#0590 · Gen 5 · 294 BST
Foongus
A starter-form Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Effect Spore.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
144/67/58/67/67/31
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
176/117/106/117/117/73
Abilities
Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Foongus
Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 294. A starter-form Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Effect Spore.
Best stat: HP (69 base)
Foongus's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 55 base Attack and 15 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Effect Spore
- Regenerator
How to use Foongus competitively
Open the damage calculator with Foongus selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Foongus appears in the species dropdown. Drop Foongus into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0590 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / Poison |
| Abilities | Effect Spore, Regenerator |
| Base Stat Total | 294 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 69 / 55 / 45 / 55 / 55 / 15 |