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==Biology==
==Biology==
Foongus is a white mushroom-like Pokémon with a cap that looks quite similar to a [[Poké Ball]]. It has stubby, digit-less arms, a large pink mouth, and pinprick-like dark eyes. It uses the Poké Ball-like pattern on its head to lure people and Pokémon in grassy areas, then releases a cloud of poisonous spores to defend itself. It moves by either hopping or turning on its side and rolling on its cap.
Foongus is a white mushroom-like Pokémon with a cap that looks quite similar to a {{i|Poké Ball}}. It has stubby, digit-less arms, a large pink mouth, and pinprick-like dark eyes. It uses the Poké Ball-like pattern on its head to lure people and Pokémon in grassy areas, then releases a cloud of poisonous spores to defend itself. It moves by either hopping or turning on its side and rolling on its cap.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Foongus anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Foongus in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Foongus anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Foongus in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
Foongus debuted in ''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]'', when a group of Foongus {{status|poisoned}} {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}'s Pokémon after {{AP|Scraggy}} used {{m|Headbutt}} on the Mushroom Pokémon.
Multiple Foongus debuted in ''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]'', when they {{status|poisoned}} {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}' Pokémon after {{AP|Scraggy}} used {{m|Headbutt}} on one of the Mushroom Pokémon.


A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''. A girl named [[Marigold]] played with it, then hid it from [[Mr. Hatterly|her father]] as she was afraid he would not like it.
A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]]''. A girl named [[Marigold]] played with it, then hid it from [[Mr. Hatterly|her father]] as she was afraid he would not like it.


A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'', where it ended up attacking {{an|Dawn}} when she got too close.
A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' as a resident of a {{OBP|Deserted Island|BW087|deserted island}}. It ended up attacking {{an|Dawn}} when she got too close.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'', where they attacked Ash and his friends with {{m|Poison Powder}}.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'' as residents of an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW138}} in the [[Decolore Islands]]. They attacked Ash and his friends with {{m|Poison Powder}}.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
A Foongus briefly appeared ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'', under the care of [[Bobby]]. It was being picked up by its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who referred to it as his "Best Buddy".
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]''.


Foongus made cameo appearances in ''[[BW051|Lost at the Stamp Rally!]]'', ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]'', ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'', ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]'', ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', and ''[[BW071|Search for the Clubultimate!]]''.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW053|A Maractus Musical!]]''.
 
A Foongus briefly appeared ''[[BW056|The Lonely Deino!]]'', under the care of a {{pkmn|Day Care}} owner named [[Bobby]]. It was picked up by its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who referred to it as his "best buddy".
 
A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW057|The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!]]'', under the ownership of a shopper at the {{DL|Driftveil City|Market|Driftveil Market}}.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Foongus made a cameo appearance in ''[[BW067|Cilan Takes Flight!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Foongus made a cameo appearance in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.
 
A Foongus briefly appeared in ''[[BW071|Search for the Clubultimate!]]''.
 
A Foongus made a cameo appearance in ''[[BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1]]''.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', all under the ownership of a Trainer.


A Foongus briefly appeared in ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flora]].
A Trainer's Foongus appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]''.


A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''.
A Foongus briefly appeared in ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', under the ownership of [[Flora]]. It was seen with her in a [[Pokémon Center]].


A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''.
Two Foongus appeared in ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'', both under the ownership of a Trainer.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]].''
A Trainer's Foongus appeared in ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]''.
 
A Foongus appeared in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]'' as a resident of [[Grand Spectrala Islet]].
 
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]''.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.


A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Foongus appeared in ''[[XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]''.
A Trainer's Foongus appeared in ''[[XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]''. In the latter episode, it was among the Pokémon present during the [[Coumarine City Festival]].


