Amoonguss #591
Best moveset for Amoonguss
When fighting Pokémon in Gyms, Amoonguss’s greatest moves are Feint Attack and Grass Knot. This moveset has the most overall DPS and is also the finest for PVP encounters.
Offense
| Feint Attack | 11.1 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
Defense
| Astonish | 7.3 dps |
| Grass Knot | 41.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 11.1 |
| Astonish | 8 | 12.7 | 7.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge Bomb | 80 | -21.7 | 41.7 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | -19.2 | 41.5 |
| Foul Play | 70 | -25 | 35 |
The green moves benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus and deliver 20% more damage.
Evolution family
Amoonguss is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Amoonguss was released at the start of A Unova Unveiling on September 16th, 2019.
- Shiny form of Amoonguss was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Berlin on July 1st, 2022.
Shadow form of Amoonguss was released at the start of Battle Weekend on July 9th, 2022.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
1,835 1,988 (weather boosted) |
Only available from 2019 Sep 16 – Oct 16Increased spawns in: GO Tour Poké Ball Prep Rally: 2022 Feb 18 – 25 |
 Raid Battles |
1,223 1,529 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 12,657Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Biology
Amoonguss is a Pokémon that looks like a mushroom. It features two limbs and a big, gray, stem-like torso, as well as fierce-looking eyes, a small mouth with enormous pink lips, and two arms. It has enormous Poké Ball-like caps on its head and arms. Its cap has a few warts on it.
Amoonguss is a predator that utilizes the Poké Ball-like designs on its arms to attract prey, however it doesn’t always succeed. It also throws toxic spores onto its enemies. If these spores are not washed away immediately, they may develop into mushrooms wherever they fall. Amoonguss seldom moves, preferring to remain near any Poké Balls that have fallen. Amoonguss enjoys wet environments and may be seen mostly in tall grass with just their mushroom cap head emerging from it, near water.
