Road 6
300%- Method
- Static encounter
- Level Range
- Lv. 29
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#590
POKÉDEX No. #590
Foongus
Mushroom Pokémon
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Weak to
Flying
Fire
Psychic
Ice
Height0.2 m
Weight1.0 kg
AbilitiesEffect Spore
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP69248–342
- Attack55103–229
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk55103–229
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed1531–141
Total294
/ 720
BST294
13 percentile (1025)-127 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #590 |
| Hyperspace | #111 |
| Isle Of Armor | #77 |
| Kalos Mountain | #53 |
| Original Unova | #96 |
| Paldea | #205 |
| Updated Unova | #161 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
59
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Tiny Mushroom
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Big Mushroom
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Balm Mushroom
Max rarity: 1%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
→
Level 39
#591
Amoonguss
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
WaterGrass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Foongus's Grass / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Foongus totals 294 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its HP (69) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (15).
Its Grass, Poison typing leaves Foongus with 4 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Foongus is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.2 m
Weight
1.0 kg
TypeGrassPoison
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Plant
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Foongus?
Foongus is a dual-type Grass, Poison Pokémon.
What are Foongus's weaknesses?
Foongus takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic, Ice type moves.
How does Foongus evolve?
Foongus evolves into Amoonguss at level 39. Full evolution line: Foongus → Amoonguss.
What are Foongus's base stats?
Foongus has a base stat total of 294: HP 69, Attack 55, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 55, Sp. Def 55, Speed 15. Its highest stat is HP (69).
