Elesa

Elesa カミツレ Kamitsure
"The Shining Beauty"
Artwork from Black 2 and White 2
Gender	Female
Eye color	Blue
Hair color	Blonde*, Black*
Hometown	Nimbasa City
Region	Unova
Relatives	Grandmother*
Trainer class	Gym LeaderBWB2W2 Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation	V
Games	Black and White, Black 2 and White 2
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
Japanese voice actor	Miyuki Sawashiro
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 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 games

Role

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. 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, Elesa also visits Cynthia in the summer at Undella Town in her villa, as do the other female Gym Leaders and Elite Four members.

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 has to go back to the old Gym and talk to one of Elesa's models where Elesa used to be to have access to the new Gym which 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

Leader Elesa Nimbasa Gym Black and White Leader and Professor Elesa Oak Nimbasa Gym Black and White Reward: $3240

Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: None Emolga♂ Lv.25 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: None Emolga♀ Lv.25 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Lightningrod Held item: None Zebstrika♂ Lv.27 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Flame Charge Fire Physical   --       Spark Electric Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Gym battle

Easy Mode/Normal Mode

Leader Elesa Nimbasa Gym Black 2 and White 2 Leader and Professor Elesa Oak Nimbasa Gym Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $3360/$3600

Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: None Emolga♀ Lv.26/28 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Flaaffy♀ Lv.26/28 Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Take Down Normal Physical   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Motor Drive Held item: Sitrus Berry Zebstrika♀ Lv.28/30 Flame Charge Fire Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --

Challenge Mode

Leader Elesa Nimbasa Gym Black 2 and White 2 Leader and Professor Elesa Oak Nimbasa Gym Black 2 and White 2 Reward: $3840

Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: Sitrus Berry Emolga♀ Lv.30 Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Aerial Ace Flying Physical   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Flaaffy♀ Lv.30 Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Confuse Ray Ghost Status   --       Take Down Normal Physical   --       Types: Bug Electric Ability: Unnerve Held item: None Joltik♀ Lv.30 Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Motor Drive Held item: Sitrus Berry Zebstrika♀ Lv.32 Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Flame Charge Fire Physical   --       Stomp Normal Physical   --

Pokémon World Tournament

Elesa uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.

Driftveil Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Elesa Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Elesa Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Lightningrod or Motor Drive Held item: None Zebstrika♂/♀ Lv.25 Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Flame Charge Fire Physical   --       Charge Electric Status   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: None Flaaffy♂/♀ Lv.25 Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Cotton Guard Grass Status   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Types: Bug Electric Ability: Compoundeyes or Unnerve Held item: None Galvantula♂/♀ Lv.25 Electroweb Electric Special   --       Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Gastro Acid Poison Status   --       Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: None Emolga♂/♀ Lv.25 Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Charge Electric Status   --       Types: Bug Electric Ability: Compoundeyes or Unnerve Held item: None Galvantula♂/♀ Lv.25 Agility Psychic Status   --       Electro Ball Electric Special   --       Bug Bite Bug Physical   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: None Emolga♂/♀ Lv.25 Encore Normal Status   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Light Screen Psychic Status   --       Spark Electric Physical   --

Unova Leaders Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Elesa Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Elesa Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Lightningrod or Motor Drive Held item: Liechi Berry Zebstrika♂/♀ Lv.50 Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Flame Charge Fire Physical   --       Thrash Normal Physical   --       Me First Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Shuca Berry Ampharos♂/♀ Lv.50 Cotton Guard Grass Status   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Discharge Electric Special   --       Types: Bug Electric Ability: Compoundeyes or Unnerve Held item: Sitrus Berry Galvantula♂/♀ Lv.50 Thunder Electric Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Bug Buzz Bug Special   --       Disable Normal Status   --       Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: Flying Gem Emolga♂/♀ Lv.50 Volt Switch Electric Special   --       Thunder Wave Electric Status   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Attract Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: Salac Berry Eelektross♂/♀ Lv.50 Coil Poison Status   --       Zap Cannon Electric Special   --       Flamethrower Fire Special   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Types: Ground Electric Ability: Static or Limber Held item: Petaya Berry Stunfisk♂/♀ Lv.50 Earth Power Ground Special   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Muddy Water Water Special   --       Discharge Electric Special   --

Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament

Pokémon Trainer Elesa Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Trainer and Professor Elesa Oak Pokémon World Tournament Black 2 and White 2 Reward: 1BP

Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Lightningrod or Motor Drive Held item: Life Orb Zebstrika♂/♀ Lv.50 Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Overheat Fire Special   --       Return Normal Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Static Held item: Shuca Berry Ampharos♂/♀ Lv.50 Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Signal Beam Bug Special   --       Discharge Electric Special   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Rivalry or Intimidate Held item: Expert Belt Luxray♂/♀ Lv.50 Fire Fang Fire Physical   --       Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Quick Attack Normal Physical   --       Types: Electric Flying Ability: Static Held item: Flying Gem Emolga♂/♀ Lv.50 Wild Charge Electric Physical   --       U-turn Bug Physical   --       Acrobatics Flying Physical   --       Charm Normal Status   --       Type: Electric Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: Choice Band Eelektross♂/♀ Lv.50 Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       ThunderPunch Electric Physical   --       Fire Punch Fire Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Types: Ground Electric Ability: Static or Limber Held item: Sitrus Berry Stunfisk♂/♀ Lv.50 Earth Power Ground Special   --       Astonish Ghost Physical   --       Scald Water Special   --       Discharge Electric Special   --

Quotes

Pokémon Black and White

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."*

"I'm sorry, <player>. I'll be waiting on Route 5."*

Nimbasa Gym

• Before battle

"Did the fantastic speed leave you dizzy? My beloved Pokémon will be the next one to make your head spin!"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"You and your Pokémon... are shining brilliantly!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"A properly dramatic victory requires a dash of danger and a pinch of peril."

• When defeated

"I meant to make your head spin, but you shocked me instead."

• After being defeated

"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!"

"If you have four Badges, including this Bolt Badge, Pokémon up to Lv. 50, including traded Pokémon, will obey you. Also, here's this move I like. Feel free to use it, um, if you want to."

"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 Route 5."

"What you'd like to do... What your Pokémon would like to do... Don't you think it could be amazing if those are aligned?"

• Post game:

"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..."

Route 5

"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 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

"Ignoring Team Plasma... That would be a terrible thing for us Gym Leaders to do."

"I do not appreciate stubborn people."

Cynthia's villa

"I must say it's difficult for people to draw out a Pokémon's charm if they don't have any themselves."

"You know Nimbasa City? You know it runs on energy generated by Electric-type Pokémon? ...Just kidding!"

"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."

"Without a word... Without even a whisper... My Pokémon connect me to other Trainers, transmitting the current of my feelings."

"Put bluntly, swimsuits are nothing but cloth, right?"

Badge Case

May you always continue to be a person who brightens your surroundings.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Nimbasa Gym

• Before battle

"Welcome to the main stage! My beloved Pokémon and your Pokémon shall compete! We're going to see whose star shines brightest!"

• During battle (the first non-KO HP loss)

"You and your Pokémon's moves are simply dazzling!"

• When defeated

"You shocked me through and through! You melted my heart!"

• After being defeated

"Well… Now you… you're an even more wonderful Trainer than I expected. Your sweet fighting style swept me off my feet! Take this!"

"If you have four Badges, including this Bolt Badge, Pokémon up to Lv. 50, including traded Pokémon, will obey you. Also, here's this move I like. Feel free to use it, um, if you want to."

"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."

• On the catwalk

"Wait! Please walk with us."

"A shining example of a Trainer… Since that's what you are, you should be able to collect all the Gym Badges and reach the Pokémon League! Then, you and your Pokémon will shine even brighter!"

Memory Link - Taking it to The Next Level

"Skyla, can I ask you a favor?"

"I've decided I need a PR makeover! I wanted to try out my new ideas with you, Skyla!"

"That's right! Here's the thing. I make what everyone thinks is cool into a reality, right? Well, I get to do what I want to do, and while being a model may be difficult, most importantly, it's fun! But the hard parts are really hard. I mean, everyone judges me simply based on my appearance. People say I'm reserved, and that I don't look like the type who would tell jokes!"

"So, I've been thinking about it constantly since then!"

"A sophisticated joke!"

"How should I put it... My looks suggest that I'm not a lot of fun. But I'll tear down that mistaken image with my own hands! I'll say something silly and give someone an opportunity to call me out, so we can all have a good laugh!"

"OK, get a load of this! Throw that misbehaving Klink in the clink!"

"Cofagrigus is so cool! Don't you *cough* agree, Gus?"

"You bought those Fossils from Clay? Did you buy them on Clay-away?"

"Exactly! If I were to make bad puns when I'm supposed to be telling a joke, doesn't it give people even more of an opportunity to tease me and start a funny back-and-forth?"

"Really? I guess I'll just rethink my fashion first."

"You bet! And don't call me Shirley!"

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (first round)

"My beloved Pokémon are going to make your head spin!"

• Before battle (second round)

"I am me, and Pokémon are Pokémon! I feel that strongly when I battle with Pokémon moves, and that's why I do it. Now, my beloved Pokémon are going to make your head spin!"

• Before battle (final round)

"C'est fini! When I'm certain of that, I feel an electric jolt run through my body! I want to feel the sensation, so now my beloved Pokémon are going to make your head spin!"

• When defeated

"I meant to make your head spin, but you shocked me instead."

• If the player is defeated

"That was unsatisfying somehow... Will you give it your all next time?"

• After being defeated

"My, oh my... You have a sweet fighting style."

• After winning

"You're a shining star of a Trainer, but my Pokémon shone brighter!"

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"My Pokémon work hard for me, so I want to do what I can for them. And I want them to bathe in the glamorous spotlight as well. In that sense, your Pokémon were gleaming very brightly!"

Badge Case

"If you shine with an inner light, all that surrounds you will be illuminated by it!"

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!"

