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Nimbasa City is a vibrant city of entertainment located in the central part of Unova. There are three routes connecting to it: to the south of the city is Route 4 and the vast Desert Resort, to the west is Route 5, and to the east is Route 16.

At a population of 237, Nimbasa City is the most populous city in the Unova region and the second most populous city in the Pokémon world, after Kalos' Lumiose City and known as the city of leisure. This reputation has been gained thanks to large investment in this sector; many of the buildings are dedicated to entertainment and it only has two residential buildings. It wastes a lot of electricity causing Black City to conserve electricity.

The city boasts its own theme park with a ferris wheel and Gym, a Big Stadium, a Small Court, a Pokémon Center, and the Battle Subway, as well as being the home of the Pokémon Musical.

In contrast to the city's buildings and bright Poké Ball banners, the many water fountains and benches scattered around lend the city an air of relaxation and make it one of the most beautiful cities in the Pokémon World.

It is also renowned by Trainers as a major destination for Pokémon Battles. In addition to sports being played in the Small Court and Big Stadium, players and fans alike are keen on battling. More famously, the Battle Institute in the west and the Battle Subway in the Gear Station are dedicated to battling, with a variety of Battle modes available to test your skills. The Gear Station is also the only way to access Anville Town.

When you first arrive at the city, you'll see Team Plasma attacking an old man. When you've beaten the grunts, you find out that the man owns the Unova Day Care Center. As a thank you for saving him, he gives you a Bicycle. Also from this point on, you can leave two Pokémon at the Day Care Center, enabling breeding.

Afterwards, Bianca shows up en route to the Pokémon Musical, a place where your Pokémon can dress up and dance to music. If you follow her into the Theater, the owner will give you a Prop Case. When you exit the Theater, Bianca's dad is outside and tries to convince her to come home. Elesa intervenes and convinces him that Bianca will be just fine.

Nimbasa City N Ferris Wheel

On the wheel with N.

In the amusement park to the east of the city, N will ask to ride the ferris wheel with you. Whilst looking down at Nimbasa City, N reveals that he is the King of Team Plasma and challenges you to a Battle.

Battle Institute[]

A place to test your battling skills during the post-game. Three Pokémon are used in single battles and four Pokémon participate in double matches, with five Trainers in a row to take on. No duplicate Pokémon or held items are allowed and Pokémon are set to level 50.

Gear Station[]

Nimbasa City Gear Station

The Gear Station building.

The majority of the trains here are dedicated to the Battle Subway, a place where you can partake in single, double or multi-battles. Another train on the brown line can take you to Anville Town; this is the only way to visit the quiet, remote town.

Gym[]

Black and White[]

Isshu Pokémon League iconNimbasa Gym LeaderIsshu Pokémon League icon
Boltbadge Bolt Badge Electric TM Sprite TM72 (Volt Switch)
VSElesa
Elesa

587

Emolga
Level 25
Type ElectricType Flying

587

Emolga
Level 25
Type ElectricType Flying

523

Zebstrika
  Level 27
Type Electric

Black and White Versions 2[]

Gym 4: Vs Elesa (Easy/Normal Mode)
Pokémon Emolga  Flaaffy Zebstrika
Gender F F F
Level 28 (Normal), 26 (Easy) 28 (Normal), 26 (Easy) 30 (Normal), 28 (Easy)
Ability Static Static Motor Drive
Move 1 Volt Switch Volt Switch Volt Switch
Move 2 Quick Attack Thunder Wave Pursuit
Move 3 Pursuit Take Down Quick Attack
Move 4 Aerial Ace Confuse Ray Flame Charge
Held Item None None Sitrus Berry
Elesa's Items 1 Hyper Potion Prize Money and TM £3360 (Easy)/ £3600 (Normal) and TM72 (Volt Switch)


Bold indicates STAB while Italics indicate a status move

Trainers[]

Team Plasma[]

Plasma icon Team Plasma Plasma icon
VSN
N

551

Sandile
Level 22
Type GroundType Dark

559

Scraggy
Level 22
Type DarkType Fighting

554

Darumaka
Level 22
Type Fire

561

Sigilyph
Level 22
Type PsychicType Flying


Trainer Pokémon Level
Plasma Grunt(M)BWsprite
Plasma Grunt
505 Watchog 18
568 Trubbish 18
Gain: Poké Dollar720

Small Court[]

Depending on the day you'll find different Sports Trainers inside. After completing N's Castle there will be more Trainers as well as an increase in their Pokémon's level. Some of the Trainers will give you items after you defeat them.


