Plusle (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Plusle (disambiguation).

Plusle Cheering Pokémon プラスル Prasle #0311 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Plus Cacophony Cacophony Lightning Rod Gen VI+ Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 200 (36.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Fairy Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Plusle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 9.3 lbs. 4.2 kg Plusle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 120 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Plusle 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Plusle (Japanese: プラスル Prasle) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, but it is considered to be a counterpart of Minun.

Biology

Plusle is a cream-colored bipedal Pokémon with red markings. It has a dot-like nose and a cream-colored plus sign in the middle of its circular red cheeks. It has long, flat ears that are mostly red. Its limbs are stubby and digitless, and it has red front paws. Its short tail is tipped with a red plus sign.

Plusle can create sparkly pom-poms by shorting out the electrical current in its palms. It uses these pom-poms to cheer on its teammates and will cry loudly if they lose. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity. It lives in grasslands and savannas.

Prior to Generation V, Plusle was the only known Pokémon that could have Plus as an Ability.

In the anime

Plusle in the anime

Major appearances

Plusle debuted alongside Minun in A Different Kind of Misty!. Both Pokémon were owned by Thatcher, who was responsible for protecting a lighthouse. In Cheer Pressure, Thatcher was training them to be cheerleaders. Both were often seen outside of their Poké Balls.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Plusle starred with a Minun in a film Elijah directed. In the film, they and Pikachu set out to rescue Princess Kirlia from an evil Exploud.

In Destiny Deoxys, a Plusle and Minun served as the movie's comic relief. The pair helped Tory Lund to overcome his fear of Pokémon. Both briefly reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

In The Green Guardian, Solana's Plusle is her Partner Pokémon. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! Part 1 and Part 2.

In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn! and Playing the Performance Encore!, Ursula owns a Plusle and Minun. In Last Call — First Round!, they tried to embarrass Dawn before an interview with Rhonda but failed. It reappeared with Minun and their Trainer in the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Plusle appeared in Searching for Service with a Smile!, under the ownership of Multa.

Minor appearances

A Plusle appeared in A Fan with a Plan.

A Plusle appeared in PK13.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, Team A.C.T. rescued a Plusle and Minun.

In Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!, Dawn's flashback featured a Plusle and Minun as she explained why she was afraid of them.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Plusle watched Meloetta's concert.

In The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, multiple Plusle fell under the control Team Rocket.

In Performing with Fiery Charm!, a Performer's Plusle competed in the Dendemille Town Showcase with a Minun. In A Performance Pop Quiz!, it competed in the Anistar City Showcase. In Master Class is in Session!, the Master Class Showcase in Gloire City.

In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad, a Plusle was living in the forest.

In Party Dancecapades!, a Performer's Plusle attended Monsieur Pierre's dance party.

A Trainer's Plusle appeared in Battling With a Clean Slate!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG038 Plusle May's Pokédex Plusle, the Cheering Pokémon. Plusle always supports its teammates, giving celebratory sparks when a teammate does well.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP161 Plusle Ash's Pokédex Plusle, the Cheering Pokémon. Plusle loves to cheer for its fellow Pokémon, and it creates sparkling pom-poms by shorting out the electrical current released from its paws.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN061 Plusle and Minun Goh's Rotom Phone Plusle and Minun, the Cheering Pokémon. Electric types. They make sparks as they cheer on their friends. If it looks like their friends might lose, they give off even more sparks.

In the manga

Plusle in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Like her anime counterpart, Solana owns a Plusle. It appeared in A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time.

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

Solana's Plusle appears in a photo in A Fresh Start.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Ruby's Plusle

Ruby owned a Plusle that he met at the Abandoned Ship in Adding It Up with Plusle & Minun I. He later appeared on Mirage Island, where together with Sapphire's Minun, helped the two rivals learn how to work as a Double Battle team.

Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

A Plusle appeared in CCP09, where it competed in a Cuteness Contest along with its rival Minun and Haruka's Torchic. It managed to win the competition, having received 34 votes.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Plusle is the only known Pokémon of Hareta's father, Kaisei. It seems to be related to Hareta's Minun. It first appeared in Hareta's Excellent New Partner...Minun?!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

Much like the games, Solana has a Plusle as her Partner Pokémon, which is the counterpart to Lunick's Minun. She was used to battle Tiffany and broke her Super Styler and defeated her.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Plusle appeared in Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!, under the ownership of Professor Oak.

In the TCG

Main article: Plusle (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy information

It appears with its counterpart, Minun.

