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Foongus

Vapori Accesi / #12/114

Foongus

Printed language: Italian · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Vapori Accesi
Rarity (source)
Comune
Illustrator
Yuka Morii
Source reference
xy11-12

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Foongus resembles a Poké Ball, but no one knows exactly why. This appearance attracts or deceives other Pokémon. When an enemy approaches, it releases toxic spores from its hands and may daze it. The Pokédex presents an imitation with mysterious origins rather than a disguise with a known cause. The spores remain dangerous even though one entry reports a traditional use after drying.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Sword says the origin of Foongus's resemblance to a Poké Ball remains unknown. Pokémon Shield notes that its spores are highly toxic, even though they are sometimes dried for a use reported in the Pokédex. That practice does not make fresh spores harmless.

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Card details

HP
40
Type (source)
Erba
Stage (source)
Base
Pokédex number
590
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fuoco ×2

Printed card text — Italian

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Giocasfera

Ability

Quando giochi questo Pokémon dalla tua mano e lo metti in panchina, puoi prendere tre carte Poké Ball dalla tua pila degli scarti e aggiungerle alle carte che hai in mano.

Attacks

Carica

Cost: Erba

Damage: 10

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · Standard

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