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. {{an|Bonnie}} and {{MTR}} landed on top of them, and whilst Meowth was able to escape unscathed, Bonnie fell victim to their {{m|Spore}}s.
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[XY071|So You're Having a Bad Day!]]''. {{an|Bonnie}} and {{MTR}} landed on top of them, and whilst Meowth was able to escape unscathed, Bonnie fell victim to their {{m|Spore}}s.
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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW032|Foongus|Ash's Pokédex|Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. Foongus release {{m|PoisonPowder|poisonous spores}} to repel anyone who tries to catch them. For unknown reasons, they resemble [[Poké Ball]]s.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW032|Foongus|Ash's Pokédex|Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. Foongus release {{m|PoisonPowder|poisonous spores}} to repel anyone who tries to catch them. For unknown reasons, they resemble {{i|Poké Ball}}s.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW138|Foongus|Ash's Pokédex|Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. It has the appearance of a Poké Ball which lures people close. That's when Foongus releases its poison spores.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW138|Foongus|Ash's Pokédex|Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. It has the appearance of a Poké Ball which lures people close. That's when Foongus releases its poison spores.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Best Wishes''|Unova}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Whi-Two Foongus.png|thumb|170px|Foongus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Whi-Two Foongus.png|thumb|170px|Foongus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
A Foongus appeared in the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' as a resident of [[Allearth Forest]].
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Foongy}}
{{main|Foongy}}
A Foongus appeared in ''[[PS479|The Case of the Missing Pokémon]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon kidnapped by Team Plasma. It was later found in a stronghold and returned to its Trainer.
A Foongus appeared in ''[[PS479|The Case of the Missing Pokémon]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon kidnapped by [[Team Plasma]]. It was later found in a stronghold and returned to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.


A Foongus appeared in ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]''.
A Foongus appeared in ''[[PS494|Up in the Air]]''.
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Foongus is a Pokémon owned by {{adv|Whitley}}. She used him to defeat a {{p|Sigilyph}}, earning his Trainer a Pokédex. This Foongus is nicknamed "Foongy". Foongus was a Pokémon liberated by [[Team Plasma]]. He first appeared in ''[[PS524|A Difficult Parting]]''.
Foongus is a Pokémon owned by {{adv|Whitley}}. She used him to defeat a {{p|Sigilyph}}, earning his Trainer a Pokédex. This Foongus is nicknamed "Foongy". Foongus was a Pokémon liberated by [[Team Plasma]]. He first appeared in ''[[PS524|A Difficult Parting]]''.


Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'' as Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Village]].
Multiple Foongus appeared in ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'' as residents of the [[Pokémon Village]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[PAXY34|Charizard Transforms]]''.
 
A Foongus appeared in ''[[PAXY33|Chesnaught Protects]]''.
 
A Foongus appeared in a flashback in ''[[PAXY35|Yveltal Steals]]''.
 
A Foongus appeared in ''[[PAXY38|Xerneas Gives]]''.


===In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
===In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Foongus, along with its evolution, is similar to {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}} in that it resembles a [[Poké Ball]].
* Foongus, along with its evolution, is similar to {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}} in that it resembles a {{i|Poké Ball}}.
** However, unlike Voltorb and Electrode, it only has a Poké Ball design on it, instead of being in the shape of one.
** 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).
** 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).
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* Foongus and its {{p|Amoonguss|evolved form}} share their species name with {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, and {{p|Breloom}}. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
* Foongus and its {{p|Amoonguss|evolved form}} share their species name with {{p|Paras}}, {{p|Parasect}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, and {{p|Breloom}}. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
** All six Pokémon also share a common move, {{m|Spore}}, and ability, {{a|Effect Spore}}.
** All six Pokémon also share a common move, {{m|Spore}}, and ability, {{a|Effect Spore}}.
* Foongus is the slowest {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* Foongus has the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
It appears to be based on ''{{wp|Amanita muscaria}}'' or mushrooms of the ''{{wp|Agaricus}}'' genus, due to it being {{type|Poison}}. The cap is designed to look like the front of a Poké Ball.
Foongus appears to be based on ''{{wp|Amanita muscaria}}'' or mushrooms of the ''{{wp|Agaricus}}'' genus, due to it being {{type|Poison}}.
 
Like {{p|Voltorb}} and its {{p|Electrode|evolved form}}, the idea of them being mistaken for the standard Item Balls is similar to a {{wp|Mimic (Dungeons & Dragons)|mimic}}, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

Revision as of 20:01, 21 June 2019

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Foongus (disambiguation).
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Tamagetake
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Type
Grass Poison
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Abilities
Effect Spore Cacophony
Cacophony
Regenerator
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Grass
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
0'08" 0.2 m
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Base experience yield
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Gen. IV
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Leveling rate
Medium Fast
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Base friendship
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Foongus (Japanese: タマゲタケ Tamagetake) is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Amoonguss starting at level 39.

