Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Will Be Getting a New Free Pokemon

Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Players Will Be Getting a New Free Pokemon

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet confirmed that trainers attending the 2025 Pokemon Japan Championships will receive a special Amoonguss used on the 2024 World Champion's team. While this Amoonguss will initially be distributed exclusively to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players who attend the event, it may later be released online.

Known as the Mushroom Pokemon, Amoonguss first appeared in Pokemon Black and White. Amoonguss evolves from Foongus starting at level 39, and is a Grass and Poison dual-type creature. In competitive Pokemon battles, Amoonguss' high HP and decent special attack stats make it a viable supporter with moves that can debilitate enemies with moves like Spore, Rage Powder, and Toxic. Amoonguss also received an exclusive Paradox variant in Pokemon Scarlet, as the prehistoric Grass and Dark dual-type called Brute Bonnet can be found throughout Area Zero.

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Although Amoonguss and Foongus can be found throughout the grassy fields of the Paldean provinces, some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can soon claim a special variant of the Mushroom Pokemon. According to ComicBook, an Amoonguss based on the...

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