How to get Plusle in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Plusle in Pokemon GO was introduced with the main release of Hoenn region Pocket Monsters back in December 2017, and its shiny variant entered the game during GO Fest 2018. It is a mono-Electric-type creature that can be obtained in Niantic's mobile game in various ways, especially during events that feature it as a highlight.

A Magnetic Study, which lasts from October 15 - 17, 2024, is one such event that provides an increased chance of finding Shiny Plusle in Pokemon GO.

This article covers all the ways you can find Plusle in Pokemon GO generally, as well as while A Magnetic Study lasts.

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Ways to catch Plusle in Pokemon GO

You can encounter and catch Plusle in Pokemon GO in the following ways:

• Wild encounters
• Raid battles
• Research tasks

Plusle in the anime (Image via TPC)

Wild encounters

Ever since Plusle was released, it has been available in the wild. You can find it randomly while walking around. The chances of this happening are increased during specific events, some examples of which are:

• Charged-Up Research Day
• Pokemon GO Tour: Hoenn - Global
• Valentine's Day 2022
• January 18, 2022 Spotlight Hour
• Spring into Spring 2021

Being an Electric-type critter, chances of encountering it increase in Rainy weather as well as around Magnetic Lure modules.

Raid battles

Plusle appears as a one-star raid boss during specific events. It has 5,349 CP in these battles. You can easily take it down using a powerful Ground-type attacker. Upon completion, these raids spawn Plusle between 1,195 - 1,270 CP in Rainy weather and between 956 - 1,016 CP under other conditions.

Research tasks

Plusle in Pokemon GO can be encountered by completing Field, Special, and Timed Research tasks. During the A Magnetic Study event, it can be found on October 15, 2024, for completing each stage of the Timed Research story.

Between October 15 and 17, Plusle can be found for completing the following Field Research tasks:

• Catch 10 Pocket Monsters
• Spin five PokeStops or Gyms
• Send two Gifts to friends

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Can Plusle be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Left - Regular Plusle; Right - Shiny Plusle (Image via TPC)

Ever since GO Fest 2018, Shiny Plusle has always been available in Pokemon GO. It usually has 1-in-512 shiny odds; however, during A Magnetic Study, it has increased shiny odds of approximately 1-in-64.

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