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{{samename|character from [[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]|Bianca (M05)}} | {{samename|character from [[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]|Bianca (M05)}} | ||
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|caption=Art from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 | |caption=Art from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 | ||
|age | |age=14<ref>[http://raim2005.blog18.fc2.com/blog-entry-980.html 【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY]</ref> | ||
|gender=Female | |gender=Female | ||
|eyes=Green | |eyes=Green | ||
|hair=Blonde | |hair=Blonde | ||
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|region=[[Unova]] | |region=[[Unova]] | ||
|relatives=[[Bianca's father|Unnamed father]], unnamed mother | |relatives=[[Bianca's father|Unnamed father]], unnamed mother | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bianca''' | {{Character Infobox/Game | ||
|color={{white color light}} | |||
|trainer=[[Pokémon Trainer]] | |||
|gen={{gen|V}}, {{gen|VII}}, {{gen|VIII}}, {{gen|IX}} | |||
|games={{4v|Black|White}},<br>{{pkmn|Masters EX}} | |||
|counterpart=[[Bianca (Masters)]] | |||
|enva=[[Eileen Stevens]] <small>([[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|B2W2AT]])</small><br>Erika Harlacher<ref name="Erika Harlacher">[https://twitter.com/erikaharlacher/status/1327027746321489920 Erika Harlacher on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | |||
|jpva=Ayana Taketatsu <small>([[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|B2W2AT]])</small><br>Kaede Yuasa<ref>Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small> | |||
}} | |||
{{Character Infobox/Anime | |||
|color={{white color light}} | |||
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' | |||
|counterpart=[[Bianca (anime)]] | |||
|debut=''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'' | |||
|enva=[[Erica Schroeder]] | |||
|jpva=[[Shizuka Itō]] | |||
}} | |||
{{Character Infobox/Manga | |||
|color={{white color light}} | |||
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''[[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]''<br>''[[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~]]''<br>''[[Pocket Monsters BW]]'' | |||
|counterpart=[[Bianca (Adventures)]] | |||
|debut=''[[PS462|Choices]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>''[[PBW1|Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest!]]'' <small>([[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W|PB+W]])</small><br>[[ANL2]] <small>([[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~|ANL]])</small><br>[[PMBW01]] <small>([[Pocket Monsters BW|PMBW]])</small> | |||
}} | |||
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'''Bianca''' (Japanese: '''ベル''' ''Bel'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from the [[Unova]] [[region]]. | |||
==In the games== | She is a [[rival]] character in {{game|Black and White|s}} and an [[Professor's assistant|Assistant Pokémon Professor]] to [[Professor Juniper]] in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. | ||
==In the core series games== | |||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
===={{game|Black and White|s}}==== | ===={{game|Black and White|s}}==== | ||
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In keeping with the theme of truth and ideals often seen in Black and White, Bianca represents those who pursue truth—this is highlighted when [[N]] comments that Bianca had to face the truth that not everyone can become stronger. She often admits that she is not a strong Trainer compared to the player and Cheren and thinks about what she ''can'' do in life (whereas Cheren is seen to ponder about what he ''should'' do). Later in the game, she decides to research and learn more about Pokémon with Juniper. Even though she is not as strong in battles as her childhood friends, Bianca discovers that by becoming a Pokémon researcher, she too can make valuable contributions to the Pokémon world. | In keeping with the theme of truth and ideals often seen in Black and White, Bianca represents those who pursue truth—this is highlighted when [[N]] comments that Bianca had to face the truth that not everyone can become stronger. She often admits that she is not a strong Trainer compared to the player and Cheren and thinks about what she ''can'' do in life (whereas Cheren is seen to ponder about what he ''should'' do). Later in the game, she decides to research and learn more about Pokémon with Juniper. Even though she is not as strong in battles as her childhood friends, Bianca discovers that by becoming a Pokémon researcher, she too can make valuable contributions to the Pokémon world. | ||
Like the player and Cheren, Bianca receives a [[ | Like the player and Cheren, Bianca receives a [[first partner Pokémon]] as a gift from Professor Juniper at the start of the game; she chooses the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's first partner Pokémon. The player encounters Bianca on several occasions, where she often challenges the player to a battle. | ||
After the player has defeated [[Alder]] twice, she will be around to battle them on weekends in Nuvema Town. | After the player has defeated [[Alder]] twice, she will be around to battle them on weekends in Nuvema Town. | ||
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]==== | ====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]==== | ||
