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.
Once it finds signs of prey, it will patiently stake out the location, waiting until the sun goes down.
Gumshoos specializes in relentlessly tracking down prey. The simple-minded Skwovet doesn’t seem to provide Gumshoos enough challenge.
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 |
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x81-96% | ||
 Flamigo Fighting | B | |
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x183-215%KO Close Combat 2x147-173%KO Force Palm 2x75-88% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Crabrawler builds →Close Combat 2x107-127%KO Dynamic Punch 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Gumshoos for 78-92%. Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (172-202%).
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x78-92% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x172-202%KO Sucker Punch50-59% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Endeavor, Fire Fang, Ice Fang and 2 more.
Scarlet & Violet Gumshoos Best Moveset
Gumshoos doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Knock Off and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Gumshoos best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Fang
- Body Slam
- Low Sweep
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- U Turn
- Knock Off
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Yawn
- Last Resort
- Focus Punch
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Double Edge
- Unknown
- U Turn
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Unknown
- Double Edge
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Gumshoos won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gumshoos in Scarlet & Violet
Plenty of locations for Gumshoos with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gumshoos in Scarlet & Violet
To get Gumshoos, start by catching Yungoos through walking encounters at Lv. 2-39. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch YungoosEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route36%EarlyAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Desert12%EarlyAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Desert12%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Water12%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Water12%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave12%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave12%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave12%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-2412%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-2412%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route12%Early
Step 2Gumshoos ✓Asado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Desert12%MidAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Desert12%MidCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Water12%MidCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Water12%MidEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Cave12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-3912%MidThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-3912%MidWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.20-39 Route12%Midor evolve from Yungoos (Step 1)
Gumshoos Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos at level 20. Gumshoos is the fully evolved form. It sits at 418 BST in its evolved form.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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. Knock Off with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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