Foongus
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#590, Generation 5). With a max CP of 1,107 and base stats of 97/91/170 (Atk/Def/Sta), Foongus has a total stat product of 358.
Foongus is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves. It resists Grass, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Water-type attacks. Foongus is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon. Foongus is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss.
Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Feint Attack (11 DPS), while Astonish generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Foongus as Raid Boss
1-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableFoongus is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Foongus from raids will have 559 CP at level 20, or 699 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Foongus
Foongus is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Foongus
Foongus can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Foongus is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (559 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (699 CP).
A Shadow version of Foongus is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Foongus knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Foongus as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Foongus Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Foongus in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Foongus from raids or eggs will show 559 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 358. With its bulk spread of 91 Defense and 170 Stamina, Foongus has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Fire, Flying, Ice, Psychic-type moves when using Foongus. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Foongus's performance.
Foongus's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 3 charged moves available, a second move gives Foongus much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Foongus?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Foongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokemon with base stats of 97/91/170 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,107. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Foongus may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Foongus deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.