What is Amoonguss's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Amoonguss's maximum CP is 2,449 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Amoonguss good in Pokémon GO?

Amoonguss has 155 Attack, 139 Defense, and 249 Stamina. It has niche uses depending on the meta.

Can Amoonguss be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Amoonguss is available in Pokémon GO.

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Foongus Frillish

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,156 - 1,223 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,446 - 1,529 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,427 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,156 - 1,223 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

867 - 917 CP

Amoonguss

#591 · Unova

GrassPoison

☁️ Sunny Boost

Base Stats

Attack 155

Defense 139

Stamina 249

Total: 543

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,449
Generation	Unova (Gen 5)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Amoonguss

Amoonguss is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,449 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Amoonguss has base stats of 155 Attack, 139 Defense, and 249 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 543.

Amoonguss can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Amoonguss is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Sunny weather, Amoonguss receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Amoonguss is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Foongus

#590

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🍬 50

Amoonguss

#591

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Astonish	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Feint Attack	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Foul Play	Dark	70	-45	-	70	-45
Sludge Bomb STAB	Poison	80	-50	-	80	-50
Grass Knot STAB	Grass	90	-50	-	90	-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Amoonguss takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Ice 1.6×

Flying 1.6×

Psychic 1.6×

Resistances

Amoonguss takes reduced damage from these types:

Grass 0.391×

Water 0.625×

Electric 0.625×

Fighting 0.625×

Fairy 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Amoonguss

Top Pokémon to use when battling Amoonguss in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
5	Rayquaza	Dragon Flying	284	170	213	4,387
6	Salamence	Dragon Flying	277	168	216	4,289
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673

🏆 Amoonguss PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	14	15	27	1,500
2	0	15	12	27	1,497
3	0	15	13	27	1,500
4	0	14	14	27	1,498
5	0	13	15	27	1,496
6	1	12	15	27	1,500
7	1	15	9	27	1,498
8	0	15	11	27	1,494
9	1	14	11	27	1,499
10	0	14	12	27	1,492

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,427

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Amoonguss IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,835	917	1,223	1,529	2,140	2,427
98% (15/15/14)	1,831	915	1,221	1,526	2,136	2,422
96% (15/14/15)	1,829	914	1,219	1,524	2,133	2,419
93% (14/14/14)	1,814	907	1,209	1,512	2,117	2,400
91% (15/13/13)	1,816	908	1,210	1,513	2,118	2,402
87% (13/13/13)	1,794	897	1,196	1,495	2,093	2,374
82% (12/12/12)	1,774	887	1,183	1,479	2,070	2,347
80% (10/15/15)	1,781	890	1,187	1,484	2,077	2,355
67% (10/10/10)	1,735	867	1,156	1,446	2,024	2,295
0% (0/0/0)	1,543	771	1,029	1,286	1,801	2,042

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Amoonguss with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,427 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,140 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,156 - 1,223 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,446 - 1,529 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,156 - 1,223 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	867 - 917 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Amoonguss with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	30	26	2,140
2	2,140	27	2,140
3	2,140	28	2,140
4	2,140	29	2,140
5	288	30	1,835
6	2,140	31	2,140
7	2,140	32	2,140
8	2,140	33	2,140
9	2,140	34	2,140
10	611	35	1,988
11	2,140	36	2,140
12	2,140	37	2,140
13	2,140	38	2,140
14	2,140	39	2,140
15	917	40	2,140
16	2,140	41	2,140
17	2,140	42	2,140
18	2,140	43	2,140
19	2,140	44	2,140
20	1,223	45	2,289
21	2,140	46	2,140
22	2,140	47	2,140
23	2,140	48	2,140
24	2,140	49	2,140
25	1,529	50	2,427

📖 Complete Amoonguss Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Amoonguss (#591) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,449 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Amoonguss can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Amoonguss in 2026.

📊 Amoonguss Stats Analysis

Amoonguss's Attack stat is 155 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Amoonguss may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 139 Defense (Average) and 249 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 543. This gives Amoonguss reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Amoonguss's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Amoonguss Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Amoonguss depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Foul Play (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Amoonguss has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Amoonguss PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Amoonguss can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Grass, Water, Electric-type threats while being weak to Fire, Ice, Flying types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Amoonguss reaches 2,140 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Amoonguss faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Amoonguss Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Amoonguss's effectiveness depends on its typing and 155 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Amoonguss use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Amoonguss in Pokémon GO

Amoonguss can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Amoonguss Evolution Guide

Amoonguss is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Foongus (#590)
Amoonguss (#591) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Amoonguss

Shadow Amoonguss is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Amoonguss's effective Attack becomes ~186. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Amoonguss in Pokémon GO

Shiny Amoonguss is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Amoonguss gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,446 - 1,529 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Amoonguss

Q: What is Amoonguss's max CP?
A: 2,427 CP at Level 50, or 2,140 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Amoonguss good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Amoonguss be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Amoonguss is available.

Q: What is Amoonguss weak to?
A: Fire, Ice, Flying, Psychic-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Astonish + Foul Play for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.