Shadow Amoonguss

Shadow Amoonguss is a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,140 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Astonish / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Sunny and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Amoonguss Stats and Max CP

155 ATK

139 DEF

249 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2420 CP

Lvl 40

2140 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1529 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1223 CP

Lvl 15 Research

917 CP

Shadow Amoonguss's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Grass-type

Poison-type

Great League

Ultra League

Shadow Amoonguss Type Chart

Shadow Amoonguss takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Shadow Amoonguss takes reduced damage from:

Grass39.1%

Electric62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fighting62.5%

Water62.5%

Shadow Amoonguss best moveset

Astonish + Sludge Bomb

Astonish

Sludge Bomb

Shadow Amoonguss's best Poison-type moveset is Astonish / Sludge Bomb, with 10.73 DPS and 190.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Shadow Amoonguss ranks #65 (C Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.


1.	Feint Attack	Grass Knot	10.10	11.49	204.4
2.	Astonish	Grass Knot	9.86	11.22	199.6
3.	Feint Attack	Sludge Bomb	9.71	11.05	196.6
4.	Astonish	Sludge Bomb	9.42	10.73	190.7
5.	Feint Attack	Foul Play	8.26	9.41	167.3
6.	Astonish	Foul Play	7.72	8.79	156.3
7.	Feint Attack	Frustration	0	0.10	0
8.	Astonish	Frustration	0	0.10	0

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Fast Attacks

Feint Attack11101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 6

Effects
Feint Attack has no special effects.
See Feint Attack details page ↗
Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

Effects
Astonish has no special effects.
See Astonish details page ↗

Damage	11
Energy	10
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	6
Energy	6

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Charged Attacks

Foul Play70502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
Foul Play has no special effects.
See Foul Play details page ↗
Grass Knot90502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ground
Rock
Water
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Steel
Fire
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Grass Knot has no special effects.
See Grass Knot details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Fairy
62.5%
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
39.1%
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.5s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Shadow Amoonguss's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Amoonguss's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Amoonguss has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Amoonguss CP Chart

Shadow Amoonguss reaches a maximum of 2,140 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,104–1,223 CP, rising to 1,381–1,529 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 867–917 CP.

Max CP	2140 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	867 CP - 917 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1156 CP - 1223 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1104 CP - 1223 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1381 CP - 1529 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Amoonguss Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	30 CP	2	94 CP	3	159 CP
4	224 CP	5	288 CP	6	353 CP
7	418 CP	8	482 CP	9	547 CP
10	611 CP	11	673 CP	12	734 CP
13	795 CP	14	856 CP	15	917 CP
16	978 CP	17	1039 CP	18	1101 CP
19	1162 CP	20	1223 CP	21	1284 CP
22	1345 CP	23	1406 CP	24	1468 CP
25	1529 CP	26	1590 CP	27	1651 CP
28	1712 CP	29	1773 CP	30	1835 CP
31	1865 CP	32	1896 CP	33	1926 CP
34	1957 CP	35	1988 CP	36	2018 CP
37	2049 CP	38	2079 CP	39	2110 CP
40	2140 CP	41	2168 CP	42	2195 CP
43	2222 CP	44	2250 CP	45	2278 CP
46	2306 CP	47	2334 CP	48	2363 CP
49	2391 CP	50	2420 CP

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#591
Height	0.6 m
Weight	10.5 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	5 700
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Foongus	50 Candy	Amoonguss

Foongus evolves into Amoonguss which costs 50 Candy.

How to purify Shadow Amoonguss

Purification cost	1 Candy
Purification cost	1000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Amoonguss

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Amoonguss's Grass and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Amoonguss.

Grass

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	624,000	406	360
LVL 40	336,000	406	12
LVL 35	228,000	274	-
LVL 30	150,000	185	-
LVL 25	96,000	136	-
LVL 20	57,000	97	-
LVL 15	30,600	67	-
LVL 10	13,200	38	-
LVL 5	3,600	18	-

Shadow Amoonguss Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Amoonguss from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Amoonguss in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Amoonguss family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Amoonguss in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	70.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	20.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Amoonguss

Shadow Amoonguss high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Amoonguss. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Amoonguss Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
White	They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.
Black 2, White 2	It moves the caps on both arms and does a dance to lure prey. It prefers damp places.
X, Omega Ruby	They show off their Poké Ball caps to lure prey, but very few Pokémon are fooled by this.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
Sword	This Pokémon puffs poisonous spores at its foes. If the spores aren’t washed off quickly, they’ll grow into mushrooms wherever they land.
Shield	Amoonguss generally doesn’t move much. It tends to stand still near Poké Balls that have been dropped on the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Amoonguss’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Poison-type Pokémon, Shadow Amoonguss is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Amoonguss in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Amoonguss in Pokémon GO are Feint Attack and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.492 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 204.394.

How does Shadow Amoonguss perform in Raids?

Shadow Amoonguss's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Amoonguss rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Shadow Amoonguss is a D-Tier Grass-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Amoonguss rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Shadow Amoonguss is a C-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #65. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Amoonguss?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Amoonguss: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Shadow Amoonguss’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Amoonguss’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2140 CP and 2420 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Amoonguss be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Amoonguss can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Amoonguss Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Amoonguss cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.