Ability Detail

Summary

Plus is an ability in the Pokémon series primarily found on Electric-type Pokémon. The main effect of Plus is to boost the Special Attack stat of the Pokémon by 50% if there is an ally with the ability Minus on the field during a double battle. The synergy between Plus and Minus makes these abilities highly effective in double battles by significantly enhancing the Pokémon's offensive capabilities.

Effects:

Activation Condition: Plus activates when an allied Pokémon with the ability Minus is present on the field.
Stat Boost: In this condition, the Pokémon with Plus receives a 50% increase in its Special Attack stat.

Interesting Facts:

Introduced in Generation III: Plus was introduced in the third generation of Pokémon games, specifically in "Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire."
Common Pokémon: Pokémon commonly possessing this ability include Plusle, Klink, and Tynamo. Plusle is often designed as a direct counterpart to Minun, which

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Powers up with MINUS.

emerald: Powers up with MINUS.

firered-leafgreen: Powers up with MINUS.

diamond-pearl: Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.

platinum: Boosts Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.

heartgold-soulsilver: Ups Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Minus.

black-white: Ups Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

black-2-white-2: Ups Sp. Atk if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

x-y: Boosts the Sp. Atk stat if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Boosts the Sp. Atk stat if another Pokémon has Plus or Minus.

sun-moon: Boosts the Sp. Atk stat of the Pokémon if an ally with the Plus or Minus Ability is also in battle.