Stats & Training
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.
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
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 |
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against PlusleView Swampert → | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Ground is super effective against PlusleView Landorus → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Swampert can KO Plusle with Earthquake (261-307%). Landorus's Sludge Bomb hits Plusle for 46-54%.
Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x261-307%KO Scald35-41% Waterfall104-123%KO | ||
Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Landorus builds →Sludge Bomb46-54% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Plusle is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool 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 50 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Discharge, Fake Tears and 5 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Plusle Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Plusle needs. Focus Sash buys it, max HP and Speed EVs make it count, and Lightningrod adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Thunderbolt. Double STAB gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Plusle best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nuzzle
- Encore
- Entrainment
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Ice
- Nasty Plot
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Discharge from the egg pool give Plusle something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Plusle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Plusle Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Plusle at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 on our tier list. Thunderbolt with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
Electric gives Plusle 3 resistances. Speed is the best stat at base 95. Pure Electric type with same-type attack bonus on Electric moves.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves