Foongus
TL;DR. Foongus is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 294. It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Stat spread.
Total of 294. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Foongus in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Foongus reaches 979 CP at level 40 and 1,120 CP as a best buddy.
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Foongus in competitive play.
Foongus is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Foongus.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Foongus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Foongus?
Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Foongus weak to?
Foongus takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Foongus resistant to?
Foongus resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Foongus evolve?
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss (Level 39).
What generation is Foongus from?
Foongus was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0590.
What are Foongus's base stats?
Foongus has HP 69, Attack 55, Defense 45, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 294.
What are Foongus's abilities?
Foongus can have the ability Effect Spore, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Foongus legendary or mythical?
No. Foongus is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Foongus's best stat?
Foongus's highest base stat is HP at 69, which ranks 89th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Foongus good?
Foongus has a base stat total of 294, the 888th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 169th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Foongus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Foongus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Foongus vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Foongus | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 69 | 66 | +3 |
| Attack | 55 | 74 | -19 |
| Defense | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Speed | 15 | 64 | -49 |
| Total | 294 | 415 | -121 |
Foongus appears in 14 games.
Every mainline release where Foongus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Foongus in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Foongus appears in 19 episodes.
From HZ028 (2023-11-10) through XY071 (2015-05-07).
- HZ028 The Stolen Treasure Horizons 2024-05-27
- BW032 Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! Black & White 2011-09-10
- BW051 Lost at the Stamp Rally! Black & White 2012-03-03
- BW054 The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! Black & White 2012-03-24
- BW056 The Lonely Deino! Black & White 2012-04-07
- BW057 The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue! Black & White 2012-04-14
- BW071 Search for the Clubultimate! Black & White 2012-07-21
- BW080 Clash of the Connoisseurs! Black & White 2012-09-22
- BW083 Rocking the Virbank Gym!: Part 1 Black & White 2012-10-13
- BW085 All for the Love of Meloetta! Black & White 2012-10-27
- BW087 Expedition to Onix Island! Black & White 2012-11-10
- BW106 Strong Strategy Steals the Show! Black & White 2013-03-30
+ 7 more episodes
- BW107 Cameron's Secret Weapon! Black & White 2013-04-06
- BW127 The Island of Illusions! Black & White 2013-08-24
- BW136 A Pokémon of a Different Color! Black & White 2013-10-26
- BW138 Go, Go, Gogoat! Black & White 2013-11-09
- XY057 Thawing an Icy Panic! XY 2015-04-04
- XY059 Under the Pledging Tree! XY 2015-04-18
- XY071 So You're Having a Bad Day! XY 2015-07-11
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Foongus card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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