amoonguss

Amoonguss is a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Grass / Poison

Abilities:

• Effect Spore: May inflict sleep, poison, or paralysis on contact.
• Regenerator (Hidden Ability): Restores a portion of its health when it is withdrawn from battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Amoonguss resembles a large, mushroom-like creature.
• Its body is mostly gray with a rounded shape; it has red-and-white mushroom caps that resemble Poké Balls on its head and hands.
• The cap on its head is large and flat with a red circle and white center, mimicking a Poké Ball design.
• It has small eyes and a mouth, giving it a somewhat dopey appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Amoonguss can often be found in dense forests and overgrown areas where it can blend into the environment.
• It uses its Poké Ball-like appearance to lure and catch unsuspecting prey.
• Prefers humid, shaded areas where mushrooms thrive.
• Known for its playful yet deceptive nature, it often hides among real Poké Balls to surprise trainers and other Pokémon.

In Battle:

• Amoonguss is known for its defensive capabilities and support role in battles.
• It can utilize moves like Spore to put opponents to sleep, making it a valuable asset in controlling the battlefield.
• It has access to Giga Drain and Sludge Bomb, allowing it to deal consistent damage while recovering health.
• Particularly effective against Water, Fairy, and Grass types due to its typing and move set.
• Its main weaknesses include Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice-type moves.

Evolution:

• Amoonguss evolves from Foongus starting at level 39.
• It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon beyond Foongus.

Interesting Facts:

• Amoonguss's design is based on a mushroom and the concept of camouflage, utilizing its Poké Ball-like appearance as a form of mimicry.
• It is often used in competitive play for its ability to disrupt opponents with status effects.
• Despite its appearance, it is not related to Voltorb or Electrode, which also resemble Poké Balls.
• Amoonguss's name is a play on the phrase "fungus among us," highlighting its fungal nature and deceptive tactics.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.
• 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.
• 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 much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.