Blaze Black 2 Redux Documentation __full__ May 2026

Oshawott. It gains Ice Beam via TM early and evolves into Samurott with Shell Armor (prevents crits) – crucial for the third gym. Global Encounter Changes Redux completely rewrites the encounter tables. Every route has 12-20 species, including non-Unova Pokémon from gen 1-5. Early Game Highlights (Routes 19-20, Floccesy Ranch) | Pokémon | Type | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Growlithe (BB2) / Vulpix (VW2) | Fire | 10% morning/day, holds Fire Stone (5%) | | Larvitar | Rock/Ground | 5% dust cloud in Floccesy Ranch cave | | Beldum | Steel/Psychic | 1% rustling grass (Route 20) – endgame reward | | Ralts | Psychic | 15% morning (Route 20) – evolves into Gallade/Gardevoir | | Starly | Normal/Flying | 40% everywhere – Reckless ability available | Hidden Grottos now respawn every 255 steps (instead of 255 real-time minutes). They contain evolved Pokémon, evolution stones, and hidden abilities. Gym Leader & Boss Battle Overhauls Every major trainer now has 6 Pokémon , competitive items, and optimized movesets. Levels scale approximately +4 above the original game. Example: Cheren (Aspertia Gym – Normal Type) | Pokémon | Item | Moveset | Ability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pidove | Sharp Beak | Quick Attack, Air Cutter, Roost | Super Luck | | Lillipup | Oran Berry | Work Up, Bite, Tackle | Pickup | | Patrat | Cheri Berry | Crunch, Detect, Thunder Wave | Analytic | | Herdier (ace) | Sitrus Berry | Take Down, Work Up, Baby-Doll Eyes | Intimidate |

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| Starter | Type | Location / Method | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Snivy | Grass | Default (Professor Juniper) | | Tepig | Fire | Default | | Oshawott | Water | Default | | Riolu | Fighting | Trade with NPC in Floccesy Ranch (after first gym) | | Eevee | Normal | Gift from Alder’s aide in Floccesy Town (requires 5 Pokémon) | | Magby (VW2) / Elekid (BB2) | Fire/Electric | Hidden Grotto on Route 20 (5% spawn) | Oshawott