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'''Elesa''' (Japanese: '''カミツレ''' ''Kamiture'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nimbasa City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Nimbasa Gym]]. She specializes in {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Bolt}} to Trainers who defeat her.
'''Elesa''' (Japanese: '''カミツレ''' ''Kamitsure'') is a {{wp|Model (person)|model}} who is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nimbasa City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Nimbasa Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She gives the {{badge|Bolt}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Elesa makes her debut in {{game|Black and White|s}}, serving as the Nimbasa City Gym Leader. This Gym is the fourth that the player may challenge. The player can challenge her to a battle after riding a series of roller coasters to her location, a process involving the flipping of multiple switches so the tracks take the player to her.
Elesa makes her debut in {{game|Black and White|s}}, serving as the Nimbasa City Gym Leader. This Gym is the fourth that the {{player}} may challenge. The player can challenge her to a battle after riding a series of roller coasters to her location, a process involving the flipping of multiple switches so the tracks take the player to her.


Elesa specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She utilises a strategy that involves using {{m|Volt Switch}} between her two {{p|Emolga}}, and later {{p|Zebstrika}}. Upon defeating her, she will reward the player with the a Bolt Badge and {{TM|72|Volt Switch}}.  
Elesa specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She utilizes a strategy that involves using {{m|Volt Switch}} between her two {{p|Emolga}}, and later {{p|Zebstrika}}. Upon defeating her, she will reward the player with the Bolt Badge and {{TM|72|Volt Switch}}.


Outside of battle, Elesa is a supermodel. She appears when [[Bianca]] attempts to convince her father to allow her to become a Pokémon Trainer. Elesa aids her, convincing Bianca's father to give his daughter the permission to follow her dream. When the player leaves Nimbasa City, it is Elesa who appears briefly on {{rt|5|Unova}} and tells the bridge guard to lower the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] so the player may cross it. She then appears at [[N's Castle]], where she and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]] while the player goes after N. While not strictly relevant to the plot, Elesa also visits [[Cynthia]] in the summer at [[Undella Town]], as do the other female Gym Leaders and Elite Four members.
Outside of battle, Elesa is a supermodel and also listens to a lot of music.<ref>[http://lavacutcontent.com/ken-sugimori-nintendo-dream-4/ Nintendo Dream interview translation]</ref> She appears when [[Bianca]] attempts to convince her father to allow her to become a Pokémon Trainer. Elesa aids her, convincing Bianca's father to give his daughter the permission to follow her dream. When the player leaves Nimbasa City, it is Elesa who appears briefly on {{rt|5|Unova}} and tells the bridge guard to lower the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] so the player may cross it. She then appears at [[N's Castle]], where she and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]] while the player goes after N. While not strictly relevant to the plot, during summer, Elesa also visits [[Cynthia]] at Caitlin's villa in [[Undella Town]], as do the other female Gym Leaders.
 
Elesa is good friends with fellow Gym Leader [[Skyla]]. In between the events of Black and White and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, she confided in Skyla about changing her image. She reveals that she is conscious about the reserved image she displays, and has a fondness for bad puns.
 
In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, Elesa returns as a Gym Leader. The player must return to the old Gym and, after riding the rollercoaster and battling {{DL|Gym Leader|Gym Trainers}} along the way, talk to one of Elesa's models (standing where Elesa used to be) to gain access to the new Gym. The new Gym, located to the right of the original Gym's building, is an actual catwalk and fashion show. The TM Elesa gives away remains the same. After gaining access to the new Gym and defeating Elesa, she walks the player back down the catwalk to the entrance. She later participates in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
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|name=Elesa
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|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
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|pokemon3={{Pokémon
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|move2=Flame Charge|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
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|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
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===={{B2W2}}====
=====Gym battle=====
======Easy Mode/Normal Mode======
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Elesa.png
|prize={{tt|{{pdollar}}3360|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|{{pdollar}}3600|Normal Mode}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level={{tt|26|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|28|Normal Mode}}
|gender=female
|ability=Static
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=180
|pokemon=Flaaffy
|ability=Static
|level={{tt|26|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|28|Normal Mode}}
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Take Down|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level={{tt|28|Easy Mode}}/{{tt|30|Normal Mode}}
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|ability=Motor Drive
|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Flame Charge|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Switch|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
======Challenge Mode======
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Elesa.png
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|pokemon=4}}
|{{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Emolga
|level=30
|gender=female
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Static
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
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}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=180
|pokemon=Flaaffy
|level=30
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=595
|pokemon=Joltik
|level=30
|gender=female
|type1=Bug|type2=Electric
|ability=Unnerve
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Energy Ball|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Special
|move4=X-Scissor|move4type=Bug|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=32
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Motor Drive
|move1=Volt Switch|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Flame Charge|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Elesa uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, {{p|Zebstrika}}.
 