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Bianca appears as Professor Juniper's assistant, giving the {{player}} | In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Bianca appears as Professor Juniper's assistant, giving the {{player}} their [[first partner Pokémon]]. She, after not seeing him for two years, will also be reunited with Cheren in [[Aspertia City]]. | ||
She appears several times throughout the game, generally running errands for Professor Juniper, such as looking for {{p|Tynamo}} in [[Chargestone Cave]]. She will accompany the player as a [[Multi Battle | She appears several times throughout the game, generally running errands for Professor Juniper, such as looking for {{p|Tynamo}} in [[Chargestone Cave]]. She will accompany the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner on the player's first visit to [[Reversal Mountain]] while she investigates the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Heatran}}. She also appears as a participant of the [[Mix Tournament]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. | ||
She can be called on the [[Xtransceiver]] to figure out the player's current [[Friendship]] level with Pokémon in | She can be called on the [[Xtransceiver]] to figure out the player's current [[Friendship]] level with Pokémon in their party. After the player has defeated the {{pkmn|Champion}}, she can also figure out whether a Pokémon in the player's party has reached its effective cap in [[effort values]] for any stat (252), or overall (510). | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
===={{game|Black and White|s}}==== | ===={{game|Black and White|s}}==== | ||
=====First battle===== | =====First battle===== | ||
Winning this battle is not mandatory. The player will not [[black out]] and the story will progress either way. | |||
{{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}: | {{MSP/3|495|Snivy}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Snivy}}: | ||
{{Party/Single | {{Party/Single | ||
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|bordercolor={{white color dark}} | |bordercolor={{white color dark}} | ||
|headcolor={{white color light}} | |headcolor={{white color light}} | ||
|sprite=B2W2 Bianca Back. | |sprite=B2W2 Bianca Back.png | ||
|size=x90px | |size=x90px | ||
|name=Bianca | |name=Bianca | ||
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=====Gives to new Trainers===== | =====Gives to new Trainers===== | ||
In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca delivers one of these [[ | In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca delivers one of these [[first partner Pokémon]] to the {{player}} on the behalf of [[Professor Juniper]]. | ||
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| style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/5 | | style="vertical-align:top" | {{Pokémon/5 | ||
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|bordercolor={{white color dark}} | |bordercolor={{white color dark}} | ||
|headcolor={{white color light}} | |headcolor={{white color light}} | ||
|sprite=B2W2 Bianca Back. | |sprite=B2W2 Bianca Back.png | ||
|size=x90px | |size=x90px | ||
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer | |class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer | ||
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{{Party/Footer}} | {{Party/Footer}} | ||
==In spin-off games== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
{{main|Bianca (Masters)}} | {{main|Bianca (Masters)}} | ||
Bianca, in her {{B2W2}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Musharna}} and {{p|Virizion}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Bianca became a playable sync pair on November 14, 2020. | |||
Bianca has also made notable appearances in one of the game's Main Stories, [[Legendary Adventures]]. | |||
{{PairDex/h|White}} | |||
{{PairDex|110|Bianca|trainerlink=Bianca (Masters)#Musharna|trainerimg=Bianca|0518|Musharna|gender=female|Psychic|Bug|Tech|6|Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
{{PairDex|110|Bianca|trainerlink=Bianca (Masters)#Virizion|trainerimg=Bianca Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0640|Virizion|master=yes|buddy=yes|Fighting|Flying|Physical Strike|exrole=Support|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
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===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer=== | ===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer=== | ||
[[File:Bianca B2W2 Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bianca as seen in the animated trailer]] | [[File:Bianca B2W2 Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Bianca as seen in the animated trailer]] | ||
Bianca appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], where she gave {{ga|Nate}} his [[ | Bianca appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], where she gave {{ga|Nate}} his [[first partner Pokémon]]. | ||
====Voice actors==== | ====Voice actors==== | ||
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|ja=竹達彩奈 ''Ayana Taketatsu'' | |ja=竹達彩奈 ''Ayana Taketatsu'' | ||
|en=[[Eileen Stevens]] | |en=[[Eileen Stevens]] | ||
|es_eu=Cristina Yuste}} | |it=Sabrina Bonfitto | ||
|es_eu=Cristina Yuste | |||
}} | |||
===GOTCHA!=== | ===GOTCHA!=== | ||
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===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W=== | ===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W=== | ||
