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's Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix's Sucker Punch hits Cofagrigus for 61-72%. Dragapult's Shadow Ball also KOs at 98-116%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cofagrigus View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x56-67% U Turn15-18% Sucker Punch 2x61-72% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cofagrigus View Dragapult builds →U Turn7-9% Draco Meteor79-93% Shadow Ball 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cofagrigus View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x76-90% Draco Meteor62-73% U Turn7-8% Flash Cannon25-30% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Iron Defense
- Sleep Talk
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Haze
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Trick Room
- Shadow Ball
- Haze
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Haze
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 YamaskRoute 6SwordOverworld Lv.29-33 Route35%MidAll WeatherRoute 6ShieldOverworld Lv.29-33 Route35%MidAll 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. 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 has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ghost and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves