Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Plusle's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 1 Speed EV per KO. Easy to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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 Weakness
Plusle's Electric typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Plusle's special bulk (base 75 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Flying, Steel |
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Onix builds →Dig 2x74-88% Bulldoze 2x55-66% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Geodude builds →Dig 2x109-128%KO Bulldoze 2x83-99% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x68-80% Dig 2x87-102%KO Bulldoze 2x68-80% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% Sand Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x59-69% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Geodude builds →Dig 2x110-131%KO Bulldoze 2x84-100%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x70-83% Dig 2x91-107%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% Sand Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x70-83% Bulldoze 2x52-62% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Onix builds →Dig 2x74-88% Bulldoze 2x58-68% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Geodude builds →Dig 2x113-134%KO Bulldoze 2x86-101%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Numel builds →Earth Power 2x72-85% Dig 2x91-108%KO Bulldoze 2x68-82% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-127%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Sand Tomb 2x49-59% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Baltoy builds →Dig 2x72-85% Bulldoze 2x55-65% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x198-234%KO Bulldoze 2x120-143%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Onix builds →Dig 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x58-69% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x150-177%KO Drill Run 2x120-143%KO Dig 2x120-143%KO Bulldoze 2x92-108%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Earth Power 2x70-84% Dig 2x92-108%KO Bulldoze 2x70-84% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Bulldoze 2x84-98% Sand Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
Donphan Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x191-226%KO Bulldoze 2x116-137%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Dig 2x73-86% Bulldoze 2x54-65% Sand Tomb 2x34-41% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x145-170%KO Drill Run 2x116-137%KO Dig 2x116-137%KO Bulldoze 2x87-103%KO | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Numel builds →Earthquake 2x110-130%KO Earth Power 2x69-82% Dig 2x90-106%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x130-154%KO Dig 2x106-125%KO Bulldoze 2x79-94% Sand Tomb 2x49-58% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Plusle with Earthquake (161-189%). Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (150-177%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x161-189%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Plusle View Landorus builds →Focus Blast53-63% Earthquake 2x150-177%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Plusle is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Plusle easily with 47 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Charm, Discharge, Fake Tears and 4 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Plusle Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Plusle needs. Focus Sash buys it, spread EVs make it count, and Lightningrod adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Discharge. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Plusle best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Protect
- Light Screen
- Helping Hand
- Discharge
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Nasty Plot
- Grass Knot
- Signal Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Charm and Discharge from the egg pool give Plusle something extra. Pair those with Thunder and Thunderbolt for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Plusle Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Plusle in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Plusle in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Plusle Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Swampert (Ground) when using Plusle. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, it depends on your team. Plusle at 405 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Electric coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Plusle looks average on paper at 405 BST. But Lightning Rod is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Protect with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Plusle gets Lightning Rod and Plus. But Lightning Rod is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Electric gives Plusle 3 resistances. Speed is the best stat at base 95. Pure Electric type with same-type attack bonus on Electric moves.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Plusle appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves