Amoonguss (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
#592: Frillish Frillish
Amoonguss
モロバレル Morobareru
#591
591Amoonguss.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Grass Poison
Category
Mushroom Pokémon
Abilities
Effect Spore Regenerator
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#097 #162
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'00"
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
23.1 lbs.
Imperial
10.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
White
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body04.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F591.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Grass group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 162 Battle Exp.: 1621*

Amoonguss (Japanese: モロバレル Morobareru) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves from Foongus starting at level 39.

Biology

Physiology

Amoonguss is a mushroom-like Pokémon. It has a large Poké Ball designed cap in a lighter coloration with warts. It also has a huge grayish, stem-liked body, fierce looking eyes and a large pink nose similar to Foongus. Amoonguss wields two Poké Ball-like shields.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

Amoonguss uses the Poké Ball-like patterns on its arms to lure in prey, which doesn't work too well in most cases.

Habitat

Amoonguss can be found mainly in long grass, as only their mushroom cap head protrudes from it, acting as an illusion to passers by. Like its pre-evolution, it is found generally close to water.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Amoonguss are carnivorous.

In the anime

Amoonguss in the anime

Major appearances

James's Amoonguss

James's Amoonguss first appeared in New Places... Familiar Faces!.

Others

Several Amoonguss appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

Minor appearances

A group of Amoonguss made an appearance in Unrest at the Nursery!.

In Lost at the League!, Cameron's Ferrothorn defeated an Amoonguss in the Vertress Conference.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW054 Amoonguss Ash's Pokédex Amoonguss, the Mushroom Pokémon and the evolved form of Foongus. By swinging its Poké Ball-like arms while dancing, Amoonguss is able to lure its prey.

In the manga

In the TCG

Main article: Amoonguss (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond {{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl {{{pearldex}}}
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
White They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.
Black 2 It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Common Routes 10 and 11 (both in tall grass and as fake items)
Black 2 White 2
Unknown
Unknown
Routes 11, 22 and 23
Route 22, Abundant Shrine* and Pinwheel Forest* (Hidden Grotto)*
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Gates to Infinity
Ochre Quarry, Withered Savanna, Magnagate dungeons, Windy Shoreline,
Moonlit Forest, Cape at the Edge, Rusty Mountain (Mapless Street)
Pokémon Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White TinyMushroom TinyMushroom (50%) Big Mushroom Big Mushroom (5%)
BalmMushroom BalmMushroom (1%)
Black 2 White 2 TinyMushroom TinyMushroom (50%) Big Mushroom Big Mushroom (5%)
BalmMushroom BalmMushroom (1%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
114
174 - 221 338 - 432
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
464
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
00Start Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
00Start Bide Normal Physical 0000 —% 10
066 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
088 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
1212 Bide Normal Physical 0000 —% 10
1515 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
1818 Ingrain Grass Status 0000 —% 20
2020 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
2424 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
2828 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
3232 Toxic Poison Status 0000 09090% 10
3535 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4343 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —% 15
4949 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
5454 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000 —% 20
6262 Spore Grass Status 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Amoonguss
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Amoonguss
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Amoonguss
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Amoonguss

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
CherubiCherrim
Defense Curl* Normal Status —% 40
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurParasParasectHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunflora
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelSnivyServineSerperior
Gastro Acid Poison Status 100% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurParasParasectBellsprout
WeepinbellVictreebelTangelaTangrowthSunkernSunflora
SeedotNuzleafShiftryShroomishBreloomRoselia
RoseradeCacneaCacturneTropiusCherubiCherrim
CarnivineSnoverAbomasnowSnivyServineSerperior
CottoneeWhimsicottMaractusFoongusAmoonguss
Growth Normal Status —% 40
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurOddishGloomVileplume
ParasParasectBellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelExeggcute
ExeggutorTangelaTangrowthChikoritaBayleefMeganium
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffShroomishCottonee
PoisonPowder Poison Status 75% 35
FerroseedFerrothorn
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomParasParasect
BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelExeggcuteExeggutorTangela
TangrowthHoppipSkiploomJumpluffShroomishBreloom
RoseliaCottonee
Stun Spore Grass Status 75% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Amoonguss in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Amoonguss in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Amoonguss
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Amoonguss

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 After You Normal Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Gastro Acid Poison Status 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
B W B2 W2 Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Amoonguss can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Amoonguss cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Amoonguss
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Amoonguss

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Amoonguss
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Amoonguss
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2591.png Strong: Tepig icon.png Weak: Pikachu icon.pngOshawott icon.pngSnivy icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He wants to be disguised and surprise everyone. He has tried many disguises, but he can't choose one.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Foongus
Unevolved
Foongus
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 39


Amoonguss
First evolution
Amoonguss
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 591.png Spr 5b2 591.png Spr b 5b 591.png
Spr 5b 591 s.png Spr 5b2 591 s.png Spr b 5b 591 s.png
Amoonguss For other sprites and images, please see Amoonguss images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Amoonguss, along with its pre-evolution, is similar to Voltorb and Electrode in that it resembles a Poké Ball.
    • However, unlike Voltorb and Electrode, it only has a Poké Ball design on it, instead of being in the shape of one.
    • Likewise, it features the whole design, complete with the circle resembling the button in the middle (contrary to Voltorb's evolution line having just the shape and general colors, and according to the Pokédex, being transformed Poké Balls themselves).
    • Amoonguss's Shiny form's coloration is reminiscent of that of the Master Ball. It shares this trait with its pre-evolved form.
  • Amoonguss and its pre-evolved form, Foongus, share their species name with Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, and Breloom. They are all known as Mushroom Pokémon.
  • Amoonguss has the highest HP among all Grass-type and Poison-type Pokémon.
  • Amoonguss is the only known Pokémon with a base stat total of 464.

Origin

It appears to be based on Amanita muscaria or mushrooms of the Agaricus genus, due to it being Poison-type. Its cap and the shield-like arms were designed to look like the front of a Poké Ball.

Name origin

Amoonguss may be a combination of amanita (a genus of mushroom) and fungus or humongous (huge). Together with its evolution, their names are a corruption of the phrase, "Fungus among us."

Morobareru is a combination of もろ moro (on both sides, referring to the mushrooms on both hands) and ばれる bareru (slang for "to be found out" or "to come out").

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese モロバレル Morobareru From もろ moro and ばれる bareru
France Flag.png French Gaulet From gaillet or goulet and bolet
Spain Flag.png Spanish Amoonguss Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Hutsassa From Hut and Tausendsassa
Italy Flag.png Italian Amoonguss Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 뽀록나 Pporokna From 뽀록나다, slang term for 들통나다
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 暴露菇 Bàolùgū​ From 暴露 bàolù and gū​
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese



External links

Foongus #590: Foongus
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#592: Frillish Frillish


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