Plusle
#96 in the X and Y Pokédex • Cheering Pokémon
Plusle
#96 in the X and Y Pokédex • Cheering Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
50
94
218
Defense
40
76
196
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
95
175
317
Total
405
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Shiny
Plusle
Cheering Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | Central Kalos #96 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 200 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon X
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
Pokémon Y
It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 5 Road 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 9 | 4% | - |
Route 5 Road 5 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 5 Road 5 | Walking in purple flowers | 9 | 4% | - |
Route 5 Road 5 | Walking in purple flowers | 10 | 1% | - |
Route 5 Road 5 | Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave | 6 | 5% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 5 Road 5 | Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave | 6 | 5% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Growl |  |  Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Start | Nasty Plot |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| Start | Entrainment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target’s Ability the same as the user’s. |
| Start | Play Nice | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| Start | Nuzzle | |  Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis. |
| 3 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| 7 | Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| 10 | Helping Hand | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| 15 | Spark | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 17 | Encore | | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| 21 | Play Nice | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| 24 | Copycat | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. |
| 29 | Electro Ball | |  Special | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| 31 | Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| 35 | Fake Tears | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. |
| 38 | Charge | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 42 | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 44 | Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| 48 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat. |
| 50 | Last Resort | | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| 56 | Nasty Plot | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| 63 | Entrainment | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target’s Ability the same as the user’s. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot |  | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM100 | Confide | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis. |
| Lucky Chant | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits. |
| Sing | | Status | - | 55 | 15 | A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber. |
| Sweet Kiss |  | Status | - | 75 | 10 | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
| Wish | | Status | - | - | 10 | One turn after this move is used, the target’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP. |
Traits
Plus
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Sp. Atk stat if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Lightning Rod(Hidden Ability)
Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
