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[[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|thumb|300px|Nimbasa City in spring in {{2v2|Black|White}}]] | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|thumb|300px|Nimbasa City in spring in {{2v2|Black|White}}]] | ||
'''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. | '''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. | ||
==Slogan== | |||
'''''Lit by the Flash of Lightning!''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|稲妻きらめく 輝きの街}}''' ''Shining city where lightning sparkles.'') | |||
==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
===Musical Theater=== | ===Musical Theater=== | ||
The '''Musical Theater''' (Japanese: '''ミュージカルホール''' ''Musical Hall'') is where the | {{main|Pokémon Musical}} | ||
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. In Pokémon Black and White, the {{player}} meets [[Bianca]] here upon their first arrival. | |||
Inside, the owner of the theater will give the | Inside, the owner of the theater will give the player a [[Prop Case]] and show them how to dress up their Pokémon. | ||
===Gear Station=== | ===Gear Station=== | ||
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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 | Trainers may be battled here daily; the Trainer varies with the season and the gender of the player. The Trainers' Japanese names are related to the season they appear in; however in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, Hiker Natsumi (Andy in English) appears in autumn even though his name contains ''natsu'' (summer). The English names occasionally relate to the seasons, with some containing months (such as '''May'''a and '''August'''ine) and others having more indirect relationships (such as Aurora appearing in the autumn like its real life counterpart, and Persephone being named after the Greek goddess with an association to 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}} | After the battle, the Trainer will accompany the player on the Ferris wheel. In the Japanese version, the conversations on the Ferris wheel are laced with {{wp|double entendre}}s. In the Japanese and French versions of Black 2 and White 2, {{tc|Nursery Aide}} June admits to being a man disguised as a woman in order to be a Nursery Aide, but this dialogue is cut from the English translations. | ||
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[N]] is battled here as part of the main storyline. In | In {{game|Black and White|s}}, [[N]] is battled here as part of the main storyline. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, after defeating the Elite Four, special non-battleable characters will appear on certain days of the 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 [[In-game trade|trade]] with the player daily. If 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 they are interacted with. The special character will appear afterwards, followed by a standard Trainer. | ||
====Pokémon Black and White==== | ====Pokémon Black and White==== | ||
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[[File:Nate OD.png|link=Player character]] If the {{Player}}'s gender is male: | [[File:Nate OD.png|link=Player character]] If the {{Player}}'s gender is male: | ||
{{Trainerheader|road}} | {{Trainerheader|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Lass.png|Lass|Persephone|{{tt|384|352 in Easy Mode, 416 in Challenge Mode}} <br>{{color|{{spring color dark}}|<small>Spring only</small>}}|1|510|Liepard|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=ハツハル|37=Hatsuharu}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Nursery Aide.png|Nursery Aide|June|{{tt|960|880 in Easy Mode, 1040 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{summer color dark}}|<small>Summer only</small>}}|1|541|Swadloon|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=エナツ|37=Enatsu}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Clerk F.png|Clerk ♀|Trisha|{{tt|960|880 in Easy Mode, 1040 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{autumn color dark}}|<small>Autumn only</small>}}|1|572|Minccino|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=チアキ|37=Chiaki}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Beauty.png|Beauty|December|{{tt|1344|1232 in Easy Mode, 1456 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{winter color dark}}|<small>Winter only</small>}}|1|180|Flaaffy|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=マフユ|37=Mafuyu}} | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Beauty.png|Beauty|December|{{tt|1344|1232 in Easy Mode, 1456 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{winter color dark}}|<small>Winter only</small>}}|1|180|Flaaffy|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=マフユ|37=Mafuyu}} | ||
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[[File:Rosa OD.png|link=Player character]] If the {{Player}}'s gender is female: | [[File:Rosa OD.png|link=Player character]] If the {{Player}}'s gender is female: | ||
{{Trainerheader|road}} | {{Trainerheader|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Dancer.png|Dancer|Dirk|{{tt|768|704 in Easy Mode, 832 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{spring color dark}}|<small>Spring only</small>}}|1|554|Darumaka|♂|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=ハルオ|37=Haruo}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Clerk M.png|Clerk ♂|Augustin|{{tt|960|880 in Easy Mode, 1040 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{summer color dark}}|<small>Summer only</small>}}|1|520|Tranquill|♂|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=ヒロナツ|37=Hironatsu}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Hiker.png|Hiker|Andy|{{tt|768|704 in Easy Mode, 832 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{autumn color dark}}|<small>Autumn only</small>}}|1|525|Boldore|♂|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=ナツミ|37=Natsumi}} | ||
{{Trainerdiv|road}} | {{Trainerdiv|road}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Guitarist.png|Guitarist|January|{{tt|768|704 in Easy Mode, 832 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{winter color dark}}|<small>Winter only</small>}}|1|544|Whirlipede|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=フユミ|37=Fuyumi}} | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Guitarist.png|Guitarist|January|{{tt|768|704 in Easy Mode, 832 in Challenge Mode}}<br>{{color|{{winter color dark}}|<small>Winter only</small>}}|1|544|Whirlipede|♀|{{tt|24|22 in Easy Mode, 26 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=フユミ|37=Fuyumi}} | ||