======[[Driftveil Tournament|Driftveil]]/[[Mix Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Elesa.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Elesa
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
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|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightningrod|ability2=Motor Drive
|move1=Volt Switch|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Flame Charge|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Charge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=180
|pokemon=Flaaffy
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|move1=Thunder Wave|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Status
|move2=Cotton Guard|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Status
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=596
|pokemon=Galvantula
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Bug|type2=Electric
|ability=Compoundeyes|ability2=Unnerve
|move1=Electroweb|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Volt Switch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Gastro Acid|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|ability=Static
|move1=Volt Switch|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=596
|pokemon=Galvantula
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Bug|type2=Electric
|ability=Compoundeyes|ability2=Unnerve
|move1=Agility|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Electro Ball|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Bug Bite|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level={{tt|25|Driftveil Tournament}}/{{tt|50|Mix Tournament}}
|gender=both
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|ability=Static
|move1=Encore|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Acrobatics|move2type=Flying|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Spark|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======[[Unova Leaders Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Elesa.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Elesa
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Liechi Berry
|ability=Lightningrod|ability2=Motor Drive
|move1=Wild Charge|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flame Charge|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thrash|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Me First|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=181
|pokemon=Ampharos
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Shuca Berry
|ability=Static
|move1=Cotton Guard|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Status
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=596
|pokemon=Galvantula
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Bug
|type2=Electric
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Compoundeyes|ability2=Unnerve
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Energy Ball|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Bug Buzz|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Disable|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Flying Gem
|ability=Static
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|move1=Volt Switch|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Status
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=604
|pokemon=Eelektross
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Salac Berry
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Coil|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Status
|move2=Zap Cannon|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flamethrower|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=618
|pokemon=Stunfisk
|level=50
|gender=both
|type2=Electric|type1=Ground
|held=Petaya Berry
|ability=Static|ability2=Limber
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Muddy Water|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
======[[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]]/[[World Leaders Tournament|World Leaders]]/[[Mix Master Tournament]]======
{{Party/Single
|color={{electric color}}
|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Elesa.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Elesa
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Life Orb
|ability=Lightningrod|ability2=Motor Drive
|move1=Wild Charge|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Overheat|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Special
|move3=Return|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=181
|pokemon=Ampharos
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Shuca Berry
|ability=Static
|move1=Focus Blast|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Signal Beam|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Special
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=405 f
|pokemon=Luxray
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Expert Belt
|ability=Rivalry|ability2=Intimidate
|move1=Fire Fang|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Wild Charge|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Flying Gem
|ability=Static
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|move1=Wild Charge|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=U-turn|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Acrobatics|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=604
|pokemon=Eelektross
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Electric
|held=Choice Band
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Brick Break|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ThunderPunch|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=618
|pokemon=Stunfisk
|level=50
|gender=both
|type1=Ground|type2=Electric
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Static|ability2=Limber
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Foul Play|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Scald|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
|move4=Discharge|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
===National Gymquirer===
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Shocking Supermodel... Hmmm, that sounds like a Gym Leader I know. Well, let's see... 'The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?' Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever! 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''
 
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Elesa (Masters)}}
Elesa forms [[sync pair]]s with {{p|Zebstrika}}, {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Emolga}}, {{p|Joltik}}, and {{p|Togetic}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Her Emolga is capable of [[Dynamax]]ing. Elesa became a playable sync pair October 17, 2019.
 
Elesa has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories: the [[PML Arc]], [[Legendary Adventures]], and the [[Villain Arc]].
 
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Zebstrika|trainerimg=Elesa|0523|Zebstrika|gender=female|Electric|Ground|Physical Strike|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Rotom|trainerimg=Elesa Sygna|sygna=[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]]|0479|Rotom|Electric|Dark|Support|6|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Emolga|trainerimg=Elesa Classic|sygna=Classic|0587|Emolga|gender=female|dynamax=yes|Electric|Ice|Tech|exrole=Sprint|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Joltik|trainerimg=Elesa|0595|Joltik|gender=female|Electric|Fire|Support|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Togetic|trainerimg=Elesa Palentines 2023|sygna=Palentine's 2023|0176|Togetic|gender=female|Flying|Steel|Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
|}


===Quotes===
==Quotes==
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{main|Elesa/Quotes}}
'''[[Nimbasa City]]'''
:''"Sweetie, you keep going on your travels."''
:''"My name is Elesa. I'm this town's Gym Leader. I also happen to be a model."''
:''"You know, there are many people in this world. There are people whose way of thinking may be completely different from yours. Sometimes, this means you may get hurt."''
:''"But it's important to keep trying, to learn about the differences between yourself and others... To learn that being different is OK. And you shouldn't worry. Trainers always have Pokémon at their side. Pokémon are wonderful. It's not only how cute they can be, but also how much you can depend on them..."''
:''"I'm sure he traveled as a Trainer himself, in the past... Being a parent must be hard."''
:''"Did I meddle unnecessarily? You looked troubled, so I decided to chime in."''
:''"By the way, if you're Trainers, please stop by the Pokémon Gym. I'll teach you a little something about how tough a journey can get."''{{tt|*|If Elesa has not been defeated}}
:''"I'm sorry, <player>. I'll be waiting on Route 5."''{{tt|*|If Elesa is already defeated}}


'''[[Nimbasa Gym]]'''
==In the anime==
* Before battle
===Main series===
:''"Did the fantastic speed leave you dizzy? My beloved Pokémon will be the next one to make your head spin!"''
[[File:Elesa anime.png|thumb|250px|Elesa in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
Elesa debuted in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{an|Bianca}} went to one of her modelling shows in order to request a Gym battle with her. Elesa was excited to see [[Ash's Pikachu]] and even left the runway just so she could get a closer look. Bianca later battled her to convince [[Bianca's father|her father]] to let her continue to travel in a three-on-three match, but her Pokémon were easily defeated by Elesa's powerful {{p|Zebstrika}}. When Ash challenged Bianca's father to a battle, Elesa acted as the [[Battle judge|referee]].


