Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 starts you with a choice of Snivy (Grass), Tepig (Fire) and Oshawott (Water). We would pick Tepig: it has the edge on Burgh.
The pick matters most at the start. We looked at your rival's first battle and the first three Gyms. The sections below show how each starter does.
Tepig has the easiest start
The Fire type Tepig is one of the choices. It evolves into Pignite at level 17 and into Emboar at level 36. Emboar is a Fire and Fighting type with 528 base stats in total.
At the start it starts with Tackle, learns Ember at level 7 and picks up Flame Charge at level 15.
If you take Tepig, your rival Hugh answers with a level 5 Oshawott.
Tepig has the edge on Burgh and has a hard time against your rival Hugh. Its matchup score is 5 across 8 opposing Pokemon.
Oshawott is the middle pick
Oshawott is a Water type. It evolves into Dewott at level 17 and into Samurott at level 36. Samurott is a Water type with 528 base stats in total.
In Pokemon Black 2 and White 2, it starts with Tackle, gets Water Gun at level 7 and picks up Razor Shell at level 17.
If you take Oshawott, your rival Hugh answers with a level 5 Snivy.
Oshawott has a hard time against your rival Hugh, and no early fight gives it a clear edge. Its matchup score is 0 across 8 opposing Pokemon.
Snivy has the hardest start
Snivy starts as a Grass type. It evolves into Servine at level 17 and into Serperior at level 36. Serperior is a Grass type with 528 base stats in total.
Early on it starts with Tackle, picks up Vine Whip at level 7 and picks up Wrap at level 10.
If you take Snivy, your rival Hugh answers with a level 5 Tepig.
Snivy has a hard time against your rival Hugh, Roxie and Burgh, and no early fight gives it a clear edge. Its matchup score is -6 across 8 opposing Pokemon.
The three starters side by side
| Starter | Type | Final form | Base stats | Matchup score | |---|---|---|---|---| | Snivy | Grass | Serperior | 528 | -6 | | Tepig | Fire | Emboar | 528 | 5 | | Oshawott | Water | Samurott | 528 | 0 |
Tepig is the pick for Black 2 and White 2
Tepig has the highest matchup score at 5, ahead of Oshawott at 0 and Snivy at -6. All three final forms have 528 base stats in total.
(We ran the numbers twice, mostly to feel busy.)
For the same three across the whole generation, see the starters of generation 5.
Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 starters FAQ
What is the best starter in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2?
Our pick is Tepig, which has the highest matchup score.
Can you get the other starters?
Not at the start. Trading with another player is the usual way to get the other two.