[[File:Bianca PBW.png|thumb|180px|Bianca in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]] | [[File:Bianca PBW.png|thumb|180px|Bianca in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]] | ||
Bianca is a friend of both [[Monta]] and [[Cheren]]. Although not much is known about her, she is not as knowledgeable as Cheren. Her | Bianca is a friend of both [[Monta]] and [[Cheren]]. Although not much is known about her, she is not as knowledgeable as Cheren. Her first partner Pokémon was {{p|Oshawott}} at a type disadvantage to Monta's {{p|Snivy}}. She first appeared with Cheren, and after Cheren's lecture telling Monta his is inexperienced, Bianca says he said too much. She then watches Monta and Cheren battle the Biker King. | ||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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|epnum=PBW1 | |epnum=PBW1 | ||
|epname=Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest! | |epname=Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest! | ||
|desc=Bianca's {{p|Oshawott}} was briefly seen in a flashback of the trio receiving their [[ | |desc=Bianca's {{p|Oshawott}} was briefly seen in a flashback of the trio receiving their [[first partner Pokémon]] and next to her whilst watching Monta and Cheren's battle. It was revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Samurott}} way later.}} | ||
===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~=== | ===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~=== | ||
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|type2=Fighting | |type2=Fighting | ||
|img= | |img= | ||
|epnum= | |epnum=Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends | ||
|epname= | |epname= | ||
|desc={{p|Pignite}} was Bianca's first Pokémon. A flashback of {{OBP|Touya|MWL}}'s has shown that she obtained it as a Tepig.}} | |desc={{p|Pignite}} was Bianca's first Pokémon. A flashback of {{OBP|Touya|MWL}}'s has shown that she obtained it as a Tepig.}} | ||
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{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}} | {{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Bianca|90}}|type=Supporter| | {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Emerging Powers|Bianca|90}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Emerging Powers|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/98|jpsetlink=Battle Strength Decks|jpset=Virizion Strength Deck|jpnum=014/014|jpsetlink2=Battle Strength Decks|jpset2=Terrakion Strength Deck|jpnum2=014/014|jpsetlink3=Battle Strength Decks|jpset3=Cobalion Strength Deck|jpnum3=014/014|jpset4=Battle Theme Deck: Victini|jpnum4=021/021|jpset5=Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus|jpnum5=020/020|enset6=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity6=SuperRare Holo|ennum6=147/149|jpset6=Cold Flare|jprarity6=SR|jpnum6=063/059|jpset7=Master Deck Build Box EX|jpnum7=043/046|jpsetlink8=Mewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit|jpset8=Mewtwo Half Deck|jpnum8=015/016|jpsetlink9=Mewtwo vs Genesect Deck Kit|jpset9=Genesect Half Deck|jpnum9=015/016|enset10=Legendary Treasures|enrarity10=Uncommon|ennum10=109/113|jpset10=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum10=098/BW-P}} | ||
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Temporal Forces|Bianca's Devotion|142}}|type=Supporter|enset=Temporal Forces|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=142/162|jpset=Cyber Judge|jprarity=U|jpnum=069/071|enset2=Temporal Forces|enrarity2=Ultra Rare|ennum2=197/162|jpset2=Cyber Judge|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=092/071|enset3=Temporal Forces|enrarity3=Special Illustration Rare|ennum3=209/162|jpset3=Cyber Judge|jprarity3=SAR|jpnum3=097/071}} | |||
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}} | {{cardlist/footer|Supporter}} | ||
==Merchandise== | |||
===Pokémon Trading Card Game=== | |||
Bianca has had a variety of merchandise released exclusively for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. | |||
====Bianca==== | |||
Deck Boxes, Sleeves, Dividers and a Mat, known as '''Bianca''', released on January 26, 2024,<ref name=TCGMerchDate>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240120092154/https://www.pokemon-card.com/products/#surroundingGoods The Japanese Pokémon website confirming that the Bianca TCG merch released on Friday, January 26, 2024.]</ref> drawn by [[Nao (illustrator)|Nao.]]<ref name=TCGMerch>[https://archive.is/5fqPh Nao confirming they drew the Bianca TCG merch.]</ref> | |||
{{MerchGallery2 | |||
|background={{White color}} | |||
|border={{White color dark}} | |||
|image1=Bianca Deck Case Front.jpg | |||
|image2=Bianca Deck Case Back.jpg | |||
|image3=Bianca Sleeves.jpg | |||
|image4=Bianca Dividers.jpg | |||
|image5=Bianca Deck Case Mat.jpg | |||
|caption1=Deck Box <br> (Front) | |||
|caption2=Deck Box <br> (Back) | |||
|caption3=Sleeves | |||
|caption4=Dividers | |||
|caption5=Mat | |||
}} | |||
==Gallery== | |||
===Core series game artwork=== | |||
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px" | |||
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Black White Bianca.png|x250px]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Bianca Concept Art BW.png|x250px]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Bianca and Cheren Concept Art BW.png|x250px]] | |||
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| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> Art | |||
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> Concept art | |||
|} | |||
===Core series game assets=== | |||
