Type matchups
Damage Shroomish takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Shroomish has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 295
Shroomish has a base stat total of 295, higher than 12% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (60). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail.
Shroomish can have the abilities Effect Spore, Poison Heal and Quick Feet.
How to beat Shroomish
Shroomish takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Shroomish is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shroomish → Breloom) and evolves into Breloom.
Best counters to Shroomish
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shroomish weak to?
As a Grass type, Shroomish takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Shroomish resistant to?
Shroomish resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Shroomish?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Shroomish with super-effective attacks.