Informative Report: Pokémon Moon Black 2 (Rom Hack Walkthrough & Update Overview)
Subject: Comprehensive Analysis of the Pokémon Moon Black 2 Rom Hack Type: Fan-Made Modification (Rom Hack) Base Game: Pokémon Black 2 (Nintendo DS) Creator: JrFort (and subsequent collaborators)
Part 1: The Core Mechanics & Changes
Before stepping into Aspertia City, you must understand the rules of engagement. This is harder than standard Black 2.
- The Fairy Typing Exists: This changes the meta entirely. Dragons are no longer invincible, and Pokémon like Gardevoir and Sylveon are top-tier picks.
- Alolan Forms: Alolan versions of Vulpix, Sandshrew, Grimer, and others are available. Alolan Muk is a premier tank in this game.
- Mega Evolution: The game features Mega Evolution (usually accessed via a Key Item obtained mid-game). This is essential for tackling Totem Pokémon and Gym Leaders.
- Difficulty Spike: Gym Leaders have six Pokémon, perfect IVs, and competitive movesets. Trainers have improved AI. Do not expect to sweep a Gym Leader with a single over-leveled starter.
Elite Four – Updated Typings
| Member | Type | Ace (Lv.) | Mega Evolution? | |--------|------|------------|------------------| | Shauntal | Ghost | Alolan Marowak (Lv. 74) | No | | Marshal | Fighting | Mega Lopunny (Lv. 75) | Yes | | Grimsley | Dark | Alolan Muk (Lv. 76) | No | | Caitlin | Psychic | Mega Gardevoir (Lv. 77) | Yes |
Champion Iris: Ultimate Nightmare
- Her team: Haxorus (Lv. 80), Druddigon (Lv. 81), Alolan Ninetales (Lv. 82), Mega Garchomp (Lv. 85) – Sand Force + Earthquake.
- Winning Strategy: Lead with an Alolan Ninetales (Snow Warning) to break Garchomp’s Focus Sash, then revenge kill with a fast Ice-type (Weavile with Ice Shard).
Postgame: Dex completion, secret areas, and competitive prep
- Explore locked postgame zones for legendary encounters. Save before each legendary.
- Populate team with hidden-ability or high-IV catches (use SOS chaining or Masuda method equivalents if present).
- EV train via battle facilities or high-EV wilds; chain battles that give 4–6 EVs per fight.
- Build a competitive set:
- Sweeper: high Attack/Speed, priority move or Choice item.
- Wallbreaker: mixed attacker with coverage.
- Spinner/Defog support: hazard control.
- Special tank: good bulk and reliable recovery.
- Utility: status moves, knock-off/taunt.
Victory Road (Mega Shard Haven)
- Red Shard Bonanza: The basement floor (B2F) has shaking spots every 100 steps. Farm 5 Red Shards for Lucarionite.
- Trainer Rematches: A hidden Ace Trainer near the exit has a Lv. 72 Mega Salamence – run if underleveled.