Amoongus is a Grass/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V's Unova region. This fungus Pokémon returns in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and continues to have a nasty reputation to battle against. This may leave you wondering what Amonguss is weak against and how to counteract it in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, what is Amoongus weak to?
Amoongus has excellent HP and good Defense/Special Defense, making it quite bulky and difficult to defeat. This will allow you to use a Pokémon with a type advantage. This will negate Amoongus' strong defensive abilities. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, here are all types that are extremely effective against Amoongus.
- Fire - 2x
- Ice - 2x
- Flying - 2x
- Psychic - 2x
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, what is Amoongus immune to?
Amoongus has no immunizations in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, although it does have some resistance. Water, Electric, Fighting, and Fairy-type attacks will do half damage to Amoongus, while Grass will do half damage to it.
In Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, what is Amoongus strong against?
Amoongus is extremely resilient against many types, but it also has a wide variety of types it is extremely effective against. Its Grass/Poison-type combination gives it plenty of coverage and maneuvers against these types.
- Grass
- Water
- Rock
- Ground
- Fairy
What are the best Pokémon Scarlet & Violet counters to Amoongus?
Corviknight is one of the best Amoongus counters. Corviknight's Steel/Flying-type combination makes it completely immune to Poison attacks, while Amoongus' Grass-type attacks will only deal quarter damage. Scizor is another Steel-type Pokémon that outperforms Amoongus.
Scovillain, Skeledirge, Talonflame, and Houndoom are good counters, thanks to their Fire type. They will withstand Amoongus' Grass-type assaults, although you have to be careful about its cover moves. Tinkaton can also be a major threat to Amoongus if you teach it the Ice Hammer egg move.
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