Foongus
#96 in the Black and White Pokédex • Mushroom Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It lures people in with its Poké Ball pattern, then releases poison spores. Why it resembles a Poké Ball is unknown.
Pokémon White
For some reason, this Pokémon resembles a Poké Ball. They release poison spores to repel those who try to catch them.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Foongus #96 | Level 39 |  Amoonguss #97 |
Pokémon Black
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 4% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 27 | 10% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 29 | 4% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 29 | 1% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Static encounter, only one chance | 20 | 100% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Static encounter, only one chance | 20 | 100% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 5% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 4% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 31 | 5% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 33 | 4% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 33 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Static encounter, only one chance | 30 | 100% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Static encounter, only one chance | 30 | 100% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 33 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35 | 1% | - |
Pokémon White
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 10% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 4% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 27 | 10% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 29 | 4% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Walking in dark grass | 29 | 1% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Static encounter, only one chance | 20 | 100% | - |
Route 6 Road 6 | Static encounter, only one chance | 20 | 100% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 5% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 4% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 31 | 5% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 33 | 4% | - |
Route 7 Road 7 | Walking in dark grass | 33 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35 | 1% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Static encounter, only one chance | 30 | 100% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 | Static encounter, only one chance | 30 | 100% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 33 | 5% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 34 | 4% | - |
Route 10 Road 10 (Victory Road gate) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 35 | 1% | - |
Normal
Shiny
Foongus
Mushroom Pokémon
HP
69
Attack
55
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
55
Speed
15
Total
294
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Absorb | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 6 | Growth |  |  Status | - | - | 40 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 8 | Astonish |  |  Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 12 | Bide | | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| 15 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 18 | Ingrain | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| 20 | Feint Attack |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| 24 | Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
| 28 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 32 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| 35 | Synthesis | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 39 | Clear Smog | | Special | 50 | - | 15 | The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal. |
| 43 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| 45 | Rage Powder |  | Status | - | - | 20 | The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user. |
| 50 | Spore | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Gastro Acid | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| Growth | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Poison Powder | | Status | - | 75 | 35 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. |
| Rollout |  | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Stun Spore | | Status | - | 75 | 30 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM66 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 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.