In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Spore with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.

What is Amoonguss weak to?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Walrein (Ice), and Staraptor (Flying) when using Amoonguss. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Amoonguss won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

What is the best ability for Amoonguss?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

What role does Amoonguss play in battle?

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

What counters Amoonguss?

For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

Amoonguss - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Trick Room

ATier

30Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP114

Attack85

Defense70

Sp. Atk85

Sp. Def80

Speed30

Total464

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.6 m

Weight10.5 kg

Base XP162

Abilities

Effect SporeRare

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

RegeneratorHATop Pick

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.

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.

Amoonguss Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy
0.25x (Resist)	Grass

Type ChartVulnerable

4Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-2

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Ice Flying Psychic

½xResist

Water Electric Fighting Fairy

¼xResist

Grass

0xImmune

None

STAB (5)

Water Ground Rock Grass Fairy

How to Beat Amoonguss in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire (Best Counters)

HippowdonResists Poison, outspeeds, walls physical sets Ground	B
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves EarthquakeSTAB Slack Off Stealth Rock Rock Slide Damage vs Amoonguss Earthquake 27-32% Rock Slide 14-16% View Hippowdon builds →
BreloomResists Grass, puts to sleep with Spore, outspeeds GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves SporeUtility Bullet Seed Mach Punch Swords Dance Damage vs Amoonguss Bullet Seed 2-3% Mach Punch 8-9% View Breloom builds →
TangrowthResists Grass, recovers HP on switch via Regenerator, outspeeds Grass	B
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves Knock Off Giga Drain Sleep Powder Hidden Power Fire Damage vs Amoonguss Knock Off 11-13% Giga Drain 6-6% View Tangrowth builds →
QuagsireResists Poison, ignores boosts via Unaware, recovers with Recover WaterGround	C
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves RecoverRecovery ScaldSTAB ToxicUtility EarthquakeSTAB Damage vs Amoonguss Scald 8-9% Earthquake 22-26% View Quagsire builds →
AlomomolaRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, wears down with Toxic Water	C
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureCareful Moves WishRecovery ScaldSTAB ProtectPriority ToxicUtility Damage vs Amoonguss Scald 5-6% View Alomomola builds →

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution

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

2 Forms

#590Foongus

Level 39

#591Amoonguss

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Foongus

GrassPoison

Amoonguss

GrassPoison

114+45

ATK

85+30

DEF

70+25

SP.ATK

85+30

SP.DEF

80+25

SPE

30+15

BST

294A-Tier

464A-Tier+170

ROLE

Balanced

Trick Room

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Amoonguss to get Foongus eggs easily using 59 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Defense Curl, Endure and 5 more.

Egg Groups

Plant

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Amoonguss Best Moveset

Regenerator isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received and HP-heavy investment EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Relaxed nature finishes the spread.

Best Build

Solid pick

Ability

Regenerator

Item

Rocky HelmetPUNISH

Best Nature for Amoonguss

Relaxed+DEF

Amoonguss best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Def

SpD

Doubles Wall Moveset

SporeUtility
Rage Powder
ProtectFAST +4
Giga DrainSTAB

Recommended Teammates

TalonflameDecent

Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Body Slam and Defense Curl from the egg pool give Amoonguss something extra.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Absorb

—2010025Grass

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Bide+1

———10Normal

Lv 1

Growth

D——20Normal

Lv 6

Growth

D——20Normal

Lv 8

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 12

Bide+1

———10Normal

Lv 15

Mega Drain

—4010015Grass

Lv 18

Ingrain

D——20Grass

Lv 20

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Lv 24

Sweet Scent

——10020Normal

Lv 28

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

Lv 32

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Lv 35

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Lv 43

Clear Smog

S50—15Poison

Lv 49

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

Lv 54

Rage Powder+2

S——20Bug

Lv 62

Spore

S—10015Grass

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM53

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM86

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM96

Nature Power

D——20Normal

TM66

Payback

—5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

A——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM94

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM36

Sludge Bomb

A9010010Poison

TM22

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM09

Venoshock

C6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Egg

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Egg

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Egg

Gastro Acid

——10010Poison

Egg

Growth

D——20Normal

Egg

Poison Powder

——7535Poison

Egg

Rollout

D309020Rock

Egg

Stun Spore

D—7530Grass

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

After You

———15Normal

Tutor

Foul Play

C9510015Dark

Tutor

Gastro Acid

——10010Poison

Tutor

Giga Drain

S7510010Grass

Tutor

Seed Bomb

C8010015Grass

Tutor

Snore

—5010015Normal

Tutor

Synthesis

C——5Grass

Tutor

Worry Seed

——10010Grass

How to Get Amoonguss in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Amoonguss isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Foongus from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Foongus to Amoonguss is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Amoonguss in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Step 1Obtain Foongus
Catch in the wild in:
XWalking · Route 16 · Horde battle
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Black Black 2 Sword
Train until Level 39
Step 2Amoonguss ✓

Amoonguss Guide

In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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. Spore with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Walrein (Ice), and Staraptor (Flying) when using Amoonguss. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Psychic-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Amoonguss won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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