Yancy

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Yancy
ルリ Ruri
Yancy Xtransceiver.png
Xtranceiver sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Gender Female
Eye color Cornflower blue
Hair color Pink
Hometown Unknown
Region Unova
Relatives Unnamed father, unnamed brother,
unnamed sister
Generation V
Games Black 2 and White 2

Yancy (Japanese: ルリ Ruri), otherwise known under the screen name Nancy (Japanese: ルッコ Rukko), is a character that appears in Black 2 and White 2 if the player's gender is male. She is the female counterpart to Curtis.

In the games

Yancy is first encountered after the male player picks up the Dropped Item (Xtransceiver) in Nimbasa City. Upon obtaining the item, Yancy calls it and identifies herself as the owner of the lost Xtransceiver. However she is busy at work and is unable to retrieve it at the time, so she asks the male player to hold onto it until she is free from work.

Yancy will call her Xtransceiver when the male player is in specific locations around Unova. Yancy will slowly learn about the player through her initial nine calls. What she learns about him is based on what the player answered in the Passerby Analytics HQ surveys in Castelia City. At the tenth call, Yancy would inform the player that she is finally free from work and would like to retrieve her Xtransceiver back in Nimbasa City. It is here that Yancy meets the male player for the first time as her initial calls were audio only so neither knew what each other looked like. She gratefully takes her Xtransceiver back and exchanges numbers with the male player as she wishes to talk to him more.

After returning her Xtransceiver, the male player can call Yancy occasionally as long as they are anywhere in the 15 areas that she calls the male player initially and as long as she is available. Sometimes, the male player can even call multiple times while in the same area. Her eleventh through nineteenth calls, Yancy tells the male player more about herself. Calls twenty through twenty-nine, Yancy will ask the male player for advice or opinions about things. After the thirtieth call, Yancy will ask the player to ride at the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel with her. After the fiftieth call and after entering the Hall of Fame, the player can review Yancy's occupation and trade Pokémon with her. Pokémon traded from her have Hidden Abilities, are at level 50, and have no predetermined nature, gender, or individual values. The player must wait until a day has passed after the 50th call to trade. It is possible to receive multiples of the same species.

Yancy, as Nancy, appears in various television shows as a celebrity idol.

Sprites

Yancy OD.png Yancy Xtransceiver 2.png
Yancy's overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Xtransceiver sprite from
Black 2 and White 2

Contact areas

Yancy will automatically call the player on any one of fifteen specific spots. They can only be triggered once.

Traded to the player

Yancy will trade the male player a different Pokémon each day in this order.

Black 2 and White 2
Player's Pokémon Traded Pokémon Level Item Ability Nature English
OT
Japanese
OT
ID
000 Any Pokémon Meowth Meowth / 50 Rare Candy Rare Candy Unnerve Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Wobbuffet Wobbuffet / 50 RageCandyBar RageCandyBar Telepathy Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Ralts Ralts / 50 Lava Cookie Lava Cookie Telepathy Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Shieldon Shieldon / 50 Old Gateau Old Gateau Soundproof Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Rhyhorn Rhyhorn / 50 Rare Candy Rare Candy Reckless Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Shellos Shellos / 50 Old Gateau Old Gateau Sand Force Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Mawile Mawile / 50 Lava Cookie Lava Cookie Sheer Force Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Spiritomb Spiritomb / 50 Old Gateau Old Gateau Infiltrator Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Snorlax Snorlax / 50 Rare Candy Rare Candy Gluttony Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Teddiursa Teddiursa / 50 RageCandyBar RageCandyBar Honey Gather Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Spinda Spinda / 50 Lava Cookie Lava Cookie Contrary Random Yancy ルリ 10303
000 Any Pokémon Togepi Togepi / 50 RageCandyBar RageCandyBar Super Luck Random Yancy ルリ 10303

Quotes

Initial call

"Um... hello?
"Yes. That's right. I'm the owner of that Xtransceiver. I'm using an old Xtransceiver right now, so it's audio only. Sorry."
"Thank you for finding it. Truth is, I want to come pick it up right away, but... Right now I'm very busy with work, and I'm not in a place where I can stop and come get it. If you don't mind, could you hang on to it for a little bit?"
"Really? You don't mind? Thank you so much. My name's Na... Er... sorry... Yancy. And you are?"
"<Player>? OK. When work calms down, I'll come pick it up, so please take care of it for me! Also... I'm sure you'll want to keep in touch until I can pick up my Xtransceiver. So I'll call your Xtransceiver often. Bye, then. Thanks again."

First Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Wow, so you're a boy, <player>? It's a little annoying that we can't see each other, right? Just so you know... I'm a girl. Tee hee. Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Second Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? <selected hobby> is your hobby, <player>? I see. That sounds kind of fun. Maybe I should take it up, too. Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Third Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? So you like <selected type> Pokémon? Many of them are cute aren't they? Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Fourth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? So you listen to music often, <player>? <Selected music>, did you say? I like music, too. It makes me smile just listening to it. Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Fifth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? <selected Pokémon kind> Pokémon are your favorite, <player>? <Selected Pokémon Kind> Pokémon are quite popular among many of my friends, too! Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Sixth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? <Selected activity> is your way of spending the holiday? I wouldn't have guessed that, <player>. Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Seventh Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? <Selected choice>? Do you do those often? Can we do that when we have a chance to? <Selected choice>? Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Eighth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Really? <Selected choice>is what you want to become, <player>? I think it's wonderful for anyone to have a dream. I must work hard, too. Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Ninth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? Great, <player>! You have <number of current badges>, you are a tough trainer, aren't you? Oops! My colleague is calling me. I have to get back to work! Talk to you again. Good-bye."

Tenth Call

"Hi... Is this <player>? I am off today, so I was thinking I could pick up my Xtransceiver. The one you've been keeping for me... Are you busy, <player>? Really? You aren't? Good. Can we meet at the Ferris wheel in Nimbasa City? I'm looking forward to seeing you there, <player>. Good-bye."

Nimbasa City

"No! I'm not who you think!"
"...What? You're <player>? I'm so sorry! I thought you were someone else. Well, uh...It's nice to meet you. I'm Yancy! You were different than I imagined, so I was a little surprised. Ah ha ha... ..."
"I suppose so! We can just talk normally! Hee hee! <Xtransceiver returned to her>. Thank you, <player>. I'm sorry I couldn't find the time to pick it up earlier. But I really enjoyed talking with you, so maybe I was a little lucky! Ah ha ha..."
"Um... If you don't mind can I still call you sometime? ... Phew. I was really scared you might say no. <Yancy's Reregistered in Xtranceiver>. Can I ask you one more thing? I called you on the Xtranceiver too often, and Ma... I mean one of my coworkers... Got really mad at me... So, <player>, could you call me? ..."
"What? Really? Thanks... <Player>, you're really nice. Hee hee..."
"I'm usually at work, and sometimes I have trouble picking up a signal... But I'd like it if you check your Xtranceiver often and give me a call... Ah ha ha! Well, I'll be heading home! Good-bye, <player>!"

Whenever the male player calls her

"Ah, <player>! Yeah I can talk right now. You know..."

Eleventh Call

"Thank you for the other day! I was surprised you were my age! I was guessing you would be older by than me from your voice. It made me a little nervous on the Xtransceiver, you know? I'm kind of relieved that I can relax from now on when we talk. I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Twelfth Call

"My hobby is cooking. When I hear about good food, I go and check it out for myself."
"Lately the Casteliacones in Castelia City are getting quite popular, so I've been wanting to try one..."
"But there is a long line every time I go there, so I haven't tried it yet."
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Thirteenth Call

"I like Normal-type Pokémon a lot! They can become whatever they want to be if they work hard."
"Don't you agree they have that kind of charm? Besides, there are so many cute Pokémon among them!"
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Fourteenth Call

"I love music. I listen to pop often, I think. Listening to music makes you smile, doesn't it?"
"I may not look it, but I'm pretty good at singing and that stuff. I'd like you to listen to me sing when we have the opportunity, if you don't mind."
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Fifteenth Call

"<Player>, have you participated in the Pokémon Musical?"
"I've been wanting to play Dress Up with my Pokémon. I'll make it cute and have it participate in a musical."
"When my Pokémon would receive fan letters, they'd help keep it motivated."
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Sixteenth Call

"I usually go for a walk on my days off. Walking at my own pace, seeing different things alone is a good change of pace."
"I went to Nimbasa City for a walk that day and dropped my Xtranceiver. I can say my walking let us meet, <player>."
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Seventeenth Call

"I trade Pokémon often. My job requires me to go to various regions, so I trade with people there for the memories."
"I'd love to trade Pokémon with you someday, you know, <player>!"
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Eighteenth Call

"I want to become someone cool. I don't mean someone who appears cool. I'm talking about substance. I have a long way to go...
"But I believe I'll one day become someone with cool substance by working hard at my job. I hope...you'd support me.”
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Nineteenth Call

"My dad and brother were having a Pokémon battle the other day. They were having so much fun!
"Then my sister started crying, saying she wants a Pokémon, too. Took us some time to calm her down.”
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Twentieth Call

"Time flies when I talk to you, <player>. I must really be having a really good time! Ahaha!"
"Calls from you are always welcome, you know."
"Think I should get back to work now. Talk to you later, <player>. Bye!"

