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.
When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
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
Breed with Gumshoos to get Yungoos eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Last Resort, Revenge.
Gumshoos's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Return is the go-to spam option, with Dark and Ground coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Gumshoos Moveset
- Crunch
- Return
- U Turn
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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