Amoonguss Best Moveset
AbilityRegenerator heals a third of 114 HP every switch, and MoveSpore puts opponents to sleep at 100% accuracy. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards damage. NatureBold at 70/80 defenses absorbs physical hits. The moveset pivots in, fires Spore, absorbs a hit, pivots out, heals. The cycle never ends. Tera Poison boosts the defensive profile.
Regenerator plus Spore in Gen V (Black & White). 114/70/80 bulk wasn't impressive on paper, but switching out to heal 33% HP every time made Amoonguss last all game.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
Spore put threats to sleep in Gen VI (X & Y), Regenerator kept it healthy, and Grass/Poison resisted Fairy, Water, Electric, and Fighting. The ultimate team glue at the top.
Best Moves
Best Build
Amoonguss best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Tapu Fini's Misty Terrain blocked Spore in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), and Grass/Poison was vulnerable to the Psychic coverage spreading through the format.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Hidden Power Fire
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Regenerator and Spore were still the same strong tools in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Amoonguss didn't climb back up, but it held its ground at a consistent level.
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Fell hard in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The format's speed and power made Amoonguss too slow to execute before getting KO'd. Spore accuracy couldn't save it.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
- Clear Smog
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Amoonguss Weakness
Amoonguss's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Amoonguss Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Amoonguss
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn4-4% Scald4-5% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off24-28% U Turn26-30% Wood Hammer11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Ogerpon builds →Knock Off21-25% U Turn23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Breloom builds →Mach Punch5-6% Bullet Seed1-2% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake17-20% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Keldeo builds →Surf20-24% Flip Turn3-4% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Ribombee builds →Moonblast11-13% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Quagsire builds →Earthquake13-16% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Gastrodon builds →Ice Beam 2x47-55% Surf12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off10-13% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
Amoonguss is the evolved form of Foongus. Breeding produces Foongus eggs, and they take an average time to hatch. Evolving from Foongus gave Amoonguss the biggest boost in HP (+45), bringing the total to 464 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Amoonguss to get Foongus eggs easily using 89 partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Amoonguss
Blue Poke Ball caps on a bigger mushroom body. Amoonguss's shiny scales up what Foongus started, and the blue reads even better on the larger surface area. A tier.
Shiny Amoonguss Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Amoonguss
Moderate rates for Amoonguss across 10 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 SV
The path to Amoonguss starts with Foongus at Lv. 25-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FoongusCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.25-56OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 9%
Step 2Amoonguss ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%Socarrat TrailLv.52-56OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Amoonguss preloaded.
Look for Amoonguss lurking among Lumiose's Wild Zones as an overworld Grass and Poison type, with wild ones clustered around level 42 to 44.
Where To Catch Amoonguss in LZA
Foongus is your first catch on the way to Amoonguss. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 21-44 across 3 total spots in the chain.
- Step 2Amoonguss ✓or evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 FoongusForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
- Step 2Amoonguss ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Foongus egg.
Amoonguss can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Foongus in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Amoonguss. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Amoonguss in USUM
Step 1Obtain FoongusLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Special encounter · Route 10. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Dark grass · Route 6. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Horde · Route 15 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Amoonguss ✓
Base Stats
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 Event Distributions
Amoonguss reaches players through several Mystery Gift distributions, though it is far from a regular.
Rei's Amoonguss GiftJun 2025 - Oct 2025ScarletVioletNot shiny
Baek Jongyun's Amoonguss GiftSwordShieldAlways shiny
Amoonguss Guide
Amoonguss's hidden ability is Regenerator. Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Use Amoonguss as a support. Splits damage between physical and special. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.
Build your team around Gliscor. These have the highest co-usage rates with Amoonguss in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Bold on Amoonguss. +Defense is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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