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.
This Pokémon prefers damp places. It spurts out poison spores to repel approaching enemies.
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 |
Trapinch's Earthquake hits Foongus for 37-44%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Trapinch builds →Earthquake37-44% Stone Edge25-29% Feint7-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Grookey builds →U Turn14-16% Knock Off13-15% Wood Hammer9-10% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Cottonee builds →Dazzling Gleam6-8% Giga Drain3-4% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Impidimp builds →Dazzling Gleam7-9% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStickyhold ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Shellos builds →Surf9-11% | ||
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 are average hatch time. 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 Plant egg group.
Foongus's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Eviolite gives it a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and Synthesis handles sustain. Regenerator and spread EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Foongus best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Pollen Puff
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Pollen Puff
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Foongus learns Solar Beam and Energy Ball naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Ghost and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Foongus learns Solar Beam and Leaf Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Rock and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Breeding's the move. Defense Curl and Poison Powder give Foongus options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Breeding's the move. Body Slam and Defense Curl give Foongus options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball.
Foongus appears at high spawn rates across 24 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.
Best Locations to Catch Foongus in Scarlet & Violet
24 walking encounters at Lv. 25-49 for Foongus across Scarlet and Violet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Foongus doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Foongus is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Foongus in Sword & Shield
36 walking encounters at Lv. 10-18 for Foongus across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at level 39. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 294 BST.
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at level 39. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
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.
Foongus is catchable across 9 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
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 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