Elesa is a Gym Leader, who is also a fashion model, with many fans. Elesa admires beauty and constantly attempts to impress her spectators, especially in battle.

Elesa has a strong fond for Electric-Type Pokémon even from Kanto such as Ash's Pikachu.

Elesa is a demanding woman, having many requests to improve the quality of Nimbasa City, her home. Still, she has a humorous side to tease people a bit.

She can get gassy, they are loud and smell awful to her embarrassment.