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|journalKH=Mickey's faithful dog. Pluto is more than a pet. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty. Pluto set out with the others to find his master. Will that famous nose of his lead him to Mickey?<br>Pluto originally appeared in "The Chain Gang" (1930).
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|journalSS=The king's faithful dog.<br>The strength of their bond goes beyond master and pet.<br>He had left Disney Castle with Donald and Goofy, but is now on his own.<br>His keen sense of smell might lead us to secrets yet uncovered.
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|journalBBS=The Chain Gang (1930)<br>King Mickey's trusty dog. While the King is away, Pluto helps Queen Minnie and Daisy hold down the fort.<br>Well, at least he thinks he's helping.
|journalDDD="Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004)<br>Mickey's canine companion, a faithful friend who gives his master courage and cheers him up in hard times.  
|journalDDD="Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004)<br>Mickey's canine companion, a faithful friend who gives his master courage and cheers him up in hard times.  
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'''Pluto''' is [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]'s loyal pet dog and also appears to be a messenger for him in some ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' games. He debuted in the 1930's animated cartoon ''The Chain Gang''. Pluto appeared in all games released so far, except ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]''.
'''Pluto''' is [[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]]'s loyal pet dog who acts as a messenger for him in some ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games. He debuted in the 1930s animated cartoon ''{{w|The Chain Gang}}''.


==Story==
==Story==
===''Before Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Pluto is Mickey's pet in the [[Country of the Musketeers]].
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''===
Pluto is present when [[Queen Minnie]] yells out to [[Terra]], who was running around on the race track in [[Disney Town]]. He is also present when Aqua visits the world.
Pluto is present when [[Queen Minnie]] yells out to [[Terra]], who was running around on the race track in [[Disney Town]]. He is also present when [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]] visit the world.


===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[File:Traverse Town 02 KH.png|thumb|left|While wandering around in Traverse Town, Pluto suddenly stumbles upon a sleeping Sora.]]
[[File:Where Am I 02 KH.png|thumb|left|While wandering around in Traverse Town, Pluto suddenly stumbles upon a sleeping Sora.]]
Pluto is found by [[Donald Duck|Donald]] in the throne room of [[Disney Castle]] with a letter from the King who has gone missing. Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between Queen Minnie, Donald, [[Goofy]], [[Daisy Duck]], and [[Jiminy Cricket]]. Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the [[Sora|Keyblade Wielder]]. Pluto hops into the [[Gummi Ship]] at the last moment as it departs.
Pluto is found by [[Donald Duck|Donald]] in the throne room of [[Disney Castle]] with a letter from the King who has gone missing. Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between Queen Minnie, Donald, [[Goofy]], [[Daisy Duck]], and [[Jiminy Cricket]]. Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the [[Sora|Keyblade Wielder]]. Pluto hops into the [[Gummi Ship]] at the last moment as it departs.


In [[Traverse Town]], the group witnesses the disappearance of a star and rush off to find [[Leon]]. Pluto wanders off into an alleyway, discovering an unconscious [[Sora]]. The dog wakes him up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but the dog seems to hear something and rushes off.{{fact}}<!--revise with info from recoded and kh3d-->
In [[Traverse Town]], the group witnesses the disappearance of a star and rush off to find [[Leon]]. Pluto wanders off into an alleyway, discovering an unconscious Sora. The dog wakes him up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but sensing Mickey's presence,<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "In the end of the ending, Pluto has the King's letter. Is that implying that the King returned through the Door of Light?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Actually, between when he <nowiki>[Pluto]</nowiki> first disappears and then appears again in the ending, he met with the King. The reason why Pluto perked up in Traverse Town was because he felt the King's presence." [https://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/3508.html Translation via Rasenth].</ref> he rushes off towards the Third District.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance}} Pluto follows Mickey's trail into a Corridor of Darkness.{{storylink|Kingdom Hearts coded}}
 
After meeting up with the King, he receives a second letter that he travels across the Realm of Light with, visiting many worlds that Sora had not seen in his first journey.<ref>'''''[[Kingdom Hearts Ultimania#Kingdom Hearts Ultimania|Kingdom Hearts Ultimania]]''''', '''Interviewer''': "Which worlds did Pluto travel when he had that letter?" / '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "I can say that he appeared in worlds that do not appear in the game." [https://kh-ultimania.livejournal.com/3508.html Translation via Rasenth].</ref>
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{{-}}


