gumshoos-totem
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Summary
Gumshoos Totem is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
Type: Normal
Abilities:
- Stakeout: Doubles the damage dealt to any Pokémon that switches in during the battle.
- Strong Jaw (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of biting moves by 50%.
Physical Characteristics:
- Resembles a mongoose with a long body and muscular build
- Features a distinctive, large head and prominent fangs
- Fur is primarily brown with a cream-colored face and underbelly
- Stands upright, giving it a vigilant and intimidating appearance
- Has a tuft of hair on its head resembling a pompadour
Behavior and Habitat:
- Known for its relentless pursuit of prey, often waiting patiently for long periods
- Typically found in urban areas, often encountered in Alola's caves and forests
- Known for its tenacity and stubborn nature
- Often acts as a guardian of its territory, using its keen sense of smell to track intruders
In Battle:
- Generally functions as a physical attacker with high Attack stats
- Signature moves include Super Fang, Hyper Fang, and Crunch, taking advantage of its Strong Jaw ability
- Effective against Ghost-type Pokémon when using moves like Pursuit
- Vulnerable to Fighting-type moves due to its Normal typing
- Relies on strategic use of its Stakeout ability to punish opponents switching Pokémon
Evolution:
- Evolves from Yungoos starting at level 20 during the day
- Does not evolve into any other Pokémon, but the Totem variant is larger with enhanced stats
Interesting Facts:
- The Totem Gumshoos is an enhanced version, appearing as a boss in the Alola region's trials
- Its design is inspired by the real-life mongoose, which is known for its ability to hunt snakes
- Known for its resemblance to a detective due to its vigilant nature and stance
- Despite its intimidating appearance, Gumshoos is known to form strong bonds with its trainer when properly cared for
Pokémon Sprites
Front Default
Front Shiny
Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Sand Attack
- Level 1: Tackle
- Level 1: Leer
- Level 1: Pursuit
- Level 13: Odor Sleuth
- Level 16: Bide
- Level 19: Bite
- Level 23: Mud Slap
- Level 27: Super Fang
- Level 31: Take Down
- Level 35: Scary Face
- Level 39: Crunch
- Level 43: Hyper Fang
- Level 47: Yawn
- Level 51: Thrash
- Level 55: Rest
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Flavor Text Entries
- Sun: When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
- Moon: It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
- Ultra-Sun: Although it wasn’t originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.
- Ultra-Moon: Patient by nature, this Pokémon loses control of itself and pounces when it spots its favorite meal—Rattata!