* After the first move
Elesa battled Ash in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. Although Ash proved to be a far tougher opponent than Bianca had, she still gave the young {{pkmn|Trainer}} a tough time in her Gym. However, Ash was able to pull through and earn himself a {{badge|Bolt}}.
:''"You and your Pokémon... are shining brilliantly!"''


* After sending out last Pokémon
She reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', and in flashbacks in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'' and ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.
:''"A properly dramatic victory requires a dash of danger and a pinch of peril."''


* When defeated
====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
:''"I meant to make your head spin, but you shocked me instead."''
Elesa also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.


* After being defeated
====Character====
:''"My, oh my... You have a sweet fighting style. I mean, you're a great Trainer! Excuse me, I...uh... Oh, here! I want you to have this!"''
Elesa believes battling is a way to express herself. She likes to invite her fans to watch as she takes on challengers at the [[Nimbasa Gym]], and she often calls out to them and strikes a pose for them. Elesa is aware of the {{t|Electric}} [[type]] disadvantages and uses speed and a range of [[move]]s to get around them.
:''"If you have four [[Badge]]s, including this {{badge|Bolt}}, Pokémon up to Lv. 50, including traded Pokémon, will obey you. Also, here's the move I like. Feel free to use it, um, if you want to."''
:''"{{m|Volt Switch}} lets the Pokémon switch with a different Pokémon after attacking. Of course, if you don't have another Pokémon in your party, you can't switch. You're going to [[Driftveil City]] next? Of course. There is a Pokémon Gym there, after all. Oh... I bet you won't be able to get there. You know what? I'll fix it so you can cross. Wait for me on {{rt|5|Unova}}."''


* Post game:
====Pokémon====
:''"I think the real me is the one who battles with Pokémon as a [[Gym Leader]]. A model's job is to make someone else's vision look like a reality. It's interesting but it's not easy..."''
This listing is of Elesa's known Pokémon in the anime:
{{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.


'''[[Unova Route 5]]'''
In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Zebstrika was used against [[Ash's Palpitoad]] during his challenge for a Badge. Due to its opponent's [[type]]s, most of its moves did little to no damage; however, Elesa insisted on using Flame Charge to boost Zebstrika's speed, allowing it to dodge oncoming attacks easily. After being confused by Palpitoad's {{m|Supersonic}}, a combination of {{m|Mud Shot}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} finally knocked Zebstrika out.
:''"Oh, you two are friends... That's nice, how you're helping each other get better by competing. OK, let's go."''
:''"This is [[Alder]], the Unova region's {{pkmn|Champion}}."''
:''"Let's roll. The [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is just ahead."''
:''"Now to contact him... It's me, Elesa. Please lower the drawbridge. I have a couple of Trainers here who want to challenge you. OK... Thanks. Now, watch this! I have a TV gig, so I've got to go. The Gym Leader of the next town may take some getting used to... Do your best, both of you."''


'''[[N's Castle]]'''
Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}
:''"Ignoring [[Team Plasma]]... That would be a terrible thing for us Gym Leaders to do."''
:''"I do not appreciate stubborn people."''


'''[[Cynthia]]'s villa'''
{{TrainerPoké
:''"I must say it's difficult for people to draw out a Pokémon's charm if they don't have any themselves."''
|trainer=Elesa
:''"You know [[Nimbasa City]]? You know it runs on energy generated by {{type|Electric}} Pokémon? ...Just kidding!"''
|pkmn=Emolga
:''"Getting wrapped up in worries is bad for your body and spirit. That's when you must short out your logic circuits and reboot your heart."''
|gender=female
:''"Without a word... Without even a whisper... My Pokémon connect me to other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, transmitting the current of my feelings."''
|type1=Electric
:''"Put bluntly, swimsuits are nothing but cloth, right?"''
|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}}. By confusing the already tired out {{AP|Palpitoad}} with her speed and Attract, she was able to knock out her opponent with ease. Next, she went up against {{AP|Snivy}}. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, after a quick battle, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using her {{type|Flying}} moves.


'''Badge Case'''
Finally, Emolga was sent up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out by a {{m|Quick Attack}}.
:''May you always continue to be a person who brightens your surroundings.''


===National Gymquirer===
She reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Shocking Supermodel... Hmmm, that sounds like a Gym Leader I know. Well, let's see... 'The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?' Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever! 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''


===Sprites===
Emolga's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}
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|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr BW Elesa.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSElesa.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Elesa's sprite from<br>[[Generation V]]
| Elesa's VS sprite from<br>[[Generation V]]
|}
==In the anime==
[[File:Elesa anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Elesa in the anime]]
Elesa is set to appear in [[BW049]] and [[BW050]].


