Exciting News for Trainers: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet enthusiasts attending the 2025 Pokémon Japan Championships are in for a treat! They will have the exclusive opportunity to receive a special Amoonguss, which is a member of the championship-winning team of the 2024 World Champion. Currently, this limited distribution is reserved for those present at the event, although there is a possibility of an online release in the future.
A Closer Look at Amoonguss: Known as the Mushroom Pokémon, Amoonguss first appeared in Pokémon Black and White. Evolving from Foongus at level 39, this dual-type Grass and Poison Pokémon is well-regarded in competitive play. Its high HP coupled with respectable special attack stats allow it to serve effectively as a support Pokémon. With access to moves such as Spore, Rage Powder, and Toxic, Amoonguss can severely hinder its opponents. Notably, Pokémon Scarlet introduced a unique Paradox variant called Brute Bonnet, a prehistoric Grass and Dark-type Pokémon found in Area Zero.
Distribution Details for Trainers: While trainers can find Foongus and Amoonguss in the grassy areas of the Paldean region, the special Amoonguss variant will be available only during the Pokémon Japan Championships. According to ComicBook, this exclusive distribution will occur on June 21 and 22 in Yokohama, Japan. After its initial exclusive distribution to event attendees, there may be a later opportunity for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players to acquire it online via Mystery Gift.
Amoonguss Distribution Details
- Amoonguss, inspired by World Champion Ray Yamanaka’s team, will be available on June 21 and 22.
- This Pokémon will initially be distributed exclusively at the 2025 Pokémon Japan Championships.
- Online distribution opportunities for this Amoonguss may be announced at a later date.
- The moveset for Yamanaka’s Amoonguss includes Spore, Sludge Bomb, Protect, and Rage Powder.
The moveset of Yamanaka’s Amoonguss makes it a formidable opponent against Grass and Fairy-type Pokémon. The use of Spore can incapacitate foes, while Sludge Bomb serves as a powerful offensive move. In double battles, trainers may consider substituting Sludge Bomb for Pollen Puff, providing strategic advantages by healing allies while simultaneously applying pressure to Psychic-type Pokémon that could exploit Amoonguss’s Poison-type vulnerability.
Additional Rewards: It’s important to note that while the exclusive Amoonguss distribution is limited to the 2025 Pokémon Japan Championships, players of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can still enjoy a range of other benefits. Until July 31, trainers can use the code “R1LLAB00M2024TW”to claim a Rillaboom previously used by Pokémon Champion Wei Chyr. Furthermore, various prizes, including Sandwich Ingredients and Rotom Phone Cases, can be accessed via Mystery Gift distributions.
NoNintendo Switch Online subscription is required to obtain Mystery Gifts, making it accessible for all trainers. Adding to the excitement, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are set to receive graphical and performance enhancements with the release of the Switch 2, starting June 5. With these developments on the horizon, Pokémon trainers have plenty to anticipate!