Amoonguss (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Amoonguss (disambiguation).

Amoonguss Mushroom Pokémon モロバレル Morobareru #591 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Effect Spore Cacophony Cacophony Regenerator Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Grass Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Amoonguss 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 23.1 lbs. 10.5 kg Amoonguss 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 162	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Amoonguss 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Foongus starting at level 39.

Biology

Amoonguss is a mushroom-like Pokémon with a large, light-colored Poké Ball designed cap with warts. It also has a huge, gray, stem-like body; fierce-looking eyes; and a large, pink mouth. Amoonguss wields two Poké Ball-like shields. It uses the Poké Ball-like patterns on its arms to lure in prey, though it doesn't work too well in most cases. It also blows poisonous spores at its opponents. These spores can grow into mushrooms wherever they landed if they are not washed off quickly. Amoonguss rarely moves, preferring to stand near any dropped Poké Balls. Amoonguss is a carnivore, which can be found mainly in long grass as only their mushroom cap head protrudes from it, generally close to water.

In the anime

Main series

Amoonguss in the anime

Major appearances

James's Amoonguss

James's Amoonguss debuted in New Places... Familiar Faces!. He eventually had to give Amoonguss up to Giovanni as a sign that they accomplished something in Unova.

Other

Multiple Amoonguss debuted in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!. Two of them attempted to attack Pikachu, but Pikachu was rescued by Robert. They then later attempted to attack a Deerling with Poison Powder, but Robert took the hit instead.

In Unrest at the Nursery!, three Amoonguss attacked a Vullaby when it accidentally kicked a rock into one of their own.

In Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, Colress used multiple Amoonguss as test specimens. They attacked Ash and his friends, but they were subdued by Pikachu's Thunderbolt and taken to the Floccesy Town Pokémon Center to be treated.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, an Amoonguss's rest was disturbed by Bonnie and Pikachu. Angry at having its sleep disturbed, it used Spore on them. Later on, this process was repeated with Ash and his other friends.

Minor appearances

In Lost at the League!, a Trainer's Amoonguss was seen being defeated by Cameron's Ferrothorn during the Vertress Conference.

In Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!, a Trainer's Amoonguss was on the cruise ship. It was seen competing in the Marine Cup Tournament but was soon defeated after being frozen.

An Amoonguss appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.

An Amoonguss appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In a flashback in Valuable Experience for All!, a Trainer's Amoonguss was defeated by Astrid's Mega Absol in the Lumiose Conference.

Two Amoonguss appeared in a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

A Trainer's Amoonguss appeared in A Close Call... Practically!.

An Amoonguss appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

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.

Pokémon Generations

Amoonguss in Pokémon Generations

In The Uprising, Team Plasma Grunts used multiple Amoonguss to battle Iris and the Unova Gym Leaders at N's Castle.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, an Amoonguss was at the Isle of Armor.

In the manga

Amoonguss in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

An Amoonguss appeared in Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero.

Pokémon Adventures

Bronius owns an Amoonguss. In Big City Battles, he used him to put Bianca to sleep with Spore. He had a battle with Black's Pignite, Nite, and lost due to the type disadvantage. Amoonguss reappeared in Homecoming.

A Trainer's Amoonguss appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

An Amoonguss appeared in Charizard Transforms as a resident of the Pokémon Village.

An Amoonguss appeared in a flashback in Yveltal Steals.

Two Amoonguss appeared in Zygarde Agitated, under the ownership of Team Flare Grunts.

An Amoonguss appeared in Xerneas Gives.

Pokémon Try Adventure

An Amoonguss appeared in TA43.

In the TCG

Main article: Amoonguss (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #097 Unova B2W2: #162 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 Kalos Mountain #054 Hoenn #— X They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this. Y It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion. Omega Ruby They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this. Alpha Sapphire It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #078 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren't washed off quickly, they'll grow into mushrooms wherever they land. Shield Amoonguss generally doesn't move as much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Route 10 (both in dark grass and as fake items) Route 11 (both in tall grass and as fake items) Black 2 White 2 Routes 11, 22, and 23 (both in tall grass and as fake items) Route 22, Abundant Shrine*, and Pinwheel Forest* (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI X Y Route 20, Pokémon Village Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Forest of Focus (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain PokéPark 2 Arbor Area MD GTI Ochre Quarry (1F-13F), Withered Savanna (1F-17F), Windy Shoreline (1F-11F), Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road) Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Tu Shuffle Event: Amoonguss Appears Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Fluffy Meadow (Center Boss, Back)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Celebi Sea, Celebi SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Baik Jongyoon's Amoonguss	Korean	online	50	August 9 to 20, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	TinyMushroom (50%)	Big Mushroom (5%)
		BalmMushroom (1%)
Black 2	White 2	TinyMushroom (50%)	Big Mushroom (5%)
		BalmMushroom (1%)
X	Y	Tiny Mushroom (50%)	Big Mushroom (5%)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 114		174 - 221	338 - 432
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric ½× Psychic 2× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

Amoonguss is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Growth Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 1212 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 1616 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— 00——% 5 2020 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 00——% 15 2424 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2828 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 3232 Ingrain Grass Status 0000— 00——% 20 3636 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 09090% 10 4242 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 4848 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 5454 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/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM88 TM88 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR59 TR59 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR65 TR65 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR96 TR96 Pollen Puff Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Defense Curl* Normal Status — —% 40 Poison Powder Poison Status — 75% 35 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Worry Seed Grass Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Amoonguss in Generation VIII 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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: V - VI - VII - 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  V VI VII After You Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 V VI VII Nature Power Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.22 seconds Base HP: 62 Base Attack: 77 Base Defense: 54 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He wants to be disguised and surprise everyone. He has tried many disguises, but he can't choose one.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Grass Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Grass Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #673 Paralysis Combo Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 249 Base Attack: 155 Base Defense: 139 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Astonish, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Sludge Bomb, Grass Knot

Evolution

Unevolved Foongus  Grass  Poison

Level 39 →

First Evolution Amoonguss  Grass  Poison

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 591.png File:Spr 8s 591 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Amoonguss images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Amoonguss, along with its pre-evolved form, is similar to Voltorb and Electrode in that it resembles a Poké Ball.
  • 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 share their species name with Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, and Breloom. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
  • All six Pokémon also share a common move, Spore, and Ability, Effect Spore.
• Amoonguss has the highest base HP of all non-Legendary Poison-type Pokémon.

Origin

Due to the fact that its Pokedex entries imply it preys on humans, Amoonguss 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. Its appearance may draw inspiration from Amanita muscaria or mushrooms of the Agaricus genus.

Like Voltorb and its evolved form, the idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a mimic, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs.

Name origin

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

Morobareru is a combination of もろに moro ni (completely) and ばれる bareru (slang for "[for a secret] to be exposed"), referring to how it no longer convincingly looks like a Poké Ball.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese モロバレル Morobareru From もろ moro and ばれる bareru French Gaulet From gauler and bolet Spanish Amoonguss Same as English name German Hutsassa From Hut and Tausendsassa Italian Amoonguss Same as English name Korean 뽀록나 Pporokna From 뽀록나다, slang term for 들통나다 Mandarin Chinese 暴露菇 Bàolùgū From 暴露 bàolù and 菇 gū Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Амунгус Amungus Transcription of English name Thai โมโรบาเรรุ Morobareru Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• James's Amoonguss

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