===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
[[File:Ending 04 KH.png|thumb|right|Pluto suddenly appears out of nowhere with a letter from the King.]]
[[File:Closing the Door 09 KH.png|thumb|Pluto suddenly appears out of nowhere with a letter from the King.]]
While on the road, Sora, Donald, and Goofy spot Pluto carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, while the three runs after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. The pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad which eventually leads to [[Castle Oblivion]].
While on the road, Sora, Donald, and Goofy spot Pluto carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, while the three run after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. The pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad, which eventually leads to [[Castle Oblivion]].
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
[[File:Axel Closes in on Kairi 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Pluto shows up to prevent Kairi from going with Axel.]]
[[File:Axel Closes in on Kairi 02 KHII.png|thumb|left|Pluto shows up to prevent Kairi from going with Axel.]]
Pluto is seen wandering around in [[The World That Never Was]] for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking [[Axel]]. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a [[Corridor of Darkness]], but then [[Riku]], who is wearing a [[Black Coat]], appears and opens another Corridor of Darkness for him. Pluto arrives on the [[Destiny Islands]] just in time to prevent [[Kairi]] from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into [[Twilight Town]] where they meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]]. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases them.
Pluto is seen wandering around in [[The World That Never Was]] for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking [[Axel]]. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a [[Corridor of Darkness]], but then [[Riku]], who is wearing a [[black coat]], appears and opens another Corridor of Darkness for him. Pluto arrives on the [[Destiny Islands]] just in time to prevent [[Kairi]] from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into [[Twilight Town]] where they meet [[Hayner]], [[Pence]], and [[Olette]]. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases them.


Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the [[Castle That Never Was]]. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by [[Saïx]], but Riku appears in his disguise as [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi. Riku allows Kairi to remove his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé which leads to the Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not shown when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is later on seen with [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck|Uncle Scrooge]], Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey when they return to [[Disney Castle]].
Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the [[Castle That Never Was]]. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by [[Saïx]], but Riku appears in his disguise as [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem]] and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi, who removes his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé, which leads to the Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not shown when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is later on seen with [[Huey, Dewey, and Louie]], [[Scrooge McDuck|Uncle Scrooge]], Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey when they return to Disney Castle.
{{-}}
{{-}}


===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
===''Kingdom Hearts coded''===
When [[Data-Sora]] fixes Traverse Town's [[Bug Blox]] corruption the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background revealing that after the battle against the [[Guard Armor]], Pluto ran off into a Corridor of Darkness.<!--THIS SHOULD BE WRITEN IN-UNIVERSE-->
When [[Data-Sora]] fixes Traverse Town's [[Bug Blox]] corruption the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background revealing that after the battle against the [[Guard Armor]], Pluto ran off into a Corridor of Darkness.<!--THIS SHOULD BE WRITTEN IN-UNIVERSE-->


<!--revise to chronological appearances; this section should cover Riku and Sora's interference with CotM's dreamtime.
===''Kingdom Hearts III''===
===''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''===
Pluto happily greets Mickey when he returns to Disney Castle after Xehanort's defeat.
Pluto makes a brief appearance in Country of the Musketeers as Mickey's pet.
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==Appearance==
==Design==
Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a [[wiki:Blood hound|blood hound]], particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, more closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.
Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a {{w|Blood hound|blood hound}}, particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, more closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.


==Personality==
==Personality==
As said in the journal entries, Pluto is very loyal to his master, Mickey. Although they don't show friendly affection of dog and master in the Kingdom Hearts series like they would do in cartoons and movies, they're still the best of friends.
Pluto is Mickey's loyal friend. Although he does not appear often with his master, their friendship is easily seen. In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Pluto is shown to take a liking to Kairi, and becomes her source of comfort. When Axel kidnaps Kairi, Pluto pursues the two through a Corridor of Darkness, and later comforts her while they were locked in the Castle's basement.


In ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Pluto apparently takes a liking to Kairi, as he spends most of his time with her, does not hesitate to follow Axel as he escapes with her, and attempts to comfort her when they are locked in the Castle's basement.
==Abilities==
Being a dog, Pluto has naturally heightened senses, allowing him to sniff out and detect people or objects.


==Card==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
[[File:Pluto (card).png|right]]
[[File:Pluto (card).png|right]]
Pluto appears in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' as an exclusive friend card.
{{main|Lucky Bounty}}
 
Pluto appears in ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' as a [[friend card]] in [[Sora]]'s story.  
Pluto's main ability is to dig up items such as health points, [[Moogle]] points, and even cards for Sora to use in battle. When sleighted in twos and threes, the Pluto cards create a sleight called Lucky Bounty, with each level giving better prizes.


The Pluto card doesn't take up a slot in Sora's three friend capacity. However, it is uncommon to find.  Pluto may  dig up previously used Item cards used, ready to be used again, or a bone that causes damage to Sora. Cards dug up during Lucky Bounty that aren't owned by Sora disappear after battle.
Activating a Pluto card causes him to dig up prizes such as HP orbs, [[Moogle]] points, and even unreloadable cards for Sora to use in battle. When stocked in twos or threes, Lucky Bounty is used as a sleight, offering better prizes with each level.
   
In order for the Pluto card to be added to [[Jiminy's Journal]], it must be collected once.


Boss Battles during which the card is likely to appear are:
The Pluto Friend Card has a 20% chance of appearing instead of another Friend Card when Sora has 2 or fewer Cards left, and 9 or fewer reloadable Cards.
*[[Card Soldier]]
*[[Game:Jafar|Jafar]]
*[[Game:Hades|Hades]]
*[[Game:Captain Hook|Captain Hook]]
*[[Game:Riku Replica|Riku Replica]]
*[[Game:Axel|Axel]]
*[[Game:Cloud|Cloud]]
*[[Game:Marluxia|Marluxia (Third Form)]]


==Origin==
==Origin==
Pluto, while not actually named, first appeared in the short ''The Chain Gang''. In the short, Mickey attempts to escape from jail after tiring of smashing rocks under Pete's command. Mickey manages to escape, but is caught by police dogs (including Pluto) and taken back to jail.
Pluto, while not actually named, first appeared in the 1930 Disney animated short ''{{w|The Chain Gang}}''. In the short, Mickey attempts to escape from jail after tiring of smashing rocks under Pete's command. Mickey manages to escape, but is caught by police dogs, one of them greatly resembling Pluto, and is taken back to jail. He later appeared as Mickey's dog in the 1930 short, ''The Picnic'', under the name Rover, and finally debuted as Pluto in the 1931 short, ''The Moose Hunt''.


==Gallery==
==Notes and references==
<gallery>
{{reflist}}
File:Pluto KHII.png|A Pluto render.
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*The contents of the letter in Pluto's mouth at the end of ''Kingdom Hearts'' and beginning of ''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories'' are still unknown, without it even being addressed in ''Kingdom Hearts II'' (though because of the year of sleep, Sora and the others may have forgotten about Pluto's message).


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Pluto

Pluto from his journal entry

Japanese プルート
Rōmaji Purūto
Voice actors (En:) Bill Farmer
Homeworld Disney Castle
Disney Town
Country of the Musketeers
Origin The Chain Gang
Games Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts II
Kingdom Hearts coded
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts III
Pluto

Kingdom Hearts
Mickey's faithful dog. Pluto is more than a pet. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty. Pluto set out with the others to find his master. Will that famous nose of his lead him to Mickey?
Pluto originally appeared in "The Chain Gang" (1930).
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
The king's faithful dog.
The strength of their bond goes beyond master and pet.
He had left Disney Castle with Donald and Goofy, but is now on his own.
His keen sense of smell might lead us to secrets yet uncovered.
Kingdom Hearts II
The Chain Gang (1930)
The King's faithful dog. But Pluto's more than a pet. He and King Mickey are bound together by the strongest ties there are: friendship and loyalty. When the King disappeared, Pluto set out with the others to find his master.
I hope that famous nose of his will lead him to the King.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
The Chain Gang (1930)
King Mickey's trusty dog. While the King is away, Pluto helps Queen Minnie and Daisy hold down the fort.
Well, at least he thinks he's helping.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
"Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers" (2004)
Mickey's canine companion, a faithful friend who gives his master courage and cheers him up in hard times.
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
The Chain Gang (1930)
Mickey's faithful dog. He and Mickey are bound by strong ties of loyalty.
Kingdom Hearts III
The Chain Gang (1930)

King Mickey's trusty dog.

Pluto is King Mickey's loyal pet dog who acts as a messenger for him in some Kingdom Hearts games. He debuted in the 1930s animated cartoon The Chain Gang.

Story[edit]

Before Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Pluto is Mickey's pet in the Country of the Musketeers.

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[edit]

Pluto is present when Queen Minnie yells out to Terra, who was running around on the race track in Disney Town. He is also present when Aqua and Ventus visit the world.

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

While wandering around in Traverse Town, Pluto suddenly stumbles upon a sleeping Sora.

Pluto is found by Donald in the throne room of Disney Castle with a letter from the King who has gone missing. Pluto later sleeps during the conversation of options between Queen Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Daisy Duck, and Jiminy Cricket. Donald, Goofy, and Jiminy are sent to locate the King and the Keyblade Wielder. Pluto hops into the Gummi Ship at the last moment as it departs.

