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Nimbasa City
Pokémon Black and White

Nimbasa City

Discover Nimbasa City in Pokémon Black and White! Find items like the Bicycle and HM04 Strength, battle Team Plasma and N, and explore attractions like the Battle Subway and Musical Theater.

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Discover Nimbasa City in Pokémon Black and White! Find items like the Bicycle and HM04 Strength, battle Team Plasma and N, and explore attractions like the Battle Subway and Musical Theater.

Nimbasa City is one of the grandest cities in Unova, featuring a fairground, musical hall, battle subway, and sports dome. It offers numerous activities for trainers.

Items Available:

  • Around Town: Bicycle, HM04 Strength, TM49 Echoed Voice, Ultra Ball, Prop Case, X Attack, Macho Brace, Soothe Bell, Sun Stone, Vs. Recorder
  • Big Stadium/Small Court: Fresh Water, Moomoo Milk, PP Max, Rare Candy, Ultra Ball, Ether, Big Pearl, Max Repel, Max Revive, PP Up, Nugget

Points of Interest:

  • Battle Institute: Test teams under official conditions and get rated.
  • Big Stadium and Small Court: Engage in sports-themed Pokémon battles that vary by time of day. Some trainers offer items.
  • Musical Theater: A mini-game where you can dress up your Pokémon for musicals and win prizes.
  • Battle Subway: An ultimate challenge where you pit Pokémon against a series of opponents.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering Nimbasa City, you will encounter Team Plasma. Defeat the Team Plasma Grunt (Watchog Lvl 18, Trubbish Lvl 18).
  2. 2
    As a reward for defeating the grunt, you receive the Bicycle, which significantly speeds up travel. Assign it as a quick item.
  3. 3
    Bianca will meet you and suggest checking out the Musical Theater. The Pokémon Center is located slightly left of center in the bottom area of the city.
  4. 4
    HM04 Strength can be acquired in the house northwest of the Pokémon Center.
  5. 5
    Exiting the city via the northeast leads to Route 16, offering more trainers and Pokémon.
  6. 6
    The Big Stadium and Small Court in the north of Nimbasa City are also available for more Pokémon battles to gain experience.
  7. 7
    Head to the fairground to the right of town. You will meet N, who takes you to find Team Plasma on a Ferris wheel.
  8. 8
    N reveals himself as the leader of Team Plasma and challenges you to a Pokémon battle.
  9. 9
    Trainer Battle: N
    • Sandile Lvl 22 (Weak to Grass/Water)
  10. 10
    Sigilyph Lvl 22 (Psychic powers can be dangerous)
  11. 11
    Darumaka Lvl 22 (Weak to Water)
  12. 12
    Scraggy Lvl 22 (Weak to Flying/Fighting)
  13. 13
    After defeating N, the gym challenge is located slightly left in an extravagant glowing building.

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