Is Gumshoos Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Gumshoos is the Totem Pokemon in Sun's first trial. On your team, AbilityStrong Jaw boosts bite moves, and the Normal typing handles Ilima's trial area. Falls behind once Akala opens up with better options.
Yungoos trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Yungoos trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Acerola's typing presses Gumshoos's defenses.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Totem Kommo-o's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Olivia's typing presses Gumshoos's defenses.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Gumshoos trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Catch Yungoos on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Yungoos should hit Level 20 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Gumshoos in Sun & Moon
Gumshoos is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 36 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 Gumshoos in SM
The path to Gumshoos starts with Yungoos at Lv. 2-59 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch YungoosRoute 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 2Gumshoos ✓Akala 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)
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 |
What is Gumshoos Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Gumshoos
 Machop Fighting | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
 Stufful NormalFighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Machop Fighting | C | |
Stufful NormalFighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 2x207-244%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
In Sun & Moon, Mesprit's Ice Beam hits Gumshoos for 34-40%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gumshoos View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam34-40% Psyshock30-36% | ||
Gumshoos Evolutions
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
SM Gumshoos Best Moveset
AbilityStakeout doubles damage against opponents switching in, punishing every defensive switch. 110 Attack fires Normal TermStab at doubled power on the switch. Z-MoveReturn fires a one-time nuke. But 45 Speed fires last. The moveset has Stakeout switch punishment limited by Speed.
Best Build
Gumshoos best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Return
- U Turn
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Gumshoos develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Thrash show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
Gumshoos Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & 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.
For Sun & 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 Sun & 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 Sun & 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.
In Sun & Moon, Gumshoos's hidden ability is Adaptability. Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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 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
Winds & Waves