In Traverse Town, the group witnesses the disappearance of a star and rush off to find Leon. Pluto wanders off into an alleyway, discovering an unconscious Sora. The dog wakes him up with a lick and a sudden shove. Sora asks Pluto where they are, but sensing Mickey's presence,[1] he rushes off towards the Third District. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Pluto follows Mickey's trail into a Corridor of Darkness. Kingdom Hearts coded

After meeting up with the King, he receives a second letter that he travels across the Realm of Light with, visiting many worlds that Sora had not seen in his first journey.[2]

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Pluto suddenly appears out of nowhere with a letter from the King.

While on the road, Sora, Donald, and Goofy spot Pluto carrying an envelope with the King's seal. Pluto rushes off, while the three run after him. However, it appears they lost track of him or gave up due to it being night. The pursuit of Pluto leads the trio to a crossroad, which eventually leads to Castle Oblivion.

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

Pluto shows up to prevent Kairi from going with Axel.

Pluto is seen wandering around in The World That Never Was for unknown reasons, although he seems to be tracking Axel. He chases Axel into an alley only to lose him once he enters a Corridor of Darkness, but then Riku, who is wearing a black coat, appears and opens another Corridor of Darkness for him. Pluto arrives on the Destiny Islands just in time to prevent Kairi from going with Axel. Pluto and Kairi escape into Twilight Town where they meet Hayner, Pence, and Olette. Axel soon appears and kidnaps Kairi, and Pluto chases them.

Pluto and Kairi end up imprisoned in a cell in the Castle That Never Was. They are rescued by Naminé and escape. They are soon confronted by Saïx, but Riku appears in his disguise as Ansem and chases him off. As Riku is about to leave, Pluto blocks his path and moves Riku in the direction of Kairi, who removes his hood. Pluto disappears until the defeat of Xemnas, leaping into a corridor made by Naminé, which leads to the Destiny Islands. Despite the fact that Kairi, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, and Pluto passed through the portal to the islands, Pluto was not shown when Sora and Riku returned. Pluto is later on seen with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Uncle Scrooge, Donald, Goofy, and King Mickey when they return to Disney Castle.

Kingdom Hearts coded[edit]

When Data-Sora fixes Traverse Town's Bug Blox corruption the Journal shows everyone in Disney Castle's computer the message "Their torment has been lessened" and a scene is shown, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy first meet. The scene shifts to show Pluto in the background revealing that after the battle against the Guard Armor, Pluto ran off into a Corridor of Darkness.

Kingdom Hearts III[edit]

Pluto happily greets Mickey when he returns to Disney Castle after Xehanort's defeat.

Design[edit]

Pluto is a dog that bears a vague resemblance to a blood hound, particularly in his long, black, droopy ears. He has short, yellow fur and large, close-set eyes. He has three toes on each paw. Pluto's long tail is very thin and black, more closely resembling his master Mickey's tail than that of a dog. His collar is green and loose.

Personality[edit]

Pluto is Mickey's loyal friend. Although he does not appear often with his master, their friendship is easily seen. In Kingdom Hearts II, Pluto is shown to take a liking to Kairi, and becomes her source of comfort. When Axel kidnaps Kairi, Pluto pursues the two through a Corridor of Darkness, and later comforts her while they were locked in the Castle's basement.

Abilities[edit]

Being a dog, Pluto has naturally heightened senses, allowing him to sniff out and detect people or objects.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories[edit]

Pluto (card).png
Main article: Lucky Bounty

Pluto appears in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories as a friend card in Sora's story.

Activating a Pluto card causes him to dig up prizes such as HP orbs, Moogle points, and even unreloadable cards for Sora to use in battle. When stocked in twos or threes, Lucky Bounty is used as a sleight, offering better prizes with each level.

In order for the Pluto card to be added to Jiminy's Journal, it must be collected once.

The Pluto Friend Card has a 20% chance of appearing instead of another Friend Card when Sora has 2 or fewer Cards left, and 9 or fewer reloadable Cards.

Origin[edit]

Pluto, while not actually named, first appeared in the 1930 Disney animated short The Chain Gang. In the short, Mickey attempts to escape from jail after tiring of smashing rocks under Pete's command. Mickey manages to escape, but is caught by police dogs, one of them greatly resembling Pluto, and is taken back to jail. He later appeared as Mickey's dog in the 1930 short, The Picnic, under the name Rover, and finally debuted as Pluto in the 1931 short, The Moose Hunt.

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Interviewer: "In the end of the ending, Pluto has the King's letter. Is that implying that the King returned through the Door of Light?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "Actually, between when he [Pluto] first disappears and then appears again in the ending, he met with the King. The reason why Pluto perked up in Traverse Town was because he felt the King's presence." Translation via Rasenth.
  2. ^ Kingdom Hearts Ultimania, Interviewer: "Which worlds did Pluto travel when he had that letter?" / Tetsuya Nomura: "I can say that he appeared in worlds that do not appear in the game." Translation via Rasenth.