Artwork

Official artwork from Black and White	Nimbasa Gym screen artwork from Black 2 and White 2

Sprites

Elesa's sprite from Black and White	Elesa's sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Elesa's overworld sprite from Black and White	Elesa's overworld sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Elesa's VS sprite from Black and White	Elesa's VS sprite from Black 2 and White 2	Badge showcase sprite from Black 2 and White 2

In the anime

Elesa in the anime

Elesa made her debut appearance in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, when Ash and Bianca went to one of her modelling shows in order to request a Gym Battle. Elesa was excited to see Ash's Pikachu and even left the runway just so she could get a closer look. Later, Elesa battled Bianca in a three-on-three match and easily defeated all of Bianca's Pokémon with her powerful Zebstrika.

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.

Elesa appeared in flashbacks in Climbing the Tower of Success!, Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times! and Curtain Up, Unova League!. She also makes a cameo appearance in the credits of Genesect and the Legend Awakened.

Pokémon

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

Zebstrika

Debut	Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
Voice actors
Japanese	Kensuke Satō
English	Marc Thompson

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

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

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. Using a combination of Attract and Aerial Ace, she was able to knock out Ash's Palpitoad. Next, she went up against Snivy. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, after dodging Snivy's attacks and recovering from a Leaf Storm, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using Aerial Ace and Acrobatics—moves Snivy was weak against. Finally, Emolga was sent up against Pikachu, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out with a Quick Attack.

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

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

Tynamo ♀

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

Tynamo was the last Pokémon Elesa used against Ash in their Gym Battle in Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!, and is called by Elesa as her "Electric Queen". Ash was confused by the unusual Pokémon that, despite being fish-like in appearance, could float in mid-air. Elesa worked around Tynamo's inability to learn more than a few moves by training her so her Tackle was extremely powerful, causing Pikachu to struggle. However, after Pikachu pulled himself together, he started to use Thunderbolt on the entire battlefield. With her view obscured, Tynamo was knocked out with just one Iron Tail. 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 沢城みゆき Miyuki Sawashiro (B2W2AT) English Eileen Stevens Sarah Natochenny (B2W2AT) Mandarin Chinese 林美秀 Lín Měixiù Czech Nikola Votočková Danish Marie Schjeldal Finnish Mirjami Heikkinen Brazilian Portuguese Rosa Barcellos Spanish Latin America Analiz Sánchez Spain Marta Gil Pilar Martín (B2W2AT)

In the manga

In the Pocket Monsters BW manga

Elesa in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Elesa makes an appearance in Pocket Monsters BW as the fourth Gym Leader Red encounters.

Pokémon

Emolga

Debut	PMBW11

Emolga is Elesa's first known Pokémon where it was usually seen standing with Elesa.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 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 Thundurus.

Elesa, along with her fellow Gym Leaders, appears at the Celestial Tower to discuss what to do about Team Plasma. Later, she and the other Gym Leaders battle the Shadow Triad in Nacrene City to protect the Dark Stone from being stolen. Despite their teamwork, Elesa and the other Gym Leaders fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the Forces of Nature. Elesa, along with the other Gym Leaders, is kidnapped and taken to a dark room, where they had their memories of the kidnapping erased. When Caitlin used her psychic abilities to communicate with the Gym Leaders, she had them relay a message to Black.

During Team Plasma's attack on the Pokémon League, Elesa is hoisted up on a crucifix along with the other Gym Leaders so that they and the League can be mocked. Soon after, she is freed by Shōko's Patrat and assists in the battle against Team Plasma.

Pokémon

Blitzle → Zebstrika

Debut	To Make a Musical

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.

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

Emolga (×2)

Debut	To Make a Musical

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, and Acrobatics.

In the TCG

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

Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Elesa	Su				Shiny Collection		020/020

Trivia

• Elesa's Japanese Leader title is シャイニング　ビューティ.
• Elesa is the only female Electric-type Gym Leader.
• Elesa is the only returning Gym Leader from Black and White to receive a redesign in Black 2 and White 2.
• In Elesa's Memory Link's speech she says: "And don't call me Shirley!", a reference to the film Airplane!.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	カミツレ Kamitsure	加密列 (カミツレ) Kamitsure, 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.
English	Elesa	From Electric. Possibly from Tesla.
French	Inezia	From the flower genus Inezia.
German	Kamilla	From kamille, chamomile.
Italian	Camelia	From Camelia.
Spanish	Camila	From camomila, chamomile.
Korean	카밀레 Camille	From her Japanese name.
Chinese (Mandarin)	小菊兒 Xiǎo Jú'ér	Possibly from 洋甘菊 yánggānjú (chamomile) and 模特兒 mótè'ér (model).

Gym Leaders of the Unova region
Striaton Gym Cilan Chili Cress	Nacrene Gym Lenora	Castelia Gym Burgh	Nimbasa Gym Elesa
Driftveil Gym Clay	Mistralton Gym Skyla	Icirrus Gym Brycen	Opelucid Gym Drayden Iris
Aspertia Gym Cheren	Virbank Gym Roxie	Humilau Gym Marlon

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