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#590

Foongus

Abilities

Effect SporeRegenerator(Hidden)
Height: 0.2 m (0'08")
Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Base Exp: 59
Base Stats
HP69
Atk55
Def45
SpA55
SpD55
Spe15
BST294
EV Yield: 1 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
248342
Atk
103229
Def
85207
SpA
103229
SpD
103229
Spe
31141

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
V (Unova)
Color
White
Shape
Arms
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
190 (74.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Plant
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
59
EV Yield
1 HP
Height
0.2 m (0'08")
Weight
1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Grass/Poison dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra¼
ice2
fig½
poi
gro
fly2
psy2
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic
Resists: Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy
Abilities
Effect Spore

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

RegeneratorHidden Ability

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries7 entries

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball, then releases poison spores.

Generation VIII

Sword

No one knows what the Poké Ball–like pattern on Foongus means or why Foongus has it.

Shield

The spores released from this Pokémon’s hands are highly poisonous, but when thoroughly dried, the spores can be used as stomach medicine.

Show older entries (Gen V)

Generation V

Black

It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.

White

For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them.

Black 2, White 2

It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.

Moves (Gen 9)52 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1AbsorbSTABgraS20100%25
6GrowthnorN20
8Stun SporegraN75%30
8AstonishghoP30100%15
15Mega DrainSTABgraS40100%15
24Sweet ScentnorN100%20
28Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
32IngraingraN20
35SynthesisgraN5
36ToxicpoiN90%10
39Clear SmogSTABpoiS5015
44Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
45Rage PowderbugN20
50SporegraN100%15

TM / HM

24 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Bullet SeedSTABgraP25100%30
EndurenorN10
Energy BallSTABgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Grass KnotSTABgraS100%20
Grassy TerraingraN10
Leaf StormSTABgraS13090%5
Magical LeafSTABgraS6020
Pollen PuffbugS90100%15
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RestpsyN5
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Solar BeamSTABgraS120100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ToxicpoiN90%10
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10

Egg Moves

8 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Defense CurlnorN40
EndurenorN10
GrowthnorN20
Poison PowderpoiN75%35
RolloutrocP3090%20
Stun SporegraN75%30
Worry SeedgraN100%10

Move Tutor

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DrainSTABgraS75100%10
Seed BombSTABgraP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SynthesisgraN5
Worry SeedgraN100%10
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Foongus may be holding when encountered.

Tiny Mushroom
50% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Big Mushroom
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Balm Mushroom
1% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Pokedex Numbers
National#590
Unova (BW)#096
Unova (B2W2)#161
Kalos Mountain#053
Isle of Armor#077
Paldea#205
Hyperspace#111
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

graLeaf Storm130 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
graEnergy Ball90 powS
poiSludge Bomb90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

darFoul Play95 powP
bugPollen Puff90 powS
norBody Slam85 powP
norTera Blast80 powS
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About Foongus

Foongus is a Grass and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). No one knows what the Poké Ball–like pattern on Foongus means or why Foongus has it. Foongus stands 0.2 m (0'08") tall and weighs 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Foongus Base Stats

Foongus has a base stat total of 294, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is HP at 69 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 15 (poor). Foongus is slow with a base Speed of 15.

Foongus Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Grass and Poison-type, Foongus is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Foongus 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Foongus Abilities

Foongus's abilities include Effect Spore, Regenerator. Effect Spore has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Regenerator, which heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Foongus Moves & Learnset

Foongus can learn 52 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 24 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Energy Ball (Grass, 90 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power). For coverage, Foongus can learn Foul Play (Dark), Pollen Puff (Bug), Body Slam (Normal).

Training Foongus

Foongus has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Foongus yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Foongus belongs to the Plant egg group. Foongus is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Foongus → Amoonguss). Wild Foongus may be found holding Tiny Mushroom or Big Mushroom or Balm Mushroom.

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