Twenty-First Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
" Have you seen what they call Dark Tall Grass?"
"I see...So high-level Pokémon may jump out at you..."
"I knew it was a dangerous kind of tall grass. I should tell my brother and sister to be careful, then."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Second Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
"I want to give my sister a Pokémon."
"I guess you're right. You think her first Pokémon should be of <Player's Starter Pokémon's type>?"
"I'll go catch one with my sister soon!"
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Third Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this. I just made a mistake at work."
"Yeah...I feel better talking to you, <player>. I'll keep in mind not to make the same mistake twice."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Fourth Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
"Have you heard of Medal Rally?"
"...Really? Sounds like a fun event! I had no idea."
"This strange man caught me off guard by giving me these Medals..."
"I'll start collecting them since you are."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Fifth Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
"I have trouble battling against my brother's Leavanny."
"Of course! I'm glad I asked you. I'll have a Fire-type battle him next time."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Sixth Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
"I had an argument with my dad about my job yesterday."
"Yeah...I feel better talking to you, <player>."
"I'll go and apologize to my dad. I'll stay calm and be sincere."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Seventh Call

"Um...I hope you can help me with this."
"Somebody gave me a Dowsing Machine the other day and..."
"Oh, I see! The Dowsing Machine can be used in so many places. I'll use mine often now."
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Eighth Call

"Umm..I hope you can help me with this..."
"How do I...How do I look with this hat?"
"Ahaha! I'm glad I asked you."
"Hey, you are making me blush!"
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Twenty-Ninth Call

"Umm...I hope you can help me with this. "
"I have this person who's really good at what we do at our workplace, and I can't help but feel so competitive."
"Yeah! I feel better talking to you, <player>. I guess it's not him but my own self that I must overcome. "
"Thanks, <player>. Talk to you later."

Thirtieth Call

"Er...Umm...I am off today, so can we meet somewhere? You've been helping me a lot recently, so I'd love to thank you face-to-face!"
"Really? You can? Great! Can we meet each other at the Ferris wheel? "
"I'm...so looking forward to it, <player>! See you later."

Nimbasa City (after the Thirtieth Call)

"Oh, <player>! You came! I'm so glad."
"What? N-no! I haven't been waiting. I just got here a minute ago. A ha ha! Hey if you don't mind, do you want to ride the Ferris wheel? Nimbasa City's Ferris wheel is really famous for having a beautiful view."
"Really? You don't mind? Great! I've been wanting to ride this Ferris wheel for a long time! But...Only two people can ride it, so I've held out this whole time! I'm so happy, I'm all worked up! Let's hurry up and ride, <player>!"
"Ah. Um...I'm a little nervous for some reason."
"It's strange...Talking with you makes me feel so happy..."
"That's why I wanted to meet you in person...and say thank you."
"...A ha ha! I'm so thankful for everything you've done for me. I feel like I can work so hard at this job thanks to you, <player>. I'd like it if we could keep talking from time to time..."
"Okay. I'm going to get going...Today was a lot of fun! See you later, <player>!"

In calls 31-50, Yancy could say any of a variety of things. Yancy will continue to make these conversations until at least one day has passed following the 50th call (noted by her co-worker answering the phone.)

Trade Call

"Ah, <player>! I'm...glad we can talk face-to-face. Ahaha!"
"...What? You want to see me now? Hold...Hold on a sec..."
"Yep! I think I can make it. How about meeting up at the Ferris wheel in Nimbasa City? I'm sooo looking forward to it, <player>! See you later."

Nimbasa City (after calling to meet)

"Oh, <player>! A ha ha! I couldn't wait, so I hurried here. I'm happy to see you! Hey, would you like to ride the Ferris wheel with me? I've taken a shine to it."
"Really? That's great! Why did I get so excited all of the sudden? Let's hurry and ride, <player>!"
"I never get tired of this view"
"Is it because I'm with you?"
"Aww...It's over already..."
"Hey, <player>. When I was in a different region for work, I caught a <Pokémon>... Will you trade me one of your Pokémon? I'll take any Pokémon. I just want to trade!"
No: "Oh. That's too bad. If we ever have another opportunity let's trade Pokémon, OK?"
Yes: "Thank you! <Pokémon> also looks happy!"
"Thanks for coming today. I was really happy you invited me. Being with you again has given me a lot of energy! A ha ha! Now I have energy for work! If you don't mind, I'd like it if you invite me again! Well I'd better get going! See you, <player>!"

Trivia

  • Starting with the thirtieth call, Yancy's sprite will begin to blush when talking on the Xtransceiver, implying she has developed feelings for the male player, just like her male counterpart, Curtis, has for the female player.
  • Yancy will occasionally talk about the other regions, which she's been to on business trips: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh.
    • She will say something about the region, such as, "I went on a business trip to the Hoenn region the other day. They have many unique towns and cities. They really surprised me! Their famous Lava Cookie was really good too!"
    • She mentions an item with each region, which will be held by her Pokémon from that region during trade.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ルリ Ruri
ルッコ Rukko
Possibly 瑠璃 ruri, lapis lazuli
Similar to her real name. May also be from ルッコラ rucola, rocket plant.
English Yancy
Nancy
Rhymes with fancy.
French Brenda
Britanny
German Sabine
Sarah
Italian Lilì
Lina
Spanish Belinda
Belén Guaraz
Korean 루리 Ruri
루루 Lulu
Transliteration of her Japanese name.
Repetition of the first character of 루리.
Non-player characters in the core series games
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team PlasmaClydeGym LeadersElite FourPWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesman


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