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No. 0311

Plusle

Cheering Pokémon

Plusle
Official art
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
4.2 kg 9.3 lbs
Base stat total
405 Higher than 39% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324
Atk5063–11294–218
Def4054–10176–196
SpA8594–150157–295
SpD7585–139139–273
Spe95103–161175–317
Total405Higher than 39% of Pokémon
HP60Atk50Def40Spe95SpD75SpA85

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Ground

Resists

½×
ElectricFlyingSteel
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Plusle outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161Plusle · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 147Plusle · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 115Plusle · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Plusle does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 19

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
1Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——20
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
4Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
7Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys65100%20
10EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
13SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.DarkStatus—100%10
16SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
19Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
22CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.NormalStatus——20
26Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
31Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.ElectricSpec80100%15
34Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
37AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
40Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5
43Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
46Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
49EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM48Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.ElectricSpec70100%20
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM72Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.ElectricSpec—100%10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM96Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.ElectricStatus—100%15
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM173Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.ElectricStatus——20
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 5

EggCharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
EggNuzzle100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys20100%20
EggSingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15
EggSweet KissCauses the target to become confused.FairyStatus—75%10
EggWishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.NormalStatus——10

Biology

It drains energy from telephone poles, and creates sparks from its hands to use as pom-poms. Exposure to its and Minun's electricity could promote blood circulation.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Cheering Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Yellow
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#080Central Kalos#096New Hoenn#082Blueberry#119
  1. It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  2. It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  3. It cheers on partners while scattering sparks from its body. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  4. 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.

    Emerald
  5. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  6. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

1 Spe
200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
142
Medium

Breeding

Fairy
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 110Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 110Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6
Y 1 area
  • Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 6
X 1 area
  • Road 5Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in purple flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–10
Colosseum 1 area
  • Pyrite Town (Duking's House)Receive as a gift · Lv 13
SoulSilver 22 areas
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
  • Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
  • Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
HeartGold 22 areas
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
  • Road 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2
  • Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–15
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
  • Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–27
  • Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
  • Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
  • Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
  • Road 36Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–17
  • Road 46Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–21
  • Road 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–19
Platinum 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Pearl 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Diamond 1 area
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Emerald 2 areas
  • Fortree CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 5–100
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 110Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–13

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.