Plusle & Minun

Fighter's Biostats

Full Name:

Plusle and Minun

Age:

Pokemon age differently than humans; as such, it is difficult to tell what one's age is.

Race/Species:

Respectively, Plusle and Minun. Technically, they could be called electric rodents (specifically mice, but some might say rabbits)

Home/Nation:

It varies, but the species was first discovered in Hoenn.

Friends/Allies:

Pikachu and Jigglypuff. And each other, of course.

Enemies:

Mewtwo, Team Rocket

Powers and Abilities:

Plusle and Minun are unique Pokemon in that they can greatly improve their power when together. It is almost essential that the duo works together, as each one barely has enough strength to fend for themselves, let alone fight in battle. Besides this, Plusle and Minun also can channel electricity through their bodies.

Quoted as Saying:

"Plaah!"

"Miiinun!"

"Plusle, Plus!"

"Mai?"

Game Highlights:

Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire

GBA, 2003

Pokemon Colosseum

GCN, 2004

Pokemon Emerald

GBA, 2005

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red/Blue Rescue Team

GBA/DS, 2006

Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

DS, 2007

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness

DS, 2008

First Heard of at the SSS:
Ideas Page

Fighter Summary:
Plusle and Minun are among the more memorable Pokemon first introduced in the third generation. Plusle and Minun took advantage of the newly-legalized double battle system, a method of Pokémon battling where trainers had two Pokemon fighting at once (or four trainers teamed up and each released one Pokemon). By supporting one another, Plusle and Minun proved to be the most dedicated duo around. It is fitting that these two complement each other; as one may guess through their names and appearances, Plusle channel positive electricity while Minun channel negative electricity. Plusle and Minun offer a unique style of fighting: while one fights, the other cheers on from the sidelines. Each of the duo suffer from the disadvantage of receiving twice the normal amount of damage dealt per move, but have the advantage that the fighter can be switched out. Each of the duo has their own damage meter (Plusle may have sustained 106% damage by the time Minun reaches 38%). Also, before the duo can be considered knocked out, both Pokémon must be knocked off of the stage. Minun can be left fighting while Plusle is knocked off, but Minun's attacks will deal less damage, and certain moves will be ineffective without a buddy to root it on. In a way, Plusle and Minun fight like the Ice Climbers, but they also function somewhat like the Pokemon Trainer. (Written by Light Bear)

Plusle & Minun's Moves:

STANDARD SPECIAL Moves

Charge

Plusle or Minun create a small field of electricity, making a small circular barrier that shocks anyone who tries to touch Plusle or Minun. This barrier does nothing to prevent projectile attacks, but deals a fair amount of damage on contact. While this move is in use, the user cannot move.
UP SPECIAL Moves

Helping Hand

The Pokémon in the background starts cheering loudly, encouraging the fighting Pokémon to jump high. This move has absolutely no offensive capabilities, but the fighting Pokémon jumps high. If there is no cheering Pokémon, the fighter gains falters, gaining a tiny bit of altitude.
SIDE SPECIAL Moves

Spark

Somewhat like a cross between Pikachu's Thunder Jolt and Luigi's Fireball. The fighting Pokémon releases a small ball of electricity that flies forward a fair distance before disappearing.
DOWN SPECIAL Moves

Baton Pass

The fighting Pokémon switches places with the cheering Pokémon. The fighting Pokémon's damage meter will be replaced by the cheering Pokémon's, but the previous fighter's meter will be exactly the same as it was before it swapped out. Unlike the games, any effects from items or smasher's moves will not be swapped over to the new fighter, nor will any statuses be returned to the fighter who originally had them when it retreated to the back. This move cannot be used if there is only one Pokémon.
FINAL SMASH Moves

Discharge

Plusle and Minun both huddle together on the field, then discharge a huge store of collected electric energy, creating a huge energy field. This effect lasts for a fairly long amount of time before the duo exhaust their excess store and the cheering Pokémon returns to its spot in the background. If only one Pokémon is present of the duo, the move is still usable, although it is considerably less effective.

Theme Song:
"Route 110"--Plusle & Minun's Theme