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.
This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren’t washed off quickly, they’ll grow into mushrooms wherever they land.
Amoonguss generally doesn’t move much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.
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 |
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar's Flare Blitz also KOs at 85-101%.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Salamence builds →Earthquake24-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Tangrowth builds →Knock Off10-12% Sludge Bomb19-22% Focus Blast12-15% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Incineroar builds →Knock Off23-27% Flare Blitz 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Lunatone builds →Ice Beam 2x46-55% Moonblast12-14% Psychic 2x69-82% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Swampert builds →Earthquake25-30% Flip Turn8-9% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Breeding
Breed with Amoonguss to get Foongus eggs easily using 50 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Poison Powder, Rollout and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Amoonguss Best Moveset
Regenerator isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received and max HP and Defense EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Amoonguss best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Foul Play
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Pollen Puff
- Sludge Bomb
- Rage Powder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Defense Curl and Poison Powder from the egg pool give Amoonguss something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Amoonguss in Sword & Shield
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.
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Step 2Amoonguss ✓
Amoonguss Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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. Sludge Bomb with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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
- 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
Winds & Waves