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.
Be wary of the poisonous spores it releases. Mushrooms resembling Amoonguss’s caps will grow out of anywhere the spores touch.
Amoonguss mimics Poké Balls. It is not yet clear whether this mimicry is effective against other Pokémon.
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 |
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x72-86% Extrasensory 2x48-57% Confusion 2x31-37% | ||
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fuecoco (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Skeledirge builds →Overheat 2x102-121%KO Fire Blast 2x86-102%KO Flamethrower 2x71-84% Incinerate 2x48-57% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x71-84% Incinerate 2x48-57% Ember 2x33-40% | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Gyarados builds →Hurricane 2x54-63% Ice Fang 2x43-51% | ||
 Drifblim Ghost | B | |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Slowking builds →Scald11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Amoonguss View Ogerpon builds →U Turn17-20% Knock Off16-19% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 73 partners from the Plant egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Poison Powder, Rollout and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Amoonguss Best Moveset
Regenerator isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received and spread EVs, Amoonguss fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Bold nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Amoonguss best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Spore
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Pollen Puff
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Giga Drain
- Synthesis
- Foul Play
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 Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates for Amoonguss across 24 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Amoonguss in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Amoonguss starts with Foongus at Lv. 25-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FoongusCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Water36%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Water36%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Forest36%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Forest36%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.25-49 Route9%Mid
Step 2Amoonguss ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Water12%PostCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Water12%PostEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostSouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Forest12%PostTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Forest12%PostWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route12%PostNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.51-58 Route6%Postor evolve from Foongus (Step 1)
Amoonguss Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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- 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