Plusle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Plusle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Plusle
Plusle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.300 DPS.
Plusle can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Plusle is weak to Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves as Plusle resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Plusle is Primal Groudon (50.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (46.000 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (45.083 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Plusle: After defeating Plusle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 980 and 1041 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1219-1295 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Plusle from raids will have exactly 1041 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Plusle?
The best counter for Plusle is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (46.000 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (45.083 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Plusle?
Plusle can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Plusle weak to?
Plusle is weak to Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Flying, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Plusle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Plusle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Plusle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Plusle from raids will have 1041 CP at level 20, or 1295 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 980. If you see 1041 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Plusle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Plusle is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Plusle?
For the best moveset for Plusle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Plusle stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Plusle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Plusle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (43.273 DPS) and Groudon (39.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Plusle in raids?
Weather boost information for Plusle is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.