Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gumshoos is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 418 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a physical attacking profile. Its Stakeout ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gumshoos. Build around what Gumshoos actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Gumshoos takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Gumshoos into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (110)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (45)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- slow (base 45)
- BST
- 418 (low for the format)
Gumshoos is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 418 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 45) and a physical attacking profile. Its Stakeout ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gumshoos. Build around what Gumshoos actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Gumshoos
Gumshoos is the Stakeout Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 418 with Stakeout or Strong Jaw as abilities.
What is Gumshoos weak to?
Gumshoos is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Gumshoos
To counter Gumshoos in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Gumshoos in competitive teams
Gumshoos can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Gumshoos on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