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==Poké Mart== | ==Poké Mart== | ||
{{shop|Upper cashier}} | {{shop|Upper cashier}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball|200}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Poké Ball (item)|200|5=Poké Ball|display=Poké Ball}}|{{shopitem|Great Ball|600}}}} | ||
{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Ultra Ball|1200|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{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|note=<sup>7 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Full Restore|3000|note=<sup>8 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}}} | {{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| | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Paralyze Heal|200|display=Parlyz Heal}}|{{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|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}} | {{shoprow|{{shopitem|Full Heal|600|note=<sup>5 {{color2|000|Badge|Badges}}</sup>}}|{{shopitem|Escape Rope|550}}}} | ||
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{{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|HM Normal|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{HM|04|Strength}}}} | {{Itemlist|HM Normal|From an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|display={{HM|04|Strength}}}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From a {{tc|Socialite}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high | {{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From a {{tc|Socialite}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high [[friendship]]|Bl=yes|W=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From an Ace Trainer exiting the Battle Subway|Bl=yes|W=yes}} | {{Itemlist|Vs. Recorder|From an Ace Trainer exiting the Battle Subway|Bl=yes|W=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|X Attack|South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Bl=yes|W=yes | {{Itemlist|X Attack|South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel|Bl=yes|W=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Super Repel|Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|Bl=yes|W=yes | {{Itemlist|Super Repel|Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel ''(hidden)''|Bl=yes|W=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Sun Stone|From an Ace Trainer in the building north of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes | {{Itemlist|Sun Stone|From an Ace Trainer in the building north of the Pokémon Center|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Macho Brace|From a man in the eastern gate|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes}} | |||
{{Itemlist|Macho Brace|From a man in the eastern gate|Bl=yes|W=yes|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|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= | {{itemlist|Red Shard|From the Gentleman in the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Red Shard]] ×10}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From a {{tc|Socialite}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes | {{Itemlist|Soothe Bell|From a {{tc|Socialite}} in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center|B2=yes|W2=yes}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Thunder Stone|Near the Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display= | {{Itemlist|Thunder Stone|Near the Pokémon Center ''(hidden)''|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[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}} | ||
{{Itemlist| | {{Itemlist|Paralyze Heal|Near the large Audino figure in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Paralyze Heal|Parlyz Heal]]}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Dropped Item-{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}|Near flowers in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display= | {{Itemlist|Dropped Item-{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=m|1=f}}|Near flowers in amusement park|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Dropped Item]]}} | ||
{{Itemlist|Rare Candy| | {{Itemlist|Rare Candy| | ||
*Held by traded {{p|Meowth}} | *Held by traded {{p|Meowth}} | ||
*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}} | ||
{{Itemlist| | {{Itemlist|Rage Candy Bar| | ||
*Held by traded {{p|Togepi}} | *Held by traded {{p|Togepi}} | ||
*Held by traded {{p|Wobbuffet}} | *Held by traded {{p|Wobbuffet}} | ||
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*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}} | ||
{{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}} | ||
{{Itlistfoot|road}} | {{Itlistfoot|road}} | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
{{trainerheader|city}} | {{trainerheader|city}} | ||
{{trainerdiv|city|After earning the Bolt Badge}} | |||
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Plasma Grunt M.png|Team Plasma Grunt||{{tt|1080|1000 in Easy Mode, 1160 in Challenge Mode}}|1|568|Trubbish|♂|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|}} | {{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Plasma Grunt M.png|Team Plasma Grunt||{{tt|1080|1000 in Easy Mode, 1160 in Challenge Mode}}|1|568|Trubbish|♂|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|}} | ||
{{trainerdiv|city}} | {{trainerdiv|city}} | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Nimbasa City anime.png|thumb| | [[File:Nimbasa City anime.png|thumb|250px|Nimbasa City in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Nimbasa City was first mentioned in ''[[M13|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 was first mentioned in ''[[M13|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, using illusions formed by a {{OBP|Zoroark|M13}} he had captured. | ||