Biology

Foongus is a white mushroom-like Pokémon with a cap that looks quite similar to a Poké Ball. It has stubby, digit-less arms, a large pink mouth, and pinprick-like dark eyes. It uses the Poké Ball-like pattern on its head to lure people and Pokémon in grassy areas, then releases a cloud of poisonous spores to defend itself. It moves by either hopping or turning on its side and rolling on its cap.

In the anime

Foongus in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Foongus debuted in Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!, when they poisoned Ash and his friends' Pokémon after Scraggy used Headbutt on one of the Mushroom Pokémon.

A Foongus appeared in Clash of the Connoisseurs!. A girl named Marigold played with it, then hid it from her father as she was afraid he would not like it.

A Foongus appeared in Expedition to Onix Island! as a resident of a deserted island. It ended up attacking Dawn when she got too close.

Multiple Foongus appeared in Go, Go Gogoat! as residents of an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands. They attacked Ash and his friends with Poison Powder.

Minor appearances

Multiple Foongus appeared in Lost at the Stamp Rally!.

Multiple Foongus appeared in A Maractus Musical!.

A Foongus briefly appeared The Lonely Deino!, under the care of a Day Care owner named Bobby. It was picked up by its Trainer, who referred to it as his "best buddy".

A Foongus appeared in The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, under the ownership of a shopper at the Driftveil Market.

A Trainer's Foongus made a cameo appearance in Cilan Takes Flight!.

A Trainer's Foongus made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

A Foongus briefly appeared in Search for the Clubultimate!.

A Foongus made a cameo appearance in Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1.

Multiple Foongus appeared in All for the Love of Meloetta!.

Multiple Foongus appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!, all under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Trainer's Foongus appeared in Curtain Up, Unova League!.

A Foongus briefly appeared in Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, under the ownership of Flora. It was seen with her in a Pokémon Center.

Two Foongus appeared in Strong Strategy Steals the Show!, both under the ownership of a Trainer.

A Trainer's Foongus appeared in Cameron's Secret Weapon!.

A Foongus appeared in The Island of Illusions! as a resident of Grand Spectrala Islet.

Multiple Foongus appeared in A Pokémon of a Different Color!.

Multiple Foongus appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Trainer's Foongus appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic! and Under the Pledging Tree!. In the latter episode, it was among the Pokémon present during the Coumarine City Festival.

Multiple Foongus appeared in So You're Having a Bad Day!. Bonnie and Meowth landed on top of them, and whilst Meowth was able to escape unscathed, Bonnie fell victim to their Spores.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW032 Foongus Ash's Pokédex Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. Foongus release poisonous spores to repel anyone who tries to catch them. For unknown reasons, they resemble Poké Balls.
BW138 Foongus Ash's Pokédex Foongus, the Mushroom Pokémon. It has the appearance of a Poké Ball which lures people close. That's when Foongus releases its poison spores.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

A Foongus appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Foongy

A Foongus appeared in The Case of the Missing Pokémon, where it was one of the Pokémon kidnapped by Team Plasma. It was later found in a stronghold and returned to its Trainer.

A Foongus appeared in Up in the Air.

A Foongus appeared in a flashback in A Wretched Reunion.

Foongus is a Pokémon owned by Whitley. She used him to defeat a Sigilyph, earning his Trainer a Pokédex. This Foongus is nicknamed "Foongy". Foongus was a Pokémon liberated by Team Plasma. He first appeared in A Difficult Parting.

Multiple Foongus appeared in Scizor Defends as residents of the Pokémon Village. One of them reappeared in Charizard Transforms.

A Foongus appeared in Chesnaught Protects.

A Foongus appeared in a flashback in Yveltal Steals.

A Foongus appeared in Xerneas Gives.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Foongus appeared in The King's Identity...!!.

A Foongus appeared in Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

A Foongus appeared in RB15.

A Foongus appeared in RB26.

A Foongus appeared in RB76.

