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The controls in Pokémon Black and White 2 are very similar to those of Pokémon Black and White, with a few minor changes and additions.

Field[edit]

Control Action Notes
Neutral dpad Move around. Can be used in conjunction with B button to run once the running shoes have been obtained.
A button Talk with NPCs, interact with objects, select a command, scroll text.
B button Cancel actions, cancel a command, continue conversation. Can be used in conjunction with Neutral dpad to run once the running shoes have been obtained.
X button Open/close the menu.
Y button Open list of registered key items/menu screens, use registered key items/screens.
Select button Rearrange list of registered key items/menu screens.
Stylus button Select choices on the menu, operate the C-gear.

Menus[edit]

Control Action Notes
Neutral dpad Navigate choices.
A button Select choices, register favourite medal in the Medal Box, rearrange a Pokémon's moves on the summary screen, show the Badge Case when viewing the Trainer Card.
B button Cancel actions, return to previous menu.
X button Close all menus and return to the field.
Y button Register selected key item/menu screen.
Start button Sort items, begin the search feature on the Pokédex and Medal Box.
Select button Rearrange items in a list, zoom in when using the Town Map.
L button Jump to the top of the Pokédex list, moves six items up in the bag.
R button Jump to the bottom of the Pokédex list, moves six items down in the bag.
Stylus button Select choices, perform various menu-specific actions. All actions that can be performed using the buttons can also be done with the stylus.

PC[edit]

Control Action Notes
Neutral dpad Navigate choices, move Pokémon.
A button Select choices.
B button Cancel actions, return to previous menu.
X button Close all menus and return to the field.
Y button View selected Pokémon's stats.
Start button Begin the search feature.
Select button Scroll through selection types, reset current search options.
L button Scroll one box to the left.
R button Scroll one box to the right.
Stylus button Perform various actions. All actions that can be performed using the buttons can also be done with the stylus.

Battle[edit]

Control Action Notes
Neutral dpad Navigate the battle menu.
A button Select choices.
B button Return to previous menu.
Stylus button Navigate the battle menu. All actions that can be performed using the buttons can also be done with the stylus.