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'''Nimbasa City''' (Japanese: '''ライモンシティ''' ''Raimon City'') is a city located in central [[Unova]]. There are three routes connecting to it: to the south of the city is {{rt|4|Unova}} and the vast [[Desert Resort]], to the west is {{rt|5|Unova}}, and to the east is {{rt|16|Unova}}. Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the [[Pokémon world]]. In contrast to [[Castelia City]], which is the heart of business and economy in the Unova region, Nimbasa serves as the heart of leisure and entertainment. Nimbasa City is well known for its grand-scale landmarks such as the [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]], [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]], [[Big Stadium and Small Court]], Battle Institute, and the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel and amusement park.
'''Nimbasa City''' (Japanese: '''ライモンシティ''' ''Raimon City'') is a city located in central [[Unova]]. There are three routes connecting to it: to the south of the city is {{rt|4|Unova}} and the vast [[Desert Resort]], to the west is {{rt|5|Unova}}, and to the east is {{rt|16|Unova}}. Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the Unova region and the second most populous in the Pokémon World, behind [[Kalos]]'s [[Lumiose City]]. In contrast to [[Castelia City]], which is the heart of business and economy in the region, Nimbasa serves as the heart of leisure and entertainment. Nimbasa City is well known for its grand-scale landmarks such as the [[Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater]], [[Battle Subway|Gear Station]], [[Big Stadium and Small Court]], Battle Institute, and the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel and amusement park.


[[Elesa]] is the Gym Leader of Nimbasa City. She specializes in the {{t|Electric}} type and hands out the {{Badge|Bolt}} upon defeat.
[[Elesa]] is the Gym Leader of Nimbasa City. She specializes in the {{t|Electric}} type and hands out the {{Badge|Bolt}} upon defeat.
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===Battle Institute===
===Battle Institute===
[[File:Battle Institute outside BW.jpg|230px|thumb|Outside the Battle Institute]]
{{main|Battle Institute}}
[[File:Battle Institute inside BW.jpg|230px|thumb|Inside the Battle Institute]]
The Battle Institute (Japanese: '''トライアルハウス''' ''Trial House'') is a building just left of the Pokémon Center. The Trainers met here are the same ones that battle in the Battle Subway<!--, and the same Pokémon banned from the Battle Subway are banned from entering here, as well-->. The player can opt to fight five consecutive mock battles—called the Battle Test—of either Single Battles (requiring three Pokémon) or Double Battles (requiring four Pokémon). When battling, all Pokémon are auto-leveled to 50, whether they were below in level or above. Bag items are not permitted to be used. At the end of the fifth battle, the player is awarded a score and a rank.
 
In Black 2 and White 2, the Battle Institute can only be accessed after defeating the Elite Four and Champion. If the player tries to access it before that point, an Ace Trainer will exit the institute and block the entrance, telling the player that they must become the Champion before they can enter. Unlike the Battle Subway, the Battle Institute does not require the player to save the game before participating.
 
Each battle grows in difficulty, starting with pre-evolved Pokémon and potentially fighting [[legendary Pokémon]] by the end. Once the Battle Test begins, there is no quitting; losing one battle means continuing to the next, until all five battles are complete. The 'Run' command acts as a battle forfeit measure for that battle only. If it is not the fifth battle, the player's forfeit will trigger the next battle.
 
The scoring system is:
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! Beginner
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| 1000-1999
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| 3000-3999
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| 4000-4999
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| 6
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Each battle increases the max points that can be earned, meaning the max amounts of points one can earn in the first battle is lower than the max points one can earn in the last. Points are awarded depending on how many battles are won (no points are awarded for lost battles) and how well the player beats the opponent; fainted teammates count against the final score, as does damage taken.
 
The scoring breakdown is as follows:
* 1000 points per battle won
* 80 points per opposing Pokémon fainted
* 5 points per switch
* 1 point per super-effective attack
* 4 points per opposing attack that is rendered ineffective (either from type immunities, {{a|Levitate}}, or a status attack that the Pokémon is immune to due to its type)
* 2 points per opposing attack that is rendered not very effective
* 30 points if a battle was won with the opposing side taking at least one turn, 15 points if a battle was won without the opposing side taking a turn
* -80 points per Pokémon fainted
* -10 points per turn
* -10 points per ineffective attack against the opponent (on the same basis as the above)
* -2 points per resisted attack against the opponent
* 1 point per percent of HP remaining after each battle


===Rondez-View Ferris Wheel===
===Rondez-View Ferris Wheel===
The Rondez-View Ferris Wheel is a couples-only Ferris wheel.
The Rondez-View Ferris Wheel is a couples-only Ferris wheel.