<!--===Pokémon===-->
{{TrainerPoké
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|main=no
|main=no
|trainer=Elesa
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Tynamo
|pkmn=Tynamo
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW0??
|epname=
|img=Elesa Tynamo.png
|img=Elesa Tynamo.png
|vajp=
|epnum=BW050
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}} first appeared in [[BW0??]]
|epname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Alyson Leigh 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 fishlike in appearance, could float in midair.
 
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}}. She reappeared in a flashback in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.
 
Tynamo's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=小林由美子 ''[[Yumiko Kobayashi]]''
|en=[[Eileen Stevens]]
|zh_cmn=林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù''
|cs=Nikola Votočková
|da=Marie Schjeldal
|fi=Mirjami Heikkinen
|fr_eu=Marcha Van Boven
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
|pl=Aleksandra Grzelak
|pt_br=Rosa Barcellos
|es_la=Analiz Sánchez
|es_eu=Marta Gil Montijano}}
 
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Elesa B2W2 Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Elesa in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]
In [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], Elesa appeared when {{ga|Nate}} walked into the [[Nimbasa Gym]] with his {{p|Emboar}}. She was shown waiting for him onstage and then questioning whether his Pokémon or her own Pokémon will prevail. Before challenging Nate to a match, she threw off her coat as fireworks were set off around her.
 
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Elesa's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|width=68
|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.}}


Tynamo's known move is {{m|Tackle}}.
{{TrainerPoké
}}-->
<!--{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Elesa
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga
|pkmn=Emolga
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|epnum=BW0??
|img=Elesa B2W2 Trailer.png
|epname=
|epnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
|img=Elesa Emolga.png
|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.}}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''[[Miyuki Sawashiro]]''
|en=[[Sarah Natochenny]]
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
|es_eu=Pilar Martín
}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Elesa PG.png|thumb|250px|Elesa in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Elesa appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', where she was seen outside [[N's Castle]] trying to stop the [[Seven Sages]]. Together with several other [[Unova]] [[Gym Leader]]s, she battled the many {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s to prevent them from achieving [[Team Plasma]]'s goals.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Zebstrika PG.png
|epnum=PG13
|epname=The Uprising
|vajp=
|vajp=
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Emolga}} first appeared in [[BW0??]]
|vaen=
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Zebstrika}} helped to fight off the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.


Emolga's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}},
Zebstrika's only known move is {{m|Discharge}}.}}
}}-->
 
<!--{{TrainerPoké
====Voice actors====
|main=no
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=北原知奈 ''China Kitahara''
|en=Mela Lee
|es_eu=Victoria Ramos}}
 
===GOTCHA!===
Elesa briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
 
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters BW===
[[File:Elesa PMBW.png|thumb|170px|Elesa in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Elesa appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} as the fourth Gym Leader that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} encountered.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=77%
|trainer=Elesa
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|pkmn=Emolga
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW049
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa Emolga PMBW.png
|epnum=PMBW11
|epname=
|epname=
|img=Elesa Zebstrika.png
|desc={{p|Emolga}} is Elesa's first known Pokémon. It is usually seen standing with Elesa.
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Zebstrika}} first appeared in [[BW049]], where it was used in a Gym battle against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{p|Shelmet}}, {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} and {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}.


Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}},
None of Emolga's moves are known.}}
}}-->
{{right clear}}


==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Elesa Adventures.png|thumb|right|160px|Elesa in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Elesa Clay Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Elesa in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
She is briefly seen with other Nimbasa City officials when talking to White and negotiating with the [[BW Agency]] about the [[Pokémon Musical]] since Nimbasa City was starting to dwindle with its tourism, although Elesa didn't appear to be very interested. Later, when the Musical was being set up, Elesa was seen dressing up her Zebstrika in support of it. She informs {{adv|Black}} that their Gym Battle will have to wait until the Musical ends. Later, Black and Elesa have their Gym battle despite the fact that Black becomes stuck in her Gym's coaster car. Eventually, Black manages to defeat her but before he can take the badge, he is sent to the outside of the Gym from a thunderstorm caused by the Pokémon {{p|Thundurus}}.
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Black & White}}=====
Elesa debuted in ''[[PS473|Battle at the Museum]]''. She was first seen taking part in a meeting between various [[Nimbasa City]] officials trying to come up with ways to make the city more lively. Eventually, it was decided that they would create a [[Pokémon Musical]] after it was suggested by {{adv|White}}, the president of the [[BW Agency]].
[[File:Elesa B2W2 chapter.png|thumb|left|200px|Elesa in the {{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}]]
In ''[[PS482|To Make a Musical]]'', Elesa encountered {{adv|Black}}, White's friend and employee at the Pokémon Musical Theater. Though Black wanted to have a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with Elesa, he was told to wait until after the musical's opening ceremony had finished. Later, Elesa took part in the opening ceremony as a special guest. Once the first performance ended, Elesa explained how the musical worked to the audience.
 
In ''[[PS484|Battle on a Roller Coaster]]'', Elesa faced Black in a Gym battle, but due to a malfunction, Black was forced to battle while trapped in a roller coaster car. Despite this, Black managed to successfully defeat Elesa and earn the {{badge|Bolt}}. Later, Elesa discovered that someone had messed with the controls for the roller coaster, thus causing the various glitches. The culprit was [[N's Zorua]], though it managed to escape without Elesa discovering it.
 
In ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]'', Elesa met with the other Unova Gym Leaders and Black at the [[Celestial Tower]] to discuss how to deal with [[Team Plasma]]. The Gym Leaders later traveled to [[Nacrene City]] in order to protect the [[Dark Stone]] from the [[Shadow Triad]]. Despite their teamwork, the Gym Leaders fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the {{adv|forces of nature}}. Elesa and the others were kidnapped and taken to Team Plasma's base of operations, [[N's Castle]].
 
In ''[[PS511|Dream a Little Dream]]'', [[Caitlin]] attempted to find the missing Gym Leaders by using her {{p|Gothitelle}}'s {{t|Psychic}} abilities. Though she managed to contact them, the Gym Leaders had their memories of the kidnapping erased, preventing Caitlin from tracking them. During Black's final Gym battle with [[Drayden]], Caitlin relayed a message from the Gym Leaders to Black, giving him the confidence to win the battle and earn his final Badge.


===Pokémon===
In ''[[PS520|Cold Hard Truth]]'', Team Plasma launched their attack on the {{un|Pokémon League}}, surrounding the building with N's Castle. As a form of mockery and display of Team Plasma's power, the Gym Leaders were hoisted on cross-like fixtures and displayed in front of the masses. Later, the Gym Leaders were freed by [[Shoko]]'s {{p|Patrat}}, allowing them to assist in the battle against Team Plasma. After Team Plasma was defeated, Elesa and the others watched as {{adv|N}} and {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}} flew off to parts unknown.
 
====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
In ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]'', Elesa was called in to help search and retrieve {{adv|Cheren}}'s missing students, {{adv|Blake}}, [[Hugh]], and [[Leo]]. After finding Leo and [[Hugh's sister]] at the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] construction site, she called [[Skyla]] down to take them to safety.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|width=80%
|stage1=Blitzle
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Zebstrika Adventures.png
|img=Elesa Blitzle Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|img_size=150px
|epname=Black & White chapter
|cap=Elesa's Blitzle
|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 [[Tep]].
|img2=Elesa Zebstrika Adventures.png
|img_size2=130px
|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]]. In a flashback that occurred in the same chapter, it was revealed that Elesa owned Zebstrika when it was a {{p|Blitzle}} during her youth.


Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Volt Switch}} and has the ability {{a|Motor Drive}}.}}
It was later seen in ''[[PS522|The Battle]]'', where it participated in the battle against the [[Seven Sages]].
 
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
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga (×2)  
|pkmn=Emolga (×2)
|width=80%
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa Emolga Adventures.png
|img=Elesa Emolga Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|cap=Elesa's Emolga
|epname=Black & White chapter
|epnum=PS482
|desc={{p|Emolga}} are the second and third Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. One Emolga 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, they were both seen in person along with Elesa and her Zebstrika while she was dressing up her Zebstrika in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. One Emolga was used in the Gym battle against Black where it fought his Tep and was eventually defeated.
|epname=To Make a Musical
|desc={{p|Emolga}} are the second and third Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. One Emolga 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, they were both seen in person along with Elesa and her Zebstrika while she was dressing up her Zebstrika in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. One 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}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}.}}
Emolga's known moves are {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Acrobatics}}, and {{m|U-turn}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}.}}


==In the TCG==
{{cardlist/header|Elesa's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolving Skies|Flaaffy|55}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Silver Tempest|enrarity=TGH|ennum=TG03/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=194/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Yusuke Ohmura}}<ref>[[a:File:ElesaSparkleFusionStrike233.jpg|Elesa's Sparkle (Fusion Strike 233)]]</ref>
| Official artwork from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Versions|Black 2 and White 2}} by {{color2|000|Yusuke Ohmura}}
| Artwork with {{pcolor|Emolga|000}} for {{color2|000|wp:White Day|White Day}} 2019 by {{color2|000|Megumi Mizutani}}
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===Sprites and models===
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| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSElesa 3.png]]
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Badge}} showcase sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{color2|000|Nimbasa Gym}} screen sprites<br>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Elesa's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|シャイニング ビューティ|Shining beauty}}.
* Elesa's Japanese [[Gym Leader|Leader]] title is {{tt|シャイニング ビューティ|Shining beauty}}.
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* Elesa is the only returning Gym Leader from Black and White to receive a redesign in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
* In the English version of the [[Memory Link]] event ''Taking it to The Next Level'', Elesa says the line, "And don't call me Shirley!", a [[List of references to popular culture in Pokémon|reference]] to the 1980 satirical disaster film ''{{wp|Airplane!}}''.
** As she is talking to Skyla in this event, the reference is likely also a nod to Skyla's occupation as a pilot.


==Names==
==Names==
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! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| カミツレ ''Kamiture''
| カミツレ ''Kamitsure''
| 加密列 (カミツレ) ''Kamitsure'', {{wp|Matricaria recutita|chamomile}}, which comes from a corruption of the Dutch term for the plant, ''kamille'', when transcribed to Japanese as カミッレ ''kamirre''.  Also from 雷 ''kaminari'', thunder.
| From 加密列 ''kamitsure'' ({{wp|Matricaria recutita|chamomile}}) and 雷 ''kaminari'' (thunder)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| English
| Elesa
| Elesa
| From {{t|Electric}}. Possibly from {{wp|Nikola Tesla|Tesla}}.
| From ''{{t|Electric}}'' and possibly ''{{wp|Nikola Tesla|Tesla}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Kamilla
| From ''kamille'' (chamomile)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Camila
| From ''camomila'' (chamomile)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Inezia
| Inezia
| From the flower genus ''{{wp|Inezia (Asteraceae)|Inezia}}''.
| From the flower genus ''{{wp|Inezia (Asteraceae)|Inezia}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Kamilla
| From ''kamille'', chamomile.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Italian
| Camelia
| Camelia
| From ''Camelia''.
| From ''camomilla'' (chamomile)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Camila
| From ''camomila'', chamomile.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| Korean
| 카밀레 ''Camille''
| 카밀레 ''Kamille''
| From her Japanese name.
| From 카밀레 ''kamille'' (chamomile)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| 小菊兒 / 小菊儿 ''Xiǎo Jú'ér''
|-->
| rowspan="2" | From 洋甘菊 ''yánggānjú / yèuhnggāmgūk'' (chamomile)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小菊兒 ''Síu Gūkyìh''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Kamitsure
| Transcription of her Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Elesa|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Elesa
カミツレ Kamitsure
"The Shining Beauty"
Black 2 White 2 Elesa.png
Artwork from Black 2 and White 2 by Yusuke Ohmura[1]
Gender Female
Eye color Light blue
Hair color YellowBW, BlackB2W2
Hometown Nimbasa City
Region Unova
Relatives Grandmother*
Trainer class Gym LeaderBWB2W2
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation V
Games Black and White, Black 2 and White 2, Masters EX
Leader of Nimbasa Gym
Badge Bolt Badge
Specializes in Electric types
Game animation debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
English voice actor Sarah Natochenny (B2W2AT)
Mela Lee (Generations)
Deborah Gatton[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Miyuki Sawashiro (B2W2AT)
China Kitahara (Generations)
Yōko Hikasa[3] (Masters EX)
Anime debut Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
English voice actor Eileen Stevens
Japanese voice actor Yumiko Kobayashi

Elesa (Japanese: カミツレ Kamitsure) is a model who is the Gym Leader of Nimbasa City's Gym, known officially as the Nimbasa Gym. She specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She gives the Bolt Badge to Trainers who defeat her.

In the core series games

Elesa makes her debut in Pokémon Black and White, serving as the Nimbasa City Gym Leader. This Gym is the fourth that the player may challenge. The player can challenge her to a battle after riding a series of roller coasters to her location, a process involving the flipping of multiple switches so the tracks take the player to her.

Elesa specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She utilizes a strategy that involves using Volt Switch between her two Emolga, and later Zebstrika. Upon defeating her, she will reward the player with the Bolt Badge and TM72 (Volt Switch).

Outside of battle, Elesa is a supermodel and also listens to a lot of music.[4] She appears when Bianca attempts to convince her father to allow her to become a Pokémon Trainer. Elesa aids her, convincing Bianca's father to give his daughter the permission to follow her dream. When the player leaves Nimbasa City, it is Elesa who appears briefly on Route 5 and tells the bridge guard to lower the Driftveil Drawbridge so the player may cross it. She then appears at N's Castle, where she and the other Unova Gym Leaders hold off the Seven Sages while the player goes after N. While not strictly relevant to the plot, during summer, Elesa also visits Cynthia at Caitlin's villa in Undella Town, as do the other female Gym Leaders.

Elesa is good friends with fellow Gym Leader Skyla. In between the events of Black and White and Black 2 and White 2, she confided in Skyla about changing her image. She reveals that she is conscious about the reserved image she displays, and has a fondness for bad puns.

In Black 2 and White 2, Elesa returns as a Gym Leader. The player must return to the old Gym and, after riding the rollercoaster and battling Gym Trainers along the way, talk to one of Elesa's models (standing where Elesa used to be) to gain access to the new Gym. The new Gym, located to the right of the original Gym's building, is an actual catwalk and fashion show. The TM Elesa gives away remains the same. After gaining access to the new Gym and defeating Elesa, she walks the player back down the catwalk to the entrance. She later participates in the Pokémon World Tournament.

Pokémon

Pokémon Black and White



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Gym battle
Easy Mode/Normal Mode



Challenge Mode



Pokémon World Tournament

Elesa uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles. She will always lead with her signature Pokémon, Zebstrika.

Driftveil/Mix Tournament



Unova Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders/Mix Master Tournament



National Gymquirer

Jingle: "Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"
Page: "That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Shocking Supermodel... Hmmm, that sounds like a Gym Leader I know. Well, let's see... 'The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?' Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever! 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Elesa (Masters)

Elesa forms sync pairs with Zebstrika, Rotom, Emolga, Joltik, and Togetic in Pokémon Masters EX. Her Emolga is capable of Dynamaxing. Elesa became a playable sync pair October 17, 2019.

