# Plusle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in DOU

> Find the best Plusle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Plusle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Plusle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Plusle
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 61.006%
- **Thunderbolt**: 58.268%
- **Protect**: 50.678%
- **Grass Knot**: 49.841%
- **Nasty Plot**: 37.260%
- **Entrainment**: 35.036%
- **Discharge**: 24.257%
- **Light Screen**: 23.059%
- **Encore**: 10.189%
- **Helping Hand**: 9.978%

## Common Abilities
- **Plus**: 52.489%
- **Lightning Rod**: 47.511%

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 49.716%
- **Focus Sash**: 44.956%
- **Leftovers**: 2.313%
- **Other**: 3.014%

## Common Teammates
- **Minun**: 48.947%
- **Shedinja**: 30.745%
- **Ampharos**: 29.001%
- **Moltres**: 26.676%
- **Latias**: 26.676%
- **Ribombee**: 26.676%

## FAQ for Plusle in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Plusle?
The most common moves for Plusle are Hidden Power Ice, Thunderbolt, Protect, Grass Knot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Plusle?
Plusle is frequently paired with Minun, Shedinja, Ampharos, Moltres. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Plusle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Plusle?
The top build for Plusle features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 58.380% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Plusle?
Plusle is most effectively run with the ability **Plus** (52.489%) and the item **Air Balloon** (49.716%).

### What is the most common role for Plusle?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), Plusle often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Plusle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Plusle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Plusle) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Plusle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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