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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:Nimbasa Gym.png|thumb|right|Nimbasa Gym in Black and White]]
{{sign|bwbuilding|Nimbasa City Pokémon Gym<br>Leader: Elesa|"The Shining Beauty"}}
{{sign|bwbuilding|Nimbasa City Pokémon Gym<br>Leader: Elesa|"The Shining Beauty"}}


The Nimbasa Gym is designed like an amusement park, filled with brightly colored neon lights, floating stars and {{wp|roller coaster}}s. Upon entering the Gym, there is a huge open room, filled with transparent platforms. The roller coasters within the Gym are scattered around the room, all connected by platforms. The {{player}} must find their way around the Gym by walking into the roller coasters cars, in which they are then taken to the next platform. Within several of them, Trainers are hiding, and when the player opens the cars, the Trainer will engage the player in battle. Also, there are several switches around the Gym, which redirect the path of the roller coasters. However, many of these are also guarded by Trainers. The final roller coaster slightly differs from the others, featuring a large loop-the-loop, and partially speeds up after a slope before the loop-the-loop.
===Pokémon Black and White===
The Nimbasa Gym is designed like an amusement park, filled with brightly-colored neon lights, floating stars and {{wp|roller coaster}}s. Upon entering the Gym, there is a huge open room, filled with transparent platforms. The roller coasters within the Gym are scattered around the room, all connected by platforms. The {{player}} must find their way around the Gym by walking into the roller coasters cars, in which they are then taken to the next platform. Within several of them, Trainers are hiding, and when the player opens the cars, the Trainer will engage the player in battle. Also, there are several switches around the Gym, which redirect the path of the roller coasters. However, many of these are also guarded by Trainers. The final roller coaster slightly differs from the others, featuring a large loop-the-loop, and partially speeds up after a slope before the loop-the-loop.


After navigating through the roller coasters, the player will meet Elesa. She stands on a transparent platform just like the other platforms, which has the Unova Gym logo on it. Behind her is a large circular spinning wheel, but it is just for show, and cannot be interacted with. Once the player has defeated Elesa, a short-cut to the exit of the Gym is available to the left of her.
After navigating through the roller coasters, the player will meet Elesa. She stands on a transparent platform just like the other platforms, which has the Unova Gym logo on it. Behind her is a large circular spinning wheel, but it is just for show, and cannot be interacted with. Once the player has defeated Elesa, a short-cut to the exit of the Gym is available to the left of her.


In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Elesa has moved the Nimbasa Gym to a new building nearby. The new Gym is a long catwalk where challengers must battle three Trainers before battling Elesa. The old Gym is still running with a few Trainers in it. The old Gym must be traversed before the player can enter the new Gym.
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{sign|bwbuilding|The Shining Roller Coaster<br>Former Nimbasa City Pokémon Gym|}}
 
Elesa has moved the Nimbasa Gym to a new building nearby. The new Gym is a long catwalk where challengers must battle three Trainers before battling Elesa. The old Gym, known as "the Shining Roller Coaster", is still running with a few Trainers in it. The old Gym must be traversed before the player is allowed to enter the new Gym.
 
===Appearance===
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|-
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! style="background:#{{White color}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
! style="background:#{{Black 2 color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background:#{{White 2 color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|-
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa Gym BW.png|400px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa Gym B2W2.png|106px]]
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp;
|}


===Trainers===
===Trainers===
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{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Lady.png|Lady|Colette|4000|1|587|Emolga|♀|25|None|36=コレット|37=Colette}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr BW Lady.png|Lady|Colette|4000|1|587|Emolga|♀|25|None|36=コレット|37=Colette}}
{{Trainerfooter|Electric|1}}
{{Trainerfooter|Electric|1}}
<br>
 
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
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|prize={{PDollar}}3240
|prize={{PDollar}}3240
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|name=Elesa
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Elesa}}
|game=BW
|game=BW
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/5
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|ndex=587
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|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|ndex=587
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|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|ndex=523
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|move2=Spark|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Spark|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
}}
 
====[[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]====


===={{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}====
=====Old Gym=====
=====Old Gym=====
{{Trainerheader|Electric}}
{{Trainerheader|Electric}}
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{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Beauty.png|Beauty|Ampère|{{tt|1512|1400 in Easy Mode, 1624 in Challenge Mode}}|2|522|Blitzle|♀|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|239|Elekid|♂|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=アンペール|37=Ampère}}
{{Trainerentry|Spr B2W2 Beauty.png|Beauty|Ampère|{{tt|1512|1400 in Easy Mode, 1624 in Challenge Mode}}|2|522|Blitzle|♀|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|239|Elekid|♂|{{tt|27|25 in Easy Mode, 29 in Challenge Mode}}|None|36=アンペール|37=Ampère}}
{{Trainerfooter|Electric|1}}
{{Trainerfooter|Electric|1}}
{{-}}
 
=====Easy Mode/Normal Mode=====
======Easy Mode/Normal Mode======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
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|prize={{tt|{{pdollar}}3360|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}3600|Normal Mode}}
|prize={{tt|{{pdollar}}3360|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}3600|Normal Mode}}
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|name=Elesa
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Elesa}}
|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|ndex=587
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|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
|}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=180
|ndex=180
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|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Take Down|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Take Down|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
|}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|ndex=523
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|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
}}


=====Challenge Mode=====
======Challenge Mode======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
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|prize={{PDollar}}3840
|prize={{PDollar}}3840
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
|name=Elesa
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name={{color2|000|Elesa}}
|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|pokemon=4
|pokemon=4}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/5
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|ndex=587
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|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=180
|ndex=180
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|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|gen=5
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=595
|ndex=595
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|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/5
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|ndex=523
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|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Items===
===Items===
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{{Itemlist|Fresh Water|From [[Gym guide|Clyde]] at the entrance|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}}}
{{Itemlist|Fresh Water|From [[Gym guide|Clyde]] at the entrance|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{DL|Drink|Fresh Water}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Electric|Reward for defeating Elesa|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|72|Volt Switch}}}}
{{Itemlist|TM Electric|Reward for defeating Elesa|Bl=yes|W=yes|B2=yes|W2=yes|display={{TM|72|Volt Switch}}}}
{{Itemlist|Parlyz Heal|From {{tc|Beauty}} at the end of old Gym|B2=yes|W2=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Parlyz Heal|From the {{tc|Beauty}} at the end of the old Gym|B2=yes|W2=yes|display=[[Paralyze Heal|Parlyz Heal]]}}
{{Itlistfoot|electric}}
{{Itlistfoot|electric}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
The Nimbasa Gym was first seen in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} arrived there was a note saying that [[Elesa]] was somewhere else. Later in the episode it was revealed that {{an|Bianca}} had already requested a battle, therefore Ash had to wait after her. Bianca then battled Elesa where she fought hard but eventually lost.


{{Ash}} finally got the chance to battle Elesa in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. He was almost disqualified from the match after he had planned to use {{AP|Palpitoad}} for a clean sweep and had no back up in case Palpitoad fell. Ash then used {{AP|Snivy}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} for the remainder of the battle and won himself the {{badge|Bolt}}.
===In the main series===
The Nimbasa Gym was first seen in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrived there was a note saying that [[Elesa]] was somewhere else. Later in the episode it was revealed that {{an|Bianca}} had already requested a battle, therefore Ash had to wait after her. Bianca then battled Elesa where she fought hard but eventually lost.
 
Ash finally got the chance to battle Elesa in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. He was almost disqualified from the match after he had planned to use {{AP|Palpitoad}} for a clean sweep and had no back up in case Palpitoad fell. Ash then used {{AP|Snivy}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} for the remainder of the battle and won himself the {{badge|Bolt}}.


