Introduced in generation seven, with the Pokemon Sun and Moon games, Yungoos is a monotype normal Pokemon. Yungoos will evolve into Gumshoos when it is leveled up during the day at level 20. Yungoos is classified by the Pokedex as the “Loitering Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Yungoos’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Yungoos.
About Yungoos
As a generation seven Pokemon, Yungoos first made an appearance in the Sun and Moon season of the anime in the episode Alola to New Adventure!. In this episode, Zip uses a Yungoos in battle against Ash and his Pikachu. As a generation seven Pokemon, it comes from Alola and the Pokedex mentions that Yungoos’s stomach makes up most of its torso. It is capable of eating a lot, and trainers can have trouble with having enough food.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Sun and Moon Alola to New Adventure! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Sun and Moon |
| Region | Alola |
| Evolution | Evolves when leveled up during the day starting at level 20. |
| 1st Evo level | 20 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Its stomach takes up most of its long torso. It's a big eater, so the amount Trainers have to spend on its food is no laughing matter. |
Yungoos Base Stats
| HP | 48 |
| ATTACK | 70 |
| DEFENCE | 30 |
| SP. ATTACK | 30 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 30 |
| SPEED | 45 |
| TOTAL | 253 |
Appearance
Yungoos is a small, brown and yellow Pokemon that resembles a weasel or a mongoose. It has an elongated body and walks on four short legs. Most of its body is brown, but there is a long streak of yellow fur running down its back and each of its four legs has three claws each. Yungoos has a pink nose and a sharp toothed grin. It has black eyes with white pupils and short rounded ears. Yungoos is a small Pokemon at only 1 foot and 4 inches, or 0.4 meters, tall.
Behavior
Yungoos is known for its gluttonous appetite as it spends most of its time searching for food to fill its stomach. The Pokedex mentions that most of Yungoos’s body is made up of its large stomach. Its teeth are strong enough to crush and break down even the hardest objects. Yungoos will spend the entire day searching for food until it passes out from exhaustion. It still tries to remain aware of its surroundings so that it does not pass out in a dangerous area. Yungoos is not native to the Alola region and was imported
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the base evolution of its evolution line, Yungoos is not a powerful Pokemon. With the proper build, Yungoos is capable of dealing impressive damage. The ability Adaptability and a Choice Scarf held item can make Yungoos formidable in battle. Its physical attack stat is high for a base evolution Pokemon, but the rest of its stats are nothing too impressive. As a monotype normal Pokemon, it takes 2x damage from fighting type moves. It is immune to ghost type moves but does not resist any other type of move.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Yungoos is typically reserved for the LC (Little Cup) format. It can function as an aggressive Pokemon capable of taking down multiple Pokemon. Yungoos are fairly slow, so you need to try and compensate with a Choice Scarf, as a held item. A Yungoos with Adaptability can deal more damage making it more reliable as an offensive Pokemon.
Consider running Return, Earthquake/Fire Fang, U-Turn, and Pursuit/Crunch. This set is aimed to deal as much damage as possible while also providing U-Turn or Crunch/Pursuit for opposing ghost type Pokemon. You can pick between Earthquake and Fire Fang to deal with any potential weaknesses your team could have. Otherwise, Return will yield the most damage.
| Return | Earthquake/Fire Fang |
| U-Turn | Pursuit/Crunch |
How to Catch Yungoos in Pokemon Go
Unfortunately, Yungoos is currently unobtainable in Pokemon Go. The majority of the Pokemon from the Alola region have yet to be added to Pokemon Go, though it will certainly join the roster eventually. The developers have currently only begun starting the As a normal type Pokemon, it will likely be found near towns and cities, especially during partly cloudy weather. Until it is released we will not know for sure if Yungoos can be hatched from eggs or if it can be found in raid battles at Pokemon Gyms.
Trivia
- Yungoos can be considered a counterpart to Alolan Rattata. They can be caught at different times of day, they both evolve at level 20, and they resemble rodents.
- The inspiration for Yungoos’s design is likely based on a mongoose. Specifically, the small Asian mongoose.
- The name Yungoos is a combination of the words young and mongoose.
- Yungoos’s evolution Gumshoos is slang for a detective, and Yungoos is meant to resemble a rookie detective.
FAQ
Does Yungoos evolve?
Yungoos will evolve into Gumshoos once it reaches at least level 20 during the day. If it is not daytime, it will evolve once it levels again. Once Yungoos evolves into Gumshoos, you have finished the Pokemon’s evolution line and can move on to collecting other Pokemon.
Is Yungoos a good Pokemon?
For a base evolution Pokemon, Yungoos can present a decent offensive threat. However, it is slow and requires a proper build to be powerful. You will need to consider that Yungoos is a base evolution Pokemon and it will get weaker as you progress through the game. Remember to level it up during the day to have it become stronger once it evolves into Gumshoos.
What is Yungoos based on?
Yungoos’s design seems to be based on a mongoose. Specifically, it resembles the small Asian mongoose. Both the Pokemon and the animal were introduced to new areas to deal with pests. They both became invasive species in their respective areas. The design for Pokemon often mimics real life animals and Yungoos is no exception.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Loitering Pokemon”. While Yungoos’s impact on competitive play is limited to a unique format, it is capable of being a powerful offensive Pokemon for a base evolution. While it requires careful consideration for a proper build, it can deal a surprising amount of damage without much help. Reserve a slot on your team for Yungoos if you want a hard hitting normal type Pokemon.