Elesa has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories: the PML Arc, Legendary Adventures, and the Villain Arc.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#069 VSElesa Masters.png Elesa #0523 MastersIcon0523.png Zebstrika
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#069 VSElesa Sygna Masters.png Sygna Suit
Elesa
#0479 MastersIcon0479.png Rotom
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Dark
DarkIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#069 VSElesa Classic Masters.png Classic
Elesa
#0587 MastersIcon0587.png Emolga Dynamax icon.png
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png Masters Sprint.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#069 VSElesa Masters.png Elesa #0595 MastersIcon0595.png Joltik
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★★☆☆EX Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100
#069 VSElesa Palentines 2023 Masters.png Palentine's 2023
Elesa
#0176 MastersIcon0176.png Togetic
Flying
FlyingIC Masters.png
Steel
SteelIC Masters.png
Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Seasonal Sync Pair Scout

Quotes

Main article: Elesa/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Elesa in the anime

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Elesa debuted in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, when Ash and Bianca went to one of her modelling shows in order to request a Gym battle with her. Elesa was excited to see Ash's Pikachu and even left the runway just so she could get a closer look. Bianca later battled her to convince her father to let her continue to travel in a three-on-three match, but her Pokémon were easily defeated by Elesa's powerful Zebstrika. When Ash challenged Bianca's father to a battle, Elesa acted as the referee.

Elesa battled Ash in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!. Although Ash proved to be a far tougher opponent than Bianca had, she still gave the young Trainer a tough time in her Gym. However, Ash was able to pull through and earn himself a Bolt Badge.

She reappeared in a fantasy in Climbing the Tower of Success!, and in flashbacks in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times! and Curtain Up, Unova League!.

Pokémon movies

Elesa also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

Character

Elesa believes battling is a way to express herself. She likes to invite her fans to watch as she takes on challengers at the Nimbasa Gym, and she often calls out to them and strikes a pose for them. Elesa is aware of the Electric type disadvantages and uses speed and a range of moves to get around them.

Pokémon

This listing is of Elesa's known Pokémon in the anime:

Zebstrika
Elesa's 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. Due to its opponent's types, most of its moves did little to no damage; however, Elesa insisted on using Flame Charge to boost Zebstrika's speed, allowing it to dodge oncoming attacks easily. After being confused by Palpitoad's Supersonic, a combination of Mud Shot and Hydro Pump finally knocked Zebstrika out.

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

Emolga
Elesa's Emolga
Debut Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
Voice actors
Japanese Misato Fukuen
English Misato Fukuen

Elesa's Emolga first appeared in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, where she was used second in her Gym battle against Ash. By confusing the already tired out Palpitoad with her speed and Attract, she was able to knock out her opponent with ease. Next, she went up against Snivy. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, after a quick battle, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using her Flying-type moves.

Finally, Emolga was sent up against Pikachu, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out by a Quick Attack.

She reappeared in a fantasy in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

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

Tynamo
Elesa's 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 fishlike in appearance, could float in midair.

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. She reappeared in a flashback in Curtain Up, Unova League!.

Tynamo's only known move is Tackle.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 小林由美子 Yumiko Kobayashi
English Eileen Stevens
Mandarin Chinese 林美秀 Lín Měixiù
Czech Nikola Votočková
Danish Marie Schjeldal
Finnish Mirjami Heikkinen
European French Marcha Van Boven
Italian Sabrina Bonfitto
Polish Aleksandra Grzelak
Brazilian Portuguese Rosa Barcellos
Spanish Latin America Analiz Sánchez
Spain Marta Gil Montijano


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Elesa in the Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Elesa appeared when Nate walked into the Nimbasa Gym with his Emboar. She was shown waiting for him onstage and then questioning whether his Pokémon or her own Pokémon will prevail. Before challenging Nate to a match, she threw off her coat as fireworks were set off around her.

Pokémon

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

Zebstrika
Elesa's Zebstrika

Zebstrika was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.

None of Zebstrika's moves are known.

Emolga
Elesa's Emolga

Emolga was seen alongside its Trainer at the Nimbasa Gym.

None of Emolga's moves are known.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 沢城みゆき Miyuki Sawashiro
English Sarah Natochenny
Italian Sabrina Bonfitto
European Spanish Pilar Martín


Pokémon Generations

Elesa appeared in The Uprising, where she was seen outside N's Castle trying to stop the Seven Sages. Together with several other Unova Gym Leaders, she battled the many Team Plasma Grunts to prevent them from achieving Team Plasma's goals.

Pokémon

Zebstrika
Elesa's Zebstrika
Debut The Uprising

Elesa's Zebstrika helped to fight off the Team Plasma Grunts.

Zebstrika's only known move is Discharge.

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 北原知奈 China Kitahara
English Mela Lee
European Spanish Victoria Ramos


GOTCHA!

Elesa briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters BW

Elesa in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Elesa appeared in Pocket Monsters BW as the fourth Gym Leader that Red encountered.

Pokémon

Emolga
Elesa's Emolga
Debut PMBW11

Emolga is Elesa's first known Pokémon. It is usually seen standing with Elesa.

None of Emolga's moves are known.

Pokémon Adventures

History

Black & White arc

Elesa debuted in Battle at the Museum. She was first seen taking part in a meeting between various Nimbasa City officials trying to come up with ways to make the city more lively. Eventually, it was decided that they would create a Pokémon Musical after it was suggested by White, the president of the BW Agency.