Just like the games, the Nimbasa Gym has a roller coaster that is used to traverse inside the Gym.
Just like the games, the Nimbasa Gym has a roller coaster that is used to traverse inside the Gym.
====Pokémon used in Gym====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Zebstrika.png
|epnum=BW049
|epname=Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Zebstrika}} first appeared in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', where it was used in a Gym battle against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{p|Shelmet}}, {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} and {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Zebstrika proved itself to be extremely powerful, knocking out all three of Bianca's Pokémon with little effort.
In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Zebstrika was used against [[Ash's Palpitoad]] during his challenge for a Badge. However, as Palpitoad was part {{type|Ground}}, Wild Charge would not work and Flame Charge did little damage. Although Zebstrika's Double Kick was powerful against Palpitoad, it was hit with Palpitoad's {{m|Supersonic}}, leaving it confused. A combination of {{m|Mud Shot}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} finally knocked it out.
Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa Emolga.png
|epnum=BW050
|epname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|vaen=Misato Fukuen
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Emolga}} first appeared in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', where she was used second in her Gym Battle against {{Ash}}. Using a combination of Attract and Aerial Ace, she was able to knock out [[Ash's Palpitoad]]. Next, she went up against {{AP|Snivy}}. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, after dodging Snivy's attacks and recovering from a {{m|Leaf Storm}}, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using Aerial Ace and Acrobatics—moves Snivy was weak against. Finally, Emolga was sent up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out with a {{m|Quick Attack}}.
Emolga's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Tynamo
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Tynamo.png
|epnum=BW050
|epname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Alyson Rosenfeld
|desc={{p|Tynamo}} was the last Pokémon Elesa used against Ash in their Gym Battle in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', and is called by Elesa as her "Electric Queen". Ash was confused by the unusual Pokémon that, despite being fish-like in appearance, could float in mid-air. Elesa worked around Tynamo's inability to learn more than a few moves by training her so her Tackle was extremely powerful, causing Pikachu to struggle. However, after Pikachu pulled himself together, he started to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the entire battlefield. With her view obscured, Tynamo was knocked out with just one {{m|Iron Tail}}.
Tynamo's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}
===In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nimbasa Gym Animated Trailer.png|thumb|260px|Nimbasa Gym in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]]
Nimbasa Gym appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], where {{ga|Nate}} was seen entering the Gym with his {{p|Emboar}} and preparing to battle Elesa.
====Pokémon used in Gym====
This listing is of Elesa's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer:
{{TrainerPoké
|width=67
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa B2W2 Trailer.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|epname=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|desc={{p|Zebstrika}} was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.
None of Zebstrika's moves are known.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa B2W2 Trailer.png
|epnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|epname=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|desc={{p|Emolga}} was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.
None of Emolga's moves are known.}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Nimbasa Gym Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Nimbasa Gym in the Pokémon Adventures manga]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Nimbasa Gym appeared in ''[[PS484|Battle on a Roller Coaster]]'', where {{adv|Black}} challenged Elesa. Like in the games, the Gym is filled with a big roller coaster, with Elesa waiting at the end. However, when Black reached Elesa, he realized that he couldn't open his safety harness, forcing him to stay in his moving car during the battle. Using her favorite move, {{m|Volt Switch}}, Elesa was able to launch rapid fire attacks while avoiding Black's Pokémon's attacks. With good timing, Black was able to defeat Elesa's {{p|Zebstrika}} with [[Nite]]'s {{m|Bulldoze}}, leaving her with just {{p|Emolga}}. With its great speed and {{type|Flying}} attacks, Emolga came close to defeating Nite, but with some quick thinking, Black came up with a strategy of using a roller coaster loop for Nite to land a surprise attack on Emolga from above, defeating it.
Just when Elesa was about to hand Black a {{badge|Bolt}} as a sign of his victory, his car started moving again, taking Black to an outside portion of the roller coaster, where he encountered {{DL|Forces of Nature (Adventures)|Thundurus}}, which unleashed a lightning bolt on him, shocking him and opening his harness in the process. Back inside the Gym, Elesa told Black how she had also encountered Thundurus in her past.
====Pokémon used in Gym====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Zebstrika Adventures.png
|epnum=PS482
|epname=To Make a Musical
|desc={{p|Zebstrika}} is the first Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. Zebstrika was first seen as a drawing when Black was reading a book while deciding on strategies to defeat Elesa in their upcoming Gym Battle. Later, it was seen in person along with Elesa's other Pokémon while it was seen being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Zebstrika was used against Black in the Gym battle where it defeated his Tula after exploiting its Motor Drive Ability to raise its speed. Eventually, Zebstrika was defeated by Black's [[Nite]].
Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}, and {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|mentioned only}}, and its Ability is {{a|Motor Drive}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa Emolga Adventures.png
|cap=Elesa's Emolga
|epnum=PS482
|epname=To Make a Musical
|desc={{p|Emolga}} is the second Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. Emolga was used in the Gym battle against Black where it fought his Nite and was eventually defeated.
Emolga's known moves are {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Acrobatics}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Nimbasa Gym is the only Gym where the [[Gym Leader]]'s monetary reward is the lower than all of the other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s present in the Gym. This is probably due to the fact that the Trainers are {{tc|Rich Boy}}s and {{tc|Lady|Ladies}}, who give a higher [[prize money]] than most other [[Trainer class]]es.  
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Nimbasa Gym is the only Gym where the [[Gym Leader]]'s monetary reward is the lower than all of the other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s present in the Gym. This is probably due to the fact that the Trainers are {{tc|Rich Boy}}s and {{tc|Lady|Ladies}}, who give a higher [[prize money]] than most other {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es.  
* Due to {{DL|List of glitches in Generation V|Nimbasa Gym Trainer glitch|a glitch}}, if the player loses to {{tc|Lady}} Colette while directly facing her when encountered, when the player comes back in she will be standing on the same spot and will battle the player. After she is defeated, she still remains on the tracks of the roller coaster, and can be passed through while riding the roller coaster to [[Elesa]].
* Due to {{DL|List of glitches in Generation V|Nimbasa Gym Trainer glitch|a glitch}}, if the player loses to {{tc|Lady}} Colette while directly facing her when encountered, when the player comes back in she will be standing on the same spot and will battle the player. After she is defeated, she still remains on the tracks of the roller coaster, and can be passed through while riding the roller coaster to [[Elesa]].
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, all of the Trainers have only {{p|Emolga}} and {{p|Blitzle}}'s evolutionary lines, despite {{p|Tynamo}}, {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Joltik}}'s lines being in the [[Unova Pokédex]].
* In {{2v2|Black|White}}, all of the Trainers have only {{p|Emolga}} and {{p|Blitzle}}'s evolutionary lines, despite {{p|Tynamo}}, {{p|Stunfisk}}, and {{p|Joltik}}'s lines being in the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the three Beauties are named after famous scientists and engineers: ''Nikola'' is named after Serbian-American engineer {{wp|Nikola Tesla}}, from whom she also gets her Japanese name; ''Fleming'' is named after English physicist {{wp|John Ambrose Fleming}}, while her Japanese name ''Frémy'' comes from the French chemist {{wp|Edmond Frémy}}; and ''Ampère'' is named after French physicist {{wp|André-Marie Ampère}}. Two of them are also {{wp|International System of Units|SI units}}: {{wp|Tesla (unit)|tesla}} for {{wp|Magnetic field|magnetic flux density}} and {{wp|ampere}} for {{wp|electric current}}.
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the three Beauties are named after famous scientists and engineers: ''Nikola'' is named after Serbian-American engineer {{wp|Nikola Tesla}}, from whom she also gets her Japanese name; ''Fleming'' is named after English physicist {{wp|John Ambrose Fleming}}, while her Japanese name ''Frémy'' comes from the French chemist {{wp|Edmond Frémy}}; and ''Ampère'' is named after French physicist {{wp|André-Marie Ampère}}. Two of them are also {{wp|International System of Units|SI units}}: {{wp|Tesla (unit)|tesla}} for {{wp|Magnetic field|magnetic flux density}} and {{wp|ampere}} for {{wp|electric current}}.
   