In the TCG

Main article: Foongus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #096
Unova
B2W2: #161
Black It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
White For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them.
Black 2 It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #053
Hoenn
#—
X It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Y It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
Omega Ruby It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Alpha Sapphire It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Routes 6, 7, and 10 (both in tall grass and as fake items)
Black 2 White 2
Routes 6 and 7 (both in tall grass and as fake items)
Routes 5, 6, and 13 (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 15, 16, and 20, Pokémon Village (Horde Encounter)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumn: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain; Field: Volcanic Slope
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
MD GTI
Desolate Canyon (1F-7F), Forest Grotto (1F-7F), Mountain Pass (1F-7F), Inflora Forest (1F-8F), Breezy Meadow (1F-8F), Tempting Path (1F-9F), Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road)
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Tu
Shuffle
Nacht Carnival: Stage 524
Rumble World
Pearl Marsh: Fluffy Meadow (All Areas)
Picross
Area 23: Stage 11


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%)
X Y Tiny Mushroom Tiny Mushroom (50%) Big Mushroom Big Mushroom (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
69
129 - 176 248 - 342
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
Total:
294
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
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
066 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 20
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 Feint 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
3939 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —% 15
4343 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
4545 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000 —% 20
5050 Spore Grass Status 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Foongus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Foongus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM09Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM36Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM53Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM96Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Foongus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Foongus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Cherubi
Defense Curl* Normal Status —% 40
BulbasaurParasHoppip
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
BellsproutWeepinbellSnivyServineSerperior
Gastro Acid Poison Status 100% 10
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurOddishGloomParas
ParasectBellsproutWeepinbellTangelaTangrowthSunkern
SunfloraSeedotNuzleafShroomishRoseliaCacnea
CacturneTropiusCherubiCherrimCarnivineSnivy
ServineSerperiorCottoneeWhimsicottMaractusFoongus
AmoongussPhantumpTrevenantFomantisLurantisComfey
Growth Normal Status —% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurOddishGloomVileplume
ParasParasectBellsproutWeepinbellExeggcuteTangela
TangrowthChikoritaBayleefMeganiumHoppipSkiploom
JumpluffShroomishCottonee
Poison Powder Poison Status 75% 35
FerroseedFerrothorn
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomParasParasect
BellsproutWeepinbellExeggcuteTangelaTangrowthHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffShroomishBreloomRoseliaCottonee
Stun Spore Grass Status 75% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Foongus in Generation VII
  • 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 Foongus in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Foongus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Foongus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM After You Normal Status —% 15
S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
S M US UM Gastro Acid Poison Status 100% 10
S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
S M US UM Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
S M US UM Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Foongus can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Foongus cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Foongus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Foongus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●
Speed ●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry:
Amoonguss is a dreamer and confused him a lot. As a result, he came to think that he should stay as he is.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Grass
Attack Power: ★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
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Grass
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 40 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 5

#672
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Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Evolution

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Unevolved
Foongus
 Grass  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 39
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First evolution
Amoonguss
 Grass  Poison 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Front Back Front Back
590MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Foongus images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Foongus, along with its 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).
    • Foongus's Shiny form's coloration is reminiscent of that of the Master Ball. It shares this trait with its evolved form.
  • Foongus and its evolved form share their species name with Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, and Breloom. They are all known as the Mushroom Pokémon.
  • Foongus has the lowest base Speed stat of all Poison-type Pokémon.

Origin

Foongus appears to be based on Amanita muscaria or mushrooms of the Agaricus genus, due to it being Poison-type.

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

Foongus is a corruption of fungus and may be a combination of fool (to deceive, referencing its use of its Poké Ball-like cap to attract unsuspecting prey) and fungus. Together with its evolution, their names are a corruption of the phrase, "Fungus among us."

Tamagetake may be a combination of 玉 tama (sphere), 魂消る tamageru (to be astonished), and 茸 take (mushroom, or more specifically, the Shiitake mushroom).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese タマゲタケ Tamagetake From tama, 魂消る tamageru and take
France Flag.png French Trompignon From tromper and champignon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Foongus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Tarnpignon From Tarnung and Champignon
Italy Flag.png Italian Foongus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 깜놀버슬 Kamnolberseul From 깜놀 kkamnol, 버섯 beoseot, and 구슬 guseul
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 哎呀球菇 Āiyāqiúgū *
寶貝球菇 Bǎobèiqiúgū *
From 哎呀 Āiyā!, qiú, and
From 寶貝球 Bǎobèi-qiú, 寶貝 bǎobèi, qiú, and
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 哎呀球菇 Āaiyākàuhgū *
精靈球菇 Jīnglìhngkàuhgū *
From 哎呀 Āaiyā!, kàu, and
From 精靈球 Jīnglìhng-kàuh, kàuh, and


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