Is Amoonguss viable in Gen 8 VGC 2022?

Amoonguss is ranked #12 in Gen 8 VGC 2022 with 19.43% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

Amoonguss in Gen 8 VGC 2022

Gen 8 VGC 2022 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0591 Amoonguss

GrassPoison

USAGE 19.4% #12

ABILITYRegenerator

BASE STATS

HP 114

ATK 85

DEF 70

SPA 85

SPD 80

SPE 30

BST464

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FireIceFlyingPsychic

½×

WaterElectricFightingFairy

¼×

Grass

Moves

Rage Powder 100.0% Spore 100.0% Protect 97.7% Pollen Puff 90.9% Foul Play 6.2% Clear Smog 2.2% Giga Drain 1.6% Sludge Bomb 0.4%

Items

Sitrus Berry 51.5% Wiki Berry 39.6% Coba Berry 2.9% Focus Sash 1.6% Aguav Berry 1.4% Leftovers 1.1% Mental Herb 0.9% Rocky Helmet 0.5%

Abilities

Regenerator98.6%Effect Spore1.4%

Common Teammates

Smogon does not compute Checks & Counters data for this format. Use the type matchup chart above to find potential checks.

Ranked #12 with 19.43% usage. Sorted by reliability score.