Foongus Best Moveset
Grass/Poison at 55/55 offenses and 15 Speed with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. The defensive utility is real for a pre-evolution but the moveset has zero offensive output. MoveSpore puts opponents to sleep at 100% accuracy. Evolve to Amoonguss for 114 HP and the Regenerator tank that defines Grass support.
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Foongus's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Foongus best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Stun Spore
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
- Venoshock
Recommended Teammates
Foongus Weakness
Type-wise, Foongus takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic. The Grass/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
What is Foongus Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Foongus
Trapinch deals 39-46% with Earthquake.
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Chinchou builds →Ice Beam 2x27-32% Volt Switch5-6% Thunderbolt6-8% Hydro Pump8-10% | ||
C | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Trapinch builds →Earthquake39-46% Crunch31-37% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemFocus Sash NatureImpish Moves View Grookey builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStickyhold ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves View Shellos builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Mudbray builds →Earthquake19-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off15-18% U Turn16-20% High Jump Kick15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEviolite NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Snubbull builds →Play Rough10-12% Earthquake23-27% Psychic Fangs 2x39-46% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off6-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Glimmet builds →Sludge Bomb18-21% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemFocus Sash NatureHardy Moves View Impidimp builds →
| ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAdaptability ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Corphish builds →Crabhammer11-13% Crunch18-22% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Mareanie builds →
| ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves View Tinkatink builds →
| ||
Evolution
Foongus is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Amoonguss. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Foongus easily with 89 breeding partners from the Grass egg group.
Shiny Foongus
Red Poke Ball cap swapped for blue. Foongus's whole identity is looking like a Pokeball, so changing which ball it mimics feels like actual design intent. A tier for a clever, clean change.
Shiny Foongus 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 Foongus
Foongus appears at high spawn rates across 11 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Foongus in SV
Foongus is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 25-58 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Foongus ✓Casseroya 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 2Catch or Evolve into AmoongussCasseroya 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 Foongus preloaded.
Disguised as a Poke Ball, Foongus lurks in a couple of Lumiose's Wild Zones, waiting in the overworld between level 21 and level 39.
Where To Catch Foongus in LZA
Foongus is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 21-39. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into Amoongussor evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
Foongus is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 18 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Foongus in SwSh
Foongus is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-18 across 36 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Foongus ✓Forest 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 2Evolve into AmoongussBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Foongus egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Foongus preloaded.
Foongus can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
How to Obtain Foongus in USUM
Step 1Foongus ✓LATER 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 2Evolve into Amoonguss
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Foongus's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
There is a theory that the developer of the modern-day Poké Ball really liked Foongus, but this has not been confirmed.
Foongus Guide
For a casual playthrough, Foongus works as a placeholder. Grass/Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Amoonguss. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Foongus has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Foongus has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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
Winds & Waves
Explore
Where to go next after Foongus.
Next stepPokedexBrowse the full Pokedex for every gameSee Pokedex