Don't let the raw stats fool you. Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, and that completely changes the math for Amoonguss. Only weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. Been around since Gen 5.
Amoonguss's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the medium-fast 1M XP curve keeps leveling painless.
Be wary of the poisonous spores it releases. Mushrooms resembling Amoonguss’s caps will grow out of anywhere the spores touch.
Amoonguss mimics Poké Balls. It is not yet clear whether this mimicry is effective against other Pokémon.
Amoonguss Weakness
VulnerableAmoonguss's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
Amoonguss is the evolved form of Foongus. Breeding produces Foongus eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Foongus gave Amoonguss the biggest boost in HP (+45), bringing the total to 464 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Amoonguss to get Foongus eggs easily using 89 partners from the Plant egg group.
Regenerator isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received and a spread EV build EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Amoonguss Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Amoonguss's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Ghost and Normal coverage and more on top of Leaf Storm and Solar Beam for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Amoonguss develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Solar Beam and Leaf Storm show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
The natural movepool does the job, but Defense Curl and Poison Powder from the egg pool give Amoonguss something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Body Slam and Defense Curl from the egg pool give Amoonguss something extra.
moderate rates for Amoonguss across 24 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Amoonguss in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Amoonguss starts with Foongus at Lv. 25-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FoongusEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidWaterEFFORTLESSCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidWaterEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidForestEFFORTLESSTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidForestEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-4936%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-499%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-499%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.25-499%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.25-499%MidRoute
Step 2Amoonguss ✓MODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-5812%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-586%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-586%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworldLv.51-586%PostRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworldLv.51-586%PostRouteor evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Amoonguss in Legends: Z-A. Bring Foongus over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
You're catching Foongus first, not Amoonguss. Foongus appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Amoonguss in Sword & Shield
To get Amoonguss, start by catching Foongus through walking encounters at Lv. 10-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch FoongusEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowingEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowingEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowingEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowstormEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSnowingEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusSwordOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldOverworldLv.10-1516%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestSandstormEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestThunderstormEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestRainingEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestIntense SunEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestHeavy FogEASYForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestOvercastEASYForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1815%EarlyForestSandstorm
Step 2Amoonguss ✓
Amoonguss isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Foongus from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Foongus to Amoonguss is covered in the steps below.
Don't let Amoonguss's 464 base stat total fool you. Regenerator is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a trick room.
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at level 39. Amoonguss is the fully evolved form. It sits at 464 BST in its evolved form.
Run Regenerator on Amoonguss. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Amoonguss also gets Effect Spore, but they don't compare.
Amoonguss fills the trick room role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 85 Attack). Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Amoonguss appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Amoonguss has appeared in 9 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A