Gumshoos Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Gumshoos cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Yungoos and Blitzle.
2025-04-12
Popularity Rank: #1009
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #1019
2019 survey: #743
#1009 / 1025
#0735
Gumshoos
Stakeout Pokémon
When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0735
Height
0.7 m
Weight
14.2 kg
Capture rate
127 / 255
Generation
Gen VII
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Brown
Habitat
—
Shape
Quadruped
Why people love Gumshoos
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Gumshoos stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from Yungoos when leveled up in the day starting at level 20.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Gumshoos feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🦁 Safari Animals crowd — Gumshoos is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Gumshoos from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Illustration rare
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Obsidian Flames
Uncommon
Crown Zenith
Rare
Unified Minds
Rare
Ultra Prism
Uncommon
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
Sun & Moon
Secret Rare
Sun & Moon
Ultra Rare
Sun & Moon
Ultra Rare
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Gumshoos
Binder geometry for Gumshoos: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Gumshoos #181 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Gumshoos binder page.
Gumshoos #113 (Ultra Prism) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Gumshoos binder page.
Gumshoos #SM97 (SM Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Gumshoos binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Gumshoos mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Gumshoos chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unified Minds
Rare
Ultra Prism
Uncommon
SM Black Star Promos
Promo
Mega Evolution
Illustration rare
Mega Evolution
Uncommon
Celestial Guardians
One Diamond
Obsidian Flames
Uncommon
Crown Zenith
Rare
Sun & Moon
Secret Rare
Right page
Sun & Moon
Ultra Rare
Sun & Moon
Ultra Rare
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Gumshoos cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
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Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- If you're building for 🦁 Safari Animals, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Gumshoos's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Gumshoos duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Yungoos, Blitzle, and Copperajah; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Gumshoos on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Gumshoos — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
88
Attack
110
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
60
Speed
45
Total: 418
Players file Gumshoos around tier "ZU" while Ability Stakeout (This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Rest — User sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-normal Gumshoos spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Gumshoos — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Gumshoos, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
When it finds a trace of its prey, it patiently stakes out the location...but it’s always snoozing by nightfall.
It adores having Rattata and Raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them. This Pokémon boasts incredible patience.
Although it wasn’t originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.
A second dex beat (Moon) frames Gumshoos as one that adores having rattata and raticate for dinner, but as it’s diurnal, it never encounters them.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Gumshoos shows up in Ultra Sun lore as although it wasn’t originally found in alola, this pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge rattata outbreak. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Manguspektor
Spanish
Gumshoos
French
Argouste
Italian
Gumshoos
Japanese
デカグース
Japanese (Romaji)
Dekagoose
Korean
형사구스
Chinese (Simplified)
猫鼬探长
Chinese (Traditional)
貓鼬探長
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