   
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Revision as of 23:11, 5 January 2018

Nimbasa Gym
ライモンジム Raimon Gym
Nimbasa Gym anime.png
Location Nimbasa City
Gym Leader Elesa
Badge Bolt Badge
Dominant Type Electric
Region Unova
Nimbasa Gym field.png
Battlefield

The Nimbasa Gym (Japanese: ライモンジム Raimon Gym) is the official Gym of Nimbasa City. It is based on Electric-type Pokémon. The Gym Leader is Elesa. Trainers who manage to defeat her receive the Bolt Badge.

In the games

Nimbasa City Pokémon Gym
Leader: Elesa

"The Shining Beauty"

Pokémon Black and White

The Nimbasa Gym is designed like an amusement park, filled with brightly-colored neon lights, floating stars and roller coasters. Upon entering the Gym, there is a huge open room, filled with transparent platforms. The roller coasters within the Gym are scattered around the room, all connected by platforms. The player must find their way around the Gym by walking into the roller coasters cars, in which they are then taken to the next platform. Within several of them, Trainers are hiding, and when the player opens the cars, the Trainer will engage the player in battle. Also, there are several switches around the Gym, which redirect the path of the roller coasters. However, many of these are also guarded by Trainers. The final roller coaster slightly differs from the others, featuring a large loop-the-loop, and partially speeds up after a slope before the loop-the-loop.

