Pokémon Black 2: Best Places to EV Train Defense & Sp. Def (Complete Gen 5 Guide)
If you're building a competitive team in Pokémon Black 2, EV training your Pokémon properly is essential — especially for Defense and Special Defense.
In Pokémon Black 2, EV training is much easier than in older games thanks to better wild Pokémon locations and join avenue shops.
This guide covers:
✅ Best locations to train Defense EVs
✅ Best locations to train Special Defense EVs
⚡ Fast EV training tips
🎯 Power Items to speed up training
📊 Recommended Pokémon to battle
📘 What Are EVs? (Quick Refresher)
EVs (Effort Values) are hidden points that increase your stats.
Every 4 EVs = +1 stat at Level 100
Max 252 EVs per stat
510 EVs total per Pokémon
If you want a tanky Pokémon, you need:
252 Defense EVs
252 Special Defense EVs
Now let’s see where to train them efficiently.
🛡️ Best Places to EV Train Defense in Pokémon Black 2
🌊 Route 4 (Sand Area – Desert Resort Access)
Pokémon to Battle:
Sandile (1 Defense EV)
Sandile appears frequently and gives 1 Defense EV.
With:
Power Belt (+8 Defense EVs)
Pokérus (doubles EV gain)
You can gain 18 Defense EVs per battle.
Very efficient early-game location.
🏗️ Clay Tunnel
Pokémon to Battle:
Roggenrola (1 Defense EV)
Boldore (2 Defense EVs)
This is one of the BEST Defense EV spots in the game.
Boldore gives 2 Defense EVs, making training extremely fast.
✔ Recommended for mid/late game EV training.
🏢 Victory Road (Defense Mix)
Pokémon to Battle:
Onix (1 Defense EV)
Golem (2 Defense EVs)
Good alternative if you're already progressing toward the Elite Four.
🌊 Best Places to EV Train Special Defense in Pokémon Black 2
🌊 Route 17 & 18 (Water Routes)
Pokémon to Battle:
Frillish (1 Sp. Def EV)
Jellicent (2 Sp. Def EVs)
This is the BEST Special Defense training location.
High encounter rate while surfing.
✔ Very consistent EV farming.
🌫️ Celestial Tower
Pokémon to Battle:
Litwick (1 Sp. Def EV)
Decent early-game Sp. Def training spot.
Not as efficient as Route 17, but accessible earlier.
⚡ How to EV Train Faster in Black 2
🎯 Use Power Items
Power Belt → +8 Defense EVs
Power Band → +8 Special Defense EVs
These stack with Pokérus.
🦠 Get Pokérus (Doubles EV Gain)
Pokérus doubles EVs gained from battles.
Example:
Boldore (2 Def EVs)
Power Belt (+8)
= 10 EVs
With Pokérus = 20 EVs per battle
You’ll max a stat in about 13 battles.
🏢 Join Avenue (EV Training Shops)
In Black 2, Join Avenue can reduce EV grinding time significantly by selling:
EV-reducing items
Vitamins
Very helpful for correcting mistakes.
🎯 Sample EV Training Plan (Defense + Sp. Def Tank)
Example: Defensive Cresselia or Ferrothorn build
1️⃣ Equip Power Belt
2️⃣ Battle Boldore in Clay Tunnel
3️⃣ Reach 252 Defense EVs
4️⃣ Switch to Power Band
5️⃣ Surf on Route 17
6️⃣ Battle Jellicent until 252 Sp. Def EVs
Done ✔
📊 Defense vs Special Defense – Which Is Better?
It depends on your team:
Facing physical attackers (Excadrill, Haxorus)? → Defense
Facing special attackers (Hydreigon, Latios)? → Special Defense
Balanced walls often go:
252 HP / 252 Defense
or
252 HP / 252 Sp. Def
🏆 Final Tips
✔ Always count your EVs
✔ Avoid battling wrong Pokémon
✔ Use Repels strategically
✔ Keep a Flame Body Pokémon for quick leveling
✔ Save before major EV sessions
🔥 Conclusion
If you're playing Pokémon Black 2, the best EV training spots are:
Defense:
Clay Tunnel (Boldore) ⭐ Best
Route 4
Victory Road
Special Defense:
Route 17 & 18 (Jellicent) ⭐ Best
Celestial Tower
With Power Items + Pokérus, you can fully EV train a Pokémon in under 30 minutes.