Adaptability boosts same-type moves from 1.5x to 2x damage, letting Gumshoos hit way above its stat class. Normal typing helps — Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. One of the newer additions from Gen 7.
Gumshoos's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Once it finds signs of prey, it will patiently stake out the location, waiting until the sun goes down.
Gumshoos specializes in relentlessly tracking down prey. The simple-minded Skwovet doesn’t seem to provide Gumshoos enough challenge.
Gumshoos Weakness
GoodGumshoos's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
Gumshoos is the evolved form of Yungoos. Breeding produces Yungoos eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Yungoos gave Gumshoos the biggest boost in HP (+40), bringing the total to 418 stats.
How to Evolve
Gumshoos doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Knock Off and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Gumshoos Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Fang
- Body Slam
- Low Sweep
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Gumshoos won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Gumshoos won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Thrash anchor the STAB core.
Gumshoos develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Thrash show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Plenty of locations for Gumshoos with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gumshoos in Scarlet & Violet
To get Gumshoos, start by catching Yungoos through walking encounters at Lv. 2-39. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch YungoosEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.2-2436%EarlyRouteMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.2-2412%EarlyRoute
Step 2Gumshoos ✓MODERATEAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidMODERATEThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.20-3912%MidRouteor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 33 locations. Gumshoos's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Gumshoos in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Gumshoos starts with Yungoos at Lv. 2-57 via walking and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch YungoosEFFORTLESSVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra SunGrassLv.10100%EarlyCaveShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.2-335%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.2-335%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSKala'e BayUltra MoonGrassLv.15-1830%EarlyWaterDayEFFORTLESSKala'e BayUltra SunGrassLv.15-1830%EarlyWaterDayEASYRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.2-320%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrassLv.2-320%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 1 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyRouteDayEASYRoute 1 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 4Ultra MoonGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 4Ultra SunGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 8Ultra MoonGrassLv.17-2030%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 8Ultra SunGrassLv.17-2030%MidRouteDay
Step 2Gumshoos ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra MoonGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 10Ultra SunGrassLv.26-2930%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 14Ultra MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 14Ultra SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 15Ultra MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 15Ultra SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSTapu VillageUltra SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidCityDayEFFORTLESSTapu VillageUltra MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidCityDayEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrassLv.21-2420%MidDayEASYAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrassLv.21-2420%MidDayEASYMount Lanakila - BaseUltra MoonGrassLv.30-3320%MidCaveDayEASYMount Lanakila - BaseUltra SunGrassLv.30-3320%MidCaveDayRoute 8Ultra SunGrassLv.17-20MidRouteDaySOS from YungoosRoute 8Ultra MoonGrassLv.17-20MidRouteDaySOS from YungoosHeahea BeachUltra SunGift from NPCLv.20MidWaterTotem gift (20 stickers)EFFORTLESSRoute 16 - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3530%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 16 - EastUltra SunGrassLv.32-3530%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 16 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3520%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 16 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.32-3520%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteDayEASYRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.33-3620%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterUltra SunGrassLv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterUltra SunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - EastUltra SunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Gumshoos is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 38 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Gumshoos in Sun & Moon
The path to Gumshoos starts with Yungoos at Lv. 2-59 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch YungoosEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthMoonGrassLv.9-1070%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthSunGrassLv.9-1070%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthMoonGrassLv.9-1070%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthSunGrassLv.9-1070%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - EastSunGrassLv.2-330%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - EastMoonGrassLv.2-330%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestSunGrassLv.3-530%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - WestMoonGrassLv.3-530%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsSunGrassLv.5-730%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsMoonGrassLv.5-730%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - SouthSunGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 1 - SouthMoonGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSKala'e BayMoonGrassLv.15-1830%EarlyWaterDayEFFORTLESSKala'e BaySunGrassLv.15-1830%EarlyWaterDayEASYHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictMoonGrassLv.5-820%EarlyCityDayEASYHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictSunGrassLv.5-820%EarlyCityDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthSunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthMoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthMoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthSunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 3 - NorthMoonGrassLv.9-1210%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 3 - NorthSunGrassLv.9-1210%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 3 - SouthMoonGrassLv.9-1210%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 3 - SouthSunGrassLv.9-1210%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 4SunGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 4MoonGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - NorthSunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - NorthMoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - SouthSunGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 6 - SouthMoonGrassLv.14-1710%EarlyRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 8SunGrassLv.17-2030%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 8MoonGrassLv.17-2030%MidRouteDay
Step 2Gumshoos ✓EFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsMoonGrassLv.20-2330%MidDayEFFORTLESSAkala OutskirtsSunGrassLv.20-2330%MidDayEFFORTLESSRoute 10MoonGrassLv.24-2730%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 10SunGrassLv.24-2730%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 14SunGrassLv.28-3130%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 14MoonGrassLv.28-3130%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSTapu VillageMoonGrassLv.28-3130%MidCityDayEFFORTLESSTapu VillageSunGrassLv.28-3130%MidCityDayEFFORTLESSRoute 15SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 15MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 16MoonGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 16SunGrassLv.30-3330%MidRouteDayEASYMalie City - Outer CapeSunGrassLv.24-2720%MidCityDayEASYMalie City - Outer CapeMoonGrassLv.24-2720%MidCityDayEASYRoute 11SunGrassLv.24-2720%MidRouteDayEASYRoute 11MoonGrassLv.24-2720%MidRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - WestMoonGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSRoute 17 - WestSunGrassLv.31-3430%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathMoonGrassLv.40-4330%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSAncient Poni PathSunGrassLv.40-4330%LateRouteDayEFFORTLESSPoni WildsMoonGrassLv.40-4330%LateDayEFFORTLESSPoni WildsSunGrassLv.40-4330%LateDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterMoonGrassLv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterSunGrassLv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotEFFORTLESSPoni GroveMoonGrassLv.52-5530%PostForestDayEFFORTLESSPoni GroveSunGrassLv.52-5530%PostForestDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterMoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - CenterSunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - EastMoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - EastSunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthMoonGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni Plains - NorthSunGrassLv.54-5730%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni GauntletSunGrassLv.56-5930%PostDayEFFORTLESSPoni GauntletMoonGrassLv.56-5930%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - WestMoonGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - WestSunGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Don't let Gumshoos's 418 base stat total fool you. Adaptability is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as an attacker.
Watch for Machamp (Fighting) when using Gumshoos. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Gumshoos is the fully evolved form. It sits at 418 BST in its evolved form.
Run Adaptability on Gumshoos. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Gumshoos also gets Stakeout and Strong Jaw, but they don't compare.
Gumshoos fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Gumshoos can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Gumshoos has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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
