Name origin

fungus
cell-based plants


Foongus artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 590
Type Grass Poison
Species Mushroom Pokémon
Height 0′8″ (0.20m)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Abilities Effect Spore
Regenerator (Dream World)
Local № 096 (Black, White)
161 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Tamagetake

Breeding

Egg Groups Grass
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 59
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Foongus stats

The base stats for Foongus are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 69
248 - 342
Attack 55
103 - 229
Defense 45
85 - 207
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 55
103 - 229
Speed 15
31 - 141
Total 294

Pokedex descriptions

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
White 2
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Foongus learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 AbsorbGrassSpecial20100
6 GrowthNormalStatus--
8 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
12 BideNormalPhysical--
15 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
18 IngrainGrassStatus--
20 Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
24 Sweet ScentNormalStatus--
28 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
32 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
35 SynthesisGrassStatus--
39 Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-
43 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
45 Rage PowderBugStatus--
50 SporeGrassStatus-100

Egg moves

Foongus learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Foongus egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
GrowthNormalStatus--
PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
Defense CurlNormalStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

Foongus can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical95100
After YouNormalStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Foongus does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Foongus is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Foongus sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Foongus normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Foongus shiny sprite

See all Foongus sprites


Where to find Foongus

White
Black
Route 6, 7, 10
Black 2
White 2
Route 6, 7

Answers to Foongus questions