Trainers may be battled here daily; the Trainer varies with the season and the gender of the player. The Trainer's Japanese names are related to the season they appear in; however, in {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Hiker Natsumi (Andy in English) appears in autumn and not summer as his name corresponds to and did originally. With the exception of Black and White's Preschooler Winter, the English names do not relate to the seasons.
Trainers may be battled here daily; the Trainer varies with the season and the gender of the player. The Trainer's Japanese names are related to the season they appear in; however, in {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Hiker Natsumi (Andy in English) appears in autumn even though his name contains the Japanese word for summer (Natsu). The English names also occasionally relate to the seasons, with some being directly named after months or containing them (like ''May''a and ''August''ine). Other names are not directly linked to the seasons, but have some relation to them such as Aurora being battleble in autumn like it's real life counterpart and Persephone being named after the Greek goddess who would return to the earth in spring.


After the battle, the Trainer will accompany the player on the wheel. In the Japanese version, the conversations on the Ferris wheel are laced with {{wp|double entendre}}s. In the Japanese versions of Black 2 and White 2, {{tc|Nursery Aide}} Enatsu (June in English) admits to being a man disguised as a woman in order to be a Nursery Aide, but this dialogue is cut from the English games.
After the battle, the Trainer will accompany the player on the wheel. In the Japanese version, the conversations on the Ferris wheel are laced with {{wp|double entendre}}s. In the Japanese versions of Black 2 and White 2, {{tc|Nursery Aide}} Enatsu (June in English) admits to being a man disguised as a woman in order to be a Nursery Aide, but this dialogue is cut from the English games.


In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[N]] is battled here as part of the main storyline.
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[N]] is battled here as part of the main storyline. In {{game|Black 2 and White 2|s}}, after defeating the Elite Four, special non-battelable characters will appear on certain days every week prior to the trainers that would normally be there; with [[Hugh|the player's rival]] appearing on Tuesdays, [[Bianca]] appearing on Wednesdays, N appearing on Fridays and [[Cheren]] appearing on Saturdays. After meeting certain requirements, [[Yancy]]{{tt|*|If the player's gender is male}}/[[Curtis]]{{tt|*|If the player's gender is female}} can be met in front of the Ferris wheel to [[List of in-game trades|trade]] with the player daily. In the occurrence that both Yancy/Curtis and a special character are at the Ferris wheel at the same time, then the former will get priority and will remain there until after being interacted with. The special character will appear afterwards, followed by a standard trainer.


====Pokémon Black and White====
====Pokémon Black and White====
These Trainers can only be battled after defeating [[Elesa]].
These Trainers can only be battled after defeating [[Elesa]].


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====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
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===Nimbasa City Gym===
===Nimbasa City Gym===
{{main|Nimbasa Gym}}
{{main|Nimbasa Gym}}
The Nimbasa Gym is the official [[Gym]] of Nimbasa City, specializing in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, it contains a series of roller coasters. In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}, the Gym moved from its original location (which is still explored by the player before visiting the official Gym) and is now a runway for models. The Gym Leader is [[Elesa]], who gives out the {{Badge|Bolt}} upon being defeated.
The Nimbasa Gym is the official [[Gym]] of Nimbasa City, specializing in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. In {{game|Black and White|s}}, it contains a series of roller coasters. In {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}, the Gym moved from its original location (which is still explored by the player before visiting the official Gym) and is now a runway for models. The Gym Leader is [[Elesa]], who gives out the {{Badge|Bolt}} and {{TM|72|Volt Switch}} upon being defeated.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{incomplete|section|Population in Black 2 and White 2}}
===Pokémon Black and White===
===Pokémon Black and White===
Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the [[Pokémon world]] with a population of 150 (239, including all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court). It surpasses the urbanized [[Castelia City]] in terms of population.
Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the [[Unova]] region with a population of 150 (239, including all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court). It surpasses the urbanized [[Castelia City]] in terms of population.


