Pokemon Guide
Foongus is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5, known for its Poke Ball-like cap, support movepool, Effect Spore ability and evolution into Amoonguss. This guide covers Foongus’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive value.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Foongus guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Foongus is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon that resembles a small mushroom with a Poke Ball pattern on its cap. It evolves into Amoonguss and is known for support moves, status options and deceptive item-like appearances in the wild.
Competitive Overview
Foongus can be useful in limited formats because of its access to Spore, Rage Powder, recovery and Regenerator. It is usually overshadowed by Amoonguss, but it can still offer support value in formats where lower-stage Pokemon are relevant.
Foongus’s biggest strengths are sleep support, redirection options and defensive utility. Its biggest issues are modest stats, low Speed and weaknesses to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Foongus, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Foongus
National Dex
#0590
Type
Grass / Poison
Species
Mushroom Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg
1.0 kg
Abilities
Effect Spore, Regenerator
Foongus has modest stats as a first-stage Pokemon, but its bulk, support movepool and abilities can still make it useful in specific formats. Its low Speed can also work on Trick Room teams.
Foongus can learn Grass, Poison, Bug and support moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Foongus’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A highly accurate sleep move that gives this Pokemon major support value in many battle formats.
A reliable Grass-type attack that also restores HP after dealing damage.
A strong Poison-type special attack that can pressure Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
A useful Poison-type move that can remove an opponent’s stat boosts.
A doubles support move that redirects attacks and protects teammates during key turns.
A classic status move that badly poisons opponents and helps wear down bulkier Pokemon.
A recovery move that can help this Pokemon stay active over longer battles.
A staple defensive move that scouts attacks and helps with positioning in doubles formats.
Foongus can learn Grass-type attacks, Poison-type attacks, recovery moves and support options across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Foongus’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Foongus is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy and Grass-type moves, but it is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves.
Type
Grass / Poison
Weaknesses
Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic
Resistances
Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy and Grass
Immunity
None
Foongus’s abilities can punish contact moves or restore health when switching out depending on the game and format.
May inflict poison, sleep or paralysis on an attacker that makes contact with Foongus.
Restores health when Foongus switches out, helping it stay useful over longer battles.
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at Level 39. The full Foongus evolution line is Foongus and Amoonguss.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Foongus at Level 39
Foongus’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Foongus is found in route grass, disguised as item balls or obtained by transfer from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Foongus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Routes 6, 7 and 10. |
 Pokemon White |
Routes 6, 7 and 10. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Routes 6 and 7. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Routes 6 and 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Routes 15, 16 and 20, and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Y |
Routes 15, 16 and 20, and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Forest of Focus. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Forest of Focus. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province, East Province, South Province and West Province areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province, East Province, South Province and West Province areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Foongus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Foongus. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Foongus is a Grass / Poison-type Pokemon.
Foongus is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying and Psychic-type moves.
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at Level 39. The full Foongus evolution line is Foongus and Amoonguss.
Foongus’s abilities are Effect Spore, Regenerator.
Foongus’s best moves often include Spore, Giga Drain, Sludge Bomb, Clear Smog, Rage Powder, Toxic, Synthesis and Protect.
Foongus can be useful in some formats because of Spore, support moves and Regenerator, though Amoonguss is usually the stronger evolved option.
The most common way to get Foongus is to catch it in supported games, find it disguised as an item in some games or transfer it from another game.
No. Foongus does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.
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