Yamask Best Moveset
85 Defense is noteworthy for a pre-evolution but 38 HP undercuts it badly. 30 Speed and 30 Attack leave the moveset with no damage output on maximum cooldowns. Ghost TermStab barely exists. Cofagrigus's 145 Defense is the goal.
Yamask saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Yamask's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Mummy with Ejectbutton, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Yamask best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Memento
- Knock Off
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Yamask saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Yamask maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mummy with Nothing, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Curse
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Yamask saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Yamask maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mummy with Focus Sash, favoring a Quiet nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Trick Room
- Memento
- Night Shade
- Skill Swap
Recommended Teammates
Yamask saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Yamask maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Mummy with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Trick Room
- Toxic Spikes
- Destiny Bond
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Yamask Weakness
Type-wise, Yamask takes extra damage from Ghost and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Yamask Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Yamask
Chandelure can KO Yamask with Shadow Ball (87-103%). Weavile's Knock Off hits Yamask for 52-61%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball33-39% Flamethrower49-58% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x52-61% Ice Shard17-20% | ||
Evolution
From here, Yamask's line branches into Cofagrigus and Runerigus. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Yamask
Yamask can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Yamask from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Yamask in LZA
- Step 1Yamask ✓
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
CofagrigusLv 34
Runerigusnear Dusty Bowl
2 encounter spots for Yamask at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Yamask in SwSh
Step 1Yamask ✓Route 6Lv.29-33OverworldRate 35%All WeatherAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
CofagrigusLv 34- Runerigusnear Dusty Bowl
Yamask can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Yamask from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Yamask in USUM
- Step 1Yamask ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Route 6 · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Cofagrigus
No wild encounters for Yamask in Sun & Moon. Bring Yamask over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Yamask in SM
- Step 1Yamask ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Cofagrigus with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Yamask egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Route 6 · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Cofagrigus
Base Stats
Defense and Sp. Def carry most of Yamask's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Defense EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A clay slab with cursed engravings took possession of a Yamask. The slab is said to be absorbing the Yamask’s dark power.
Yamask Guide
You can run Yamask through the first few routes without issues. 303 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Cofagrigus as fast as you can.
Yes. Galarian Yamask is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 8. Plays completely differently from the original.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Black & White, Yamask has appeared in 8 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Galarian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves