# Plusle - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Plusle in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Plusle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Plusle
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 100.000%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 100.000%
- **Grass Knot**: 100.000%
- **Nuzzle**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 100.000%
- **Plus**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Mantine**: 66.314%
- **Pelipper**: 66.314%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 66.314%
- **Granbull**: 66.314%
- **Ferrothorn**: 66.314%

## FAQ for Plusle in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Plusle?
Plusle is frequently paired with Mantine, Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Granbull. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Plusle?
Plusle is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Plusle?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Plusle often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Plusle) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Plusle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*