Nothing fancy in Yungoos's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its stomach fills most of its torso. It wanders the same path every day, searching for fresh food.
It spends its waking hours searching endlessly for food. When Yungoos is hungry, its ferocity gains a certain edge.
Type-wise, Yungoos takes extra damage from Fighting. Ghost moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Yungoos's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Conkeldurr can KO Yungoos with Drain Punch (295-347%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yungoos View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x157-185%KO Drain Punch 2x295-347%KO Knock Off85-100%KO Facade91-108%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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Yungoos is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Gumshoos. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Yungoos easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Dark coverage gives Yungoos answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max Attack and Speed EVs with Adaptability mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Yungoos best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
- Double Edge
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
Stall teams hate this. Yungoos can spread damage across 11 types, with Dark and Ground punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Thrash and Double-Edge keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Fire Fang and Ice Fang give Yungoos options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Last Resort and Thrash. The egg moves push it further.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Yungoos learns Take Down and Thrash naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Dark and Ground coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Easy grab on Yungoos with high spawn rates across 62 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Yungoos in Scarlet & Violet
Which version you're playing matters for Yungoos. 62 walking spots at Lv. 2-24 spread across Violet and Scarlet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 21 locations. Yungoos's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Yungoos in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
21 spots to find Yungoos at Lv. 2-20 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon versions, so filter by your copy below.
Yungoos is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 32 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Yungoos in Sun & Moon
Yungoos's encounter pool splits between Moon and Sun. You've got 32 walking spots at Lv. 2-20 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 253 BST.
Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
For a casual playthrough, Yungoos works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gumshoos. That's where the stats start mattering.
Yungoos only appears in 3 games. Currently catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Sun & Moon. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Sun & Moon, Yungoos has been obtainable in 3 games. A Generation 7 debut means a shorter history, but Yungoos has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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