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.
It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.
Amoonguss Weakness
VulnerableAmoonguss's Grass/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Psychic moves. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Defense Curl, Endure and 5 more.
Regenerator isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Black Sludge for Poison-type passive recovery and max HP and Sp. Def EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Calm nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Amoonguss Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Sludge Bomb
- Hidden Power Fire
- Stun Spore
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Body Slam and Defense Curl from the egg pool give Amoonguss something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
decent spawn rates across 12 locations for Amoonguss in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Amoonguss in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Amoonguss starts with Foongus at Lv. 26-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FoongusEASYRoute 6Black 2GrassLv.26UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 6White 2GrassLv.26UncommonMidRouteAnyEASYRoute 6Black 2GrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 6White 2GrassLv.29UncommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 7White 2GrassLv.33RareLateRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.33RareLateRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 7White 2GrassLv.36RareLateRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 7Black 2GrassLv.36RareLateRouteAnyDouble grass
Step 2Amoonguss ✓EASYRoute 22White 2GrassLv.39UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 22Black 2GrassLv.39UncommonLateRouteAnyEASYRoute 22White 2GrassLv.44UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 22Black 2GrassLv.44UncommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 11Black 2GrassLv.37RareLateRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 11White 2GrassLv.37RareLateRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 11Black 2GrassLv.41RareLateRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 11White 2GrassLv.41RareLateRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 23White 2GrassLv.49UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 23Black 2GrassLv.49UncommonPostRouteAnyEASYRoute 23White 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassEASYRoute 23Black 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostRouteAnyDouble grassor evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
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