==Poké Mart==
==Poké Mart==
{{incomplete|section|Lower cashier in BW2}}
{{shop|Upper cashier}}
{{shop|Upper cashier}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|PD|After earning 5 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Potion|300}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Super Potion|700}}|{{shopitem|Hyper Potion|1200}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2500|PD|After earning 7 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|PD|After earning 8 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Potion|2500|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|note=<sup>8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Revive|1500}}|{{shopitem|Antidote|100}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Parlyz Heal|200}}|{{shopitem|Awakening|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Burn Heal|250}}|{{shopitem|Ice Heal|250}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|PD|After earning 5 Badges}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Repel|350}}|{{shopitem|Super Repel|500}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Repel|700|PD|After earning 5 Badges}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Max Repel|700|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shopfooter|multiple=yes}}
{{shop|{{tt|Technical Machine department|Black and White only}}}}
{{shop|Technical Machine department<br/>(Lower cashier)}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM21|10000|PD|Black and White only|TM Normal|Frustration}}|{{shopitem|TM27|10000|PD|Black and White only|TM Normal|Return}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM21|10000|5=TM Normal|6=Frustration|note={{sup/5|BW}}}}|{{shopitem|TM27|10000|5=TM Normal|6=Return|note={{sup/5|BW}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM73|10000|PD||TM Electric|Thunder Wave}}|{{shopitem|TM74|10000|PD||TM Steel|Gyro Ball}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM73|10000|PD||TM Electric|Thunder Wave}}|{{shopitem|TM74|10000|PD||TM Steel|Gyro Ball}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM16|30000|PD||TM Psychic|Light Screen}}|{{shopitem|TM20|30000|PD|Black and White only|TM Normal|Safeguard}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM16|30000|PD||TM Psychic|Light Screen}}|{{shopitem|TM20|30000|5=TM Normal|6=Safeguard|note={{sup/5|BW}}}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM33|30000|PD||TM Psychic|Reflect}}}}
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|TM33|30000|PD||TM Psychic|Reflect}}}}
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{{shopfooter}}
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{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itlisth|road}}
{{Itemlist|Bicycle|Reward from the [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care man]] at the city entrance after defeating Team Plasma|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Bicycle|Reward from the [[Day-Care Couple|Day-Care man]] at the city entrance after defeating Team Plasma|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Sun Stone|From a man in the building north of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{evostone|Sun Stone}}}}
{{Itemlist|HM Normal|From a man in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{HM|04|Strength}}}}
{{Itemlist|HM Normal|From a man in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{HM|04|Strength}}}}
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high happiness|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}}}
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high happiness|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}}}
{{Itemlist|Prop Case|From a man in the Musical Hall|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{key|V|Prop Case}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|From a woman in the Musical Hall|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|49|Echoed Voice}}}}
{{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From a girl exiting the Battle Subway|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From a girl exiting the Battle Subway|Bl=yes|W=yes}}
{{Itemlist|X Attack|South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Battle item|X Attack}}}}
{{Itemlist|X Attack|South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Battle item|X Attack}}}}
{{Itemlist|Super Repel|Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Repel|Super Repel}}}}
{{Itemlist|Super Repel|Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{DL|Repel|Super Repel}}}}
{{Itemlist|Sun Stone|From a man in the building north of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{evostone|Sun Stone}}}}
{{Itemlist|Prop Case|From a man in the Musical Hall|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{key|V|Prop Case}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Normal|From a woman in the Musical Hall|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|49|Echoed Voice}}}}
{{Itemlist|Macho Brace|From a man in the eastern gate|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|EV-enhancing item|Macho Brace}}}}
{{Itemlist|Macho Brace|From a man in the eastern gate|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|EV-enhancing item|Macho Brace}}}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Toy Cake Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical on the {{player}}'s [[birthday]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Toy Cake]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Toy Cake Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical on the {{player}}'s [[birthday]]|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Toy Cake]]}}
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{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Crown Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 3 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Crown]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Crown Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 3 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Crown]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Winners Belt Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 8 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Winner's Belt]]}}
{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Prop Winners Belt Sprite|From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 8 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Winner's Belt]]}}
{{Itemlist|unknown|From various audience members after participating in a Musical|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Prop|Various Props]]}}
{{Itemlist|unknown|From various audience members after participating in a Musical|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=Various [[Prop]]s}}
{{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From Nate or Rosa after defeating Ingo and Emmet in a [[Tag Battle]]|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From Nate or Rosa after defeating Ingo and Emmet in a [[Multi Battle]]|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{itemlist|Red Shard|From the Gentleman in the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Shard|Red Shard}} ×10}}
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}}}
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Out-of-battle effect item|Soothe Bell}}}}
{{Itemlist|Thunder Stone|Near the Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{evostone|Thunder Stone}}}}
{{Itemlist|Thunder Stone|Near the Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{evostone|Thunder Stone|Thunderstone}}}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|In trash can near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Revive|In trash can near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Revive|Revive}}}}
{{Itemlist|Parlyz Heal|Near the large Audino figure in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Status ailment healing item|Paralyz Heal}}}}
{{Itemlist|Parlyz Heal|Near the large Audino figure in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Paralyze Heal|Paralyz Heal}}}}
{{Itemlist|Dropped Item-{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}|Near flowers in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{key|V|Dropped Item}}}}
{{Itemlist|Dropped Item-{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}|Near flowers in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{key|V|Dropped Item}}}}
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy|
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*Held by traded {{p|Mankey}}
*Held by traded {{p|Mankey}}
*Held by traded {{p|Rhyhorn}}
*Held by traded {{p|Rhyhorn}}
*Held by traded {{p|Snorlax}}|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
*Held by traded {{p|Snorlax}}|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Vitamin|Rare Candy}}}}
{{Itemlist|RageCandyBar|
{{Itemlist|RageCandyBar|
*Held by traded {{p|Togepi}}
*Held by traded {{p|Togepi}}
*Held by traded {{p|Wobbuffet}}
*Held by traded {{p|Wobbuffet}}
*Held by traded {{p|Teddiursa}}
*Held by traded {{p|Teddiursa}}
*Held by traded {{p|Phanpy}}|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
*Held by traded {{p|Phanpy}}|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Rage Candy Bar|RageCandyBar]]}}
{{Itemlist|Lava Cookie|
{{Itemlist|Lava Cookie|
*Held by traded {{p|Ralts}}
*Held by traded {{p|Ralts}}
*Held by traded {{p|Sableye}}
*Held by traded {{p|Sableye}}
*Held by traded {{p|Mawile}}
*Held by traded {{p|Mawile}}
*Held by traded {{p|Spinda}}|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
*Held by traded {{p|Spinda}}|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Lava Cookie}}}}
{{Itemlist|Old Gateau|
{{Itemlist|Old Gateau|
*Held by traded {{p|Cranidos}}
*Held by traded {{p|Cranidos}}
*Held by traded {{p|Shieldon}}
*Held by traded {{p|Shieldon}}
*Held by traded {{p|Shellos}}
*Held by traded {{p|Shellos}}
*Held by traded {{p|Spiritomb}}|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
*Held by traded {{p|Spiritomb}}|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Status condition healing item|Old Gateau}}}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}
{{Itlistfoot|road}}


