Gumshoos (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Gumshoos
Stakeout Pokémon
デカグース
Dekagoose
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Gumshoos



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Stakeout or Strong Jaw Cacophony
Cacophony
Adaptability
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
127 (26%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
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Weight
31.3 lbs. 14.2 kg
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
146
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
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Gumshoos (Japanese: デカグース Dekagoose) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.

It evolves from Yungoos when leveled up in the day starting at level 20.

Biology

Gumshoos is a long-bodied Pokémon similar to a mongoose. While it moves on all fours, it is capable of standing on its hind legs with its hands locked behind its back, similar to a human. Most of its coat is brown with a yellow underside that extends over the top of its tail. It has an additional yellow stripe that starts on its forehead and ends between its shoulders. There are tufts of fur near its shoulders, hips, and around the base of its tail. These tufts in combination with its yellow underside create the impression of an open trenchcoat. Its ears are rounded with a small notch and are located on the sides of its head. It has a short snout with a pink nose, a large mouth full of pointed teeth, eyes nearly hidden under its yellow stripe, and tufts of yellow fur on its chin. There are three black claws on each of its four short legs. Despite its length, Gumshoos is thick-bodied and has a wide, flat tail with longer fur on the tip.

Gumshoos hunts by patiently waiting along its prey's known travel routes and pouncing when the unsuspecting prey comes along. Due to its tenacious personality and ability to withstand intense hunger, it is able to wait for its prey for long periods without eating.[1] Its favorite prey are Rattata and Raticate, but since Gumshoos is diurnal, it rarely encounters them. It is also known to prey on Skwovet. Once the sun sets, this Pokémon's stamina is depleted and it will fall asleep where it stands. It is not originally from Alola, and was brought over to take care of Rattata outbreaks. Prior to Generation VIII, Gumshoos and its pre-evolved form, Yungoos, were the only known Pokémon that could have Stakeout as an Ability.

A special Gumshoos in Alola serves as the Totem Pokémon for the Verdant Cavern's Island trial.

Evolution

Gumshoos evolves from Yungoos.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Yungoos
 Normal 

 
First evolution
Gumshoos
 Normal 


In the anime

 
Gumshoos in the anime
 
Totem Gumshoos in the anime

Major appearances

Officer Jenny's Gumshoos

Gumshoos debuted in To Top a Totem! as an Ally Pokémon, where it was quickly defeated by Pikachu's Iron Tail. It made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, where it was now under the ownership of the Officer Jenny of Melemele Island.

Other

A Totem Gumshoos appeared in To Top a Totem!, where it battled Ash. After defeating Rowlet and then being defeated itself by Pikachu, it rewarded Ash with a Normalium Z. It reappeared in a flashback in Trial and Tribulation!.

Minor appearances

A Gumshoos appeared in Showdown on Poni Island!, where it was photographed by Lillie during her time on Poni Island.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM009 Yungoos and Gumshoos Rotom Pokédex Yungoos, the Loitering Pokémon. Gumshoos, the Stakeout Pokémon. Both are Normal types. Yungoos have sturdy fangs and jaws, and when they evolve into Gumshoos, they gain a certain tenacity and patience.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Ilima's Yungoos was revealed to have evolved into a Gumshoos sometime prior to Ray of Light!! Through the Crack in the Sky!.

Pokémon Horizon

A Yungoos appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Yungoos appeared in a fantasy in Traveling Trainer Tokio.

In the TCG

Main article: Gumshoos (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII Alola
#014
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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!
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea
#28
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
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.


     
Gumshoos in the Alola PokédexSM Gumshoos in the Alola PokédexUSUM Gumshoos in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, Akala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Malie City, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Tapu VillageDay
Ultra Sun
Routes 10, 15, 16, and 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila, Poni PlainsDay
Route 8Day (SOS Battle)
Received from Samson Oak at Heahea Beach* (Totem-sized)
Ultra Moon
Routes 10, 15, 16, and 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila, Poni PlainsDay
Route 8Day (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Three, Area Five, Area Six, Inlet Grotto, Alfornada Cavern
East Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Tagtree Thicket
West Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Asado Desert
North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
Tera Raid Battles (3★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Week 1-2)


Held items

Games Held items
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Scarlet Violet

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
88
148 - 195 286 - 380
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
418
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
1313 Work Up Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
1919 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2323 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10
2727 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 09090% 10
3131 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3535 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
3939 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
4343 Yawn Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
4747 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
5252 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00——% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gumshoos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gumshoos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009  TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM010  TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM022  TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM039  TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM063  TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069  TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM071  TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM147  TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM181  TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM183  TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gumshoos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Gumshoos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15
Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15
Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5
Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gumshoos
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gumshoos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gumshoos

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gumshoos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gumshoos

Side game data

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Normal
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#800
 

Crushing Step
Delays your opponent's disruptions and increases damage.


Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 204 Base Attack: 194 Base Defense: 113
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Take Down, Bite
Charged Attacks: Hyper Fang, Crunch, Rock Tomb

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Yungoos
 Normal 
  +  
Level 20
during the day
 
First evolution
Gumshoos
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Gumshoos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Of all Totem Pokémon that can be battled in Alola, Totem Gumshoos is one of the only two Totem Pokémon that is battled in only one game out of the two versions — in this case, Sun and Ultra Sun. The other is Totem Raticate.
  • Gumshoos and its pre-evolved form are the only Pokémon that have Stakeout as a standard Ability instead of a Hidden Ability.

Origin

Gumshoos appears to be based on a mongoose or honey badger with detective motifs, reflecting how it stakes out Rattata nests. The fur atop its head resembles a flat cap or a combover hairstyle.

Gumshoos's Ultra Sun Pokédex entry seems to reference how the small Indian mongoose was introduced to Hawaii in order to counter rat problems on sugar cane plantations, although the mongoose later became an invasive species.

In an interview with Game Informer published on October 19, 2016, Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori of GAME FREAK stated that the similarities between Gumshoos and Donald Trump were not intentional.[2]

Name origin

Gumshoos may be a combination of gumshoe (detective) and mongoose. It may also involve gumption.

Dekagoose may be a combination of でか deka (slang term for detective) and mongoose.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese デカグース Dekagoose From でか deka and mongoose
  French Argouste From argousin and mangouste
  Spanish Gumshoos Same as English name
  German Manguspektor From Manguste and Inspektor
  Italian Gumshoos Same as English name
  Korean 형사구스 Hyeongsaguseu From 형사 (刑事) hyeongsa and mongoose
  Mandarin Chinese 貓鼬探長 / 猫鼬探长 Māoyòutànzhǎng From 貓鼬 / 猫鼬 māoyòu and 探長 / 探长 tànzhǎng
  Cantonese Chinese 貓鼬探長 Māauyauhtaamjéung From 貓鼬 māauyauh and 探長 taamjéung


Related articles

References

External links

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