Gumshoos

Gumshoos
Yungoos
735
Grubbin
Ability	Stakeout Strong Jaw Adaptability (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Voice Actor (EN)	Billy Bob Thompson
Voice Actor (JP)	Kaito Ishikawa

Gumshoos is a species of Pokémon of the series of the same name. It is a Normal Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It evolves from Yungoos.

Physiology and Behavior

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. Its favorite prey are Rattata and Raticate, but since Gumshoos is diurnal, it rarely encounters them. 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 serves as the Totem Pokémon for the Verdant Cavern's Island challenge. This Gumshoos possesses an energy that originates from Ultra Wormholes, which takes the form of a golden, flaring aura. This energy is called Z-Power.

Origin

Gumshoos appears to be based on a mongoose or honey badger with detective motifs, reflecting how it stakes out Rattata nests.

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 unintentional.

In-game Information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it's always snoozing by nightfall.
Pokémon Moon	It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it's diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Once it finds signs of prey, it will patiently stake out the location, waiting until the sun goes down.
Pokémon Violet	Gumshoos specializes in relentlessly tracking down prey. The simple-minded Skwovet doesn't seem to provide Gumshoos enough challenge.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Routes 10, 11, 15, 16,and 17, Akala Outskirts, Malie City, Tapu Village, Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Gauntlet
Pokémon Moon	Routes 10, 11, 15, 16,and 17, Akala Outskirts, Malie City, Tapu Village, Poni Wilds, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Grove, Poni Plains, Poni Gauntlet
Pokémon 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)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Routes 10, 15, 16, and 17, Akala Outskirts, Tapu Village, Mount Lanakila, Poni PlainsDay Route 8Day (SOS Battle)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	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
Pokémon 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

Evolution

Yungoos	Reach level 20 during the day	Gumshoos

Stats

Base Stats
HP	88
Attack	110
Defense	60
Sp. Attack	55
Sp. Defense	60
Speed	45
Total	418

Gallery

Renders
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