Slow is good when Trick Room is up, and Cofagrigus is about as slow as they come. Ghost typing gives it a defined role on the team. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively.
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Coffin Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon has a body of sparkling gold. People say it no longer remembers that it was once human.
There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.
Cofagrigus Weakness
ExcellentCofagrigus's Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Dark moves. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. Cofagrigus's physical bulk (base 145 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Cofagrigus is what Yamask becomes. Breed it for Yamask eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Yamask pushed Cofagrigus to 483 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +60.
How to Evolve
Breed with Cofagrigus to get Yamask eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.
Quiet nature gives Cofagrigus the slow special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Cofagrigus Moveset
- Trick Room
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Ball
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Cofagrigus's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Phantom Force and Shadow Ball for same-type damage. Phantom Force and Dream Eater are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Cofagrigus's Dark and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Poltergeist and Phantom Force for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Giga Impact are the payoff moves.
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Crafty Shield on Cofagrigus. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Shadow Ball and Hex, they expand what Cofagrigus can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Ally Switch and Disable on Cofagrigus. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Shadow Ball and Hex, they expand what Cofagrigus can actually threaten in practice.
No wild encounters for Cofagrigus in Legends: Z-A. Bring Yamask over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
No wild encounters for Cofagrigus. The 2-stage line runs through Yamask, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 34 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cofagrigus in Sword & Shield
Step 1Catch YamaskEFFORTLESSRoute 6SwordOverworldLv.29-3335%MidRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSRoute 6ShieldOverworldLv.29-3335%MidRouteAll Weather
Step 2Cofagrigus ✓
Cofagrigus can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Yamask from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Cofagrigus works as a trick room with 483 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 145 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Chandelure (Ghost) and Hydreigon (Dark) when using Cofagrigus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Cofagrigus won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Mummy changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact — that's the one you want on Cofagrigus. It's the only ability Cofagrigus has.
Cofagrigus is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the trick room role.
Cofagrigus appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Since Black & White, Cofagrigus has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Cofagrigus has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A