Trainer Pokémon Level
SmasherBWsprite
Smasher
522 Blitzle 25
Gain: Poké Dollar2500

Post Game[]

On Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Trainer Pokémon Level
SmasherBWsprite
Smasher
Elena
343 Baltoy 67
523 Zebstrika 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
SmasherBWsprite
Smasher
Aspen
547 Whimsicott 67
549 Lilligant 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
SmasherBWsprite
Smasher
Mari
100 Voltorb 67
593 Jellicent 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(M)BWsprite
Backers
Joe & Ross
523 Zebstrika 65
593 Jellicent 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120


Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(F)BWsprite
Backers
Ai & Ciel
547 Whimsicott 65
549 Lilligant 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120
On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Trainer Pokémon Level
HoopsterBWsprite
Hoopster
Bobby
458 Mantyke 67
545 Scolipede 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
HoopsterBWsprite
Hoopster
John
508 Stoutland 67
526 Gigalith 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
HoopsterBWsprite
Hoopster
Lamarcus
284 Masquerain 67
626 Bouffalant 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700


Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(M)BWsprite
Backers
Masa & Yas
545 Scolipede 65
526 Gigalith 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120


Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(F)BWsprite
Backers
Kat & Phae
508 Stoutland 65
626 Bouffalant 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120

Big Stadium[]

Depending on the day you'll find a different Sports trainers inside. After N's Castle, there will be more Trainers as well as an increase in their Pokémon's level. Some of the trainers will give you items after you defeat them.

Trainer Pokémon Level
StrikerBWsprite
Striker
580 Ducklett 25
Gain: Poké Dollar2500

Post Game[]

Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Trainer Pokémon Level
InfielderBWsprite
Infielder
Alex
516 Simipour 66
512 Simisage 66
514 Simisear 66
Gain: Poké Dollar6600
Trainer Pokémon Level
InfielderBWsprite
Infielder
Connor
521 Unfezant 67
553 Krookodile 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700
Trainer Pokémon Level
InfielderBWsprite
Infielder
Todd
104 Cubone 67
625 Bisharp 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(F)BWsprite
Backers
Amy & Eira
516 Simipour 65
514 Simisear 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(M)BWsprite
Backers
Alf & Fred
512 Simisage 65
625 Bisharp 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120
On Tuesday and Friday.
Trainer Pokémon Level
StrikerBWsprite
Striker
Tony
581 Swanna 67
352 Kecleon 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700
Trainer Pokémon Level
StrikerBWsprite
Striker
Roberto
276 Taillow 66
215 Sneasel 66
510 Liepard 66
Gain: Poké Dollar6600
Trainer Pokémon Level
StrikerBWsprite
Striker
Marco
337 Lunatone 67
338 Solrock 67
Gain: Poké Dollar6700
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(F)BWsprite
Backers
Kay & Ali
581 Swanna 65
581 Swanna 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(M)BWsprite
Backers
Les & Web
510 Liepard 65
510 Liepard 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120

On Wednesday and Saturday.

Trainer Pokémon Level
LinebackerBWsprite
Linebacker
Dan
108 Lickitung 66
555 Darmanitan 66
534 Conkeldurr 66
Gain: Poké Dollar6600
Trainer Pokémon Level
LinebackerBWsprite
Linebacker
Bob
539 Sawk 66
538 Throh 66
297 Hariyama 66
Gain: Poké Dollar6600
Trainer Pokémon Level
LinebackerBWsprite
Linebacker
Jonah
205 Forretress 68
Gain: Poké Dollar6800
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(M)BWsprite
Backers
Hawk & Dar
555 Darmanitan 65
555 Darmanitan 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120
Trainer Pokémon Level
Backers(F)BWsprite
Backers
Cam & Abby
539 Sawk 65
538 Throh 65
Gain: Poké Dollar3120

Ferris Wheel[]

After beating Elesa, you can battle a Trainer here once per day. The Trainer varies depending on your gender and the season.

Trainer Pokémon Level
WaitressBWsprite
Waitress
Aurora
541 Swadloon 25
Gain: Poké Dollar

Items[]

Anime[]

Nimbasa City in the anime

Nimbasa City in the anime.

In the anime, Meowth travels with Ash and co. But what they don't know is that he is merely setting them up.

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Trivia[]

  • There is a Pikachu balloon beside the gym.
  • This is the first city with sporty trainers in it, who are in the Small Court and Big Stadium.
  • Although the seasonal changes don't show, a different trainer will battle the player to ride the ferris wheel each season.
  • Although smaller than the largest city in the Unova region, Castelia City, it has more inhabitants than Castelia City, mainly due to the carnival and rides, and the gym.
  • You can ride the ferris wheel here with N in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 in order to rematch him at N's Castle
  • The Nimbasa City soundtrack sounds similar to the song "Sonic Boom" from Sonic CD.
  • Nimbasa City is the only location with a Gym to have it relocate elsewhere within the city between appearances in the games.
    • The location in Black and White 2 being akin to where fashion shows take place relates to Elesa's alternate career as a supermodel.

Gallery[]

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