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; color:#000" | |||
| colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" | '''{{color2|fff|Generation V}}''' | |||
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr BW Bianca.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Bianca BW OD.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSBianca.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Bianca Xtransceiver.png]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> Sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> Overworld sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> VS sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}''' <br> {{color2|000|Xtransceiver}} sprite | |||
|- | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Bianca.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:B2W2 Bianca Back.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Bianca OD.png]] | |||
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{white color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Bianca Xtransceiver 2.png]] | |||
|- | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}''' <br> Sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}''' <br> Back sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}''' <br> Overworld sprite | |||
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}''' <br> {{color2|000|Xtransceiver}} sprite | |||
|} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Bianca, [[Cheren]], and [[N]] are the only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in {{2v2|Black|White}} with animated battle sprites. | * Bianca, [[Cheren]], and [[N]] are the only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in {{2v2|Black|White}} with animated battle sprites. | ||
* When Black and White were first released, Bianca was widely misreported to be the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the {{un|Pokémon League}}. | |||
* Bianca is the first rival who chooses the [[ | * Bianca is the first rival who chooses the [[first partner Pokémon]] with a type disadvantage to the {{player}}'s first partner Pokémon. | ||
* Bianca is the first female rival who isn't also a [[player character]], and the first female character to always act as a rival regardless of the player character's gender. | |||
* In Black and White, whenever the player defeats Bianca, she always leaves in the direction that the player just came from. This is the opposite of Cheren, who always heads in the direction of the player's next objective. | * In Black and White, whenever the player defeats Bianca, she always leaves in the direction that the player just came from. This is the opposite of Cheren, who always heads in the direction of the player's next objective. | ||
* In Black and White, Bianca always defeats every [[Gym]] after the player and Cheren. | * In Black and White, Bianca always defeats every [[Gym]] after the player and Cheren. | ||
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| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ベル | | ベル ''Bel'' | ||
| From бел ''bel'' (Macedonian for white) and possibly ''belle'' (French for beautiful) | | From бел ''bel'' (Macedonian for white) and possibly ''belle'' (French for beautiful) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[Bianca (anime)]] | * [[Bianca (anime)]] | ||
* [[Bianca (Adventures)]] | * [[Bianca (Adventures)]] | ||
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{{NPC|white|unova=yes}}<br> | {{NPC|white|unova=yes}}<br> | ||
{{Be the Best! Pokémon B+W characters}}<br> | {{Be the Best! Pokémon B+W characters}}<br> | ||
{{Pocket Monsters Characters}} | {{Pocket Monsters Characters}} | ||
{{Project CharacterDex notice}} | {{Project CharacterDex notice}} | ||
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[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]] | [[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]] | ||
[[Category:Rival characters]] | [[Category:Rival characters]] | ||
[[Category:Multi Battle partners]] | |||
[[Category:Laboratory assistants]] | [[Category:Laboratory assistants]] | ||
[[Category:Be the Best! Pokémon B+W characters]] | [[Category:Be the Best! Pokémon B+W characters]] |
Latest revision as of 13:48, 16 September 2024
- If you were looking for the character from Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, see Bianca (M05).
Bianca ベル Bel | |
Art from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 | |
Age | 14[1] |
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Gender | Female |
Eye color | Green |
Hair color | Blonde |
Hometown | Nuvema Town |
Region | Unova |
Relatives | Unnamed father, unnamed mother |
Trainer class | Pokémon Trainer |
Generation | V, VII, VIII, IX |
Counterpart(s) | Bianca (Masters) |
Games | Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Masters EX |
English voice actor | Eileen Stevens (B2W2AT) Erika Harlacher[2] (Masters EX) |
Japanese voice actor | Ayana Taketatsu (B2W2AT) Kaede Yuasa[3] (Masters EX) |
Animated series | Pokémon the Series |
Debut | Minccino—Neat and Tidy! |
Counterpart(s) | Bianca (anime) |
English voice actor | Erica Schroeder |
Japanese voice actor | Shizuka Itō |
Manga series | Pokémon Adventures Be the Best! Pokémon B+W Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ Pocket Monsters BW |
Counterpart(s) | Bianca (Adventures) |
Debut | Choices (Adventures) Advance Toward the Path of the Strongest! (PB+W) ANL2 (ANL) PMBW01 (PMBW) |
Bianca (Japanese: ベル Bel) is a Pokémon Trainer from the Unova region.
