Plusle is an Electric type Pokemon introduced in Generation III and it doesn’t evolve to or from any other Pokemon. It is considered a counterpart to Minun, but they are two separate Pokemon. It is known as the Cheering Pokemon and spawns 50% male and 50% female. Minun is also known as the Cheering Pokemon and these two are very close to each other.
About Plusle
| First appearance in anime | Original Series: Two Degrees of Separation! |
| First appearance in game | Ruby and Sapphire |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | N/A |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | 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. 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. |
Plusle Base stats
| HP | 60 |
| ATTACK | 50 |
| DEFENCE | 40 |
| SP. ATTACK | 85 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 75 |
| SPEED | 95 |
| TOTAL | 405 |
Appearance
Plusle is a small, mouse-like Pokemon. Its body is cream colored and it has red markings. It has red dots on its cheeks and a red plus sign on its tail while its ears are red and flat. Plusle has four limbs that are stubby and have no fingers or toes but it has a small tail and is one of the smallest Pokemon in the game.
Behavior
Plusle is known as the Cheering Pokemon as it can create sparkly pom poms, which it uses to cheer on its friends, usually Minun. It will cry loudly if its friends lose. It climbs and uses telephone poles to collect electricity. Plusle typically live in grasslands and savannas.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As an Electric type Pokemon, Plusle is weak to Ground-type Pokémon, taking twice as much damage as normal when fighting them. It is not immune to any type of Pokémon but it is resistant to Flying, Steel and Electric types, taking only half of the normal amount of damage. It is damaged normally by Normal, Fairy, Fighting, Dark, Fire, Water, Poison, Psychic, Grass, Rock, Dragon, Ice, Bug and Ghost type Pokemon.
Best Moveset
Plusle has a lot of strong moves, including Thunder, which is a move that has 110 power and 70% accuracy. Here are Plusle’s best moves; Thunder has a 30% chance to paralyze the target while Dynamic Punch has 50% accuracy but 100% chance to confuse the target. Body Slam has 100% accuracy and a 30% chance to paralyze the target. Finally, Mega Kick has 120 power, 75% accuracy but no additional effects.
| Thunder | Body Slam |
| Dynamic Punch | Mega Kick |
How to catch Plusle in Pokemon Go?
Plusle can be found in universities, college campuses, industrial parks and railways. Rain boosts the strength and frequency of Electric type Pokemon, so rainy and stormy weather will result in more Plusle spawns. Candies are only good for powering it up since it does not evolve. It has been a one star raid boss in the past, too.
Trivia
- Plusle shares a category with its partner, Minun. Both these Pokemon are known as the Cheering Pokemon.
- Plusle and Minun have the same base stat total.
- Plusle and Minun have the same base stat total, but it is offense oriented for Plusle and defense oriented for Minun.
- Plusle is based on a mouse.
FAQs
How big is Plusle?
Plusle is 1’04 tall and weighs just 9.3 pounds, making it one of the smallest Pokemon in the entire franchise. Since it doesn’t evolve, it doesn’t change sizes.
Does Plusle evolve?
No, Plusle does not evolve to or from anything.
Does Pokemon Go have a shiny Plusle?
Yes, Plusle has a shiny counterpart in Pokemon Go. It features a different shade of red on its ears and face.
Is Plusle a dual type?
No, Plusle is only an Electric type Pokémon.
Conclusion
Plusle is a good Pokemon to have. Both Minun and Plusle have the same base stat total, which is a strong 405, but Plusle is better for offense. Its speed and special attack stats are very good. It also has access to several strong moves. Electric type moves, which it can learn, are good for paralyzing and dealing a lot of damage.
