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{{CharInfobox
{{samename|[[Pokémon Performer]]|Blanche (anime)}}
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|image=GO Blanche.png
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|caption=Art from Pokémon GO as of November 30, 2022
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|gender=Unknown<ref group=note>Female in Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese</ref>
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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''), one of the three {{OBP|team|GO}}s 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''' (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''), one of the three {{OBP|team|GO}}s 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 cannot lose.


Blanche is one of [[Professor Willow]]'s assistants, along with {{OBP|Spark|GO}} and [[Candela]]. Highly analytical, Blanche often loses track of time when doing research. Blanche tends to get embarrassed when proven wrong and does not take jokes well.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1158550779336318978 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1161744332816338944 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref>
Blanche is one of [[Professor Willow]]'s assistants, along with {{OBP|Spark|GO}} and [[Candela]]. Highly analytical, Blanche often loses track of time when doing research. Blanche tends to get embarrassed when proven wrong and does not take jokes well.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1158550779336318978 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1161744332816338944 Pokémon GO Twitter]</ref>


==History==
===Involving Team GO Rocket===
On October 26, 2019, Blanche had an initial encounter with {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}} while testing the [[Rocket Radar]] with Professor Willow, who warned them that they were "encroaching on [[Team GO Rocket]] territory" and asked them to leave. Unprepared for a battle, Blanche and Willow agreed to retreat.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/willowreport-loomingshadow/ Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows - Pokémon GO]</ref>
On October 26, 2019, Blanche had an initial encounter with {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}} {{OBP|Cliff|GO}} while testing the [[Rocket Radar]] with Professor Willow, who warned them that they were "encroaching on [[Team GO Rocket]] territory" and asked them to leave. Unprepared for a battle, Blanche and Willow agreed to retreat.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/willowreport-loomingshadow/ Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows - Pokémon GO]</ref>


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:''"Your impression of me is out of date, Cliff. I don’t need to think hard to know that your attempts to take over will fail. I suggest you rethink before you choose to approach me."'
:''"Your impression of me is out of date, Cliff. I don’t need to think hard to know that your attempts to take over will fail. I suggest you rethink before you choose to approach me."'


On November 12, 2019, Blanche had successfully tracked down Cliff's location using the Rocket Radar and defeated him in a one-sided battle.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamleaders-battle-recap/ Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap! - Pokémon GO]</ref>
On November 12, 2019, Blanche successfully tracked down Cliff's location using the Rocket Radar and defeated him in a one-sided battle.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/teamleaders-battle-recap/ Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap! - Pokémon GO]</ref>


On July 26, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Cliff battled Blanche. Blanche initiated the battle by sending out a {{p|Lapras}}, while Cliff sent a Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287464037052116993 Twitter announcement]</ref> Tyranitar used {{m|Stone Edge}} but Lapras retaliated with {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287530702024704002 Twitter update]</ref>  In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders. Professor Willow, Blanche, Candela, Spark and their Pokémon then witnessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 fireworks show in the sky.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287591008797175809 Twitter update]</ref>
On July 26, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Cliff battled Blanche. Blanche initiated the battle by sending out a {{p|Lapras}}, while Cliff sent a Shadow {{p|Tyranitar}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287464037052116993 Twitter announcement]</ref> Tyranitar used {{m|Stone Edge}} but Lapras retaliated with {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287530702024704002 Twitter update]</ref>  In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders. Professor Willow, Blanche, Candela, Spark and their Pokémon then witnessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 fireworks show in the sky.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1287591008797175809 Twitter update]</ref>
==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 [[PokéStop]]s. Approach with caution, and be ready for battle."''
;Team GO Rocket invasion (if battle lost)
* One of the following lines is randomly spoken
:''"Don’t give up."''
:''"Keep your cool, Trainer."''
:''"Great battle."''
:''"Stay focused."''
:''"Quite skillful."''
* If defeated by a [[Bug (type)|Bug-type]] Pokémon
:''"Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Flying-, and Rock-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Dark (type)|Dark-type]] Pokémon
:''"Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-, Bug-, and Fairy-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Dragon (type)|Dragon-type]] Pokémon
:''"Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Ice-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type attacks."''
* If defeated by an [[Electric (type)|Electric-type]] Pokémon
:''"Electric-type Pokémon are weak to Ground-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Fairy (type)|Fairy-type]] Pokémon
:''"Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Poison- and Steel-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Fighting (type)|Fighting-type]] Pokémon
:''"Fighting-type Pokémon are weak to Flying-, Psychic-, and Fairy-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Fire (type)|Fire-type]] Pokémon
:''"Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Flying (type)|Flying-type]] Pokémon
:''"Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Electric-, Ice-, and Rock-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Ghost (type)|Ghost-type]] Pokémon
:''"Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Grass (type)|Grass-type]] Pokémon
:''"Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Ice-, Poison-, Flying-, and Bug-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Ground (type)|Ground-type]] Pokémon
:''"Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Water-, Grass-, and Ice-type attacks."''
* If defeated by an [[Ice (type)|Ice-type]] Pokémon
:''"Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Fighting-, Rock-, and Steel-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]] Pokémon
:''"Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Poison (type)|Poison-type]] Pokémon
:''"Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground- and Psychic-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Psychic (type)|Psychic-type]] Pokémon
:''"Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug-, Ghost-, and Dark-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Rock (type)|Rock-type]] Pokémon
:''"Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Water-, Grass-, Fighting-, Ground-, and Steel-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Steel (type)|Steel-type]] Pokémon
:''"Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-, Fighting-, and Ground-type attacks."''
* If defeated by a [[Water (type)|Water-type]] Pokémon
:''"Water-type Pokémon are weak to Grass- and Electric-type attacks."''
;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 [[Shadow Pokémon|kind of Pokémon]] it is... Could you catch it so we can examine it more closely?"''
;Team GO Rocket invasion (after capture)
:''"If my 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?"''
;Team GO Rocket invasion (after collecting first Mysterious Component)
:''"That Grunt dropped some sort of device. It looks like this is what they were using to hack the PokéStops. Ah, I recognize this from Willow's lab. I wonder... Yes. I believe this can help with his prototype. Please head out and collect more."''
;Team GO Rocket invasion (while a [[Rocket Radar]] is equipped)
* Upon first equipping
:''"Professor Willow’s research and the components you’ve discovered have come together to produce a Rocket Radar. We’ve reverse engineered their technology and can now receive their hideouts’ signals. Equip the radar to activate it. It’s time to investigate—and be prepared for whatever comes our way."''
* If there are no hideouts in the vicinity
:''"There are currently no active hideouts in the vicinity. Let’s search a different area. There are no hideouts here, but my reports do confirm that there are more out there. Let’s head to other locations."''
* If there are currently no hideouts
:''"No signals... I see. Perhaps their activities have ceased for the day. Let’s try again tomorrow. Let’s wait until morning. I doubt they’ll show themselves again for a while."''
;Team GO Rocket invasion (while a Super Rocket Radar is equipped)
* Upon first equipping
:''"Professor Willow’s ingenuity knows no bounds. Once equipped, the Super Rocket Radar begins receiving encrypted signals. Could the signals be coming from Team GO Rocket Headquarters? Best prepare for any obstacles that might appear. Team GO Rocket’s numbers are staggering. Their leader is strong but no match for Team Mystic. Let’s GO."''
;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. "''
;Appraisal (after 0.149.0)
:''"Hello <player>. I am available to analyze your <Pokémon>, if you wish."''
:;Caught information
::''"This <Pokémon> was caught on <date> around <area caught>."''
;Prior battle
:''"My analysis shows that you’re a force to be reckoned with. But can you match my techniques?"''


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
[[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|thumb|150px|Team Mystic emblem]]
[[File:Team Mystic emblem.png|thumb|150px|Team Mystic emblem]]
===Battle Training===
Blanche uses the following Pokémon in {{DL|Trainer Battle (GO)|Battle Training}}. The Pokémon's moves are randomly chosen from their current move pool.
Blanche uses the following Pokémon in {{DL|Trainer Battle (GO)|Battle Training}}. The Pokémon's moves are randomly chosen from their current move pool.


