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Foongus
Mushroom Pokémon |
タマゲタケ
Tamagetake |
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#590 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Effect Spore |
Regenerator
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
1
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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. The spores can also be used as a stomach medicine if thoroughly dried. It moves by either hopping or turning on its side and rolling on its cap. It is one of the shortest Grass-type Pokémon.
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.
In Clash of the Connoisseurs!, Marigold played with a Foongus. Then, she hid it from her father as she was afraid he would not like it.
In Expedition to Onix Island!, a Foongus was living at a deserted island. It ended up attacking Dawn when she got too close.
In Go, Go Gogoat!, multiple Foongus were living at 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!.
In The Lonely Deino!, a Foongus was under Bobby's care. It was later picked up by its Trainer.
A Foongus appeared in The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!, under the ownership of a shopper at the Driftveil Market.
A Trainer's Foongus appeared in Cilan Takes Flight!.
A Trainer's Foongus appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
A Foongus appeared in Search for the Clubultimate!.
A Foongus appeared 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!.
In Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, Flora's Foongus 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!.
In The Island of Illusions!, a Foongus was living at 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 attended the Coumarine City Festival.
In So You're Having a Bad Day!, Bonnie and Meowth landed on top of multiple Foongus. While Meowth was able to escape unscathed, Bonnie fell victim to their Spores.
A Foongus appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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In the manga
Foongus in
Pokémon Adventures
Movie adaptations
A Foongus appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Pokémon Adventures
- 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.
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Foongus appeared in The King's Identity...!!.
A Foongus appeared in Clash! White Hero vs Black Hero.
Pokémon RéBURST
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 |
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Unova
BW: #096 |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #053 |
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Hoenn
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #077 |
Sword |
No one knows what the Poké Ball-like pattern on Foongus means or why Foongus has it. |
Shield |
The spores released from this Pokémon's hands are highly poisonous, but when thoroughly dried, the spores can be used as stomach medicine. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Routes 6, 7, and 10 (both in tall grass and as fake items) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Routes 6 and 7 (both in tall grass and as fake items)
Routes 5, 6, and 13 (Hidden Grotto) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
Routes 15, 16, and 20, Pokémon Village (Horde Encounter) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Autumn: Volcanic Slope, Firebreathing Mountain; Field: Volcanic Slope |
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PokéPark 2 |
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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) |
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Rumble U |
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Nacht Carnival: Stage 524 |
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Rumble World |
Pearl Marsh: Fluffy Meadow (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Celebi Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Black |
White |
TinyMushroom (50%) |
Big Mushroom (5%) |
BalmMushroom (1%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
TinyMushroom (50%) |
Big Mushroom (5%) |
BalmMushroom (1%) |
X |
Y |
Tiny Mushroom (50%) |
Big Mushroom (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
69
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129 - 176 |
248 - 342 |
Attack:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Defense:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Sp. Atk:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
15
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18 - 73 |
31 - 141 |
Total:
294
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
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Move |
1 |
Absorb |
Grass |
Special |
20 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Astonish |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
15 |
4 |
Growth |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
8 |
Stun Spore |
Grass |
Status |
— |
75% |
30 |
12 |
Mega Drain |
Grass |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
16 |
Synthesis |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
20 |
Clear Smog |
Poison |
Special |
50 |
—% |
15 |
24 |
Sweet Scent |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
32 |
Ingrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
36 |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
40 |
Rage Powder |
Bug |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
44 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
48 |
Spore |
Grass |
Status |
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100% |
15 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
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Move |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
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— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM28 |
Giga Drain |
Grass |
Special |
75 |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR59 |
Seed Bomb |
Grass |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR65 |
Energy Ball |
Grass |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR96 |
Pollen Puff |
Bug |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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- 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
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Defense Curl* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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Poison Powder |
Poison |
Status |
— |
75% |
35 |
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Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
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Worry Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Foongus in Generation VIII
- 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
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Feint Attack × |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gastro Acid |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
In Pokémon GO, Foongus could be obtained by completing the Special Research, Distracted by Something Shiny.
Evolution
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Level 39
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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White |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Back |
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Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Shield |
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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.
- All six Pokémon also share a common move, Spore, and Ability, Effect Spore.
- 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 |
Japanese |
タマゲタケ Tamagetake |
From 玉 tama, 魂消る tamageru and 茸 take |
French |
Trompignon |
From tromper and champignon |
Spanish |
Foongus |
Same as English name |
German |
Tarnpignon |
From Tarnung and Champignon |
Italian |
Foongus |
Same as English name |
Korean |
깜놀버슬 Kamnolberseul |
From 깜놀 kkamnol, 버섯 beoseot, and 구슬 guseul |
Cantonese Chinese |
哎呀球菇 Āaiyākàuhgū *
精靈球菇 Jīnglìhngkàuhgū * |
From 哎呀 Āaiyā!, 球 kàu, and 菇 gū
From 精靈球 Jīnglìhng-kàuh, 球 kàuh, and 菇 gū |
Mandarin Chinese |
哎呀球菇 Āiyāqiúgū *
寶貝球菇 Bǎobèiqiúgū * |
From 哎呀 Āiyā!, 球 qiú, and 菇 gū
From 寶貝球 Bǎobèi-qiú, 寶貝 bǎobèi, 球 qiú, and 菇 gū |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Фунгус Fungus |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ทามาเกะทาเคะ Thamakethakhe |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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