She is a rival character in Pokémon Black and White and an Assistant Pokémon Professor to Professor Juniper in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
In the core series games
Role
Pokémon Black and White
Like the player, Bianca lives in the starting town of Nuvema Town, and is also a childhood friend of the player (and soon-to-be rival). Though being described as 'flighty' by Professor Juniper and Cheren, she also has a strong and determined side, which she demonstrates by embarking on a Pokémon journey despite her father's strong opposition. This is emphasized in Nimbasa City, where her father disallows her to become a Pokémon Trainer. With the help of Nimbasa City Gym Leader Elesa, Bianca convinces her father to let her follow her dream.
In keeping with the theme of truth and ideals often seen in Black and White, Bianca represents those who pursue truth—this is highlighted when N comments that Bianca had to face the truth that not everyone can become stronger. She often admits that she is not a strong Trainer compared to the player and Cheren and thinks about what she can do in life (whereas Cheren is seen to ponder about what he should do). Later in the game, she decides to research and learn more about Pokémon with Juniper. Even though she is not as strong in battles as her childhood friends, Bianca discovers that by becoming a Pokémon researcher, she too can make valuable contributions to the Pokémon world.
Like the player and Cheren, Bianca receives a first partner Pokémon as a gift from Professor Juniper at the start of the game; she chooses the Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's first partner Pokémon. The player encounters Bianca on several occasions, where she often challenges the player to a battle.
After the player has defeated Alder twice, she will be around to battle them on weekends in Nuvema Town.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca appears as Professor Juniper's assistant, giving the player their first partner Pokémon. She, after not seeing him for two years, will also be reunited with Cheren in Aspertia City.
She appears several times throughout the game, generally running errands for Professor Juniper, such as looking for Tynamo in Chargestone Cave. She will accompany the player as a Multi Battle partner on the player's first visit to Reversal Mountain while she investigates the Legendary Pokémon Heatran. She also appears as a participant of the Mix Tournament at the Pokémon World Tournament.
She can be called on the Xtransceiver to figure out the player's current Friendship level with Pokémon in their party. After the player has defeated the Champion, she can also figure out whether a Pokémon in the player's party has reached its effective cap in effort values for any stat (252), or overall (510).
Pokémon
Pokémon Black and White
First battle
Winning this battle is not mandatory. The player will not black out and the story will progress either way.
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Capture tutorial
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Gives to new Trainers
In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca delivers one of these first partner Pokémon to the player on the behalf of Professor Juniper.
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Multi Battle partner
Bianca will join the player in a series of battles while traversing through Reversal Mountain.
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Pokémon World Tournament
Bianca uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Bianca (Masters)
Bianca, in her Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 design, forms a sync pair with Musharna and Virizion in Pokémon Masters EX. Bianca became a playable sync pair on November 14, 2020.
Bianca has also made notable appearances in one of the game's Main Stories, Legendary Adventures.
Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | EX role | Base potential | Availability | ||
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#110 | Bianca | #0518 | Musharna♀ |
Psychic |
Bug |
★★★★★☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | ||||
#110 | Champion Bianca |
#0640 | Virizion |
Fighting |
Flying |
★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout |
Quotes
- Main article: Bianca/Quotes
In the anime
Main series
- Main article: Bianca (anime)
Bianca appears as a recurring character in the anime. She is a friendly rival of Ash and occasional traveling companion. She is clumsy and hasty, but genuinely goodhearted and cares deeply for her Pokémon and the friends she makes on her journey. Her father did not allow her to travel for some time, causing her to be slightly inexperienced for her age, but she doesn't take the opportunity for granted. She occasionally runs errands for Professor Juniper, one of which was bringing Ash his Badge case.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Bianca appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where she gave Nate his first partner Pokémon.
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GOTCHA!
Bianca briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Bianca (Adventures)
Bianca appears as a supporting character in Pokémon Adventures.
