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Reception
editSince its inception, Amoonguss has received a mixed response. Many reviewers cited Amoonguss's design as unappealing or ugly,[1] though some considered it to have a "silly" vibe that made its design more endearing.[2] Kotaku's Zack Zwiezen noted how Amoonguss's design was unnerving, citing comparisons to the infection from The Last of Us series.[3] David Caballero of Screen Rant also noted Amoonguss's design was "ugly" and something that fans "can't wait to forget." They also criticized its stoic portrayal in the anime, believing it did not aid with endearing Amoonguss to viewers.[4] Criticism was also directed to its similarity with the Pokemon Voltorb and Electrode, who also disguised themselves as Poke Balls.[5] Amoonguss's ability to disguise itself as a Poke Ball was viewed as nostalgic, but the shift to overworld encounters in Scarlet and Violet received criticism, as it was noted that it was now easy to distinguish and did not carry surprise value to encounter anymore.[6] In 2019, an internet meme involving Amoonguss's similarities in design to various aspects from the video game Among Us was stated to have a caused a resurgence in Amoonguss's popularity.[7]
Amoonguss has been noted for its strong viability in competitive battling since its debut.[8][9] Its strong supportive qualities- such as the ability to redirect attacks, put opponents to sleep, and overall longevity- have resulted in players using it to a significantly high degree. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's competitive scene, its presence was noted as overwhelming for players, to the point where players would inflict negative status conditions on their own Pokémon to prevent Amoonguss from putting them to sleep.[10][11] In a competitive Pokémon competition tournament held in Orlando, Florida, player Wolfe Glick's Amoonguss was the last Pokémon left on Glick's team and dealt the final blow to his opponent, Neil Patel. Transphobic comments from Patel later surfaced after the battle, resulting in the competitive community labelling Amoonguss as a transgender rights icon. The battle was stated to have greatly increased the adoration towards Amoonguss in the community,[12] with a large number of fanworks being made. Following this, a large outpouring of support for transgender players increased.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Pokémon Designs Aren't Getting Worse, They May Be Getting Better". Kotaku. 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Rain, Chloë (2022-11-06). "Every Mushroom Pokémon (& Why Amoonguss Is Your Favorite)". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Amoonguss Is Basically An Enemy From The Last of Us". Kotaku. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Caballero, David (2021-11-18). "The 10 Ugliest Grass Pokémon, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Donald, Malcolm (2020-09-30). "10 Pokémon That Make Us Really Wish They Stopped At 151". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "『ポケモンSV』では華麗にスルーできる！モロバレルがもろバレな件…改めて感心する秀逸なネーミング". インサイド (in Japanese). 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Craig, Jo (2021-07-01). "The 591st Pokemon Meme Has Resurfaced". DualShockers. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Seitz, Dod (2023-02-26). "Pokemon: All Mushroom Pokemon, Ranked". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Steel, Tom (2023-08-31). "This Is Secretly One Of The Best Competitive Pokémon". CBR. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Iwamasa, Karli (2023-06-27). "The best support Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet's competitive meta is a literal fungus". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Iwamasa, Karli (2023-03-25). "Pokémon player uses absurd strategy to avoid Sleep in huge tournament". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Iwamasa, Karli (2024-04-16). "Pokémon community hails 'Trans Rights icon' Amoonguss after VGC player's transphobic comments". Dot Esports. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Brandt, Oliver (2024-05-16). "How a Mushroom Pokémon Became a Trans Icon". Men's Journal | Video Games. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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