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Foongus (タマゲタケ Tamagetake)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#590
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Amoonguss
		Generation:	Generation V
		Pronunciation:	$FOON-gus$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	69	Species:	Mushroom Pokémon
Attack:	55	Type(s):	Grass/Poison
Defense:	45	Height:	0.08
Special Atk:	55	Weight:	2.2 lbs
Special Def:	55	Abilities:	Effect Spore Regenerator (Dream World)
Speed:	15	Pokédex Color:	White
Stat Total:	294	Gender:	50% ♂/50% ♀
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Foongus (Japanese: タマゲタケ Tamagetake) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is classified as the Mushroom Pokémon and evolves into Amoonguss at level 39.

Apperances

Foongus is a mushroom-type pokémon and the top of the mushroom looks like a Poké ball. It has a white stem with stubby arms sprouting from it. It also has small black eyes and a large pink mouth.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Foongus Locations
Black/White	Route 6, 7, 10	Common

Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Foongus did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Foongus did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Foongus did not appear during the Generation III games.
Generation IV
Foongus did not appear during the Generation IV games.
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
It lures Pokémon with its pattern that looks just like a Poké Ball then releases poison spores.

Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Absorb	—	100%	30	Grass	Special
6	Growth	—	-%	40	Grass	Status
8	Astonish	30	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
12	Bide	-	-%	40	Normal	Physical
15	Mega Drain	40	100%	15	Grass	Special
18	Ingrain	-	-%	20	Grass	Status
20	Faint Attack	60	-%	20	Dark	Physical
24	Sweet Scent	-	100%	20	Grass	Status
28	Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
32	Toxic	-	90%	10	Poison	Status
35	Synthesis	-	-%	5	Grass	Status
39	Clear Smog	50	-%	15	Poison	Special
43	SolarBeam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
45	Rage Powder	-	-%	20	Bug	Status
50	Spore	-	100%	15	Grass	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green	Back
Foongus did not appear in Generation I
Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
Foongus did not appear in Generation II
Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
Foongus did not appear in Generation III
Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
Foongus did not appear in Generation IV
Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back
			File:Foongus B2W2.gif
			File:Shiny Foongus B2W2.gif

Origins

Design

Foongus appears to be based on a mushroom and a Poké Ball.

Etymology

Foongus' name may come from fool and fungi. Also, if the names of Foongus and its evolved form, Amoonguss, are put together, it sounds like the phrase "Fungus among us."

Trivia

Foongus is the fourth Pokémon to resemble a Poké Ball, the others being Voltorb,Electrode, and its evolved form. However, unlike the others, it only has a Poké Ball design on it, instead of being in the shape of one.
It is the fifth Pokémon that is based on a mushroom, the first four are Paras, Parasect, Shroomish, and Breloom.
Like the Voltorb line, Foongus will sometimes show up as an item ball, symbolized as a Poké Ball, in the grass, once interacted with, the "Poké Ball" will attack the player.
When a Foongus is mistakenly touched due to its item-like appearance on the screen, it shows a Poké Ball jump up a short length and then come down, causing a small puff of dust.
A Pokémon trainer has reported catching a Foongus holding a [TinyMushroom].

References