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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Foongus family appeared on July 1, 2022.
- Foongus
- Amoonguss by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Amoonguss in competitive play.
Amoonguss is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #205 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Amoonguss.
Every main-series game Amoonguss is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Socarrat Trail
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Grass-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildForest of Focus (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- 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
- WildRoute 20, Pokémon Village
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 10 (both in dark grass and as fake items)
- WildRoute 11
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 11, 22, 23 (both in tall grass and as fake items (respawn on participation in special Funfest Mission))
- WildRoute 22, Abundant Shrine (both Hidden Grottoes), Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto in the Inner Area) (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.
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.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Amoonguss has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Amoonguss sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Amoonguss in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Amoonguss
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.