Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Foongus is a dual type grass and poison Pokemon. It is the base evolution of Amoonguss and will evolve once it reaches the level threshold. Foongus is classified by the Pokedex as the “Mushroom Pokemon'' which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Foongus’s capability in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Foongus.
About Foongus
As a generation five Pokemon, Foongus first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime with the episode Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!. In this episode, multiple Foongus make an appearance and poison Ash and his friends’ Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions that Foongus will release toxic spores towards anyone who attempts to catch it. It also mentions that it is unknown why Foongus resembles a Pokeball.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Evolves into Amoonguss, not known to evolve from another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 39 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown. |
Foongus Base Stats
| HP | 69 |
| ATTACK | 55 |
| DEFENCE | 45 |
| SP. ATTACK | 55 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 55 |
| SPEED | 15 |
| TOTAL | 294 |
Appearance
Foongus is a small white and red Pokemon that resembles a mushroom with a Pokeball design. Most of Foongus’s body is white, but the cap on its head has similar red lines found from Pokeballs. It has a large, round, pink, mouth and it has two stubby arms stretching out near its base. Foongus does not appear to have any legs, and instead hops along the ground or stays rooted in place. Foongus is a small Pokemon at only 8 inches, or 0.2 meters, tall.
Behavior
In the wild, Foongus seems to understand that the Pokeball design on its cap is a desirable commodity. When Foongus is rooted into the ground, it simply appears to be an abandoned Pokeball. It uses the design to draw people or Pokemon closer to spray with toxins. Foongus spends much of its time rooted into the ground, slowly gathering nutrients. The Pokedex mentions that it is unknown why Foongus resembles a Pokeball.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon there are not many strengths regarding Foongus. It is fairly weak in this form and its strongest attributes are its defensive qualities. Foongus is a slow Pokemon, but it is typically used as a disabler thanks to its access to grass type moves. As a dual type grass and poison Pokemon, Foongus takes 2x damage from flying, fire, psychic, and ice type moves. It is immune to no types, but will resist fighting, water, grass, electric, and fairy type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Foongus is exclusively limited to the LC (Little Cup) bracket of competitive play. In this format, it only has to face other base evolution Pokemon which can level the playing field. Foongus gets to benefit from the move Spore which only three Pokemon in the LC bracket can utilize. It is typically used as a defensive Pokemon. Consider running Spore, Sludge Bomb, Giga Drain, and Synthesis/Hidden Power Fire. This set is meant to give you access to disabling moves while also giving Foongus threatening moves. Pick between Synthesis and Hidden Power Fire depending on how aggressive you would prefer to be.
| Spore | Sludge Bomb |
| Giga Drain | Synthesis/Hidden Power Fire |
How to Catch Foongus in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Foongus in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. As a base evolution Pokemon, Foongus is more common to encounter than its final evolution. Foongus will spawn in the wild at a boosted rate near parks, farmlands, forests, hiking trails, gardens, and other grassy areas. You can also hatch a Foongus from 5 and 7 km eggs. Both Foongus and Amoonguss have appeared as tier one and tier three raid bosses at Pokemon Gyms. To evolve your Foongus you will need 50 candies.
Trivia
- Foongus and Amoonguss continue Voltorb and Electrode’s design of mimicking Pokeballs.
- The inspiration for Foongus is likely based on an Amanita mushroom given its poisonous nature.
- The name Foongus is a corruption of the word fungus.
FAQ
How good is Foongus?
Foongus is much stronger in terms of its disruptive capabilities. It is one of the few base evolution Pokemon that is capable of learning Spore. While its stats are not too impressive, it can be menacing in battle. In competitive play, a Foongus will require an answer otherwise it could take over the entire battle.
What number is Foongus?
Foongus is the 590th Pokemon in the Pokedex. The Pokedex will label every Pokemon with a number typically sequentially with its evolutions. However, Pokemon that were released in a prior generation will gain priority over sequential order with evolutions. Therefore, you can use this number to remind yourself which generation a Pokemon was released in.
What region is Foongus from?
Foongus is a generation five Pokemon making it from the Unova region. Its region only really implies the generation it was introduced in and not necessarily which games they can be found in. The Pokedex describes Foongus’s natural habitat as grassy plains as well as dense forests.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Mushroom Pokemon”. While Foongus is an unassuming base evolution Pokemon, it is one of the few base evolution grass type Pokemon that can learn Spore. Its access to defensive moves as well as powerful disabling effects makes Foongus surprisingly effective. Reserve a slot on your team for Foongus if you want a grass and poison type Pokemon with access to powerful moves.
