Plusle

Plusle is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Plusle artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0311
Type Electric
Species Cheering Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Plus
Lightning Rod (hidden ability)
Local № 0080 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0096 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0082 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0119 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 142
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 50
94 218
Defense 40
76 196
Sp. Atk 85
157 295
Sp. Def 75
139 273
Speed 95
175 317
Total 405 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

Plusle changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby PLUSLE always acts as a cheerleader for its partners. Whenever a teammate puts out a good effort in battle, this POKéMON shorts out its body to create the crackling noises of sparks to show its joy.
Sapphire When PLUSLE is cheering on its partner, it flashes with electric sparks from all over its body. If its partner loses, this POKéMON cries loudly.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It cheers on partners while scattering sparks from its body. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity.
Emerald It has the trait of cheering on its fellow POKéMON. By shorting out the electricity it releases from its paws, it creates pom-poms for cheering.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
X It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
Y It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises.
Omega Ruby Plusle always acts as a cheerleader for its partners. Whenever a teammate puts out a good effort in battle, this Pokémon shorts out its body to create the crackling noises of sparks to show its joy.
Alpha Sapphire When Plusle is cheering on its partner, it flashes with electric sparks from all over its body. If its partner loses, this Pokémon cries loudly.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.

Moves learned by Plusle

Moves learnt by level up

Plusle learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
4Helping HandNormalStatus
7SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
10EncoreNormalStatus 100
13SwitcherooDarkStatus 100
16SwiftNormalSpecial 60
19Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
22CopycatNormalStatus
26ChargeElectricStatus
31DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
34Baton PassNormalStatus
37AgilityPsychicStatus
40Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
43ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
46Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49EntrainmentNormalStatus 100

Moves learnt by reminder

Plusle learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100

Egg moves

Plusle learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Plusle gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmFairyStatus 100
SingNormalStatus 55
Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Plusle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02CharmFairyStatus 100
03Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
04AgilityPsychicStatus
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
72Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
96Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus 100
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
103SubstituteNormalStatus
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
127Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
130Helping HandNormalStatus
132Baton PassNormalStatus
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
173ChargeElectricStatus
183Super FangNormalPhysical 90
191UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
227Alluring VoiceFairySpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Plusle learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1NuzzleElectricPhysical 20 100
1Play NiceNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
4Helping HandNormalStatus
7SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
10EncoreNormalStatus 100
13Skill SwapPsychicStatus
16SwiftNormalSpecial 60
19Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
22CopycatNormalStatus
25CharmFairyStatus 100
28ChargeElectricStatus
31DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
34Baton PassNormalStatus
37AgilityPsychicStatus
40Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
43ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
46Nasty PlotDarkStatus
49EntrainmentNormalStatus 100

Egg moves

Plusle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Plusle gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CharmFairyStatus 100
DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
SingNormalStatus 55
Sweet KissFairyStatus 75
Tearful LookNormalStatus
WishNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Plusle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
43Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus
70FlashNormalStatus 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus

Plusle sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Plusle sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Plusle sprite from Diamond & Pearl Plusle sprite from Black & White Plusle sprite from X & Y Plusle sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Plusle Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Plusle Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Plusle Shiny sprite from Black & White Plusle Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Plusle

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 110, Fortree City
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 110
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park
Black Route 6
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Route 5
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 110
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Plusle questions

Other languages

English Plusle
Japanese プラスル (Prasle)
German Plusle
French Posipi
Italian Plusle
Spanish Plusle
Korean 플러시 (peulleosi)
Chinese (Simplified) 正电拍拍
Chinese (Traditional) 正電拍拍

 

English Cheering Pokémon
Japanese おうえんポケモン
German Jubel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Acclameur
Italian Pokémon Incitamento
Spanish Pokémon Ánimo
Korean 응원포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 加油宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 加油寶可夢

Name origin

plus
a positive charge