No. 0590

Foongus

Mushroom Pokémon

Official art

Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice, with a base stat total of 294. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Poison

Height: 0.2 m 0′08″
Weight: 1 kg 2.2 lbs
Base stat total: 294 Higher than 13% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

The spores released from this Pokémon’s hands are highly poisonous, but when thoroughly dried, the spores can be used as stomach medicine.

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Base stats

HP69144–176248–342

Atk5567–117103–229

Def4558–10685–207

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe1531–7331–141

Total294Higher than 13% 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: 1 HP.

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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 15); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Foongus outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Foongus against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
73		Foongus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
67		Foongus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
35		Foongus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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 // on others making 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.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

49.9% of teams · rank #4 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

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

Usage by rating

All games30.1%
1500 weighting36.4%
1630 weighting49.9%
1760 weighting58.1%

Usage by month

Oct 202549.9%

Moves

Items

Abilities

99.8%
0.2%

EV spreads

Bold 124 HP / 156 Def / 156 SpD77.9%
Bold 124 HP / 236 Def / 76 SpD8.3%
Bold 44 HP / 236 Def / 156 SpD5.0%
Modest 156 SpA / 236 SpD / 76 Spe3.8%
Bold 124 HP / 156 Def / 76 SpA / 76 SpD / 76 Spe1.5%

Tera types

Ghost67.0%
Water18.5%
Steel10.4%
Poison1.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0590FoongusGrassPoison
1. Level 39
  #0591AmoongussGrassPoison

Moves

Level up 14


1	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	20	100%	25
1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
4	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
8	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
12	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	40	100%	15
16	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
20	Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.	Poison	Spec	50	—	15
24	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
28	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
32	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
36	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
40	Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
44	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
48	SporeCauses the target to fall asleep.	Grass	Status	—	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 24


TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Spec	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM62	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM131	Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.	Bug	Spec	90	100%	15
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM148	Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	90	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM175	ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.	Poison	Status	—	90%	10

Egg moves 4


Egg	Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
Egg	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Phys	30	90%	20
Egg	Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

Design & origin

Both Foongus and its evolution have their names based on a corruption of the phrase "fungus among us".

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#391 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

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

: —

Original Unova#096Updated Unova#161Mountain Kalos#053Isle of Armor#077Paldea#205Hyperspace#111

The spores released from this Pokémon’s hands are highly poisonous, but when thoroughly dried, the spores can be used as stomach medicine.
Shield
No one knows what the Poké Ball–like pattern on Foongus means or why Foongus has it.
Sword
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them.
White
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Foongus
Japanese: タマゲタケ
Japanese (romaji): Tamagetake
Korean: 깜놀버슬
Chinese (Traditional): 哎呀球菇
Chinese (Simplified): 哎呀球菇
French: Trompignon
German: Tarnpignon
Spanish: Foongus
Italian: Foongus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

: 1 HP
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 59
: Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Training Lowlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

Y 4 areas

Pokemon VillageEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–35
Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 18–36
Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

X 4 areas

Pokemon VillageEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25
Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–35
Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 18–36
Road 20Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 25

White 2 7 areas

Road 6Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Road 7Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Mistralton Cave)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Near Pokemon Breeder)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29

Black 2 7 areas

Road 6Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
Road 7Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Giant Chasm)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Route 5 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Mistralton Cave)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29
Route 6 (Hidden Grotto – Near Pokemon Breeder)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 25–29

White 4 areas

Road 10Static encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–35
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Road 6Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–29
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33

Black 4 areas

Road 10Static encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–35
Road 10 (Victory Road gate)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
Road 6Static encounter, Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–29
Road 7Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–33

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.