{| class="roundy" style="margin:left; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color dark}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:left; text-align:center; background:#{{blue color}}; border:3px solid #{{blue color dark}}"
|-
|-
| colspan=4 |  
| colspan=4 |
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{| style="{{roundytop|5px}}; background:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; width:100%"
|-  
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Team Mystic Leader<br><big>Blanche</big>
! style="text-align:left" | <big>Blanche</big><br>Team Mystic Leader
| style="text-align:right" | [[File:VSBlanche.png|100px]]
| style="text-align:right" | [[File:VSBlanche.png|100px]]
|}
|}
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Great League GO.png|80px]]<br>Great League
| [[File:Great League GO.png|80px]]<br>Great League
| {{MSP/GO|215|Sneasel|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1465
| {{MSP/GO|0215|Sneasel|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1465
| {{MSP/GO|364|Sealeo|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1494
| {{MSP/GO|0364|Sealeo|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1494
| {{MSP/GO|351H|Castform|Snowy Form|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1492
| {{MSP/GO|0134|Vaporeon||size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 1424
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ultra League GO.png|80px]]<br>Ultra League
| [[File:Ultra League GO.png|80px]]<br>Ultra League
| {{MSP/GO|471|Glaceon|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2412
| {{MSP/GO|0471|Glaceon|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2412
| {{MSP/GO|395|Empoleon|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2486
| {{MSP/GO|0395|Empoleon|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2486
| {{MSP/GO|473|Mamoswine|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2472
| {{MSP/GO|0473|Mamoswine|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2472
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"| [[File:Master League GO.png|80px]]<br>Master League
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"| [[File:Master League GO.png|80px]]<br>Master League
| {{MSP/GO|245|Suicune|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2983
| {{MSP/GO|0245|Suicune|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2983
| {{MSP/GO|376|Metagross|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3791
| {{MSP/GO|0376|Metagross|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3791
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|144|Articuno|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3051
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3051
|}
|}


===Prior to July 19, 2019===
====Prior to July 19, 2019====
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| colspan=4 |  
| colspan=4 |
{| style="{{roundytop|5px}}; background:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; width:100%"
{| style="{{roundytop|5px}}; background:#{{blue color light}}; color:#fff; width:100%"
|-  
|-
! style="text-align:left" | Team Mystic Leader<br><big>Blanche</big>
! style="text-align:left" | <big>Blanche</big><br>Team Mystic Leader
| style="text-align:right" | [[File:VSBlanche.png|100px]]
| style="text-align:right" | [[File:VSBlanche.png|100px]]
|}
|}
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Great League GO.png|80px]]<br>Great League
| [[File:Great League GO.png|80px]]<br>Great League
| {{MSP/GO|129|Magikarp|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 274
| {{MSP/GO|0129|Magikarp|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 274
| {{MSP/GO|349|Feebas|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 274
| {{MSP/GO|0349|Feebas|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 274
| {{MSP/GO|007|Squirtle|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 946
| {{MSP/GO|0007|Squirtle|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 946
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ultra League GO.png|80px]]<br>Ultra League
| [[File:Ultra League GO.png|80px]]<br>Ultra League
| {{MSP/GO|038A|Ninetales|Alola Form|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2309
| {{MSP/GO|0038A|Ninetales|Alola Form|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2309
| {{MSP/GO|362|Glalie|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2105
| {{MSP/GO|0362|Glalie|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2105
| {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2490
| {{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2490
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"| [[File:Master League GO.png|80px]]<br>Master League
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}"| [[File:Master League GO.png|80px]]<br>Master League
| {{MSP/GO|131|Lapras|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2641
| {{MSP/GO|0131|Lapras|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2641
| {{MSP/GO|472|Gliscor|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2692
| {{MSP/GO|0472|Gliscor|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 2692
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|144|Articuno|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3051
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MSP/GO|0144|Articuno|size=80px}}<br><small>CP</small> 3051
|}
|}
===Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge===
{{go-lineup
|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|title=<big>{{color2|fff|Blanche}}</big><br>{{color|fff|Team Mystic Leader}}
|sprite=VSBlanche.png
|pokemon1={{MSP/GO|size=80|131|Lapras}}
|pokemon2={{MSP/GO|size=80|199|Slowking}}
|pokemon3={{MSP/GO|size=80|245|Suicune}}
}}
==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:200px"| [[File:GO Blanche 2022.png|170px]]
|-
| Appearance from Pokémon GO between September 30th<ref>[https://twitter.com/LeekDuck/status/1575955159963705344 Leek Duck on Twitter: The team leaders, Spark, Blanche, and Candela, are now wearing new outfits in-game. The new outfits are visible during Pokémon appraisal and when you train against them on the battle page.]</ref> and November 30th, 2022<ref>[https://twitter.com/poke_miners/status/1598031472619048961 PokeMiners on Twitter: Willow and the Team Leaders have been fixed.]</ref>
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Blanche/Quotes}}
==In the TCG==
[[File:BlancheSWSHPromo227.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Blanche]]
{{main|Blanche (Pokémon GO 64)}}
'''Blanche''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese and English {{TCG|Pokémon GO}} expansions, with artwork by [[Anesaki Dynamic]]. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}} and {{TCG|Secret card}} in the same Japanese and English expansions, with artwork by the same artist. It allows the player to draw two cards and then flip a coin. If heads, they can attach a Water Energy card from their discard pile to one of their Benched Pokémon.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Although the English version of the game and social media accounts avoid using gendered 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> the German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations refer to Blanche as female.
* Although the English version of the game and social media accounts avoid using gendered 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> the Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations refer to Blanche as female.
** In the German translations, Blanche was at first referred to as female as well. However, more recently, such as on the German Season of Heritage website,<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/de/seasons/heritage/#timedresearch-dec German Website for Season of Heritage]</ref> the translation uses the deliberately gender-neutral title of "Teamleiter*in" to refer to Blanche's status as a Team Leader. The German social media accounts stopped using gendered pronouns for Blanche after 2020.


