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.
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 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 Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Last Resort and 2 more.
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
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