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Plusle

Emerald 39/106 • uncommon

Set: Emerald
Number: 39/106
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2005
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $5.29
Artist: Naoyo Kimura

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Market

What it's worth

$5.29market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$4.01 – $5.29 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an electric-type card from the Emerald set, this uncommon piece serves as a nostalgic touchstone for collectors interested in the expansive history of trading cards. Its inclusion in this specific series reflects a period of consistent design evolution, making it a reliable and approachable addition for those documenting the legacy of the game.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyCollect

Draw a card.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyThundershock20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancemetal energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Plusle card from the EX Emerald set was released in 2005 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX era. This series was heavily influenced by the Game Boy Advance title Pokémon Emerald, released the previous year, which introduced the Hoenn region's unique climate-based weather effects and the Battle Frontier. The design of this card reflects the clean, functional aesthetic characteristic of the era, focusing on the character's signature cheerleading motif as it appears in the franchise's Generation III games.

Illustrated by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, the card captures Plusle's energetic temperament by emphasizing its status as an Electric-type Pokémon. Arita, a veteran illustrator for the franchise, utilized a style that prioritizes bold line work and bright, primary colors to distinguish the card from the more experimental foil designs found in the set's higher-rarity entries. Within the competitive landscape of the time, this uncommon card was primarily utilized as a thematic companion to Minun, mirroring their intended gameplay synergy.

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About

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