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#735
Default
194
ATK
113
DEF
204
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2470
Lvl 40
2185
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1561
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1248
Lvl 15Research
936
Stage 1
Yungoos
Yungoos
Stage 2
Gumshoos
Gumshoos

PvE Analysis

Damn, look at those teeth! While it's better to avoid getting bitten by Gumshoos, it's even better to avoid powering it up due to its lackluster performance in the meta. 

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Bite + CrunchBest
  • Bite synergizes with Crunch to fulfill a Dark-type role. But maybe just use a Dark-type Pokemon instead.
  • Take Down can't be Super Effective.
  • Hyper Fang can't be Super Effective.
  • Rock Tomb has no STAB nor synergy. 

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Take Down + Crunch, Rock Tomb, or Hyper FangBest
  • Take Down gets STAB and deals more damage against neutral attackers.
  • Bite will very likely be resisted by ubiquitous Fighting-type attackers.
  • Crunch can be used frequently as a 3-bar move, but is more likely to be resisted.
  • Hyper Fang is good against neutral attackers.
  • Rock Tomb has useful coverage, but not against common Fighting-type attackers.

PvP Analysis

Bite + Crunch and Hyper Fang

Bite is the only reasonable Fast Move, giving Gumshoos a niche vs Ghost Pokemon.

Crunch costs the least amount of energy, which is important given the lack of fast energy generation, and helps Gumshoos wall Ghost-types even more. Hyper Fang costs slightly more energy and benefits from STAB, making it decent for neutral opponents, but can't be Super Effective against anything. Rock Tomb's coverage can be valuable, but its energy cost is very difficult to ask for. 

Great League1 / 5

Gumshoos has only one niche, and that's to hard counter Ghost-types with its typing and moveset. Aside from that, the lack of bulk and shield pressure is a painful detriment to Gumshoos. 

Ultra League0 / 5

With a max CP of 2470 at level 50, Gumshoos is a very expensive option for Ultra League. Its lackluster performance discourages any thought of investing resources into it. 

Master League0 / 5

Let me know when you decide to use Gumshoos in Master League. So I, uh, you know....can queue up at the same time as you. Yeah. 

Vulnerable
Fighting
160%
Resistant
Ghost
39.1%
Flee Rate
%
Buddy Distance
1 KM
Catch Rate
%
Female Ratio
50 %
Male Ratio
50 %