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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Foongus first appeared on July 1, 2022, during Pokémon GO Fest 2022 - Berlin.
- Foongus
- Amoonguss by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 10 to Nov 24, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 28 to Aug 4, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 4 to Apr 9, 2024 | 1-star | Sizeable Surprises |
| Aug 16 to Aug 23, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 15 to Feb 22, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Foongus in competitive play.
Foongus is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Foongus.
Every main-series game Foongus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildEast Province: Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Grass-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildForest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 15, 16, 20, Pokémon Village (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 6, 7, 10 (both in tall grass and as fake items)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 7 (both in tall grass and as fake items (respawn on participation in special Funfest Mission))
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 13 (Hidden Grotto)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Foongus appears in 19 episodes.
From BW032 (2011-05-19) through HZ028 (2023-11-10).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Foongus has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Foongus sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Foongus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Foongus
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.