"Cheering Pokémon. Plusle and Minun produce positive and negative energy, respectively. They both love cheering on their partners and place the encouragement of their partners over their own safety. To cheer, they short their electric currents to produce sparks that grow in intensity as their partners get into trouble."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Plusle combines with Minun to produce an electric current blocking the entrance to the Poké Mart on the Sapphire Field.
• Pokémon Colosseum: A Plusle is Duking's favorite Pokémon. After Cipher kidnaps it, he is forced into inaction. Wes rescues the Pokémon and Plusle decides to join him as thanks.
• Pokémon Ranger: Plusle is the partner of Solana. After the end credits, it also feels a bond with Lunick.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #080 Kanto #— 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. 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. FireRed It cheers on partners while scattering sparks from its body. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. White Black 2 It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #096 Hoenn #082 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 110 Emerald Route 110 Trade Volbeat in Fortree City FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Gift from Duking in Pyrite Town XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trophy Garden Platinum Trophy Garden HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, and 48, National Park (Hoenn Sound) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black Route 6 (Swarm) White Trade Black 2 Route 6 (Swarm) White 2 Trade Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Route 5 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter) Y Route 5 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Route 110 (Horde Encounter) Alpha Sapphire Route 110 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Trophy Garden Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Secret Storage 16, Endless Level 16, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red Thunderwave Cave (4F-5F), Lightning Field (7F-19F), Joyous Tower (5F-8F) MD Blue Wonder Mail code Ranger Partner Pokémon (Females only)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Amp Plains (1F-5F) MD Sky Amp Plains (1F-5F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Fr Rumble World Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (All Areas) Picross Area 20: Stage 04
Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Thunderwave Cave (3F-5F), Lightning Field (7F-19F), Joyous Tower (10F-12F), Purity Forest (10F-12F) Fainted Pokémon: Tiny Woods Mystery House: Stormy Sea, Lightning Field, Buried Relic, Solar Cave
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release) Café ReMix Order #376 (Mix), Complete Happy Snorlax Loco Moco recipe (ReMix)

Plusle will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:

F ? R P F ? ... ? ? + 7 ?

C T ? H 6 4 ? 0 R ? ? ?

Objective: Escort Plusle to Minun on floor 5 of Thunderwave Cave.

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Egg Plusle	Japanese	Japan	5	March 12 to May 8, 2005
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Plusle	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Cell Battery (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/2 ★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

Plusle is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20 011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 044 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 077 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 1010 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100100% 5 1313 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 1616 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 1919 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 2222 Copycat Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 2525 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Charge Electric Status 0000— ——% 20 3131 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 3434 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 4040 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4343 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 4646 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 4949 Entrainment Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Plusle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Plusle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Plusle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Plusle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15 Fake Tears Dark Status — 100% 20 Sing Normal Status — 55% 15 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10 Tearful Look‡ Normal Status — —% 20 Wish Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Plusle in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Plusle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Plusle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Plusle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Plusle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Plusle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Thunder Shock	Plusle (EX Emerald 39)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 35% Friend Area: Thunder Meadow Phrases 51%-100% HP I work best with Minun! 26%-50% HP What is this? Only half my HP is left! 1%-25% HP No more... I can't even set off sparks... Level up Leveled up! I did it, Minun!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Discharge Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 3 Max. exp.: 3 Browser entry R-067 Plusle discharges electricity to immobilize targets during a capture attempt.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 50 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #685 Flash Mob Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 167 Base Defense: 129 Egg Distance: ? km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Spark, Quick Attack Charged Attacks: Thunderbolt, Discharge, Swift, Grass Knot*

Evolution data

Unevolved Plusle  Electric

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Plusle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Plusle shares its category with its partner Minun. They are both known as the Cheering Pokémon.
• Plusle and Minun share the same base stat total, although the stat distribution is different, with Plusle being more offense-oriented and Minun being more defense-oriented.
• In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, there are several files for unused playable characters. One of these files is named "Pra_Mai", leading some players to speculate that Plusle and Minun were considered to appear as a tag team, like Ice Climbers.

Origin

Plusle seems to be based on a cheerleading mouse, chipmunk, or rabbit. It could also be an incarnation of a positive electric charge.

Name origin

Plusle and Prasle may be derived from plus, possibly in reference to positive electrical charge. It may also be a partial anagram of pulse.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese プラスル Prasle From plus and possibly pulse French Posipi From positive and possibly ピカピカ pikapika Spanish Plusle Same as English name German Plusle Same as English name Italian Plusle Same as English name Korean 플러시 Plusy From plus Mandarin Chinese 正電拍拍 / 正电拍拍 Zhèngdiànpāipāi From 正電 / 正电 zhèngdiàn and 拍 pāi Cantonese Chinese 正電拍拍 Jingdihnpaakpaak From 正電 jingdihn and 拍 paak

More languages Hindi प्लसल Plusle Transcription of English name Russian Пласл Plasl Transcription of English name Thai พราเซิล Phrasoen Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ruby's Plusle

External links

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