Amoonguss
TL;DR. Amoonguss is a grass/poison-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 464. It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
Stat spread.
Total of 464. 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.
Amoonguss 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, Amoonguss reaches 2,140 CP at level 40 and 2,449 CP as a best buddy.
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Amoonguss in competitive play.
Amoonguss is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #144 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Amoonguss.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Amoonguss, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Amoonguss?
Amoonguss is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Amoonguss weak to?
Amoonguss takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Amoonguss resistant to?
Amoonguss resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.
How does Amoonguss evolve?
Amoonguss evolves from Foongus (Level 39). Amoonguss is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Amoonguss from?
Amoonguss was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0591.
What are Amoonguss's base stats?
Amoonguss has HP 114, Attack 85, Defense 70, Special Attack 85, Special Defense 80, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 464.
What are Amoonguss's abilities?
Amoonguss can have the ability Effect Spore, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Amoonguss legendary or mythical?
No. Amoonguss is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Amoonguss's best stat?
Amoonguss's highest base stat is HP at 114, which ranks 4th of 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Amoonguss good?
Amoonguss has a base stat total of 464, the 473rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Amoonguss vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 196 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Amoonguss | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 114 | 66 | +48 |
| Attack | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Defense | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Special Attack | 85 | 70 | +15 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 71 | +9 |
| Speed | 30 | 64 | -34 |
| Total | 464 | 415 | +49 |
Amoonguss appears in 14 games.
Every mainline release where Amoonguss 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 Amoonguss in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Amoonguss appears in 18 episodes.
From BW054 (2011-11-03) through JN048 (2020-12-04).
- BW054 The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! Black & White 2012-03-24
- BW095 Unrest at the Nursery! Black & White 2013-01-12
- BW105 Lost at the League! Black & White 2013-03-23
- BW109 New Places... Familiar Faces! Black & White 2013-04-20
- BW110 The Name's N! Black & White 2013-04-27
- BW112 Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot! Black & White 2013-05-11
- BW113 The Light of Floccesy Ranch! Black & White 2013-05-18
- BW117 Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation! Black & White 2013-06-15
- BW119 Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! Black & White 2013-06-29
- BW123 Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures! Black & White 2013-07-27
- BW125 Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! Black & White 2013-08-10
- BW130 Butterfree and Me! Black & White 2013-09-14
+ 6 more episodes
- BW132 Searching for a Wish! Black & White 2013-09-28
- BW136 A Pokémon of a Different Color! Black & White 2013-10-26
- BW137 Celebrating the Hero's Comet! Black & White 2013-11-02
- BW139 Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit! Black & White 2013-11-16
- BW141 Best Wishes Until We Meet Again! Black & White 2013-11-30
- JN048 A Close Call... Practically! Journeys 2021-03-05
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Amoonguss partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Amoonguss partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Amoonguss card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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