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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Plusle first appeared on July 13, 2018, during Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 to Feb 15, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 15 to Jan 29, 2019 | 1-star | Hoenn Celebration |
Plusle in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Plusle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1036 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Plusle's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. Plus does not change its matchups. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Plusle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Plus: does not change its type matchups.
Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.
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 |
Plusle appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Plusle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Plusle.
Every main-series game Plusle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- XObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter)
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 5 (Horde Encounter)
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildRoute 110 (Horde Encounter)
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 110 (Tall grass or Horde Encounter)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackObtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Swarm)
- WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Swarm)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 46, 48, National Park (Hoenn Sound)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 110
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 110
- In-game tradeTrade Volbeat in Fortree City
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Plusle appears in 18 episodes.
From AG038 (2003-08-14) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).
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
Plusle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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