- If you were looking for the character from Pokémon Heroes, see Bianca (movie).
Bianca (Japanese: ベル Bel) is a rival character in Pokémon Black and White.
In the games
Role
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). She is described as being 'flighty' by Professor Juniper and Cheren; though she also has a strong side, as shown when she embarks 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, "Poor Bianca has faced the sad 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.
Like the player and Cheren, Bianca receives a starter 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 starter Pokémon. The player encounters Bianca on several occasions, where she often challenges the player to a battle. After the player has defeated Alder, she will be around to battle them on weekends in Nuvema Town.
In Black 2 and White 2, Bianca appears as Professor Juniper's assistant, giving the player and his or her rival their starter Pokémon. She, after not seeing him for two years, will also be reunited with Cheren in Aspertia City
Artwork
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Pokémon
First battle
If the player chose Snivy:
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Reward: $500
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If the player chose Tepig:
If the player chose Oshawott:
Second battle
If the player chose Snivy:
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Reward: $700
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If the player chose Tepig:
If the player chose Oshawott:
Third battle
If the player chose Snivy:
If the player chose Tepig:
If the player chose Oshawott:
Fourth battle
If the player chose Snivy:
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Reward: $2800
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If the player chose Tepig:
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Reward: $2800
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If the player chose Oshawott:
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Reward: $2800
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Fifth battle
If the player chose Snivy:
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Reward: $4000
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If the player chose Tepig:
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Reward: $4000
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If the player chose Oshawott:
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Reward: $4000
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Post-game rematch
If the player chose Snivy:
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Reward: $6500
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If the player chose Tepig:
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Reward: $6500
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If the player chose Oshawott:
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Reward: $6500
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Quotes
At Nuvema Town
- "Eek! Ouch! I won't let you get away with that!"
- "The Pokémon on both sides did their best!"
- "Wow! <player>, you're gonna be an awesome Trainer someday, I can tell! No doubt!"
- "Wha... I got so absorbed in having my Pokémon use moves, I won before even realizing..."
At Route 2
- "B-both my Pokémon and I are gonna give it our all!"
- "OK! This little one is up next!"
- Last Pokémon low on health
- "Uh-oh... Am I in trouble?!"
- "Aww... I couldn't win!"
At Castelia Gate
- "My Pokémon and me! We trained and got tough!"
- Last Pokémon low on health
- "Ooohhh... Am I in trouble?"
- "I trained with Iris... But I still couldn't win..."
At Route 6
- "My Pokémon can take that! I'm sure! Well, probably..."
- Last Pokémon low on health:
- "Ummm... This is kinda bad, right?"
- "Aww. I lost."
At Route 8
- "Oh! So, you chose that move!"
- Last Pokémon low on health
- "Every time I watch my Pokémon battle, it ends like this..."
- "The Pokémon on both sides tried sooo hard, didn't they?"
At Nuvema Town (post-game)
- "I see... You choose that move?!"
- "S-s-still... That's fine. We're just fine!"
- Last Pokémon low on health
- "Wh...at a time like this, I am supposed to do...what?"
- "Thank you for having a battle with me! I definitely learned something!"
In the anime
- Main article: Bianca (anime)
Bianca appears as a recurring character in the Pokémon 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 dad 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.
In the manga
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In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Bianca (Adventures)
Bianca appears as a supporting character in Pokémon Adventures.
In the Be a Master!! Pokémon BW manga
Bianca is a friend of both Monta and Cheren. Although not much is known about her, she is not as knowledgeable as Cheren. Her starter 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 Bike Gang King.
Pokémon
In the Pocket Monsters BW: Meetings with the Legends manga
Bianca is a friend of both Touya and Cheren.
Pokémon
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Bianca makes a brief appearance in the very first chapter of Pocket Monsters BW where she along with Black and Cheren go to Professor Juniper's lab to get their first Pokémon.
Trivia
Names
Language
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Name
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Origin
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Japanese
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ベル Bel
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From the Slavic prefix bel-, white. Also Celtic god of light. Another possibility is "Belle", French for beautiful.
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English, French
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Bianca
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Means "white" in Italian.
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German
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Bell
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Same as Japanese name.
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Italian
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Belle
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Same as Japanese name.
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Spanish
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Bel
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Same as Japanese name.
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Korean
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벨 Bel
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Same as Japanese name.
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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白露 Báilù
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Transliteration of her Japanese name. Also translates to white dew.
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