Amoonguss: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP114189–221338–432

Atk8594–150157–295

Def7081–134130–262

SpA8594–150157–295

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe3045–9058–174

Total464Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

GrassPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingIcePsychic

Resists

½×

ElectricFairyFightingWater

¼×

Grass

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Amoonguss outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

30% chance of poison/paralysis/sleep on others making contact with this Pokémon.
Everything about Effect Spore →
Other Pokémon with Effect Spore 10
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This Pokémon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
Everything about Regenerator →
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV DoublesDOUNational DexUU

10.61% of teams · rank #19 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
Nature: Sassy
EVs: 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 SpD
Tera Type: Water

Spore
Pollen Puff
Rage Powder
Protect

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players11.37%
Rated 1500+11.38%
Rated 1695+10.61%
Rated 1825+7.77%

Usage by month

Oct 202510.61%

Moves

Items

Abilities

96.2%
3.8%

EV spreads

Sassy 252 HP / 208 Def / 48 SpD14.4%
Calm 248 HP / 184 Def / 76 SpD12.6%
Calm 244 HP / 208 Def / 56 SpD8.7%
Relaxed 248 HP / 164 Def / 96 SpD6%
Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD2.9%

Tera types

Water57.1%
Fire16.9%
Dark12.5%
Grass7.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0590FoongusGrassPoison
1. Level 39
  #0591AmoongussGrassPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20

1Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30

12Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15

16SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5

20Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpec50—15

24Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20

28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

32IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20

36ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

42Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.BugStatus——20

48Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

54SporeCauses the target to fall asleep.GrassStatus—100%15

TM / HM / TR 29

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM131Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.BugSpec90100%15

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

Biology

They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.

Design & origin

Due to the fact that its Pokédex entries imply it preys on humans, it appears to be based on the mushroom monsters from "The Voice in the Night", a short story by the English writer William Hope Hodgson that inspired a famous Japanese cult film, Matango.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Mushroom Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: White

: —

Original Unova#097Updated Unova#162Mountain Kalos#054Isle of Armor#078Paldea#206Hyperspace#112

Amoonguss generally doesn’t move much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.
Shield
This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren’t washed off quickly, they’ll grow into mushrooms wherever they land.
Sword
It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.
Black 2 · White 2
They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.
White · X · Omega Ruby
It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Amoonguss
Japanese: モロバレル
Japanese (romaji): Morobareru
Korean: 뽀록나
Chinese (Traditional): 敗露球菇
Chinese (Simplified): 败露球菇
French: Gaulet
German: Hutsassa
Spanish: Amoonguss
Italian: Amoonguss

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

: 2 HP
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 162
: Medium

Breeding

: Grass
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Foongus: Level 39.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Y 2 areas

Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 49–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

X 2 areas

Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 49–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

White 2 7 areas

Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Near Youngster)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Road 11Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–47
Road 22Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–47
Road 23Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 22 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 40–44

Black 2 7 areas

Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Near Youngster)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Pinwheel Forest (Hidden Grotto – Inner area)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 55–59
Road 11Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–47
Road 22Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–47
Road 23Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–56
Route 22 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 40–44

White 3 areas

Road 10Static encounter, Walking in dark grass · Lv 39–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass · Lv 38–40
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58

Black 3 areas

Road 10Static encounter, Walking in dark grass · Lv 39–40
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in dark grass · Lv 38–40
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–58

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Amoonguss

Weak to

Resists