Amoonguss 9/99
Set: Next Destinies
Released: Feb 8, 2012
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About Amoonguss
It lures prey close by dancing and waving its arm caps, which resemble Poké Balls, in a swaying motion.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #591
- Card Number 9/99
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKouki Saitou
- Release Date08/02/2012
- SeriesBlack & White
- Expansion Next Destinies
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionUnova
- Generation Generation 5
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Resistance
Water -20 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Ability:
Sporprise
When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, you may use this Ability. If you do, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned.
Attacks
- Rising Lunge20+


Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Amoonguss luring prey in an urban park, waving its Poké Ball-like arm caps while standing confidently on a cobblestone path with fountains, trees, and buildings in the background.
Playability Overview
Amoonguss offers strong utility with its ability to confuse and poison upon evolution, but its low HP and reliance on coin flips for extra damage limit its effectiveness in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Urban FungiThis card fits right into a cityscape-themed page with a natural twist. It works well as a middle spot, bridging urban Pokémon with more nature-inspired ones. Surround it with Grass types or Pokémon that feel at home in parks or city corners.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Chill / Muted Green / Street Life / Urban Nature













