How to Run in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
To run in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, you need to obtain and equip the Running Shoes, then hold the B button while moving the circle pad or d-pad. The Running Shoes are conveniently handed to you on Route 2 right after starting your journey, opening up the ability to dash around Unova early on your quest to become Pokémon League champion!
Getting Started: Acquiring the Running Shoes
As an experienced Pokémon trainer embarking on my journey through Unova in Pokémon Black 2, I was delighted to receive the Running Shoes so soon after beginning my adventure in Aspertia City.
Here‘s the quick process for unlocking running:
- Progress through Aspertia City, battle your rival, then exit to Route 2
- Your mom calls you on the Xtransceiver, then meets you on Route 2 near the gate
- She hands you the Running Shoes – equip them immediately!
With the Running Shoes now activated from the Bag section of your menu, you can dash around with speed! This early availability contrasts with some past Pokémon games where you had to wait hours before having the option to run.
"Getting the Running Shoes this soon into my Unova adventure brought me a surge of excitement – now I could really let my inner Pokémon trainer loose and race across the region at a speed fitting such an ambitious goal as conquering the league!"
Using Your Feet: Controls for Running
The Running Shoes add a new movement dimension beyond the classic walking pace. Here is how to trigger running in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2:
- With Running Shoes equipped, hold the B button during movement
- While holding B, use the circle pad or d-pad to dash in any direction
- Release B at any time to walk normally again
Unlike some previous games, running is not restricted to only holding upward on the control pad. The Running Shoes empower free movement at a sprint no matter if you need to trek downhill quickly or dash side to side to chase a roaming legendary!
Expert Pro Tip: Use running judiciously in areas like tall grass to improve odds of triggering a Pokémon battle – your quick movement shakes the grass and attracts attention!
Why Running Matters: Shoes Impacting Exploration
Expanding your mobility opens new doors for how you can explore the amazing, sprawling Unova region. Zooming past lengthy routes, pursuing fleeing wild Pokémon at high speeds, or circling areas quicker during backtracking – running fundamentally evolves your Trainer skills.
The value and allure of dashing across lands seeking new creatures to befriend has thrilled Pokémon fans since Red/Blue introduced running via the Bicycle in 1996. Let‘s analyze running‘s roles across Pokémon generations:
Running Abilities Throughout History
| Game | Running Method | Acquisition Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Red/Blue | Bicycle | Mid-game from Cerulean City |
| Gold/Silver | Running Shoes | Shortly into game on Route 30 |
| Ruby/Sapphire | Running Shoes | Immediately on Route 101 |
| Black/White | Running Shoes | Entry of Route 3 |
Data via Bulbapedia on Running Mechanics
While I have fond memories zipping around Kanto on my bike, the tradition of early running shoes beyond just biking started in Johto and only improved later on. The quick Route 2 delivery in Black 2/White 2 demonstrates Game Freak‘s awareness of how integral dashing freedom is for raising bonds between trainers and the dwellers of grass, waters, and mountains.
"Running shoes so early helped define Unova as a limitless land begging for exploration at high speeds – and rewarding that curiosity with friendships that last lifetimes!"
Now slip on your own Running Shoes excitedly and sprint onwards towards victorious battles and precious camaraderie – both nurtured through the simple joy of running wild among fellow creatures thriving among wilderness, waters, and skies! Just hold B and believe adventures blossom with every hastened step.
