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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.
A special Gumshoos in Alola acts as the Totem Pokémon for Ilima's trial in Verdant Cavern. This Gumshoos possesses Z-Power, an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes and takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. The reward for defeating Totem Gumshoos and completing the trial is a Normalium Z.
Prior to Generation VIII, Gumshoos and its pre-evolved form, Yungoos, were the only known Pokémon that could have Stakeout as an Ability.
Evolution
Gumshoos evolves from Yungoos.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola #014
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it's always snoozing by nightfall.
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Moon
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It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it's diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
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Ultra Sun
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Although it wasn't originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.
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Ultra Moon
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Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
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Generation IX
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Paldea #28
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Once it finds signs of prey, it will patiently stake out the location, waiting until the sun goes down.
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Violet
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Gumshoos specializes in relentlessly tracking down prey. The simple-minded Skwovet doesn't seem to provide Gumshoos enough challenge.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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Moon
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Routes 10, 11, 15, 16, and 17, Akala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Malie City, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Wilds, Tapu VillageDay
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Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation IX
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Scarlet
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Violet
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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★)
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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88
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148 - 195
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286 - 380
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 418
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 57
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
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In animation
Totem Gumshoos in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Major appearances
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM009
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Yungoos and Gumshoos
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Rotom Pokédex
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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.
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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)
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, reflected in 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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デカグース Dekagoose
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From でか deka and mongoose
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French
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Argouste
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From argousin and mangouste
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Spanish
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Gumshoos
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Same as English name
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German
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Manguspektor
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From Manguste and Inspektor
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Italian
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Gumshoos
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Same as English name
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Korean
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형사구스 Hyeongsaguseu
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From 형사 (刑事) hyeongsa and mongoose
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Mandarin Chinese
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貓鼬探長 / 猫鼬探长 Māoyòutànzhǎng
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From 貓鼬 / 猫鼬 māoyòu and 探長 / 探长 tànzhǎng
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Cantonese Chinese
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貓鼬探長 Māauyauhtaamjéung
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From 貓鼬 māauyauh and 探長 taamjéung
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More languages
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Hindi
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जासूगूस Jasoogoos
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From जासूस jāsūs and mongoose or Yungoos
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Russian
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Гамшус Gamshus
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เดคากูส Dekhakut
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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