After navigating through the roller coasters, the player will meet Elesa. She stands on a transparent platform just like the other platforms, which has the Unova Gym logo on it. Behind her is a large circular spinning wheel, but it is just for show, and cannot be interacted with. Once the player has defeated Elesa, a short-cut to the exit of the Gym is available to the left of her.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

The Shining Roller Coaster
Former Nimbasa City Pokémon Gym

Elesa has moved the Nimbasa Gym to a new building nearby. The new Gym is a long catwalk where challengers must battle three Trainers before battling Elesa. The old Gym, known as "the Shining Roller Coaster", is still running with a few Trainers in it. The old Gym must be traversed before the player is allowed to enter the new Gym.

Appearance

Black White Black 2 White 2
Nimbasa Gym BW.png Nimbasa Gym B2W2.png
 

Trainers

Pokémon Black and White

Trainer Pokémon
Lady Magnolia
Lady Magnolia
アヤノ Ayano
Reward: $3840
Emolga Emolga Lv.24
No item
Emolga Emolga Lv.24
No item
Rich Boy Cody
Rich Boy Cody
トモヒコ Tomohiko
Reward: $4000
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.25
No item
Rich Boy Rolan
Rich Boy Rolan
ロラン Rolan
Reward: $3840
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.24
No item
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.24
No item
Lady Colette
Lady Colette
コレット Colette
Reward: $4000
Emolga Emolga Lv.25
No item




Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Old Gym
Trainer Pokémon
Rich Boy Rolan
Rich Boy Rolan
ロラン Rolan
Reward: $3840
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.24
No item
Lady Colette
Lady Colette
コレット Colette
Reward: $3840
Flaaffy Flaaffy Lv.24
No item


New Gym
Trainer Pokémon
Beauty Nikola
Beauty Nikola
テスラ Tesla
Reward: $1512
Elekid Elekid Lv.27
No item
Flaaffy Flaaffy Lv.27
No item
Beauty Fleming
Beauty Fleming
フレミー Frémy
Reward: $1512
Flaaffy Flaaffy Lv.27
No item
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.27
No item
Beauty Ampère
Beauty Ampère
アンペール Ampère
Reward: $1512
Blitzle Blitzle Lv.27
No item
Elekid Elekid Lv.27
No item


Easy Mode/Normal Mode



Challenge Mode



Items

Item Location Games
Fresh Water Fresh Water From Clyde at the entrance  B  W  B2  W2 
TM Electric TM72 (Volt Switch) Reward for defeating Elesa  B  W  B2  W2 
Parlyz Heal Parlyz Heal From the Beauty at the end of the old Gym  B2  W2 

In the anime

In the main series

The Nimbasa Gym was first seen in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, when Ash and his friends arrived there was a note saying that Elesa was somewhere else. Later in the episode it was revealed that Bianca had already requested a battle, therefore Ash had to wait after her. Bianca then battled Elesa where she fought hard but eventually lost.

Ash finally got the chance to battle Elesa in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!. He was almost disqualified from the match after he had planned to use Palpitoad for a clean sweep and had no back up in case Palpitoad fell. Ash then used Snivy and Pikachu for the remainder of the battle and won himself the Bolt Badge.

Just like the games, the Nimbasa Gym has a roller coaster that is used to traverse inside the Gym.

Pokémon used in Gym

Elesa's Zebstrika
Zebstrika
Elesa's Zebstrika first appeared in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, where it was used in a Gym battle against Bianca's Shelmet, Minccino and Pignite. Zebstrika proved itself to be extremely powerful, knocking out all three of Bianca's Pokémon with little effort.

In Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, Zebstrika was used against Ash's Palpitoad during his challenge for a Badge. However, as Palpitoad was part Ground-type, Wild Charge would not work and Flame Charge did little damage. Although Zebstrika's Double Kick was powerful against Palpitoad, it was hit with Palpitoad's Supersonic, leaving it confused. A combination of Mud Shot and Hydro Pump finally knocked it out.

Zebstrika's known moves are Flame Charge, Double Kick, Wild Charge, and Quick Attack.

Debut Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
Voice actors
Japanese Kensuke Satō
English Marc Thompson
Elesa's Emolga
Emolga
Elesa's Emolga first appeared in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, where she was used second in her Gym Battle against Ash. Using a combination of Attract and Aerial Ace, she was able to knock out Ash's Palpitoad. Next, she went up against Snivy. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, after dodging Snivy's attacks and recovering from a Leaf Storm, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using Aerial Ace and Acrobatics—moves Snivy was weak against. Finally, Emolga was sent up against Pikachu, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out with a Quick Attack.

