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.
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Cofagrigus is what Yamask becomes. Breed it for Yamask eggs (average hatch time). No compatible 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 from the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Disable, Endure, Fake Tears and 5 more.
Leftovers and Mummy form the backbone. Cofagrigus invests max HP and Defense EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Bold nature pushes Defense higher. Shadow Ball handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Cofagrigus Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Disable and Endure 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Black 2 & White 2
The path to Cofagrigus starts with Yamask at Lv. 18-30 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch YamaskEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.18-21CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.18-21CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.18-21CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.18-21CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B2FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B2FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B3FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B3FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B4FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B4FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B5FWhite 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Castle - B5FBlack 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidRuinsAny
Step 2Cofagrigus ✓
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