Competitive Information for Plusle [Ruby/Sapphire]
Electric
Abilities:
If an active Pokemon has the Minus Ability, this Pokemon's Sp. Atk is 1.5x.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Plusle? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Plusle, a remarkable Pokémon that excels with Electric typing! It's to see Plusle show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. Its only type-related weakness is Ground. Delve into Plusle's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Plus
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 236 Hp / 16 Def / 16 SpD / 240 Spe
Moveset:
- Encore
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Wish
In single battles, Plusle's Support role is a first-rate. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Plusle last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Plus, if an active pokemon has the minus ability Plusle's sp. Atk is 1.5x.
◆ Substitute is a status move (Plusle takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Wish is a status move (next turn, heals 50% of the recipient's max hp).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Plus
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Defense Curl
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Plusle proves to be a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Plus, if an active pokemon has the minus ability Plusle's sp. Atk is 1.5x. With a Magnet equipped to it, Plusle's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Plusle's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Plusle? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Magnet
Ability: Plus
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Thunder Punch
- Defense Curl
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
Plusle excels as a terrific Special Sweeper during double battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using brute special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Plus, if an active pokemon has the minus ability Plusle's sp. Atk is 1.5x. With a Magnet equipped to it, Plusle's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Thunder Punch is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Plusle's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Plusle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Plusle.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Plusle can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Plusle
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Plusle's stats
- Agility
- Charge
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Plusle
- Baton Pass
- Encore
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Wish
Common Effort Values for Plusle in Ruby and Sapphire
- Timid Nature ( 236/0/16/0/16/240/ )
- Optimize Plusle's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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