Is Gumshoos Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Normal with AbilityStakeout punishing switches and solid Attack. Handles the early trials through raw power. Falls behind after the second island as opponents scale past what a pure Normal-type can handle.
Yungoos trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Yungoos trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Gumshoos's defenses.
Acerola's typing presses Gumshoos's defenses.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Gumshoos has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Gumshoos has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Gumshoos's weaknesses hard.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Yungoos on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Yungoos should hit Level 20 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Gumshoos in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 USUM
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 YungoosVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteLv.10CaveUltra SunRate 100%Shaking spotRoute 1 - WestLv.2-3GrassRate 35%DayKala'e BayLv.15-18GrassRate 30%DayRoute 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 20%DayRoute 1 - SouthLv.11-14GrassRate 20%DayRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 10%DayRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%DayRoute 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 10%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 10%DayRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Day
Step 2Gumshoos ✓Route 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 30%DayRoute 14Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%DayRoute 15Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%DayTapu VillageLv.30-33GrassRate 30%DayAkala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 20%DayMount Lanakila - BaseLv.30-33CaveRate 20%DayRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassDaySOS from YungoosHeahea BeachLv.20Gift from NPCUltra SunTotem gift (20 stickers)Route 16 - EastLv.32-35GrassRate 30%DayRoute 16 - WestLv.32-35GrassRate 20%DayRoute 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 20%DayRoute 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 20%DayPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 70%DayShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Dayor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Gumshoos Weakness
Gumshoos's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Gumshoos Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Gumshoos
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x154-182%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x142-168%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x142-168%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x149-175%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x154-182%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x155-182%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x114-135%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x151-178%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mesprit's Ice Beam hits Gumshoos for 34-40%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam34-40% Psyshock30-36% | ||
Gumshoos Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gumshoos to get Yungoos eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Last Resort and 2 more.
USUM Gumshoos Best Moveset
AbilityStakeout doubles damage against opponents switching in, punishing every defensive switch. 110 Attack with Normal TermStab at doubled power on the switch hits devastatingly hard. But 45 Speed means acting dead last. The moveset has switch punishment power without the Speed to threaten anything that stays in.
Best Build
Gumshoos best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Return
- U Turn
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Although it wasn’t originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.
Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
Gumshoos Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Gumshoos at 418 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Crunch with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gumshoos's hidden ability is Adaptability. Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Gumshoos has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves