Type matchups
Damage Amoonguss takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass/Poison type, Amoonguss has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Grass/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 114
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 85
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 464
Amoonguss has a base stat total of 464, higher than 48% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (114). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (85) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 114 HP, 70 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Amoonguss can have the abilities Effect Spore and Regenerator.
How to beat Amoonguss
Amoonguss takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Amoonguss's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Amoonguss's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Amoonguss's Poison moves and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Amoonguss is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Foongus → Amoonguss), evolving from Foongus.
Best counters to Amoonguss
Other Grass/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Amoonguss weak to?
As a Grass/Poison type, Amoonguss takes super-effective damage from Flying, Fire, Psychic and Ice moves.
What is Amoonguss resistant to?
Amoonguss resists Fighting, Water, Electric, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Amoonguss?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Amoonguss with super-effective attacks.