
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.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
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
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.
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
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’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.
These are some of Yungoos’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A strong Normal-type bite attack for early and mid-game use.
Useful Dark-type coverage that fits Yungoos’s biting theme.
A classic Normal-type attack in games where it is available.
A stronger Normal-type attack with recoil.
Lets Yungoos pivot out after attacking.
Cuts the target’s HP and gives Yungoos utility.
Can force switches or create setup chances.
Boosts offensive pressure.
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
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
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Yungoos’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Stakeout is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Strong Jaw is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Adaptability is one of Yungoos’s available abilities and can change how it performs in battle depending on the game and format.
Yungoos’s evolution line and evolution method are shown below.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Yungoos at Level 20 during the day
Yungoos’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Review each generation below for location, trade, transfer or evolution notes.
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Y |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Yungoos had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Found during the day in several early Alola areas. |
Pokemon Moon |
Found during the day in several early Alola areas. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Found during the day in several early Alola areas. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Found during the day in several early Alola areas. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in several Paldea areas during normal gameplay. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in several Paldea areas during normal gameplay. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Yungoos |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Yungoos. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Yungoos is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Yungoos is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Check the evolution section above for Yungoos’s full evolution line and method.
Yungoos’s abilities are Stakeout, Strong Jaw, Adaptability.
Yungoos’s best moves often include Hyper Fang, Crunch, Return, Take Down, U-turn, Super Fang, Yawn, Work Up.
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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