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No. 0311 · Generation III · Hoenn

Plusle

The Cheering Pokémon

TL;DR. Plusle is a pure electric-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 405. 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.

Electric

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.

Height0.4 m
Weight4.2 kg
AbilitiesPlus
HiddenLightning Rod
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 50
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 95
Total405
405 base stat total, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Electric-types.
95 base Speed, Plusle's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 69 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Plusle in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Plusle reaches 1,778 CP at level 40 and 2,034 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack167
GO Defense129
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,778
Max CP (L50)2,010
Best buddy (L51)2,034
Raid catch CP 956–1,016 (L20). Weather boosted 1,195–1,270 (L25).

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Competitive

Plusle in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Plusle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1001 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1001 59.9 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Plusle.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Plusle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Plusle?

Plusle is a pure Electric-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Plusle weak to?

Plusle takes 2× damage from Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Plusle resistant to?

Plusle resists Electric, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

Does Plusle evolve?

Plusle does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Plusle from?

Plusle was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0311.

What are Plusle's base stats?

Plusle has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 40, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 75, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 405.

What are Plusle's abilities?

Plusle can have the ability Plus, plus the Hidden Ability Lightning Rod.

Is Plusle legendary or mythical?

No. Plusle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Plusle's best stat?

Plusle's highest base stat is Speed at 95, which ranks 25th of 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Plusle good?

Plusle has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Plusle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Plusle in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Plusle in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Plusle in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Plusle in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Plusle in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Plusle 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Plusle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Ground
½× Resists
Electric Flying Steel
Comparison

Plusle vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Plusle Electric avg Difference
HP 60 69 -9
Attack 50 75 -25
Defense 40 65 -25
Special Attack 85 84 +1
Special Defense 75 68 +7
Speed 95 82 +13
Total 405 443 -38
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Game appearances

Plusle appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Plusle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Plusle in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Route 29Johto Route 33Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 46Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 3Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8National Park
Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn Route 110
Emerald
Fortree CityHoenn Route 110
X, Y
Kalos Route 5
colosseum
Pyrite Town Dukings House
Pokémon anime

Plusle appears in 17 episodes.

From HZ061 (2024-08-16) through JN061 (2021-04-09).

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Plusle has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Plusle sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Plusle cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.