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
After returning the Dropped Item to the owner and calling them 15 times, [[Curtis]] (if the player chosen was {{ga|Rosa}}) or [[Yancy]] (if the player chosen was {{ga|Nate}}) will trade the player a different Pokémon each day in the following order (but only after the previous one has been traded). The Pokémon are different depending on the gender of the {{player}}. Each Pokémon has its [[Hidden Ability]] and can be either male or female.
After returning the Dropped Item to the owner and calling them 15 times, [[Curtis]] (if the player chosen was {{ga|Rosa}}) or [[Yancy]] (if the player chosen was {{ga|Nate}}) will trade the player a different Pokémon each day in the following order (but only after the previous one has been traded). The Pokémon are different depending on the gender of the {{player}}. Each Pokémon has its [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]] and can be either male or female.


After all Pokémon have been traded they will be offered all over again.
After all Pokémon have been traded they will be offered all over again.
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{{Trainerfooter|road|5}}


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===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{Party
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|name={{color2|000000|Subway Boss Ingo|Ingo}}
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|location=Nimbasa City
|prize={{pokedollar}}{{tt|5200|4800 in Easy Mode, 5600 in Challenge Mode}}
|prize={{PDollar}}{{tt|5200|4800 in Easy Mode, 5600 in Challenge Mode}}
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|pokemon=2}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
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{{sign|bw|Trainer Tips|The Musical Theater is always looking for participants! You might get more wonderful Props if you participate repeatedly!}}
{{sign|bw|Trainer Tips|The Musical Theater is always looking for participants! You might get more wonderful Props if you participate repeatedly!}}
==In the manga==
<!--==In the manga==
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Nimbasa City anime.png|thumb|200px|right|Nimbasa City at night in the anime]]
[[File:Nimbasa City anime.png|thumb|200px|right|Nimbasa City at night in the anime]]
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Nimbasa City appeared again in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', along with [[Elesa]]. {{Ash}} won his Gym battle against her in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. Nimbasa City's famous attractions, such as the Ferris Wheel and the sport parks, were extensively featured in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]''.
Nimbasa City appeared again in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', along with [[Elesa]]. {{Ash}} won his Gym battle against her in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. Nimbasa City's famous attractions, such as the Ferris Wheel and the sport parks, were extensively featured in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]''.
==In the manga==
In the {{chap|Black & White}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Black}} arrived in Nimbasa City with {{adv|White}}. The [[Pokémon Musical]] Theater's construction had just been completed when they arrived, and White immediately resumed work on her grand idea, preparing everyone involved for the opening ceremony. After the Nimbasa City Gym Leader [[Elesa]] did her bit in the opening ceremony, she led Black towards her Gym for their Gym battle. Black did win his battle with Elesa, and spent the rest of the evening looking for White. White was found by [[Marshal]] of the Elite Four, who handed White to Black and excused himself. After taking White to the hospital to recover, Black then heard about what White had been through. After blaming himself for not asking Marshal more about the [[White (Adventures)#Amanda|Servine]] that was following White, Black met a [[Baker (Trainer class)|Baker]] named Chris, who showed the yet-to-be-opened Battle Subway to Black and White. The next day, White had made the decision to trial the Battle Subway, and after catching [[White (Adventures)#Darling|her first Pokémon]], she bid farewell to Black, but not before Black loaned [[Black (Adventures)#Brav|his Braviary]] to her, as Black knew that she had to bring three Pokémon with her.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Nimbasa's Japanese motto is {{tt|稲妻きらめく 輝きの街|Shining city where lightning sparkles}}.
* Nimbasa's Japanese motto is {{tt|稲妻きらめく 輝きの街|Inazuma kirameku kagayaki no machi}} ''"Shining city where lightning sparkles"''.
* Nimbasa City is the only known city in the [[Pokémon world]] to feature arenas for human sporting events and an amusement park.
* Nimbasa City is the only known city in the [[Pokémon world]] to feature arenas for human sporting events and an amusement park.
* Since Unova is based on New York City, it's possible that Nimbasa City is meant to represent Coney Island.  Coney Island has an amusement park on it, is home to one of New York's largest subway stations (which like Gear Station in Nimbasa City, is connected to all of the subway lines in the city), and (being part of Brooklyn) it's relatively close to some of New York's professional sports venues.  Nimbasa City is not on an island, but it is mostly surrounded by water
* There is a large {{p|Pikachu}} figure in the amusement park, even though Pikachu are not native to Unova. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a Pichu is also shown next to it.
* There is a large {{p|Pikachu}} figure in the amusement park, even though Pikachu are not native to Unova. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a Pichu is also shown next to it.
* When the player rides the Roller Coaster with Hiker Andy in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a slight variation of the {{smw|Mario theme}} can be heard in the background.
* When the player rides the Roller Coaster with Hiker Andy in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a slight variation of the {{smw|Mario theme}} can be heard in the background.
*It is one of two cities in the Pokemon world that are more populous than the largest city in the region, being more populous than [[Castelia City]]. The other is [[Celadon City]], being more populous than [[Saffron City]].
* Nimbasa City is one of two cities that is more populous than the largest city in its region, the other being [[Celadon City]]. They are more populous than [[Castelia City]] and [[Saffron City]], respectively.


