Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x128-151%KO Flying Press 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x75-88% Karate Chop 2x50-59% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x126-149%KO Brick Break 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x147-173%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO Vital Throw 2x86-101%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x131-155%KO Cross Chop 2x109-129%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% Karate Chop 2x56-66% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Gumshoos with Close Combat (122-144%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x122-144%KO Stone Edge34-40% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gumshoos Best Moveset
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
Gumshoos best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Return
- U Turn
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 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 YungoosVerdant Cavern - Trial SiteUltra SunGrass Lv.10 Cave100%EarlyShaking spotRoute 1 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route35%EarlyDayRoute 1 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route35%EarlyDayKala'e BayUltra MoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water30%EarlyDayKala'e BayUltra SunGrass Lv.15-18 Water30%EarlyDayRoute 1 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 1 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route20%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 4Ultra MoonGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 4Ultra SunGrass Lv.11-14 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 6 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 6 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 6 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 6 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.14-17 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 8Ultra MoonGrass Lv.17-20 Route30%MidDayRoute 8Ultra SunGrass Lv.17-20 Route30%MidDay
Step 2Gumshoos ✓Route 10Ultra MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidDayRoute 10Ultra SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route30%MidDayRoute 14Ultra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidDayRoute 14Ultra SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidDayRoute 15Ultra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidDayRoute 15Ultra SunGrass Lv.30-33 Route30%MidDayTapu VillageUltra SunGrass Lv.30-33 City30%MidDayTapu VillageUltra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 City30%MidDayAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayMount Lanakila - BaseUltra MoonGrass Lv.30-33 Cave20%MidDayMount Lanakila - BaseUltra SunGrass Lv.30-33 Cave20%MidDayRoute 8Ultra SunGrass Lv.17-20 RouteMidDaySOS from YungoosRoute 8Ultra MoonGrass Lv.17-20 RouteMidDaySOS from YungoosHeahea BeachUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.20 WaterMidTotem gift (20 stickers)Route 16 - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateDayRoute 16 - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Route30%LateDayRoute 16 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Route20%LateDayRoute 16 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayRoute 17 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route20%LateDayPoni Plains - CenterUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5770%PostDayShaking spotPoni Plains - CenterUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - CenterUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5730%PostDayPoni Plains - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5710%PostDayPoni Plains - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5710%PostDayor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Gumshoos 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Gumshoos is the fully evolved form. It sits at 418 BST in its evolved form.
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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves