Bianca
- If you were looking for the character fromPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, seeBianca (M05).
| Bianca ベルBel | |
 Art from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 | |
| Age | 14-15[1][2] |
|---|---|
| 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, White 2 Masters EX |
| English voice actor | Eileen Stevens(B2W2AT) Erika Harlacher[3](Masters EX) |
| Japanese voice actor | Ayana Taketatsu(B2W2AT) Kaede Yuasa[4](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 aPokémon Trainer from theUnovaregion.
She is arival character inPokémon Black and White and anassistant toProfessor Juniper inPokémon Black 2 and White 2.
In the core series games
Role
Pokémon Black and White
Like the player, Bianca lives in the starting town ofNuvema Town, and is also a childhood friend of theplayer (and soon-to-berival). Though being described as 'flighty' by Professor Juniper andCheren, she also has a strong and determined side, which she demonstrates by embarking on aPokémon journey despiteher father's strong opposition. This is emphasized inNimbasa City, where her father disallows her to become a Pokémon Trainer. With the help of Nimbasa CityGym LeaderElesa, 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 whenN 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 shecan do in life (whereas Cheren is seen to ponder about what heshould 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 afirst 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 defeatedAlder, she will be around to battle them on weekends in Nuvema Town.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
InBlack 2 and White 2, Bianca appears as Professor Juniper's assistant, giving theplayer theirfirst partner Pokémon. She, after not seeing him for two years, also reunites with Cheren inAspertia City.
She appears several times throughout the game, generally running errands for Professor Juniper, such as looking forTynamo inChargestone Cave. She will accompany the player as aMulti Battle partner on the player's first visit toReversal Mountain while she investigates theLegendary PokémonHeatran. She also appears as a participant of theMix Tournament at thePokémon World Tournament.
She can be called on theXtransceiver to figure out the player's currentfriendship level with Pokémon in their party. After the player has defeated theChampion, she can also figure out whether a Pokémon in the player's party has reached its effective cap ineffort values for any stat (252), or overall (510).
Pokémon
Pokémon Black and White
First battle
Winning this battle is not mandatory. The player will notblack out and the story will progress either way.
Second battle
Third battle
Fourth battle
Fifth battle
Post-gamerematch
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Gives to new Trainers
In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca delivers one of thesefirst partner Pokémon to theplayer on the behalf ofProfessor Juniper.
Capture tutorial
Caught in tutorial
Multi Battle partner
Bianca will join the player in a series of battles while traversing throughReversal Mountain.
Pokémon World Tournament
Bianca uses three of these Pokémon inSingle Battles, four inDouble andRotation Battles, and all six inTriple Battles.
Mix Tournament
Memory Link (one time only)
The team Bianca uses in this battle is dependent on thefirst partner Pokémon the player chose inPokémon Black and White.
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article:Bianca (Masters)
Bianca, in herPokémon Black 2 and White 2 design, forms async pair withMusharna,Virizion, andChandelure inPokémon 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #110 |  | Bianca | #0518 |  | Musharna♀ | Psychic | Bug |  | ★★★★★☆EX | Sync Pair Scout | |
| #110 |  | Champion Bianca | #0640 |  | Virizion  | Fighting | Flying |  |  | ★★★★★☆EX | Master Fair Sync Pair Scout |
| #110 | | Bianca | #0609 |  | Chandelure♀ | Fire | Water |  | ★★★★★☆EX | Training Ticket Exchange | |
Quotes
- Main article:Bianca/Quotes
In animation
Pokémon the Series
- Main article:Bianca (anime)
Bianca appears as a recurring character inPokémon the Series: Black & White. She is a friendlyrival ofAsh and occasionaltraveling 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 forProfessor Juniper, one of which was bringing Ash hisBadge case.
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Bianca appeared in thePokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where she gaveNate hisfirst partner Pokémon.
Voice actors
| Language | Voice actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 竹達彩奈Ayana Taketatsu | |
| English | Eileen Stevens | |
| Italian | Sabrina Bonfitto | |
| European Spanish | Cristina Yuste | |
GOTCHA!
Bianca briefly appeared inGOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article:Bianca (Adventures)
Bianca appears as a supporting character inPokémon Adventures.
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
Bianca is a friend of bothMonta andCheren. Although not much is known about her, she is not as knowledgeable as Cheren. Her first partner Pokémon wasOshawott at a type disadvantage to Monta'sSnivy. 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'sOshawott was briefly seen in a flashback of the trio receiving theirfirst partner Pokémon and next to her whilst watching Monta and Cheren's battle. It was revealed to have evolved into aSamurott way later.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
Bianca appeared inANL2.
Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends
Bianca appeared in Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends. She along withCheren met up withTouya after Touya's talk withN. Bianca discussed her view on liberation in which she found it to be wrong and cried at the thought of losing herPignite to them. She and the two boys discovered a little girl with herMinccino 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 twoTeam Plasma Grunts'sWoobat andWatchog, Bianca reunited with him and received a call from Cheren via theXtransceiver. He told her and Touya to come to theIcirrus Gym. The two went to Icirrus Gym and Cheren informed them about the situation in the Gym. Later, the four went toDragonspiral 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 inPMBW01, 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 thePokémon Trading Card Game.
| Related cards Cards listed with ablue background are only legal to use in the currentExpanded format. Cards listed with agreen background are legal to use in both the currentStandard andExpanded formats. | |||||||
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| Card | Type | English Expansion | Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion | Rarity | # |
| 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 asBianca, released on January 26, 2024,[5] drawn byNao.[6]
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Gallery
Core series game artwork
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| B W Art | B W Concept art | |
Core series game assets
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| B W Sprite | B W Overworld sprite | B W VS sprite | B W Xtransceiver sprite | |
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| B2 W2 Sprite | B2 W2 Back sprite | B2 W2 Overworld sprite | B2 W2 Xtransceiver sprite | |
Trivia
- Bianca,Cheren, andN are the onlyTrainers inBlack and White with animated battle sprites.
- When Black and White were first released, Bianca was widely misreported to be theChampion of thePokémon League.
- Bianca is the first rival who chooses thefirst partner Pokémon with a type disadvantage to theplayer's first partner Pokémon.
- Bianca is the first female rival who isn't also aplayer 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 everyGym 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 requires her to only use status moves, the dialog is next to impossible to actually trigger.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ベルBel | Frombel (Slovene for "white") or белbel (Macedonian for "white") |
| English, Latin American Spanish, French, Indonesian, Brazilian Portuguese | Bianca | Frombianca (Italian for "white") |
| German | Bell | From her Japanese name |
| European Spanish | Bel | From her Japanese name |
| Italian | Belle | From her Japanese name |
| Korean | 벨Bel | Transcription of her Japanese name |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 白露Báilù /Baahklouh | From thephono-semantic matching of her Japanese name with 白露báilù / baahklouh (white dew) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 白露Báilù | |
| Thai | เบลBel | Transcription of her Japanese name |
| Vietnamese | Beru | Transcription of her Japanese name |
References
- ↑【BW/BW2】ファンミーティング情報のまとめ blue skY
- ↑「ポケモン ブラック２ ホワイト２」のファンミーティングで、「N」や「チェレン」の年齢、怒ったNのイラストなどの設定資料が公開 - ポケモンメモ
- ↑Erika Harlacher on Twitter
- ↑Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
- ↑The Japanese Pokémon website confirming that the Bianca TCG merch released on Friday, January 26, 2024.
- ↑Nao confirming they drew the Bianca TCG merch.
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