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Amoonguss

#97 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.

Pokémon White

They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #97

Egg Group

Grass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

162
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Foongus

Foongus

#96

Level 39

Amoonguss

Amoonguss

#97

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass395%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass385%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass395%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass385%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Foongus

Frillish Male

Amoonguss normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Amoonguss sprite

Shiny

Amoonguss

Mushroom Pokémon

#97
GrassPoison

Height

0.6 m

Weight

10.5 kg

Base XP

162

Abilities

Effect SporeRegenerator

HP

114

Attack

85

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

80

Speed

30

Total

464

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireIceFlyingPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricFighting
Balm MushroomBalm Mushroom
Pokémon Black: 1%
Pokémon White: 1%
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Pokémon Black: 50%
Pokémon White: 50%
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartGrowthNormalStatus--40

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

StartBideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

6GrowthNormalStatus--40

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

8AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

12BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

15Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

18IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

20Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

24Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

32ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

35SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

43Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

49Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

54Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

62SporeGrassStatus-10015

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Regenerator

Hidden Ability

Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

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B/W / Pokédex

Amoonguss

Amoonguss

#97 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon

Pokémon Black

It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.

Pokémon White

They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.

Pokédexes

Original Unova #97

Egg Group

Grass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

162
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Foongus

Foongus

#96

Level 39

Amoonguss

Amoonguss

#97

Pokémon Black

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass395%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass385%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Pokémon White

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass395%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Static encounter, only one chance40100%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass385%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass394%

-

Route 10

Road 10 (Victory Road gate)

Walking in dark grass401%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in tall grass or a cave4810%

-

Route 11

Road 11

Walking in dark grass5810%

-

Foongus

Frillish Male

Amoonguss normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Amoonguss sprite

Shiny

Amoonguss

Mushroom Pokémon

#97
GrassPoison

Height

0.6 m

Weight

10.5 kg

Base XP

162

Abilities

Effect SporeRegenerator

HP

114

Attack

85

Defense

70

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

80

Speed

30

Total

464

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireIceFlyingPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Grass

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricFighting
Balm MushroomBalm Mushroom
Pokémon Black: 1%
Pokémon White: 1%
Pokémon Black: 5%
Pokémon White: 5%
Pokémon Black: 50%
Pokémon White: 50%
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartGrowthNormalStatus--40

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

StartBideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

StartAstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

6GrowthNormalStatus--40

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

8AstonishGhostPhysical3010015

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

12BideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

15Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

18IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

20Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

24Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

32ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

35SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

43Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

49Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

54Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

62SporeGrassStatus-10015

The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep.

Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Effect Spore

Ability Slot 1

Contact may poison or cause paralysis or sleep.

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.

Regenerator

Hidden Ability

Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.