==Name origin==
==Name origin==
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! Name
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ライモンシティ ''Raimon City''
| ライモンシティ ''Raimon City''
| 雷文 ''raimon'', "{{wp|Meander (art)|meander}}" or "{{wp|fretwork|fret}}". The 雷 ''rai'' means "thunder".
| From 雷文 ''raimon'', {{wp|Meander (art)|meander}}. Contains 雷 ''rai'', thunder.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English
| English
|Nimbasa City
| Nimbasa City
|From ''{{wp|nimbus cloud}}'' and ''{{wp|Mombasa}}''.
| From ''{{wp|nimbus cloud}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Méanville
| Méanville
| From ''méandre'', {{wp|meander}}.
| From ''méandre'', meander
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| German
| Rayono City
| Rayono City
| From the Spanish ''rayo'', thunderbolt.
| From ''rayo'', Spanish for thunderbolt
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Italian
| Sciroccopoli
| Sciroccopoli
| From ''Scirocco'', Italian word for {{wp|Sirocco}}.
| From ''Scirocco'', {{wp|Sirocco}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Spanish
| Ciudad Mayólica
| Ciudad Mayólica
| From ''mayólica'', {{wp|maiolica}}.
| From ''mayólica'', {{wp|maiolica}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 뇌문시티 ''Noemun City''
| 뇌문시티 ''Noemun City''
| 뇌문 (''noemun'') means ''fret'' or ''key pattern''.
| From 뇌문 (雷文) ''noemun'', meander. Contains 뇌 (雷) ''noe'', thunder.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 雷文市 ''Léiwén Shì''
| 雷文市 ''Léiwén Shì''
| From 雷文 ''raimon''. Means "thunder pattern". Also an alternate term for 雷紋 ''léiwén'' (fret).
| From 雷文 ''raimon''. Literally means "thunder pattern", bu is also an alternate term for 雷紋 ''léiwén'' (meander).
|}
|}
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{{Project Cities and Towns notice}}


[[Category:Unova locations]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]
[[Category:Black and White locations]]
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[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations]]

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Route 5
Nimbasa City
Route 16
 
Route 4 and Join Avenue*
 
Location
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Location of Nimbasa City in Unova.

Nimbasa City (Japanese: ライモンシティ Raimon City) is a city located in central Unova. There are three routes connecting to it: to the south of the city is Route 4 and the vast Desert Resort, to the west is Route 5, and to the east is Route 16. Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the Unova region and the second most populous in the Pokémon World, behind Kalos's Lumiose City. In contrast to Castelia City, which is the heart of business and economy in the region, Nimbasa serves as the heart of leisure and entertainment. Nimbasa City is well known for its grand-scale landmarks such as the Musical Theater, Gear Station, Big Stadium and Small Court, Battle Institute, and the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel and amusement park.

Elesa is the Gym Leader of Nimbasa City. She specializes in the Electric type and hands out the Bolt Badge upon defeat.

Places of interest

Musical Theater

The Musical Theater (Japanese: ミュージカルホール Musical Hall) is where the Pokémon Musical takes place, located in the north of Nimbasa. The player meets Bianca here upon their first arrival.

Inside, the owner of the theater will give the player a Prop Case and show them how to dress up their Pokémon.

Gear Station

Main article: Battle Subway

Gear Station is the central hub of the Battle Subway. All eight lines of the Battle Subway are accessed through Gear Station, including the only available route to Anville Town. The stats judge which can appraise a Pokémon's IVs is located in Gear Station as well.

Big Stadium and Small Court

Main article: Big Stadium and Small Court

Nimbasa City's sports venues, Big Stadium and Small Court, are where sportspeople and sports fans go to practice and engage in both Pokémon battles and the sport of their choosing. They are also the places where sporting events are hosted in the Unova region. Big Stadium hosts sports requiring fields, specifically baseball, soccer, and football; meanwhile, Small Court hosts sports requiring courts, specifically tennis and basketball.

Trainers may be battled daily at both facilities except during event hours.

Battle Institute

Main article: Battle Institute

Rondez-View Ferris Wheel

The Rondez-View Ferris Wheel is a couples-only Ferris wheel.

Trainers may be battled here daily; the Trainer varies with the season and the gender of the player. The Trainer's Japanese names are related to the season they appear in; however, in Black 2 and White 2, Hiker Natsumi (Andy in English) appears in autumn even though his name contains the Japanese word for summer (Natsu). The English names also occasionally relate to the seasons, with some being directly named after months or containing them (like Maya and Augustine). Other names are not directly linked to the seasons, but have some relation to them such as Aurora being battleble in autumn like it's real life counterpart and Persephone being named after the Greek goddess who would return to the earth in spring.

After the battle, the Trainer will accompany the player on the wheel. In the Japanese version, the conversations on the Ferris wheel are laced with double entendres. In the Japanese versions of Black 2 and White 2, Nursery Aide Enatsu (June in English) admits to being a man disguised as a woman in order to be a Nursery Aide, but this dialogue is cut from the English games.

In Pokémon Black and White, N is battled here as part of the main storyline. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, after defeating the Elite Four, special non-battelable characters will appear on certain days every week prior to the trainers that would normally be there; with the player's rival appearing on Tuesdays, Bianca appearing on Wednesdays, N appearing on Fridays and Cheren appearing on Saturdays. After meeting certain requirements, Yancy*/Curtis* can be met in front of the Ferris wheel to trade with the player daily. In the occurrence that both Yancy/Curtis and a special character are at the Ferris wheel at the same time, then the former will get priority and will remain there until after being interacted with. The special character will appear afterwards, followed by a standard trainer.

Pokémon Black and White

These Trainers can only be battled after defeating Elesa.

BW HilbertOD Stand.png If the player's gender is male:

Trainer Pokémon
Lass Maya
Lass Maya
ミハル Miharu
Reward: $400
Spring only
Gothita Gothita Lv.25
No item
Hiker Andy
Hiker Andy
ナツミ Natsumi
Reward: $800
Summer only
Boldore Boldore Lv.25
No item
Clerk ♀ Trisha
Clerk ♀ Trisha
チアキ Chiaki
Reward: $1000
Autumn only
Minccino Minccino Lv.25
No item
Preschooler Winter
Preschooler Winter
フユカ Fuyuka
Reward: $96
Winter only
Solosis Solosis Lv.24
No item

BW HildaOD Stand.png If the player's gender is female:

Trainer Pokémon
Dancer Dirk
Dancer Dirk
ハルオ Haruo
Reward: $800
Spring only
Darumaka Darumaka Lv.25
No item
Ace Trainer Austin
Ace Trainer Austin
ナツキ Natsuki
Reward: $1620
Summer only
Swoobat Swoobat Lv.27
No item
Waitress Aurora
Waitress Aurora
アキラ Akira
Reward: $1000
Autumn only
Swadloon Swadloon Lv.25
No item
Rich Boy Martin
Rich Boy Martin
フユタ Fuyuta
Reward: $3840
Winter only
Tranquill Tranquill Lv.24
No item

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Nate OD.png If the player's gender is male:

Trainer Pokémon
Lass Persephone
Lass Persephone
ハツハル Hatsuharu
Reward: $384
Spring only
Liepard Liepard Lv.24
No item
Nursery Aide June
Nursery Aide June
エナツ Enatsu
Reward: $960
Summer only
Swadloon Swadloon Lv.24
No item
Clerk ♀ Trisha
Clerk ♀ Trisha
チアキ Chiaki
Reward: $960
Autumn only
Minccino Minccino Lv.24
No item
Beauty December
Beauty December
マフユ Mafuyu
Reward: $1344
Winter only
Flaaffy Flaaffy Lv.24
No item

Rosa OD.png If the player's gender is female:

Trainer Pokémon
Dancer Dirk
Dancer Dirk
ハルオ Haruo
Reward: $768
Spring only
Darumaka Darumaka Lv.24
No item
Clerk ♂ Augustin
Clerk ♂ Augustin
ヒロナツ Hironatsu
Reward: $960
Summer only
Tranquill Tranquill Lv.24
No item
Hiker Andy
Hiker Andy
ナツミ Natsumi
Reward: $768
Autumn only
Boldore Boldore Lv.24
No item
Guitarist January
Guitarist January
フユミ Fuyumi
Reward: $768
Winter only
Whirlipede Whirlipede Lv.24
No item

Nimbasa City Gym

Main article: Nimbasa Gym

The Nimbasa Gym is the official Gym of Nimbasa City, specializing in Electric-type Pokémon. In Pokémon Black and White, it contains a series of roller coasters. In Pokémon Black and White 2, the Gym moved from its original location (which is still explored by the player before visiting the official Gym) and is now a runway for models. The Gym Leader is Elesa, who gives out the Bolt Badge and TM72 (Volt Switch) upon being defeated.

