Gumshoos

Gumshoos is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.

Gumshoos' method of targeting prey is the exact opposite of Yungoos's strategy. While Yungoos prowls around, Gumshoos stakes out its prey's usual routes and waits patiently for it to come by.

Gumshoos has a tenacious personality, which is why it targets one prey for so long without wavering. But when the sun goes down, it runs low on stamina, falling asleep right on the spot. Gumshoos can withstand a great deal of hunger. It's able to stay perfectly still while waiting for its prey, keeping watch without eating a thing.

Gumshoos evolves from Yungoos.

Gumshoos artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0735
Type Normal
Species Stakeout Pokémon
Height 0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Strong Jaw
2. Stakeout
Adaptability (hidden ability)
Local № 0014 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0014 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0028 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Attack
Catch rate 127 (16.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 146
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 88
286 380
Attack 110
202 350
Defense 60
112 240
Sp. Atk 55
103 229
Sp. Def 60
112 240
Speed 45
85 207
Total 418 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gumshoos.

Evolution chart

(Level 20, Daytime)

Gumshoos changes

Pokédex entries

Sun When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
Moon It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
Ultra Sun Although it wasn’t originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.
Ultra Moon Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
Scarlet Once it finds signs of prey, it will patiently stake out the location, waiting until the sun goes down.
Violet Gumshoos specializes in relentlessly tracking down prey. The simple-minded Skwovet doesn’t seem to provide Gumshoos enough challenge.

Moves learned by Gumshoos

Moves learnt by level up

Gumshoos learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
13Work UpNormalStatus
19BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
23Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
27Super FangNormalPhysical 90
31Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
35Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
39CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
43YawnNormalStatus
47ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
52RestPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Gumshoos learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gumshoos gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95

Moves learnt by TM

Gumshoos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
63Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical 85 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
71Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
183Super FangNormalPhysical 90
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Gumshoos learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
3LeerNormalStatus 100
7PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
10Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
13Odor SleuthNormalStatus
16BideNormalPhysical
19BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
23Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
27Super FangNormalPhysical 90
31Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
35Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
39CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
43Hyper FangNormalPhysical 80 90
47YawnNormalStatus
51ThrashNormalPhysical 120 100
55RestPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Gumshoos learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gumshoos gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95

Move Tutor moves

Gumshoos can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BlockNormalStatus
Dual ChopDragonPhysical 40 90
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
Super FangNormalPhysical 90
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by TM

Gumshoos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Work UpNormalStatus
05RoarNormalStatus
06ToxicPoisonStatus 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
12TauntDarkStatus 100
17ProtectNormalStatus
21FrustrationNormalPhysical 100
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
41TormentDarkStatus 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial 40 100
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
78BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
89U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
90SubstituteNormalStatus
100ConfideNormalStatus

Gumshoos sprites

Type Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Gumshoos sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gumshoos sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Gumshoos Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Gumshoos

Sun
Moon
Route 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Malie City, Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Gauntlet
Ultra Sun Route 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila, Poni Plains, Heahea Beach
Ultra Moon Route 8, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila, Poni Plains
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, The Pokémon League

Answers to Gumshoos questions

Other languages

English Gumshoos
Japanese デカグース (Dekagoose)
German Manguspektor
French Argouste
Italian Gumshoos
Spanish Gumshoos
Korean 형사구스 (hyeongsaguseu)
Chinese (Simplified) 猫鼬探长
Chinese (Traditional) 貓鼬探長

 

English Stakeout Pokémon
Japanese はりこみポケモン
German Beschattungs-Pokémon
French Pokémon Filature
Italian Pokémon Sorveglianza
Spanish Pokémon Vigilante
Korean 잠복포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蹲守宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 監視寶可夢

Name origin

gumshoe
slang for ‘detective’
mongoose
weasel-like mammal