Nimbasa City first appeared at the beginning of ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]'' for a short time where | Nimbasa City first appeared at the beginning of ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]'' for a short time, where {{TRT}} arrived on a mission; and again in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!]]'', where the trio were riding the Ferris wheel. Sometime prior to ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'', the trio started a mission which made it appear that {{MTR}} messed up and was fired, however, it was revealed in ''[[BW047|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 Town]], named after the city, is located on its outskirts. | ||
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 ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was revealed to have visited Nimbasa City to watch a {{pkmn|Musical}} show in order to get inspiration for her future [[Pokémon Contest]]s. She also watched one of Elesa's fashion shows. | |||
===Gallery=== | |||
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! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Musical|Musical Theater}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Battle Subway|Gear Station}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Big Stadium and Small Court|Big Stadium}} | |||
! {{color2|000|Big Stadium and Small Court|Small Court}} | |||
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|- style="background:#fff" | |||
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| [[File:Battle Subway anime.png|180px]] | |||
| [[File:Big Stadium anime.png|180px]] | |||
| [[File:Small Court anime.png|180px]] | |||
| [[File:Nimbasa Gym anime.png|180px]] | |||
|} | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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{{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} arrived in Nimbasa City in ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]''. 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. | {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} arrived in Nimbasa City in ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]''. 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. | ||
While Black was going through the [[Nimbasa Gym]], White encountered [[N]] aboard the Ferris Wheel, finding out his status as the king of [[Team Plasma]]. To White's shock, N revealed that White's [[Gigi]] had more interest in {{pkmn|battle}}s than the [[BW Agency]] business she was making it go through. White jumped off the Ferris Wheel to escape, but to her shock, Gigi decided to stay with N. The harsh landing and the emotional shock combined caused White to fall | While Black was going through the [[Nimbasa Gym]], White encountered [[N]] aboard the Ferris Wheel, finding out his status as the king of [[Team Plasma]]. To White's shock, N revealed that White's [[Gigi]] had more interest in {{pkmn|battle}}s than the [[BW Agency]] business she was making it go through. White jumped off the Ferris Wheel to escape, but to her shock, Gigi decided to stay with N. The harsh landing and the emotional shock combined caused White to fall unconscious. | ||
Black eventually won 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 {{adv|Amanda|Servine}} that was following White, Black met a {{tc|Baker}} named Chris, who showed the yet-to-be-opened Battle Subway to Black and White. | Black eventually won 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 {{adv|Amanda|Servine}} that was following White, Black met a {{tc|Baker}} named Chris, who showed the yet-to-be-opened Battle Subway to Black and White. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* 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. This also happens in [[Sinnoh]], but only in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} where [[Hearthome City]] is more populous than [[Jubilife 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. This also happens in Sinnoh but only in {{game| | |||
==Name origin== | ===Name origin=== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}" | ||
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| Japanese | | Japanese | ||
| ライモンシティ ''Raimon City'' | | ライモンシティ ''Raimon City'' | ||
| From 雷文 ''raimon'' | | From 雷文 ''raimon'' ({{wp|Meander (art)|meander}}) and 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| English | | English | ||
| Nimbasa City | | Nimbasa City | ||
| From ''{{wp| | | From ''nimbus'' (rain cloud) and ''{{wp|Cumulonimbus cloud|cumulonimbus}}'' (clouds associated with thunderstorms) | ||
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| Italian | | Italian | ||
| Sciroccopoli | | Sciroccopoli | ||
| From ''Scirocco'' | | From ''Scirocco'' ({{wp|Sirocco}}, Mediterranean wind blowing from the Sahara) and the suffix ''-poli'' (city) | ||
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| Spanish | | rowspan="2" | Spanish | ||
| Ciudad Mayólica | | Ciudad Mayólica | ||
| From ''mayólica'', {{wp|maiolica}} | | From ''mayólica'', {{wp|maiolica}} | ||
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| Latin American | | Ciudad Nimbasa{{tt|*|Latin American dub}} | ||
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| From 뇌문 (雷文) ''noemun'', meander. Contains 뇌 (雷) ''noe'', thunder. | | From 뇌문 (雷文) ''noemun'', meander. Contains 뇌 (雷) ''noe'', thunder. | ||
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | ||
| 雷文市 ''Léiwén Shì'' | | 雷文市 ''Léiwén Shì'' | ||
| From 雷文 '' | | From 雷文 ''léiwén'' (meander) and 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) | ||
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| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | |||
| 雷文市 '' Lèuihmàhn Síh'' | |||
| From 雷文 ''lèuihmàhn'' (meander) and 雷 ''lèui'' (thunder) | |||
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| Miasto Nimbasa | |||
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| Brazilian Portuguese | | Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| Cidade de Nimbasa | | Cidade de Nimbasa | ||
| From its English name | | From its English name | ||
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| Thai | | Thai | ||
| ไรมอนเมืองแห่ง ''Raimon City'' | | ไรมอนเมืองแห่ง ''Raimon City'' | ||
| Transliteration of its Japanese name | | Transliteration of its Japanese name | ||
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| Thành phố Raimon | |||
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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 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.
Slogan
Lit by the Flash of Lightning! (Japanese: 稲妻きらめく 輝きの街 Shining city where lightning sparkles.)
Places of interest
Musical Theater
- Main article: Pokémon Musical
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. In Pokémon Black and White, 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 Trainers' Japanese names are related to the season they appear in; however in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Hiker Natsumi (Andy in English) appears in autumn even though his name contains natsu (summer). The English names occasionally relate to the seasons, with some containing months (such as Maya and Augustine) and others having more indirect relationships (such as Aurora appearing in the autumn like its real life counterpart, and Persephone being named after the Greek goddess with an association to spring).
After the battle, the Trainer will accompany the player on the Ferris wheel. In the Japanese version, the conversations on the Ferris wheel are laced with double entendres. In the Japanese and French versions of Black 2 and White 2, Nursery Aide June admits to being a man disguised as a woman in order to be a Nursery Aide, but this dialogue is cut from the English translations.
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-battleable characters will appear on certain days of the 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. If 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 they are 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.
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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
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Population in Black 2 and White 2 |
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.
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Bicycle | Reward from the Day-Care man at the city entrance after defeating Team Plasma | B W | |
HM04 (Strength) | From an Ace Trainer in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center | B W | |
Soothe Bell | From a Socialite in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center, after showing her a Pokémon with high friendship | B W | |
Vs. Recorder | From an Ace Trainer exiting the Battle Subway | B W | |
X Attack | South of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel | B W | |
Super Repel | Southeast of the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel (hidden) | B W | |
Sun Stone | From an Ace Trainer in the building north of the Pokémon Center | B W B2 W2 | |
Macho Brace | From a man in the eastern gate | B W B2 W2 | |
Vs. Recorder | From Nate or Rosa after defeating Ingo and Emmet in a Multi Battle | B2 W2 | |
Red Shard ×10 | From the Gentleman in the Pokémon Center | B2 W2 | |
Soothe Bell | From a Socialite in the building northwest of the Pokémon Center | B2 W2 | |
Thunderstone | Near the Pokémon Center (hidden) | B2 W2 | |
Revive | In trash can near the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel (hidden) | B2 W2 | |
Parlyz Heal | Near the large Audino figure in amusement park | B2 W2 | |
Dropped Item | Near flowers in amusement park | B2 W2 | |
Rare Candy | B2 W2 | ||
RageCandyBar | B2 W2 | ||
Lava Cookie | B2 W2 | ||
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.
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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, using illusions formed by a Zoroark he had captured.
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 Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!, Dawn was revealed to have visited Nimbasa City to watch a Musical show in order to get inspiration for her future Pokémon Contests. She also watched one of Elesa's fashion shows.
Gallery
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Black and White arrived in Nimbasa City in To Make a Musical. 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.
While Black was going through the Nimbasa Gym, White encountered N aboard the Ferris Wheel, finding out his status as the king of Team Plasma. To White's shock, N revealed that White's Gigi had more interest in battles than the BW Agency business she was making it go through. White jumped off the Ferris Wheel to escape, but to her shock, Gigi decided to stay with N. The harsh landing and the emotional shock combined caused White to fall unconscious.
Black eventually won 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.
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Rattata | Plasma Freeze | 87/116 | Spiral Force | 040/051 | |||
N | Su | Noble Victories | 92/101 | Red Collection | 066/066 | ||
Dark Explorers | 96/108 | Reshiram-EX Battle Strength Deck | 016/018 | ||||
Trivia
- 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.
- 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. This also happens in Sinnoh, but only in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl where Hearthome City is more populous than Jubilife City.
Name origin
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ライモンシティ Raimon City | From 雷文 raimon (meander) and 雷 rai (thunder) |
English | Nimbasa City | From nimbus (rain cloud) and cumulonimbus (clouds associated with thunderstorms) |
French | Méanville | From méandre, meander |
German | Rayono City | From rayo, Spanish for thunderbolt |
Italian | Sciroccopoli | From Scirocco (Sirocco, Mediterranean wind blowing from the Sahara) and the suffix -poli (city) |
Spanish | Ciudad Mayólica | From mayólica, maiolica |
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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 léiwén (meander) and 雷 léi (thunder) |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 雷文市 Lèuihmàhn Síh | From 雷文 lèuihmàhn (meander) and 雷 lèui (thunder) |
Polish | Miasto Nimbasa | From its English name |
Brazilian Portuguese | Cidade de Nimbasa | From its English name |
Thai | ไรมอนเมืองแห่ง Raimon City | Transliteration of its Japanese name |
Vietnamese | Thành phố Raimon | Transliteration of Japanese name |
This article is part of Project Cities and Towns, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on every city and town in the Pokémon world. |