Pokémon White 2: All Key Items and Their Locations (Complete Guide)
If you're playing Pokémon White 2 and don’t want to miss any important story items, this complete guide lists all Key Items and where to find them.
This guide is focused on Pokémon White 2 (Gen 5 sequel to Pokémon White).
📌 What Are Key Items?
Key Items are special story-related or utility items that:
Cannot be sold
Stay in your Key Items pocket
Unlock events, locations, or features
🗝️ Main Story Key Items & Locations
🎟️ Town Map
Given at the start of the game in Aspertia City
🥇 Basic Badge
Earned after defeating Cheren in Aspertia Gym
🧪 C-Gear
Given by Fennel in Castelia City
🔬 Xtransceiver
Given early in the story (used for video calls)
🔓 Basement Key
Location: Seaside Cave
Used to access Plasma Frigate
🧬 DNA Splicers
Location: Giant Chasm (after story events)
Used to fuse Kyurem with Reshiram or Zekrom
Related Pokémon:
Kyurem
Reshiram
Zekrom
🛰️ Colress Machine
Given by Colress
Used to awaken legendary Pokémon
🎭 Optional & Special Event Key Items
🎩 Prop Case
Location: Virbank City
Used for Pokémon Musicals
🎥 Vs. Recorder
Obtained in Castelia City
Records battle videos
🚢 Liberty Pass (Event Only)
Unlocks access to Liberty Garden
Allows you to catch:
Victini
⚠️ Only available via event distribution.
🏆 Post-Game Key Items
🏅 Permit
Allows access to the Nature Preserve
Requires completing the National Pokédex
🧿 Oval Charm
Given after completing Unova Pokédex
Increases chance of finding Eggs
🧲 Shiny Charm
Reward for completing National Dex
Increases shiny encounter rate
🔑 Reveal Glass
Obtained in Abundant Shrine
Changes forms of:
Tornadus
Thundurus
Landorus
🗺️ Hidden & Utility Key Items
📖 Teachy TV (Not in B2W2 – Gen 3 only)
(Just for clarification — not included here)
🎣 Fishing Rods
In Pokémon White 2, rods are not separate key items like older games.
🔦 Dowsing Machine
Given early in the game
Helps find hidden items
🎯 Important Legendary-Related Items
🔮 Light Stone / Dark Stone
Related to story legendaries
In White 2, the focus is on Kyurem forms
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Always check Key Items after major story events
✔ Some items unlock only after Elite Four
✔ Event items cannot be obtained normally today without special distribution
📍 Location Summary Table
| Key Item | Location | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| DNA Splicers | Giant Chasm | Main story |
| Reveal Glass | Abundant Shrine | Post-game |
| Basement Key | Seaside Cave | Story progression |
| Liberty Pass | Event distribution | Special event |
| Shiny Charm | National Dex complete | Post-game |
| Oval Charm | Unova Dex complete | Post-game |