==Names==
==Names==
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| From ''blanche'' (French for white)
| From ''blanche'' (French for white)
|-
|-
| English, French, German, Italian,<br>Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,<br>Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Indonesian
| Blanche
| Blanche
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as Japanese name
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| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 布蘭雪 ''Boulàahnsyut''
| 布蘭雪 ''Boulàahnsyut''
|-
| Hindi
| ब्लांच ''Blanche''
| Transcription of English/Japanese name
|-
|-
| Russian
| Russian
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|fr=Équipe Sagesse
|fr=Équipe Sagesse
|de=Team Weisheit
|de=Team Weisheit
|hi=टीम मिस्टिक ''Team Mystic''
|it=Squadra Saggezza
|it=Squadra Saggezza
|ko=팀 미스틱 ''Team Mystic''
|ko=팀 미스틱 ''Team Mystic''
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|ru=Команда Мистика ''Komanda Mistika''
|ru=Команда Мистика ''Komanda Mistika''
|es=Equipo Sabiduría
|es=Equipo Sabiduría
|th=ทีมมิสติก ''Team Mystic''}}
|th=ทีมมิสติก ''Team Mystic''
|tr=Mistik Takımı}}
 
==Notes==
<references group="note"/>


==References==
==References==
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[[de:Blanche]]
[[de:Blanche]]
[[es:Blanche (GO)]]
[[es:Blanche]]
[[fr:Blanche (Pokémon GO)]]
[[fr:Blanche (Pokémon GO)]]
[[ja:ブランシェ]]
[[ja:ブランシェ]]
[[zh:布蘭雪]]
[[zh:布蘭雪]]

Latest revision as of 19:07, 22 April 2024

If you were looking for the Pokémon Performer, see Blanche (anime).
Blanche
ブランシェ Blanche
GO Blanche.png
Art from Pokémon GO as of November 30, 2022
Age Unknown
Gender Unknown[note 1]
Eye color Green
Hair color White
Hometown Unknown
Region Unknown
Trainer class Team Mystic Leader
Generation VI, VII, VIII, IX
Games Pokémon GO
Member of Team Mystic
Rank Leader
Specializes in Water and Ice types

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), one of the three teams 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 cannot lose.

Blanche is one of Professor Willow's assistants, along with Spark and Candela. Highly analytical, Blanche often loses track of time when doing research. Blanche tends to get embarrassed when proven wrong and does not take jokes well.[1][2]

History

Involving Team GO Rocket

On October 26, 2019, Blanche had an initial encounter with Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff while testing the Rocket Radar with Professor Willow, who warned them that they were "encroaching on Team GO Rocket territory" and asked them to leave. Unprepared for a battle, Blanche and Willow agreed to retreat.[3]

On November 7, 2019[4], Blanche sent the following message in response to Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff:

"Your impression of me is out of date, Cliff. I don’t need to think hard to know that your attempts to take over will fail. I suggest you rethink before you choose to approach me."'

On November 12, 2019, Blanche successfully tracked down Cliff's location using the Rocket Radar and defeated him in a one-sided battle.[5]

On July 26, 2020, during Pokémon GO Fest 2020, Cliff battled Blanche. Blanche initiated the battle by sending out a Lapras, while Cliff sent a Shadow Tyranitar.[6] Tyranitar used Stone Edge but Lapras retaliated with Hydro Pump.[7] In the end, Blanche won the battle when Giovanni recalled Cliff to him along with the other Team GO Rocket Leaders. Professor Willow, Blanche, Candela, Spark and their Pokémon then witnessed the Pokémon GO Fest 2020 fireworks show in the sky.[8]

Pokémon

 
Team Mystic emblem

Battle Training

Blanche uses the following Pokémon in Battle Training. The Pokémon's moves are randomly chosen from their current move pool.

Blanche
Team Mystic Leader 		 
League Pokémon
 
Great League 		 
CP 1465 		 
CP 1494 		 
CP 1424
 
Ultra League 		 
CP 2412 		 
CP 2486 		 
CP 2472
 
Master League 		 
CP 2983 		 
CP 3791 		 
CP 3051

Prior to July 19, 2019

Blanche
Team Mystic Leader 		 
League Pokémon
 
Great League 		 
CP 274 		 
CP 274 		 
CP 946
 
Ultra League 		 
CP 2309 		 
CP 2105 		 
CP 2490
 
Master League 		 
CP 2641 		 
CP 2692 		 
CP 3051

Pokémon GO Tour: Johto Battle Challenge

Blanche
Team Mystic Leader 		 
#1 #2 #3
     

Gallery

 
Appearance from Pokémon GO between September 30th[9] and November 30th, 2022[10]

Quotes

Main article: Blanche/Quotes

In the TCG

 
Full Art print of Blanche
Main article: Blanche (Pokémon GO 64)

Blanche was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese and English Pokémon GO expansions, with artwork by Anesaki Dynamic. It was also released as a Full Art card and Secret card in the same Japanese and English expansions, with artwork by the same artist. It allows the player to draw two cards and then flip a coin. If heads, they can attach a Water Energy card from their discard pile to one of their Benched Pokémon.

Trivia

  • Although the English version of the game and social media accounts avoid using gendered pronouns when referring to Blanche,[11] the Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese translations refer to Blanche as female.
    • In the German translations, Blanche was at first referred to as female as well. However, more recently, such as on the German Season of Heritage website,[12] the translation uses the deliberately gender-neutral title of "Teamleiter*in" to refer to Blanche's status as a Team Leader. The German social media accounts stopped using gendered pronouns for Blanche after 2020.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ブランシェ Blanche From blanche (French for white)
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish, Indonesian 		Blanche Same as Japanese name
Korean 블랑쉬 Blanche Transcription of their Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 布蘭雪 Bùlánxuě Transcription of their Japanese name. Contains 雪 xuě / syut (snow)
Chinese (Cantonese) 布蘭雪 Boulàahnsyut
Hindi ब्लांच Blanche Transcription of English/Japanese name
Russian Бланш Blansh Transcription of their Japanese name
Thai บลองช์ Blanche Transcription of their Japanese name

Team Mystic

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 叡智隊 Yeuihji Déui
Mandarin 叡智隊 Ruìzhì Duì
  French Équipe Sagesse
  German Team Weisheit
  Hindi टीम मिस्टिक Team Mystic
  Italian Squadra Saggezza
  Korean 팀 미스틱 Team Mystic
  Brazilian Portuguese Equipe Sabedoria
  Russian Команда Мистика Komanda Mistika
  Spanish Equipo Sabiduría
  Thai ทีมมิสติก Team Mystic
  Turkish Mistik Takımı

Notes

  1. ↑ Female in Spanish, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
  2. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
  3. ↑ Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows - Pokémon GO
  4. ↑ Pokémon GO Twitter
  5. ↑ Team GO Rocket Leaders vs team leaders face-off recap! - Pokémon GO
  6. ↑ Twitter announcement
  7. ↑ Twitter update
  8. ↑ Twitter update
  9. ↑ Leek Duck on Twitter: The team leaders, Spark, Blanche, and Candela, are now wearing new outfits in-game. The new outfits are visible during Pokémon appraisal and when you train against them on the battle page.
  10. ↑ PokeMiners on Twitter: Willow and the Team Leaders have been fixed.
  11. ↑ "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
  12. ↑ German Website for Season of Heritage



Non-player characters in Pokémon GO
Professor Willow • Blanche • Spark • Candela
Team GO Rocket • Challengers • Rhi • Mateo


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