Plusle Best Moveset
Electric at 85 Sp. Atk and 95 Speed with AbilityLightning Rod redirecting Electric attacks. The moveset runs fast special Electric TermStab at moderate power. 60/40/75 bulk collapses to anything physical. Niche in doubles as a Lightning Rod redirect support. Singles value is minimal.
The offensive twin in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 85 Sp. Atk over Minun's 75. In singles, a slightly stronger Pikachu clone without Light Ball.
Best Moves
Best Build
Plusle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Protect
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Nasty Plot and Baton Pass gave Plusle utility in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Passing boosts to a real attacker was the play.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Hidden Power Ice
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Lightning Rod absorbed Electric moves in Gen V (Black & White). Redirected attacks in doubles, useless in singles. Plusle dropped without a defined role.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Nasty Plot
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
85 Sp. Atk was too low for the power level in Gen VI (X & Y). Every Electric-type with higher stats did the same job.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Grass Knot
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Baton Pass Nasty Plot was predictable in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Plusle didn't survive the passing turn against real teams.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Nasty Plot
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Six gens as the cheerleader archetype in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Designed for doubles, stranded in singles. 405 BST found no home.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Nasty Plot
- Thunderbolt
- Grass Knot
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Plusle Weakness
Plusle's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Plusle's special bulk (base 75 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
What is Plusle Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Plusle
 Landorus Ground | B | |
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Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Plusle is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Plusle easily with 66 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group.
Plusle Locations
Plusle appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Plusle in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Plusle in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Plusle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Plusle can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Plusle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Plusle in Sun & Moon. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Plusle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Plusle's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Speed EV per KO. Easy to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
Plusle Guide
Watch for Swampert (Ground) when using Plusle. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
It depends on your team. Plusle at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
Plusle looks average on paper at 405 BST. But Lightning Rod is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Plusle gets Lightning Rod and Plus. But Lightning Rod is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Plusle's hidden ability is Lightning Rod. Redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Plusle appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves