Yungoos doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Gumshoos, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Loitering Pokemon. Part of the Gen 7 roster.
Nothing fancy in Yungoos's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its stomach fills most of its torso. It wanders the same path every day, searching for fresh food.
It spends its waking hours searching endlessly for food. When Yungoos is hungry, its ferocity gains a certain edge.
Yungoos Weakness
GoodType-wise, Yungoos takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Yungoos's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
Yungoos is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Gumshoos. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Yungoos easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Dark coverage gives Yungoos answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Adaptability mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Yungoos Moveset
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
- Double Edge
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Stall teams hate this. Yungoos can spread damage across 11 types, with Dark and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Thrash and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Fire Fang and Ice Fang give Yungoos options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Last Resort and Thrash. The egg moves push it further.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Yungoos learns Take Down and Thrash naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Ground coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Easy grab on Yungoos with high spawn rates across 62 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Yungoos. 62 walking spots at Lv. 2-24 spread across Violet and Scarlet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 21 locations. Yungoos's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations
21 spots to find Yungoos at Lv. 2-20 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon versions, so filter by your copy below.
Yungoos is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 32 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
Yungoos's encounter pool splits between Moon and Sun. You've got 32 walking spots at Lv. 2-20 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
At 253 BST, Yungoos is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gumshoos before bringing it to any serious fight.
Yungoos's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Yungoos is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Yungoos gets Adaptability, Stakeout, and Strong Jaw. But Adaptability is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Yungoos is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Yungoos can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since Sun & Moon, Yungoos has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Yungoos has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A