Foongus

Foongus (Pokédex #0590) is a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Mushroom Pokémon. It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.

As a Grass/Poison-type POKEMON, Foongus has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic moves. It resists Water, Electric, Fighting, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.

Foongus's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 294 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 69 · ATK 55 · DEF 45 · SP.ATK 55 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 15. Its standout stat is HP (69), which makes it best suited for bulk and endurance roles. Its abilities are Effect spore, Regenerator, with Regenerator as its hidden ability.

Foongus stands 0.2 m (8") tall and weighs 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs). Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Plant.

Foongus is part of the Foongus → Amoonguss evolution line (2-stage). Foongus is the base form and can evolve into Amoonguss via Level 39.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Amoonguss. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.