Yungoos Best Moveset
Normal at 70 Attack and 45 Speed with AbilityStakeout doubling damage against Pokemon switching in. AbilityStrong Jaw boosts bite moves. AbilityAdaptability doubles Normal TermStab. Three interesting abilities on pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Gumshoos for 110 Attack and the Stakeout damage that punishes switches.
Yungoos was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. This marked Yungoos's competitive debut. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Return
- Earthquake
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
Yungoos saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Yungoos's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Adaptability with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Yungoos best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Fire Fang
- Double Edge
- Psychic Fangs
Recommended Teammates
Yungoos Weakness
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 |
What is Yungoos Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Yungoos
Conkeldurr can KO Yungoos with Drain Punch (295-347%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Yungoos View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x295-347%KO Mach Punch 2x157-185%KO Knock Off85-100%KO | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Yungoos
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.
Where To Catch Yungoos in SV
The path to Yungoos starts with Yungoos at Lv. 2-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Yungoos ✓East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.2-24OverworldRate 36%Asado Desert - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.2-24OverworldRate 12%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GumshoosAsado Desert - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%Glaseado MountainLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.20-39OverworldRate 12%or evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Yungoos in USUM
Yungoos is your first catch on the way to Yungoos. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 2-57 across 54 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Yungoos ✓Verdant 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 2Catch or Evolve into GumshoosRoute 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)
Yungoos is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 28 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 Yungoos in SM
Yungoos is your first catch on the way to Yungoos. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-59 across 64 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Yungoos ✓Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 30%DayRoute 1 - WestLv.3-5GrassRate 30%DayRoute 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsLv.5-7GrassRate 30%DayRoute 1 - SouthLv.10-13GrassRate 30%DayKala'e BayLv.15-18GrassRate 30%DayHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictLv.5-8GrassRate 20%DayRoute 2 - NorthLv.9-10GrassRate 10%DayShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthLv.9-10GrassRate 10%DayShaking spotRoute 3 - NorthLv.9-12GrassRate 10%DayRoute 3 - SouthLv.9-12GrassRate 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 2Catch or Evolve into GumshoosAkala OutskirtsLv.20-23GrassRate 30%DayRoute 10Lv.24-27GrassRate 30%DayRoute 14Lv.28-31GrassRate 30%DayTapu VillageLv.28-31GrassRate 30%DayRoute 15Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%DayRoute 16Lv.30-33GrassRate 30%DayMalie City - Outer CapeLv.24-27GrassRate 20%DayRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassRate 20%DayRoute 17 - NortheastLv.31-34GrassRate 30%DayRoute 17 - WestLv.31-34GrassRate 30%DayAncient Poni PathLv.40-43GrassRate 30%DayPoni WildsLv.40-43GrassRate 30%DayPoni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayShaking spotPoni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 30%DayPoni GauntletLv.56-59GrassRate 30%DayPoni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Dayor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
It spends its waking hours searching endlessly for food. When Yungoos is hungry, its ferocity gains a certain edge.
Yungoos Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 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
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