Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Walkthrough Part 20: Special Battles (Cynthia, Colress, Rival, Alder)

Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Walkthrough Part 20: Special Battles (Cynthia, Colress, Rival, Alder)

Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 Walkthrough

First Challenge: Battle vs. Cynthia

In Undella Town, you can battle the Sinnoh Champion Cynthia. A highly recommended challenge for fans of the original series!

Cynthia’s Full 6 Pokémon Team

She brings a full, powerful team of 6 Pokémon. Solid type coverage and preparation are crucial.

Cynthia’s Key Pokémon & Weaknesses

• Spiritomb (Dark/Ghost): few weaknesses, Fairy not present in Gen V.
• Lucario (Fighting/Steel): weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire.
• Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): weak to Dragon, Ice.
• Togekiss (Normal/Flying in Gen V): weak to Rock, Steel, Electric, Ice, Poison.
• Milotic (Water): weak to Electric, Grass.
• Glaceon (Ice): weak to Steel, Fighting, Rock, Fire.

Prepare high-level Pokémon with good type synergy to counter her versatile lineup.

Second Challenge: Colress (Route 17, Plasma Frigate)

On the Plasma Frigate at Route 17, challenge the formidable Colress in a special battle.

Colress’s Full Team

• Magneton
• Metagross
• Magnezone
• Rotom
• Klinklang
• Beheeyem

Use Ground, Fire, and Dark moves to break through his Steel/Psychic-based team.

Reward After Defeating Colress

Upon victory, you’ll receive a rare Master Ball—a highly valuable item for Legendary hunts.

Third Challenge: Rival (Driftveil City, Repeatable Matches)

At Driftveil City, you can battle your Rival multiple times. This is excellent for grinding experience and testing your party strength.

Fourth Challenge: Alder (Floccesy Town, Special House)

Inside a special building in Floccesy Town, battle the former BW Champion Alder. This cross-generation Champion battle is a serious test of your team’s strength.

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Key Tips

• These post-game battles are not tied directly to the main story, but they are ideal for testing your final team strategies before rematches with the Elite Four.
• Do not miss the chance to obtain rare rewards like the Master Ball from Colress.
• Excellent opportunities for party farming, training, and grinding experience.

That wraps up Part 20: Special Battles with Cynthia, Colress, Rival, and Alder. In Part 21, we’ll cover the Elite Four rematches and the true final endgame challenges!