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Bianca is a friend of both Monta and Cheren. Although not much is known about her, she is not as knowledgeable as Cheren. Her first partner Pokémon was Oshawott at a type disadvantage to Monta's Snivy. She first appeared with Cheren, and after Cheren's lecture telling Monta his is inexperienced, Bianca says he said too much. She then watches Monta and Cheren battle the Biker King.
Pokémon
- Main article: Bianca's Oshawott
Bianca's Oshawott was briefly seen in a flashback of the trio receiving their first partner Pokémon and next to her whilst watching Monta and Cheren's battle. It was revealed to have evolved into a Samurott way later.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
Bianca appeared in ANL2.
Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends
Bianca appeared in Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends. She along with Cheren met up with Touya after Touya's talk with N. Bianca discussed her view on liberation in which she found it to be wrong and cried at the thought of losing her Pignite to them. She and the two boys discovered a little girl with her Minccino taken by Team Plasma. Bianca stayed behind with the girl while Touya went after the Grunts responsible for taking Minccino.
Later, after Touya defeated the two Team Plasma Grunts's Woobat and Watchog, Bianca reunited with him and received a call from Cheren via the Xtransceiver. He told her and Touya to come to the Icirrus Gym. The two went to Icirrus Gym and Cheren informed them about the situation in the Gym. Later, the four went to Dragonspiral Tower to stop N. While Touya went after N, Bianca and the others stayed behind to battle some Team Plasma Grunts who were preventing them from going after N.
Pokémon
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Bianca appears in PMBW01, where she, along with Black and Cheren, go to Professor Juniper's lab to get their first Pokémon.
In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Bianca or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Bianca | Su | Emerging Powers | 90/98 | Virizion Strength Deck | 014/014 | ||
Terrakion Strength Deck | 014/014 | ||||||
Cobalion Strength Deck | 014/014 | ||||||
Battle Theme Deck: Victini | 021/021 | ||||||
Battle Gift Set: Thundurus vs Tornadus | 020/020 | ||||||
Boundaries Crossed | 147/149 | Cold Flare | 063/059 | ||||
Master Deck Build Box EX | 043/046 | ||||||
Mewtwo Half Deck | 015/016 | ||||||
Genesect Half Deck | 015/016 | ||||||
Legendary Treasures | 109/113 | BW-P Promotional cards | 098/BW-P | ||||
Bianca's Devotion | Su | Temporal Forces | 142/162 | Cyber Judge | 069/071 | ||
Temporal Forces | 197/162 | Cyber Judge | 092/071 | ||||
Temporal Forces | 209/162 | Cyber Judge | 097/071 | ||||
Merchandise
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Bianca has had a variety of merchandise released exclusively for the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Bianca
Deck Boxes, Sleeves, Dividers and a Mat, known as Bianca, released on January 26, 2024,[4] drawn by Nao.[5]
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Gallery
Core series game artwork
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B2 W2 Xtransceiver sprite |
Trivia
- Bianca, Cheren, and N are the only Trainers in Black and White with animated battle sprites.
- When Black and White were first released, Bianca was widely misreported to be the Champion of the Pokémon League.
- Bianca is the first rival who chooses the first partner Pokémon with a type disadvantage to the player's first partner Pokémon.
- Bianca is the first female rival who isn't also a player character, and the first female character to always act as a rival regardless of the player character's gender.
- In Black and White, whenever the player defeats Bianca, she always leaves in the direction that the player just came from. This is the opposite of Cheren, who always heads in the direction of the player's next objective.
- In Black and White, Bianca always defeats every Gym after the player and Cheren.
- In Black and White, if the player character manages to beat Bianca in their first battle without taking any damage, Cheren will make a note on how the player somehow won without taking any damage. As the scenario is highly unlikely to ever happen, the dialog is next to impossible to actually trigger.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ベル Bel | From бел bel (Macedonian for white) and possibly belle (French for beautiful) |
English, French | Bianca | From bianca (Italian for white) |
German | Bell | From her Japanese name |
Spanish | Bel | From her Japanese name |
Italian | Belle | From her Japanese name |
Korean | 벨 Bel | Transcription of her Japanese name |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 白露 Báilù | Transcription of her Japanese name. Contains 白 bái / baahk (white) |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 白露 Baahklouh | |
Thai | เบล Bel | Transcription of her Japanese name |
Vietnamese | Beru | Transcription of her Japanese name |
References
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