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Plusle - Dark Explorers (#39)
- Number
- 39
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- Energy
- Lightning
It cheers on friends with pom-poms made of sparks. It drains power from telephone poles.
Plusle - Dark Explorers
Plusle is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by Naoki Saito. It sits at card number 39 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $31.76. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Plusle has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#39 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1757m ago
![Pokemon Plusle 39/108 Dark Explorers MP [RY5LT0] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sxoAAeSwNntq2cZE/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 140 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $4.35 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $3.14 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.98 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.39 | ||
| RAW | $3.54 | ||
| RAW | $3.79 | ||
| RAW | $4.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.49 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.28 | ||
| RAW | $3.73 | ||
| RAW | $4.02 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.57 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $53.86 | ||
| RAW | $4.02 | ||
| RAW | $2.59 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.55 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $53.81 | ||
| RAW | $2.59 | ||
| RAW | $2.20 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.93 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $52.43 | ||
| RAW | $2.20 | ||
| RAW | $2.47 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.29 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $51.03 | ||
| RAW | $2.47 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.69 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.68 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.67 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.55 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $18.66 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $47.45 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $43.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.52 | ||
| RAW | $2.52 | ||
| RAW | $2.45 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.32 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $50.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.45 | ||
| RAW | $2.77 | ||
| RAW | $2.77 | ||
| RAW | $2.87 | ||
| RAW | $2.87 | ||
| RAW | $2.22 | ||
| RAW | $2.22 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| RAW | $3.69 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.38 | ||
| RAW | $2.02 | ||
| RAW | $2.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $4.88 | ||
| RAW | $4.88 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $4.10 | ||
| RAW | $4.10 | ||
| RAW | $4.54 | ||
| RAW | $4.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.20 | ||
| PSA 10 | $37.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| PSA 9 | $14.20 | ||
| PSA 10 | $37.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.79 | ||
| RAW | $0.79 | ||
| RAW | $0.77 | ||
| RAW | $0.77 | ||
| RAW | $0.49 | ||
| RAW | $0.49 | ||
| RAW | $0.49 | ||
| RAW | $0.49 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 |
Other printings of Plusle
Plusle FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Plusle from Dark Explorers worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $31.76. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Plusle?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Plusle has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Plusle?
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. See Naoki Saito's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Plusle released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#39 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Plusle?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Plusle legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.