Main Walkthrough
On the lookout for Nimbasa Gym's leader, Elesa, you learn that she's visiting Nimbasa's roller coasters the home of her old gym. This means you get to trek through two gyms to battle the next gym leader. Yeesh. The roller coaster trainers aren't quite as troublesome as they were in Pokémon Black and White, though you'll still want a Pokémon that's resistant to Electric-type Pokémon and their attacks. Desert Resort is a good place to look for Ground-types. Parlyz Heals are also highly recommended.
On the lookout for Nimbasa Gym's leader, Elesa, you learn that she's visiting Nimbasa's roller coasters the home of her old gym. This means you get to trek through two gyms to battle the next gym leader. Yeesh. The roller coaster trainers aren't quite as troublesome as they were in Pokémon Black and White, though you'll still want a Pokémon that's resistant to Electric-type Pokémon and their attacks. Desert Resort is a good place to look for Ground-types. Parlyz Heals are also highly recommended.
The car on the left at the entrance leads nowhere, so hop in the car on the right and ride it to the next platform. Hit the switch nearby to change the path of the car. Jump back in and it will take you to a new platform. Hit the switch by the north track, then wait for the next car to show up. A trainer will pop out and challenge you.
Rich Boy Rolan
- Blitzle, level 24
Get in the roller coaster when it rumbles back, ride to yet another platform, hit the switch, and wait for the right car. Another trainer will jump out of it at you.
Lady Colette
- Flaaffy, level 24
Jump in the car and ride to the final platform. Waiting for you is a woman who will give you a Parlyz Heal. Take it, hit the switch to the left, then ride the next car in the west back to the entrance. Leave the roller coaster and head west, where you'll find the real gym open for business.
Head inside, talk to Clyde for your usual Fresh Water, and step up onto the catwalk. You'll have to face three trainers before you can reach Elesa. All of them are Electric-type users, so be cautious. Any Ground-type can walk all over this gym, save for one brush with Emolga, and even it isn't too tough when its Electric-type attacks do nothing to the opposition. Rock-type moves work well against Emolga if you want to target a weakness.
Beauty Nikola
- Elekid, level 27
- Flaaffy, level 27
Beauty Fleming
- Flaaffy, level 27
- Blitzle, level 27
Beauty Ampere
- Blitzle, level 27
- Elekid, level 27
Reward: 1,512 P
Now that her fashionable cronies are out of the way, Elesa will appear on the main stage to take your challenge. Strut up and show her what you can do the best way you know how.
Now that her fashionable cronies are out of the way, Elesa will appear on the main stage to take your challenge. Strut up and show her what you can do the best way you know how.
Leader Elesa
- Emolga, level 28
- Flaaffy, level 28
- Zebstrika, level 30
Elesa is more of the same, though at a higher level. Emolga is quite a nuisance, and will flit in and out of battle often with Volt Switch. Flaaffy is about the same, though it's so slow that you can likely one-hit KO it without taking damage yourself. Both have Static, so be prepared to deal with paralysis at least once. The real danger here is Zebstrika, as it's not only fast and tough, it can surprise you with Pursuit and Flame Charge. Pursuit isn't so bad, but Flame Charge can maul your team if you led with a Steel- or Grass-type and expected little resistance. Lacking Ground-type moves, try to weaken Zebstrika's offensive capabilities before you go on the attack yourself.
Beating Elesa will earn your trainer the Bolt Badge. You'll also receive TM72 Volt Switch. Take a victory lap down the catwalk, then head back to the Pokémon Center to heal and prepare for the next leg of your trip. No rest for the weary.