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'''Blanche''' (Japanese: '''ブランシェ''' ''Blanche'') is the leader of '''Team Mystic''' (Japanese: '''チームミスティック''' ''Team Mystic'') in {{g|GO}}. Team Mystic is researching Pokémon [[Evolution]] and is represented by {{p|Articuno}}. Team Mystic Trainers believe that by staying calm and analyzing every situation, they can't lose. Blanche is highly analytical, often losing track of time when doing research, and does not take jokes well.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1158550779336318978 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref> | '''Blanche''' (Japanese: '''ブランシェ''' ''Blanche'') is the leader of '''Team Mystic''' (Japanese: '''チームミスティック''' ''Team Mystic'') in {{g|GO}}. Team Mystic is researching Pokémon [[Evolution]] and is represented by {{p|Articuno}}. Team Mystic Trainers believe that by staying calm and analyzing every situation, they can't lose. Blanche is highly analytical, often losing track of time when doing research, and does not take jokes well.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1158550779336318978 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref> They may also get embarrassed when proven wrong.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1161744332816338944 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref> | ||
They are one of [[Professor Willow]]'s assistants, along with {{OBP|Spark|GO}} and [[Candela]]. | |||
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* | * The English version of the game and social media accounts use singular gender-neutral pronouns when referring to Blanche,<ref>"Blanche became visibly upset, which tends to happen when things don't go to their carefully curated plans." - [https://pokemongolive.com/post/willowreport-loomingshadow Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows - Pokémon GO]</ref> which indicates their gender as non-binary; the German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations refer to Blanche with she/her pronouns, but this is likely due to those languages having stricter rules regarding gender and nouns, or else miscommunication on the part of localization teams. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
Revision as of 16:12, 29 October 2019
| Blanche ブランシェ Blanche | |
 Art from Pokémon GO | |
| Gender | Non-Binary* |
|---|---|
| Eye color | Green |
| Hair color | White |
| Hometown | Unknown |
| Region | Unknown |
| Trainer class | Team Mystic Leader |
| Generation | VI, VII |
| Games | Pokémon GO |
| Member of | Team Mystic |
| Rank | Leader |
Blanche (Japanese: ブランシェ Blanche) is the leader of Team Mystic (Japanese: チームミスティック Team Mystic) in Pokémon GO. Team Mystic is researching Pokémon Evolution and is represented by Articuno. Team Mystic Trainers believe that by staying calm and analyzing every situation, they can't lose. Blanche is highly analytical, often losing track of time when doing research, and does not take jokes well.[1] They may also get embarrassed when proven wrong.[2]
They are one of Professor Willow's assistants, along with Spark and Candela.
Quotes
- Introduction
- "I am Blanche, leader of Team Mystic. The wisdom of Pokemon is immeasurably deep. I am researching why it is that they evolve. With our calm analysis of every situation, we can't lose!"
- Team GO Rocket invasion (before battle)
- "Trainer, some shadowy figures have been seen at PokéStops. Approach with caution, and be ready for battle."
- Team GO Rocket invasion (after battle)
- "Curious... Upon their defeat, your opponent seems to have abandoned the Pokémon they battled with. It has a strange and ominous aura. I have a hypothesis about what kind of Pokémon it is... Could you catch it so we can examine it more closely?"
- Team GO Rocket invasion (after capture)
- "If ny analysis is correct, we can help this Pokémon through a process known as purification. This will enable it to harness its strength. Shall we give it a try?"
- Appraisal (before 0.149.0)
- "Hello <player>. I am available to analyze your <Pokémon>, if you wish."
- IV total
- 37-45: "Overall, your <Pokémon> is a wonder! What a breathtaking Pokémon!"
- 30-36: "Overall, your <Pokémon> has certainly caught my attention."
- 23-29: "Overall, your <Pokémon> is above average."
- 0-22: "Overall, your <Pokémon> is not likely to make much headway in battle."
- Best stat
- First: "I see that its best attribute is its <stat>."
- If tie: "It is matched equally by its <stat>."
- Highest IV
- 15: "Its stats exceed my calculations. It's incredible!"
- 13-14: "I am certainly impressed by its stats, I must say."
- 8-12: "Its stats are noticeably trending to the positive."
- 0-7: "Its stats are not out of the norm, in my opinion."
- Size
- XS: "Your <Pokémon> is tinier than any we have on record. Astounding."
- S: "Your <Pokémon> is below average in size."
- L: "Your <Pokémon> is above average in size."
- XL: "The size of your <Pokémon> is... colossal. This is indeed exceptional. Fascinating!"
- "This ends my analysis. Farewell. "
- Prior battle
- "My analysis shows that you’re a force to be reckoned with. But can you match my techniques?"
Pokémon
Blanche uses the following Pokémon in Battle Training. The Pokémon's moves will be chosen from their current move pool.
| League | Pokémon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Great League |
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| Sneasel CP 1465 |
Sealeo CP 1494 |
Castform (Snowy Form) CP 1492 | |
 Ultra League |
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| Glaceon CP 2412 |
Empoleon CP 2486 |
Mamoswine CP 2472 | |
 Master League |
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| Suicune CP 2983 |
Metagross CP 3791 |
Articuno CP 3051 | |
Prior to July 19, 2019
| League | Pokémon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Great League |
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| Magikarp CP 274 |
Feebas CP 274 |
Squirtle CP 946 | |
Ultra League |
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| Alolan Ninetales CP 2309 |
Glalie CP 2105 |
Lapras CP 2490 | |
Master League |
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| Lapras CP 2641 |
Gliscor CP 2692 |
Articuno CP 3051 | |
Trivia
- The English version of the game and social media accounts use singular gender-neutral pronouns when referring to Blanche,[3] which indicates their gender as non-binary; the German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations refer to Blanche with she/her pronouns, but this is likely due to those languages having stricter rules regarding gender and nouns, or else miscommunication on the part of localization teams.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ブランシェ Blanche | From blanche (French for white) |
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese |
Blanche | Same as Japanese name |
| Korean | 블랑쉬 Blanche | Same as Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 布蘭雪 Bùlánxuě | Transliteration of their Japanese name. Contains 雪 xuě (snow) |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 布蘭雪 Boulàahnsyut | Mandarin-based transliteration of their Japanese name. Contains 雪 syut (snow) |
Team Mystic
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References
- ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
- ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
- ↑ "Blanche became visibly upset, which tends to happen when things don't go to their carefully curated plans." - Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows - Pokémon GO
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