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No. 0591 · Generation V · Unova

Amoonguss

The Mushroom Pokémon

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.

Grass Poison

It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.

Height0.6 m
Weight10.5 kg
AbilitiesEffect Spore
HiddenRegenerator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 464. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 114
Attack 85
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 85
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total464
464 base stat total, the 473rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Grass-types.
114 base HP, Amoonguss's strongest stat, ranking 4th of 196 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack155
GO Defense139
GO Stamina249
Max CP (L40)2,140
Max CP (L50)2,420
Best buddy (L51)2,449
Raid catch CP 1,156–1,223 (L20). Weather boosted 1,446–1,529 (L25).

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Competitive

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.

OU
Defensive
Foul Play / Toxic / Synthesis / Clear Smog
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs248 HP / 244 Def / 16 SpD
  • TeraSteel, Ghost
RU
Defensive
Giga Drain / Stun Spore / Sludge Bomb / Foul Play
  • ItemRocky Helmet
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 188 Def / 68 SpD
  • TeraFairy, Water, Ghost
NU
The Impostor (Defensive)
Sludge Bomb / Giga Drain / Foul Play / Toxic
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 212 Def / 44 SpD
  • TeraWater, Steel, Fairy
PU
Physically Defensive Pivot
Giga Drain / Toxic / Foul Play / Synthesis
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
  • TeraWater, Steel
Doubles OU
Redirection Support
Spore / Rage Powder / Pollen Puff / Clear Smog
  • ItemSitrus Berry
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureCalm
  • EVs244 HP / 208 Def / 56 SpD
  • TeraWater, Dark
VGC 2025
Bulky Support
Pollen Puff / Spore / Rage Powder / Protect
  • ItemSitrus Berry
  • AbilityRegenerator
  • NatureBold
  • EVs244 HP / 156 Def / 108 SpD
  • TeraWater, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #144 86.4 score
Ultra League #121 86.7 score

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Quick answers

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.

See the full Q&A page for Amoonguss →
Sprites · Sound

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.

Amoonguss in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Amoonguss in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Amoonguss in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Amoonguss 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Amoonguss is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Psychic
½× Resists
Water Electric Fighting Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Amoonguss appears in 14 games.

Every mainline release where Amoonguss is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Amoonguss in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Unova Route 10Unova Route 10 Victory Road GateUnova Route 11
Black 2, White 2
Abundant Shrine Hidden Grotto Near YoungsterAbundant Shrine Hidden Grotto ShrinePinwheel Forest Hidden Grotto InnerUnova Route 11Unova Route 22Unova Route 22 Hidden GrottoUnova Route 23
X, Y
Kalos Route 20Pokemon Village
Pokémon anime

Amoonguss appears in 18 episodes.

From BW054 (2011-11-03) through JN048 (2020-12-04).

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.