Foongus Best Moveset
Grass/Poison at 55/55 offenses and 15 Speed with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. The defensive utility is real for a pre-evolution but the moveset has zero offensive output. MoveSpore puts opponents to sleep at 100% accuracy. Evolve to Amoonguss for 114 HP and the Regenerator tank that defines Grass support.
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Foongus's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Foongus best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Support Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Synthesis
- Stun Spore
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Fighting
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Clear Smog
- Synthesis
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Spore
- Synthesis
- Giga Drain
Recommended Teammates
Foongus was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Foongus maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Wall Moveset
- Foul Play
- Protect
- Toxic
- Venoshock
Recommended Teammates
Foongus Weakness
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 |
What is Foongus Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Foongus
Trapinch's Earthquake hits Foongus for 39-46%.
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemFocus Sash NatureBold Moves View Cottonee builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemChoice Band NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Foongus View Trapinch builds →Earthquake39-46% Crunch31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemFocus Sash NatureImpish Moves View Grookey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityStickyhold ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves View Shellos builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemFocus Sash NatureHardy Moves View Impidimp builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Foongus
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.
Where To Catch Foongus in SV
Foongus is your first catch on the way to Foongus. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 25-58 across 48 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Foongus ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.25-49OverworldRate 9%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AmoongussCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.51-58OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
Foongus can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Foongus from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Foongus in LZA
- Step 1Foongus ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Special encounter · Route 10. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 15 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Forest of Focus · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Amoonguss
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.
Where To Catch Foongus in SwSh
Foongus is your first catch on the way to Foongus. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-18 across 36 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Foongus ✓Forest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 16%SnowingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%Thunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into AmoongussBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Amoonguss egg.
Foongus can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Foongus from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Foongus in USUM
- Step 1Foongus ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Special encounter · Route 10. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 7. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 15 · Horde battle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Forest of Focus · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Amoonguss
Base Stats
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.
Foongus Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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