Foongus

🎯 Best Counters Against Foongus

Top Pokémon to use when battling Foongus 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

📖 Complete Foongus Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Foongus (#590) is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,120 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Foongus has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Foongus in 2026.

📊 Foongus Stats Analysis

Foongus's Attack stat is 97 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Foongus may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 91 Defense (Below Average) and 170 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 358. This gives Foongus reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Foongus's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Foongus Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Foongus depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Energy Ball (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. Foongus has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Foongus PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Foongus 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.

Master League

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

💪 Foongus Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Foongus's effectiveness depends on its typing and 97 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Foongus use Fire, Ice-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Foongus in Pokémon GO

Foongus 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.

🔄 Foongus Evolution Guide

Foongus is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Foongus (#590) ← current
• Amoonguss (#591) — 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 Foongus

Shadow Foongus is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Foongus's effective Attack becomes ~116. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Foongus in Pokémon GO

Shiny Foongus 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

Foongus gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (643 - 699 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 Foongus

📚 Related Guides

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