Raio Preto / #010/86

Foongus

Printed language: Portuguese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Raio Preto
Rarity (source): Comum
Illustrator: Kurata So
Source reference: sv10.5b-010

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: 50
Type (source): Planta
Stage (source): Básico
Pokédex number: 590
Regulation mark: I
Retreat cost: 1 Energy

Printed card text — Portuguese

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.

Attacks

Esporo Tóxico

Cost: Incolor

O Pokémon Ativo do seu oponente agora está Envenenado.

Documented variants

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

Normal
Reverse
Normal · Padrão
Reverse · Padrão
Reverse · Poké Bola · Padrão
Reverse · Master Bola · Padrão

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