Plusle (Pokémon)
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| Plusle プラスル Prasle | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #311 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #080 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-067 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Cheering Pokémon |
| Height | 1′04″ (0.4m) |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs. (4.2kg) |
| Ability | Plus |
| Egg group | Fairy |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 120 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Yellow |
| Catch rate | 200 |
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Plusle (Japanese: プラスル Prasle) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Plusle and Minun bear a remarkable resemblance to Pichu and Pikachu. They have short tails with flat plus signs on the end of them, while their cheeks are circular with plus signs voided in the middle.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Plusle creates electrical pom-poms and sparks to cheer on its partners.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Plusle first appeared alongside Minun in A Different Kind of Misty. Both Pokémon were owned by Thatcher, who is responsible for protecting a lighthouse. The same Plusle and Minun appear again in Cheer Pressure, where Thatcher is training them to be cheerleaders.
Elijah used Plusle and Minun as actors in Lights, Camerupt, Action. The plot of the movie was that Pikachu, Plusle and Minun were setting out to rescue Princess Kirlia from an evil Exploud.
Plusle and Minun also appear as supporting characters in the film Destiny Deoxys, serving as the story's comic relief. The pair helps Tory Lund to overcome his fear of Pokémon.
Solana's Plusle also appears with her each time she herself makes an appearance, except DP071 and the following episode. It is the only one so far not to be seen with a Minun partner.
In the manga
Ruby befriended a Plusle at the Abandoned Ship.
In the TCG
- Main article: Plusle (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Excess data found on the game disc includes data for seven playable characters cut from the final roster, including Plusle and Minun as a tag team akin to the Ice Climbers. However, in the final version of the game, Plusle just appears as a random trophy alongside Minun.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Plusle combines with Minun to produce an electric current blocking the entrance to the Poké Mart on the Sapphire Field.
- Pokémon Colosseum: A Plusle is Duking's favourite Pokémon. After Cipher kidnaps it, he is forced into inaction. Wes rescues the Pokémon and Plusle decides to join him as thanks.
- Pokémon Ranger: Plusle is the partner of Solana. After the end credits, it also feels a bond with Lunick.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. | |
| Emerald | 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. | |
| FireRed | It cheers on partners while scattering sparks from its body. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity. | |
| LeafGreen | It cheers on partners while scattering sparks from its body. It climbs telephone poles to absorb electricity. | |
| IV | Diamond | It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. |
| Pearl | It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Rare (Ruby) Uncommon (Sapphire) | Route 110 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Route 110 Trade for Volbeat in Fortree City | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Gift in Pyrite Town | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Rare | Trophy Garden |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Hatch from egg |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 16 Endless Level 16 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Thunderwave Cave (4F-5F) Lightning Field (7F-19F) Joyous Tower (5F-8F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Starter Pokémon |
Plusle will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- F ? R P F ? ... ? ? + 7 ?
- C T ? H 6 4 ? 0 R ? ? ?
- Objective: Escort Plusle to Minun on floor 5 of Thunderwave Cave.
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 50 | |
| Defense: | 40 | |
| SpAtk: | 85 | |
| SpDef: | 75 | |
| Speed: | 95 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl | Growl |
| 3 | Thunder Wave | |
| 4 | Thunder Wave | |
| 7 | Quick Attack | |
| 10 | Quick Attack | Helping Hand |
| 13 | Helping Hand | |
| 15 | Spark | |
| 17 | Encore | |
| 19 | Spark | |
| 21 | Fake Tears | |
| 22 | Encore | |
| 24 | Copycat | |
| 28 | Fake Tears | |
| 29 | Swift | |
| 31 | Charge | |
| 35 | Charge | |
| 37 | Thunder | |
| 38 | Thunder | |
| 40 | Baton Pass | |
| 42 | Baton Pass | |
| 44 | Agility | |
| 47 | Agility | |
| 48 | Last Resort | |
| 51 | Nasty Plot |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Light Screen |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Iron Tail |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
| TM25 | Thunder | Thunder |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | Shock Wave |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM56 | Fling | |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM70 | Flash | |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| HM05 | Flash |
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Hatch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 35% | Friend Area: Thunder Meadow |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I work best with Minun! | |
| 26%-50% HP | What is this? Only half my HP is left! | |
| 1%-25% HP | No more... I can't even set off sparks... | |
| Level Up | Leveled up! I did it, Minun! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 3 | Minimum Experience: 3 |
| Poké Assist: Discharge | Field Move: None | Maximum Experience: 3 |
| Plusle discharges electricity to immobilize targets during a capture attempt. | ||
Evolution
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Basic
Plusle
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 311.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 311.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 311 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 311 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 311 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 311 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 311.png | Image:Spr 4p 311.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 311 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 311 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Plusle images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
Origin
It seems to be based on a mouse or rabbit.
Name origin
Plusle's name is based on plus, as in something with a positive electrical charge. It also appears to have pulse in its name.
In other languages
External links
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
