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'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 |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
| ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Slowking builds →Scald11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Ogerpon builds →U Turn17-20% Knock Off16-19% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Amoonguss best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Pollen Puff
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
- Synthesis
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Foul Play
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Pollen Puff
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 FoongusCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Water36%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Water36%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Forest36%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Forest36%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%Mid
Step 2Amoonguss ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Water12%PostCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Water12%PostEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Forest12%PostTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Forest12%PostWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%Postor 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 FoongusForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest16%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlySandstorm
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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire, Ice, and Flying-type attackers hit hardest.
Introduced in Black & White, Amoonguss has appeared in 9 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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