Plusle
#311 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Plusle
The best moves for Plusle are Spark and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Quick Attack and Thunderbolt deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Evolution
Plusle currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Game images
Plusle, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Plusle is a regional Electric Pokémon. It is weak to Ground moves. Plusle's best moveset is Spark & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 2,010.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 10 | 10 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 2 | 1.92 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
8.9 | 100% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 DPS
|
8.9 | 100% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
8.6 | 97% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Discharge
31.2 DPS
|
8.6 | 97% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Grass Knot
36 DPS
|
8.5 | 96% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Grass Knot
36 DPS
|
8.5 | 96% |
|
Spark
9.6 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
6.5 | 73% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Swift
21.7 DPS
|
6.4 | 72% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Plusle?
Plusle is weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Plusle is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Deoxys (Attack Forme).
The top Plusle counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 85% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 80% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 79% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
167 |
| Defense |
|
129 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 0.41 m |
| Weight | 4.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
762 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,016 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,524 |
|
Level 40 |
1,778 |
|
Level 50 |
2,010 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,270 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,651 |