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Battle Strategy
Yungoos functions as a low-tier wallbreaker, utilizing its Stakeout ability to punish opponents who switch into its high-powered moves. It relies on Life Orb or Choice Band to maximize its mediocre Attack stat and force progress against neutral targets.
Best Used In
Yungoos is primarily niche in the Little Cup (LC) format and very low-power tiers. It excels in 'Switch-In Punishing' strategies where Stakeout can be exploited to its full potential.
Strengths
- ›Stakeout ability doubles damage on switching targets
- ›Strong early-game STAB moves like Hyper Fang
- ›Adaptable Movepool including Earthquake and Fire Fang
- ›Strong Normal-type offensive presence in LC
Weaknesses
- ›Critically low defensive stats and bulk
- ›Poor Speed tier makes it easily revenge killed
- ›Vulnerable to common Fighting-type priority moves
- ›Loses momentum if it fails to predict a switch
Competitive Tips
- ›Run Choice Band with Stakeout to maximize the damage dealt to incoming switch-ins.
- ›Utilize U-turn to maintain momentum and position Yungoos against a predictable swap.
- ›Equip Silk Scarf if you need the freedom to swap between Hyper Fang and coverage like Earthquake.
- ›Use Tera Normal in higher tiers to boost its damage output to more respectable levels.
- ›Pair with entry hazards to force switches and activate Stakeout more frequently.
Recommended Teammates
Mareanie
Sets Toxic Spikes to force switches and provides a crucial Fighting-type resistance.
Ferroseed
Provides entry hazard support with Stealth Rock and Spikes to maximize Stakeout pressure.
Abra
Functions as a fast special sweeper that can clean up after Yungoos has weakened the physical walls.
Mienfoo
Provides U-turn support to bring Yungoos in safely against a predicted switch.
Gastly
Immune to the Fighting-type moves that threaten to OHKO Yungoos.
Game History
Introduced in Generation VII, Yungoos serves as the early-route Normal-type for the Alola region and is famously not native to the islands. It was brought to Alola to manage the Alolan Rattata population, mirroring the real-world introduction of mongooses to Hawaii.
Trivia
- ◆Yungoos is based on the Small Indian Mongoose.
- ◆Its stomach takes up most of its body, leading to its constant hunger and short temper.
- ◆It is the only Pokémon with the Strong Jaw ability that is not a Water, Dark, or Dragon type.
- ◆Its evolution, Gumshoos, shares its unique Stakeout ability.
- ◆In the anime, Yungoos was used by Trial Captain Ilima to showcase its relentless hunting style.
- ◆It has a biological rivalry with Alolan Rattata, though it sleeps while Rattata is active.
Moves · 66 total
Level-Up
12 movesTM / HM
48 movesEgg Moves
2 movesMove Tutor
4 movesWhere to find· 4 games
Sun
14 spots- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 Hauoli Outskirts
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
- •Alola Route 3 North
- •Alola Route 3 South
- •Alola Route 4
- •Alola Route 6 North
- •Alola Route 6 South
- •Alola Route 8 Main
- •Hauoli City Shopping District
- •Kalae Bay
Moon
14 spots- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 Hauoli Outskirts
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
- •Alola Route 3 North
- •Alola Route 3 South
- •Alola Route 4
- •Alola Route 6 North
- •Alola Route 6 South
- •Alola Route 8 Main
- •Hauoli City Shopping District
- •Kalae Bay
Ultra Sun
11 spots- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
- •Alola Route 4
- •Alola Route 6 North
- •Alola Route 6 South
- •Alola Route 8 Main
- •Kalae Bay
- •Verdant Cavern Trial Site
Ultra Moon
10 spots- •Alola Route 1 East
- •Alola Route 1 South
- •Alola Route 1 West
- •Alola Route 2 North
- •Alola Route 2 South
- •Alola Route 4
- •Alola Route 6 North
- •Alola Route 6 South
- •Alola Route 8 Main
- •Kalae Bay