Yungoos doesn't have much going for it on its own — the stats just aren't there. The payoff is Gumshoos, and getting there is worth the grind. Known as the Loitering Pokemon. Part of the Gen 7 roster.
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 takes up most of its long torso. It’s a big eater, so the amount Trainers have to spend on its food is no laughing matter.
Although it will eat anything, it prefers fresh living things, so it marches down streets in search of prey.
Yungoos Weakness
GoodType-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.
Yungoos is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Gumshoos. Check the evolution method below. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Yungoos easily from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Last Resort and 2 more to offspring.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
At 253 BST, Yungoos is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gumshoos before bringing it to any serious fight.
Yungoos's biggest threats include Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Yungoos is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Yungoos gets Adaptability, Stakeout, and Strong Jaw. But Adaptability is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Yungoos is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Yungoos can be found in Scarlet & Violet, Sun & Moon, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- 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