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Gumshoos

Stakeout Pokémon

Base
Gumshoos official artwork
Official art

Gumshoos is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 418. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
14.2 kg 31.3 lbs
Base stat total
418 Higher than 43% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP88163–195286–380
Atk110117–178202–350
Def6072–123112–240
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD6072–123112–240
Spe4558–10685–207
Total418Higher than 43% of Pokémon
HP88Atk110Def60Spe45SpD60SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Gumshoos outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Gumshoos against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
106Gumshoos · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
97Gumshoos · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
65Gumshoos · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #198 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Brave
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Tera Type
Ground
  1. Earthquake
  2. Knock Off
  3. U-turn
  4. Double-Edge

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games<0.1%
  • 1500 weighting<0.1%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD91.4%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpA8.5%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD0%
  • Hardy 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def0%

Tera types

  • Ground91.4%
  • Dark8.5%
  • Ghost0%
  • Normal0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0734YungoosNormal
    1. Level 20 (day)
      #0735GumshoosNormal

Moves

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
13Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
19Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
23Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
27Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
31Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
35Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
39Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
43YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10
47ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
52RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM63Psychic FangsDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.PsychicPhys85100%10
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM183Super FangDoes damage equal to 1/2 target's current HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

A quiet and patient Pokémon, Gumshoos hunts its prey by lying in wait for hours at a time. It can't help but pounce on its favorite food, Rattata, and it holds a fierce rivalry with Raticate.

Design & origin

Gumshoos is designed to resemble detectives.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Stakeout Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Brown
—
Original Alola#014Original Melemele#014Original Akala#005Original Ula’ula#005Original Poni#005Updated Alola#014Updated Melemele#014Updated Akala#005Updated Ula’ula#005Updated Poni#005Paldea#028

  1. Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!

    Ultra Moon

  2. 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 Sun

  3. It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.

    Moon

  4. When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.

    Sun

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII

Training

2 Atk
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
146
Medium

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Yungoos: Level 20 (day).

Ultra Moon 10 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Route 8SOS Battle · Lv 17–20
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Ultra Sun 11 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
  • Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 20
  • Mount LanakilaWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Route 8SOS Battle · Lv 17–20
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moon 14 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23
  • Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
Sun 14 areas
  • Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–23
  • Ancient Poni PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Malie CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
  • Poni PlainsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
  • Poni WildsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–43
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31
  • Route 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Tapu VillageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–31

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.