Yungoos Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: June 3, 2026

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Yungoos Pokemon Guide

Yungoos is a Normal-type Pokemon from Generation 7. This guide covers Yungoos’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and related Pokemon guide information.

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Normal Form

Yungoos

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Shiny Form

Shiny Yungoos

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Yungoos guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Yungoos Description

Yungoos is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It is known as the Loitering Pokemon and is part of the National Pokedex at #0734.

Competitive Overview

Is Yungoos Good in Competitive?

Yungoos can be useful depending on the game, format and available moves. Its Normal typing gives it clear strengths and weaknesses that shape how it should be used.

The best way to use Yungoos is to build around its strongest attacks, ability options and the matchups created by its typing.

Yungoos Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Yungoos, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Yungoos

National Dex

#0734

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon

Normal

Species

Loitering Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

40 cm

Weight

13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg

6.0 kg

Abilities

Stakeout, Strong Jaw, Adaptability

Yungoos Stats

Yungoos’s stats determine how it performs in battle across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to review its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.

Hp
48
Attack
70
Defense
30
Special Attack
30
Special Defense
30
Speed
45

Yungoos Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Yungoos’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Hyper Fang

A strong Normal-type bite attack for early and mid-game use.

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Crunch

Useful Dark-type coverage that fits Yungoos’s biting theme.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Return

A classic Normal-type attack in games where it is available.

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Take Down

A stronger Normal-type attack with recoil.

Bug type Pokemon icon

U-turn

Lets Yungoos pivot out after attacking.

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Super Fang

Cuts the target’s HP and gives Yungoos utility.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Yawn

Can force switches or create setup chances.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Work Up

Boosts offensive pressure.

Yungoos All Moves

Use the section below to view Yungoos’s move list by learn method when the shortcode data is available.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
3Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
7Payback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
10Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status100
13Work Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
19Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
22Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
25Super Fang Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical90
28Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
31Scary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
34Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
37Yawn Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
40Thrash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
43Rest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Fang Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical6595
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMIce Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Fangs Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical85100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMSeed Bomb Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSuper Fang Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical90
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Fang Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical6595
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Endeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
Fire Fang Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical6595
Ice Fang Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical6595
Last Resort Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical140100
Thunder Fang Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical6595

Yungoos Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Yungoos is a Normal-type Pokemon. Its typing controls which attacks it is weak to, which attacks it resists and whether it has any immunities.

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ghost

Yungoos Abilities

Yungoos’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Stakeout

Stakeout is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Strong Jaw

Strong Jaw is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Adaptability

Adaptability is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.

Yungoos Evolution

Yungoos’s evolution line and evolution method are shown below.

Stage 1

Yungoos

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yungoos

Starting form

Stage 2

Gumshoos

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gumshoos

Evolves from Yungoos at Level 20 during the day

Where to Find Yungoos in Pokemon Games

Yungoos’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Review each generation below for location, trade, transfer or evolution notes.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Found during the day in several early Alola areas.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Found during the day in several early Alola areas.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Found during the day in several early Alola areas.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Found during the day in several early Alola areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in several Paldea areas during normal gameplay.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in several Paldea areas during normal gameplay.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Yungoos
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Yungoos FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Yungoos. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Yungoos?

Yungoos is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Yungoos weak against?

Yungoos is weak to Fighting-type moves.

What does Yungoos evolve from?

Check the evolution section above for Yungoos’s full evolution line and method.

What are Yungoos’s abilities?

Yungoos’s abilities are Stakeout, Strong Jaw, Adaptability.

What are Yungoos’s best moves?

Yungoos’s best moves often include Hyper Fang, Crunch, Return, Take Down, U-turn, Super Fang, Yawn, Work Up.

How do you get Yungoos?

Yungoos’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

Final Output Note:
Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed individual TGH build was found for this Pokemon.
Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Yungoos.


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