Demographics

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Pokémon Black and White

Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the Unova region with a population of 150 (239, including all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court). It surpasses the urbanized Castelia City in terms of population.

Poké Mart

Upper cashier
Technical Machine department
(Lower cashier)


Items

Item Location Games
Bicycle Bicycle Reward from the Day-Care man at the city entrance after defeating Team Plasma  B  W 
HM Normal HM04 (Strength) From a man in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center  B  W 
Soothe Bell Soothe Bell From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high happiness  B  W 
Vs. Recorder Vs. Recorder From a girl exiting the Battle Subway  B  W 
X Attack X Attack South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel  B  W 
Super Repel Super Repel Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel (hidden)  B  W 
Sun Stone Sun Stone From a man in the building north of the Pokémon Center  B  W  B2  W2 
Prop Case Prop Case From a man in the Musical Hall  B  W  B2  W2 
TM Normal TM49 (Echoed Voice) From a woman in the Musical Hall  B  W  B2  W2 
Macho Brace Macho Brace From a man in the eastern gate  B  W  B2  W2 
None Toy Cake From the owner of the Pokémon Musical on the player's birthday  B  W  B2  W2 
None Tiara From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after participating in a Musical with another player  B  W  B2  W2 
None Crown From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 3 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)  B  W  B2  W2 
None Winner's Belt From the owner of the Pokémon Musical after winning 8 Musicals (doesn't have to be in a row)  B  W  B2  W2 
unknown Various Props From various audience members after participating in a Musical  B  W  B2  W2 
Vs. Recorder Vs. Recorder From Nate or Rosa after defeating Ingo and Emmet in a Multi Battle  B2  W2 
Red Shard Red Shard ×10 From the Gentleman in the Pokémon Center  B2  W2 
Soothe Bell Soothe Bell From an old woman in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center  B2  W2 
Thunder Stone Thunderstone Near the Pokémon Center (hidden)  B2  W2 
Revive Revive In trash can near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel (hidden)  B2  W2 
Parlyz Heal Paralyz Heal Near the large Audino figure in amusement park  B2  W2 
Dropped Item-m Dropped Item Near flowers in amusement park  B2  W2 
Rare Candy Rare Candy  B2  W2 
RageCandyBar RageCandyBar  B2  W2 
Lava Cookie Lava Cookie  B2  W2 
Old Gateau Old Gateau  B2  W2 

Pokémon

After returning the Dropped Item to the owner and calling them 15 times, Curtis (if the player chosen was Rosa) or Yancy (if the player chosen was Nate) will trade the player a different Pokémon each day in the following order (but only after the previous one has been traded). The Pokémon are different depending on the gender of the player. Each Pokémon has its Hidden Ability and can be either male or female.

After all Pokémon have been traded they will be offered all over again.

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
If the player's gender is male
Meowth Meowth
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Wobbuffet Wobbuffet
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Ralts Ralts
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Shieldon Shieldon
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Shellos Shellos
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Mawile Mawile
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Spiritomb Spiritomb
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Snorlax Snorlax
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Teddiursa Teddiursa
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Spinda Spinda
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Togepi Togepi
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
If the player's gender is female
Mankey Mankey
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Wobbuffet Wobbuffet
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Ralts Ralts
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Cranidos Cranidos
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Rhyhorn Rhyhorn
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Shellos Shellos
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Sableye Sableye
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Spiritomb Spiritomb
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Snorlax Snorlax
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Phanpy Phanpy
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Spinda Spinda
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
Togepi Togepi
B2 W2
Missingno. Trade
Any Pokémon
50 One
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.


Trainers

Pokémon Black and White

Trainer Pokémon
Team Plasma Grunt
Team Plasma Grunt
Reward: $720
Watchog Watchog Lv.18
No item
Trubbish Trubbish Lv.18
No item




Pokémon Black 2 and White 2




Trainer Pokémon
Team Plasma Grunt
Team Plasma Grunt
Reward: $1080
Trubbish Trubbish Lv.27
No item
Team Plasma Grunt
Team Plasma Grunt
Reward: $1080
Watchog Watchog Lv.27
No item
Trainers with a Vs. Seeker by their names, when alerted for a rematch using the item, may use higher-level Pokémon.


Trainer Tips

Trainer Tips
Games occur at specific times in Big Stadium and Small Court! You might be able to have a Pokémon battle with your favorite athlete!


Trainer Tips
The Musical Theater is always looking for participants! You might get more wonderful Props if you participate repeatedly!

In the anime

Nimbasa City at night in the anime

Nimbasa City was first mentioned in Zoroark: Master of Illusions, when Grings Kodai entered the "Nimbasa Legends" team for the Pokémon Baccer World Cup. However, this team was later found out to be a sham created by himself.

