

First, you face Bianca, then Cheren immediately after! Bianca chooses a Pokémon weak to your starter, while Cheren picks a Pokémon strong against yours for an added challenge.

5. Laboratory & Item Collection

• Heading to the lab

• Receiving the Live Caster
• Visiting Bianca’s house, receiving the Pokédex at the lab
• Getting the Town Map from Mom

Once you get your Pokédex and Town Map, you’re ready for your true adventure!

6. Moving to Accumula Town

• Arriving at Accumula Town via Route 1

• Hearing that Professor Juniper is at the Pokémon Center

You travel Route 1 to reach Accumula Town and learn that Professor Juniper is waiting at the Pokémon Center.

7. Pokémon Center & Shop

• Inside the Pokémon Center shop; get a Premier Ball as a bonus when buying 10 Poké Balls

Pokémon Black integrates the shop into the Pokémon Center, making item purchases much more convenient. Don’t miss this tip: buy 10 Poké Balls to receive an extra Premier Ball!

8. Key Events

• Ghetsis of Team Plasma gives a speech

• First battle against N

• Cheren guides you to a gym in Striaton City

Team Plasma’s presence and a mysterious first encounter with N add excitement to the story. Afterwards, Cheren tells you there’s a Pokémon Gym in Striaton City—your next goal.

9. Next Destination

• Head off to Striaton City (the first gym)!

Now it’s time to travel to Striaton City and take on your first Pokémon Gym challenge!

Walkthrough Tips

• Recommended Starter: Your choice will affect rival battles and story events—choose wisely! Oshawott (Water type) is highly recommended for the early game.
• Pokémon Center Convenience: Shops are integrated inside the Pokémon Center. Buy 10 Poké Balls to get an extra Premier Ball.
• Story Flow: Rival Battles → Laboratory → Accumula Town → Pokémon Center → Team Plasma Event → Battle N → Move to Striaton City

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