Gumshoos (#0735) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP88148–195286–380

Atk110103–178202–350

Def6058–123112–240

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe4545–10685–207

Total418Higher than 43% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Stakeout
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Strong Jaw
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
AdaptabilityHidden ability
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.06% of teams · rank #198 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Brave
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Tera Type: Ground

Earthquake
Knock Off
U-turn
Double-Edge

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

Usage by rating

All players0.03%
Rated 1500+0.03%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Earthquake100%
Knock Off100%
U-turn91.4%
Double-Edge91.4%
Body Slam8.5%
Iron Head8.5%
Crunch0%
Bite0%
Endeavor0%
Roar0%

Items

Choice Band100%
Dread Plate0%
Rocky Helmet0%

Abilities

100%
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

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

13Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

19BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

23Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

27Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

31Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

35Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

39CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

43YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

47ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

52RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM63Psychic FangsDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.PsychicPhys85100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Stakeout Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#014Original Melemele#014Original Akala#005Original Ula’ula#005Original Poni#005Updated Alola#014Updated Melemele#014Updated Akala#005Updated Ula’ula#005Updated Poni#005Paldea#028

Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
Ultra Moon
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
It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
Moon
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 146
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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