Foongus (Japanese: タマゲタケ Tamagetake) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Biology
Physiology
Foongus is a small Pokémon that resembles a mushroom. The pattern at top of the mushroom resembles a Poké Ball. It has a white stem with stubby arms sprouting from it. On its stem is its tiny face, with small, black eyes and a mouth with large, pink lips.
Behavior
Foongus use the Poké Ball-like patterns on their heads to lure people and Pokémon in grassy areas, then release a cloud of poisonous spores to defend itself. They move by either hopping or turning on their sides and rolling on their caps.
Natural abilities
Foongus's spores have poisonous properties that can immobilize their foes. They can also be used as a stomach medicine if thoroughly dried.
Evolution
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at level 39.
Game Info
Game Locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Black and White | Route 6, 7, 10 | Common |
X and Y | Route 15, 16, 20, Pokémon Village | Unknown |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Pokédex entries
- 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
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
- White 2
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
- X
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
- Y
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
- Omega Ruby
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
- Alpha Sapphire
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
- 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.
Stats
Foongus's Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 294
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Grass | Special | |||
6 | Growth | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
8 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | |||
12 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Physical | |||
15 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Special | |||
18 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass | Status | |||
20 | Feint Attack | 60 | —% | 20 | Dark | Physical | |||
24 | Sweet Scent | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
28 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
32 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
35 | Synthesis | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | |||
39 | Clear Smog | 50 | —% | 15 | Poison | Special | |||
43 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
45 | Rage Powder | — | —% | 20 | Bug | Status | |||
50 | Spore | — | 100% | 15 | Grass | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
6 | Growth | — | —% | 40 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
8 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
12 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
15 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
18 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
20 | Feint Attack | 60 | —% | 20 | Dark | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
24 | Sweet Scent | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
28 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
32 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
35 | Synthesis | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
39 | Clear Smog | 50 | —% | 15 | Poison | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
43 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
45 | Rage Powder | — | —% | 20 | Bug | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
50 | Spore | — | 100% | 15 | Grass | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
1 | Absorb | 20 | 100% | 25 | Grass | Special | |||
6 | Growth | — | —% | 40 | Normal | Status | |||
8 | Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Ghost | Physical | |||
12 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Physical | |||
15 | Mega Drain | 40 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Special | |||
18 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass | Status | |||
20 | Faint Attack | 60 | —% | 20 | Dark | Physical | |||
24 | Sweet Scent | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
28 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
32 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
35 | Synthesis | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | |||
39 | Clear Smog | 50 | —% | 15 | Poison | Special | |||
43 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
45 | Rage Powder | — | —% | 20 | Bug | Status | |||
50 | Spore | — | 100% | 15 | Grass | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM22 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM53 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | |||
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM96 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM22 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM53 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM96 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM09 | Venoshock | 65 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire | Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM22 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Poison | Special | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM53 | Energy Ball | 80 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Dark | Physical | |||
TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
After You USUM | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ||||
Foul Play USUM | 95 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical | ||||
Gastro Acid USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Poison | Status | ||||
Giga Drain USUM | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ||||
Seed Bomb USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Physical | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Synthesis USUM | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | ||||
Worry Seed USUM | — | 100% | 10 | Grass | Status | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
After You ORAS | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Foul Play ORAS | 95 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Gastro Acid ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | Poison | Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Giga Drain ORAS | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
Seed Bomb ORAS | 80 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Synthesis ORAS | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Worry Seed ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | Grass | Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | ||||
After You | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | ||||
Foul Play | 95 | 100% | 15 | Dark | Physical | ||||
Gastro Acid | — | 100% | 10 | Poison | Status | ||||
Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass | Special | ||||
Seed Bomb | 80 | 100% | 15 | Grass | Physical | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Synthesis | — | —% | 5 | Grass | Status | ||||
Worry Seed | — | 100% | 10 | Grass | Status | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Trivia
- Foongus is the fourth Pokémon to resemble a Poké Ball, the others being Voltorb, Electrode, and its evolved form Amoonguss. However, unlike the others, it only has a Poké Ball design on it, instead of being in the shape of one.
- Like the Voltorb line, Foongus will sometimes show up as an item ball, symbolized as a Poké Ball, in the grass; once interacted with, the "Poké Ball" will attack the player.
- When a Foongus is mistakenly touched due to its item-like appearance on the screen, it shows a Poké Ball jump up a short length and then come down, causing a small puff of dust.
- At level 39, Foongus has the highest evolution level out of all mushroom Pokémon.
Origin
Foongus appears to be based on a mushroom disguised as a Poké Ball. It may take after the mimic-type enemy archetype in RPGs, similar to Voltorb.
Etymology
Foongus comes from fool (to trick someone) and fungus. Paired with the name of Amoonguss, it sounds similar to the phrase "Fungus among us".
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
Generation V Pokémon | |
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Other Pokémon: Kanto • Johto • Hoenn • Sinnoh • Kalos • Alola • Galar |