Emolga's known moves are Attract, Acrobatics, Aerial Ace, and Electro Ball.

Debut Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
Voice actors
Japanese Misato Fukuen
English Misato Fukuen
Elesa's Tynamo
Tynamo
Tynamo was the last Pokémon Elesa used against Ash in their Gym Battle in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, and is called by Elesa as her "Electric Queen". Ash was confused by the unusual Pokémon that, despite being fish-like in appearance, could float in mid-air. Elesa worked around Tynamo's inability to learn more than a few moves by training her so her Tackle was extremely powerful, causing Pikachu to struggle. However, after Pikachu pulled himself together, he started to use Thunderbolt on the entire battlefield. With her view obscured, Tynamo was knocked out with just one Iron Tail.

Tynamo's only known move is Tackle.

Debut Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
Voice actors
Japanese Kiyotaka Furushima
English Alyson Rosenfeld

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Nimbasa Gym in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer

Nimbasa Gym appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where Nate was seen entering the Gym with his Emboar and preparing to battle Elesa.

Pokémon used in Gym

This listing is of Elesa's known Pokémon in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer:

Elesa's Zebstrika
Zebstrika
Zebstrika was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.

None of Zebstrika's moves are known.

Debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
Elesa's Emolga
Emolga
Emolga was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.

None of Emolga's moves are known.

Debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer

In the manga

Nimbasa Gym in the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The Nimbasa Gym appeared in Battle on a Roller Coaster, where Black challenged Elesa. Like in the games, the Gym is filled with a big roller coaster, with Elesa waiting at the end. However, when Black reached Elesa, he realized that he couldn't open his safety harness, forcing him to stay in his moving car during the battle. Using her favorite move, Volt Switch, Elesa was able to launch rapid fire attacks while avoiding Black's Pokémon's attacks. With good timing, Black was able to defeat Elesa's Zebstrika with Nite's Bulldoze, leaving her with just Emolga. With its great speed and Flying-type attacks, Emolga came close to defeating Nite, but with some quick thinking, Black came up with a strategy of using a roller coaster loop for Nite to land a surprise attack on Emolga from above, defeating it.

Just when Elesa was about to hand Black a Bolt Badge as a sign of his victory, his car started moving again, taking Black to an outside portion of the roller coaster, where he encountered Thundurus, which unleashed a lightning bolt on him, shocking him and opening his harness in the process. Back inside the Gym, Elesa told Black how she had also encountered Thundurus in her past.

Pokémon used in Gym

Elesa's Zebstrika
Zebstrika
Zebstrika is the first Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. Zebstrika was first seen as a drawing when Black was reading a book while deciding on strategies to defeat Elesa in their upcoming Gym Battle. Later, it was seen in person along with Elesa's other Pokémon while it was seen being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Zebstrika was used against Black in the Gym battle where it defeated his Tula after exploiting its Motor Drive Ability to raise its speed. Eventually, Zebstrika was defeated by Black's Nite.

Zebstrika's known moves are Flame Charge, Volt Switch, and Wild Charge*, and its Ability is Motor Drive.

Debut To Make a Musical
Elesa's Emolga
Emolga
Emolga is the second Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. Emolga was used in the Gym battle against Black where it fought his Nite and was eventually defeated.

Emolga's known moves are Volt Switch, Aerial Ace, and Acrobatics.

Debut To Make a Musical

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the Nimbasa Gym 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 #
Elesa Su       Shiny Collection Common 020/020
 


Trivia


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Nacrene Gym Basic Badge
Lenora OD.png
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Castelia Gym Insect Badge
Burgh OD.png
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Nimbasa Gym Bolt Badge
Elesa OD.png
Elesa
Driftveil Gym Quake Badge
Clay OD.png
Clay
Mistralton Gym Jet Badge
Skyla OD.png
Skyla
Icirrus Gym Freeze Badge
Brycen OD.png
Brycen
Opelucid Gym Legend Badge
Drayden OD.png Iris BW OD.png
Drayden Iris
Aspertia Gym Basic Badge
Cheren OD.png
Cheren
Virbank Gym Toxic Badge
Roxie OD.png
Roxie
Humilau Gym Wave Badge
Marlon OD.png
Marlon


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