In To Make a Musical, Elesa encountered Black, White's friend and employee at the Pokémon Musical Theater. Though Black wanted to have a Gym battle with Elesa, he was told to wait until after the musical's opening ceremony had finished. Later, Elesa took part in the opening ceremony as a special guest. Once the first performance ended, Elesa explained how the musical worked to the audience.

In Battle on a Roller Coaster, Elesa faced Black in a Gym battle, but due to a malfunction, Black was forced to battle while trapped in a roller coaster car. Despite this, Black managed to successfully defeat Elesa and earn the Bolt Badge. Later, Elesa discovered that someone had messed with the controls for the roller coaster, thus causing the various glitches. The culprit was N's Zorua, though it managed to escape without Elesa discovering it.

In Up in the Air, Elesa met with the other Unova Gym Leaders and Black at the Celestial Tower to discuss how to deal with Team Plasma. The Gym Leaders later traveled to Nacrene City in order to protect the Dark Stone from the Shadow Triad. Despite their teamwork, the Gym Leaders fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the forces of nature. Elesa and the others were kidnapped and taken to Team Plasma's base of operations, N's Castle.

In Dream a Little Dream, Caitlin attempted to find the missing Gym Leaders by using her Gothitelle's Psychic abilities. Though she managed to contact them, the Gym Leaders had their memories of the kidnapping erased, preventing Caitlin from tracking them. During Black's final Gym battle with Drayden, Caitlin relayed a message from the Gym Leaders to Black, giving him the confidence to win the battle and earn his final Badge.

In Cold Hard Truth, Team Plasma launched their attack on the Pokémon League, surrounding the building with N's Castle. As a form of mockery and display of Team Plasma's power, the Gym Leaders were hoisted on cross-like fixtures and displayed in front of the masses. Later, the Gym Leaders were freed by Shoko's Patrat, allowing them to assist in the battle against Team Plasma. After Team Plasma was defeated, Elesa and the others watched as N and Zekrom flew off to parts unknown.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

In Deduction Time, Elesa was called in to help search and retrieve Cheren's missing students, Blake, Hugh, and Leo. After finding Leo and Hugh's sister at the Pokémon World Tournament construction site, she called Skyla down to take them to safety.

Pokémon

Blitzle → Zebstrika
Elesa's Blitzle
Elesa's 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. In a flashback that occurred in the same chapter, it was revealed that Elesa owned Zebstrika when it was a Blitzle during her youth.

It was later seen in The Battle, where it participated in the battle against the Seven Sages.

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

Emolga (×2)
Elesa's Emolga

Emolga are the second and third Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. One Emolga 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, they were both seen in person along with Elesa and her Zebstrika while she was dressing up her Zebstrika in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. One 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, Acrobatics, and U-turn*.

In the TCG

Elesa's Pokémon
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 #
Flaaffy Lightning Silver Tempest TGH TG03/TG30 VMAX Climax CHR 194/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Elesa Su Legendary Treasures Uncommon RC20/RC25 Shiny Collection C 020/020
Elesa's Sparkle Su Fusion Strike Uncommon 233/264 Fusion Arts U 096/100
Fusion Strike Rare Ultra 260/264 Fusion Arts SR 113/100
Fusion Strike Rare Rainbow 275/264 Fusion Arts HR 122/100
      VSTAR Universe   150/172
Crown Zenith Rare Ultra 147/159 VSTAR Universe SR 246/172
 


Gallery

Artwork

Black White Elesa.png Elesa BW anime.png Elesa B2W2 Concept Art.png Elesa White Day Illustration.png
Official artwork from
Black and White by Yusuke Ohmura[5]
Official artwork from
Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Concept art from
Black 2 and White 2 by Yusuke Ohmura
Artwork with Emolga for White Day 2019 by Megumi Mizutani

Sprites and models

Spr BW Elesa.png Spr B2W2 Elesa.png VSElesa.png Elesa screen 1.png
Elesa screen 2.png
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
Black and White
Elesa BW OD.png Elesa OD.png VSElesa 2.png VSElesa 3.png
Overworld sprite from
Black and White
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Badge showcase sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
Nimbasa Gym screen sprites
from Black 2 and White 2

Trivia

  • Elesa's Japanese Leader title is シャイニング ビューティ.
  • Elesa is the only returning Gym Leader from Black and White to receive a redesign in Black 2 and White 2.
  • In the English version of the Memory Link event Taking it to The Next Level, Elesa says the line, "And don't call me Shirley!", a reference to the 1980 satirical disaster film Airplane!.
    • As she is talking to Skyla in this event, the reference is likely also a nod to Skyla's occupation as a pilot.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese カミツレ Kamitsure From 加密列 kamitsure (chamomile) and 雷 kaminari (thunder)
English Elesa From Electric and possibly Tesla
German Kamilla From kamille (chamomile)
Spanish Camila From camomila (chamomile)
French Inezia From the flower genus Inezia
Italian Camelia From camomilla (chamomile)
Korean 카밀레 Kamille From 카밀레 kamille (chamomile)
Chinese (Mandarin) 小菊兒 / 小菊儿 Xiǎo Jú'ér From 洋甘菊 yánggānjú / yèuhnggāmgūk (chamomile)
Chinese (Cantonese) 小菊兒 Síu Gūkyìh
Vietnamese Kamitsure Transcription of her Japanese name


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Humilau Gym Wave Badge
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