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'''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.
'''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 core series==
==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 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}}.
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 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, Elesa also visits [[Cynthia]] in the summer at [[Undella Town]] in her villa, 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.
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.
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: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!"''
: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 spin-off games==
==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Elesa (Masters)}}
{{main|Elesa (Masters)}}
Elesa forms a [[sync pair]] with her {{p|Zebstrika}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. She is also available wearing a [[Sygna Suit|sygna suit]], partnered alongside a {{p|Rotom}}; and her {{2v2|Black|White}} attire, teaming up with a [[Dynamax]]-capable {{p|Emolga}}.
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.


==Artwork==
Elesa has also made notable appearances in the game's Main Stories: the [[PML Arc]], [[Legendary Adventures]], and the [[Villain Arc]].
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#{{Electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Elesa BW anime.png|x250px]]
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|-
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}} by [[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}}''
| {{color2|000|Nimbasa Gym}} screen artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| Artwork with {{pcolor|Emolga|000}} for {{color2|000|wp:White Day|White Day}}<br>by {{color2|000|Megumi Mizutani}}
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===Sprites===
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{{PairDex|069|Elesa|trainerlink=Elesa (Masters)#Joltik|trainerimg=Elesa|0595|Joltik|gender=female|Electric|Fire|Support|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
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{{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}}
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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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| 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}}
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===Main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Elesa anime.png|thumb|250px|Elesa in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[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]].
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]].


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}}.
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}}.


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!]]''. She also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
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!]]''.
 
====[[Pokémon movie]]s====
Elesa also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.


====Character====
====Character====
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|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.
|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.
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.


Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}
Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}
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|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|vaen=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 {{m|Leaf Storm}}, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using Aerial Ace and Acrobatics—moves Snivy was weak against.
|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.


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}}.
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}}.


She reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.
She reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.


Emolga's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}
Emolga's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
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|da=Marie Schjeldal
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|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
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|pl=Aleksandra Grzelak
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|ja=沢城みゆき ''[[Miyuki Sawashiro]]''
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|en=[[Sarah Natochenny]]
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto
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[[File:Elesa Clay Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Elesa in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Elesa Clay Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Elesa in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
====History====
====History====
====={{chap|Black & White}}=====
====={{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]].
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 eleventh chapter]]
[[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 ''[[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 ''[[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 ''[[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.
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.
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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.
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.


====={{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
====={{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.
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.


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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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{{cardlist/header|Elesa's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Electric color dark}}; background:#{{Electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Elesa BW anime.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Elesa B2W2 Concept Art.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Elesa White Day Illustration.png|x250px]]
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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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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Elesa.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSElesa.png]]
|rowspan=3 style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Elesa screen 1.png]]<br>[[File:Elesa screen 2.png]]
|-
| 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}}
| colspan=2 | VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Elesa BW OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Elesa OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSElesa 2.png]]
|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}}
|}
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Elesa's Japanese [[Gym Leader|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}}.
* Elesa is the only returning Gym Leader from Black and White to receive a redesign in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
* Elesa is the only returning Gym Leader from Black and White to receive a redesign in {{2v2|Black|White|2}}.
* In 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 ''{{wp|Airplane!}}''.
* 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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| Elesa
| From ''{{t|Electric}}'' and possible ''{{wp|Nikola Tesla|Tesla}}''
| From ''{{t|Electric}}'' and possibly ''{{wp|Nikola Tesla|Tesla}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Elesa|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[a:Category:Elesa|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 16 September 2024

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 in 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

Elesa in 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.

Elesa in the Black 2 & White 2 arc

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


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Elesa (Legendary Treasures RC20)
  2. ↑ Deborah Gatton on Instagram
  3. ↑ Nintendo DREAM (vol. 329)
  4. ↑ Nintendo Dream interview translation
  5. ↑ Elesa's Sparkle (Fusion Strike 233)
Gym Leaders of the Unova region
Striaton Gym Trio Badge
Cilan OD.png Chili OD.png Cress OD.png
Cilan Chili Cress
Nacrene Gym Basic Badge
Lenora OD.png
Lenora
Castelia Gym Insect Badge
Burgh OD.png
Burgh
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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Dr. Takeda • Scott
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PMDP Dia • Kazuki
Professor Rowan • Mars • Looker • Charon
Dai Fugō • Okane Daisukī
Roark • Aaron
PMBW Black • Bianca • Cheren
Professor Juniper • N • Cedric Juniper • Ghetsis
Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Burgh • Elesa • Clay • Skyla • Shauntal • Marshal • Grimsley • Caitlin • Alder
PMXY Shauna • Professor Sycamore • Serena
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