This catalog page features Plusle, card number 39 from the 2012 Pokémon Dark Explorers expansion, offering collectors a key piece of the franchise's mid-2010s history.
Plusle
2012 • Pokémon • Dark Explorers
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Description
Card number 39 in the 2012 Dark Explorers expansion, Plusle represents a fundamental component for trainers seeking to build lightning-based strategies. As a Basic Pokémon with 60 HP, it serves as a reliable starter for decks looking to manipulate their hand resources quickly. The card’s design is attributed to artist Naoki Saito, whose work helped define the visual identity of this era in the TCG. The primary appeal of this card lies in its interactive gameplay mechanics. The Colorless Tag Draw ability allows players to shuffle their hand back into the deck and draw four new cards, providing a significant advantage in card advantage. This effect becomes even more potent if Minun is positioned on the bench, encouraging collectors to complete specific team synergies. Additionally, the Lightning Positive Ion attack offers damage potential that scales with coin flips, adding an element of unpredictability and excitement to battles. For collectors, Dark Explorers remains a notable set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game timeline. It introduced unique mechanics and artwork styles that defined the series during the early 2010s. Plusle, as a common card, is often sought after by set builders who aim to complete the entire DEX subset. Its accessibility and functional role in gameplay make it a staple for both competitive players and nostalgic fans. Whether you are looking to round out your collection or understand the strategic depth of the Dark Explorers era, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's evolving mechanics.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Plusle
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Naoki Saito
Card Stock
English
60
Lightning
Basic
Fighting ×2
1
311
Card Text
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Attack: Tag Draw
Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 4 cards. If Minun is on your Bench, draw 4 more cards.
Attack: Positive Ion (20+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.