Nimbasa City first appeared at the beginning of Reunion Battles In Nimbasa! for a short time where Team Rocket arrived on a mission and again in Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! where the trio were riding the ferris wheel. Sometime prior to Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!, the trio started a mission which made it appear that Meowth messed up and was fired, however, it was revealed in Crisis from the Underground Up! that it was a plan to steal the gang's Pokémon.

Nimbasa Town, named after the city, is located on its outskirts.

Nimbasa City appeared again in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, along with Elesa. Ash won his Gym battle against her in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!. Nimbasa City's famous attractions, such as the Ferris Wheel and the sport parks, were extensively featured in Lost at the Stamp Rally!.

In the manga

In the Black & White arc of Pokémon Adventures, Black arrived in Nimbasa City with White. The Pokémon Musical Theater's construction had just been completed when they arrived, and White immediately resumed work on her grand idea, preparing everyone involved for the opening ceremony. After the Nimbasa City Gym Leader Elesa did her bit in the opening ceremony, she led Black towards her Gym for their Gym battle. Black did win his battle with Elesa, and spent the rest of the evening looking for White. White was found by Marshal of the Elite Four, who handed White to Black and excused himself. After taking White to the hospital to recover, Black then heard about what White had been through. After blaming himself for not asking Marshal more about the Servine that was following White, Black met a Baker named Chris, who showed the yet-to-be-opened Battle Subway to Black and White. The next day, White had made the decision to trial the Battle Subway, and after catching her first Pokémon, she bid farewell to Black, but not before Black loaned his Braviary to her, as Black knew that she had to bring three Pokémon with her.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Nimbasa City in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Krookodile Darkness Plasma Freeze Rare 70/116 Spiral Force Uncommon 036/051
Rattata Colorless Plasma Freeze Common 87/116 Spiral Force Common 040/051
N Su Noble Victories Uncommon 92/101 Red Collection U 066/066
Dark Explorers Uncommon 96/108 Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck   016/018
 


Trivia

  • Nimbasa's Japanese motto is 稲妻きらめく 輝きの街 "Shining city where lightning sparkles".
  • Nimbasa City is the only known city in the Pokémon world to feature arenas for human sporting events and an amusement park.
  • Since Unova is based on New York City, it's possible that Nimbasa City is meant to represent Coney Island. Coney Island has an amusement park on it, is home to one of New York's largest subway stations (which like Gear Station in Nimbasa City, is connected to all of the subway lines in the city), and (being part of Brooklyn) it's relatively close to some of New York's professional sports venues. Nimbasa City is not on an island, but it is mostly surrounded by water
  • There is a large Pikachu figure in the amusement park, even though Pikachu are not native to Unova. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a Pichu is also shown next to it.
  • When the player rides the Roller Coaster with Hiker Andy in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, a slight variation of the Mario theme can be heard in the background.
  • Nimbasa City is one of two cities that is more populous than the largest city in its region, the other being Celadon City. They are more populous than Castelia City and Saffron City, respectively.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese ライモンシティ Raimon City From 雷文 raimon, meander. Contains 雷 rai, thunder.
English Nimbasa City From nimbus cloud
French Méanville From méandre, meander
German Rayono City From rayo, Spanish for thunderbolt
Italian Sciroccopoli From Scirocco, Sirocco
Spanish Ciudad Mayólica From mayólica, maiolica
Korean 뇌문시티 Noemun City From 뇌문 (雷文) noemun, meander. Contains 뇌 (雷) noe, thunder.
Chinese (Mandarin) 雷文市 Léiwén Shì From 雷文 raimon. Literally means "thunder pattern", bu is also an alternate term for 雷紋 léiwén (meander).



Unova
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Settlements
Nuvema TownAccumula TownStriaton CityNacrene CityCastelia CityNimbasa CityAnville Town
Driftveil CityMistralton CityIcirrus CityOpelucid CityPokémon LeagueLacunosa TownUndella Town
Black CityWhite ForestAspertia CityFloccesy TownVirbank CityLentimas TownHumilau City
Routes
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Bridges and tunnels
Skyarrow BridgeDriftveil DrawbridgeTubeline BridgeVillage BridgeMarvelous BridgeMarine Tube
Landmarks
DreamyardWellspring CavePinwheel ForestLiberty GardenDesert ResortRelic CastleBattle SubwayLostlorn Forest
Cold StorageMistralton CaveChargestone CaveCelestial TowerTwist MountainDragonspiral TowerMoor of Icirrus
Challenger's CaveVictory Road (BWB2W2) • N's CastleRoyal UnovaGiant ChasmUndella BayAbyssal Ruins
Abundant ShrinePoké Transfer LabP2 LaboratoryEntralinkUnity TowerFloccesy RanchPledge GroveVirbank Complex
Pokéstar StudiosCastelia SewersJoin AvenueCave of BeingPokémon World TournamentReversal MountainPlasma Frigate
Clay TunnelUnderground RuinsStrange HouseRelic PassageSeaside CaveWhite TreehollowBlack Tower
Access to
Nature Preserve
Other
Blueberry AcademyTerarium


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