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.
It’s said that this Pokémon was formed when an ancient clay tablet was drawn to a vengeful spirit.
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 |
Chi-Yu's Dark Pulse hits Yamask for 83-98%. Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (130-154%). Weavile deals 52-61% with Knock Off.
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave49-58% Dark Pulse 2x83-98% Snarl 2x57-68% Overheat67-79% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x130-154%KO Energy Ball49-57% Flamethrower73-86% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x52-61% Ice Shard17-20% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Yamask View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x63-74% | ||
One evolution ahead. Yamask grows into Cofagrigus through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Yamask easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Mineral egg groups.
The build centers on Toxic Spikes and survivability. Eviolite means a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and spread EVs give Yamask the bulk to set up repeatedly. Mummy adds another layer of staying power.
Best Build
Yamask best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Special Attacker Moveset
- Trick Room
- Memento
- Night Shade
- Skill Swap
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Trick Room
- Memento
- Night Shade
- Skill Swap
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Yamask learns Phantom Force and Shadow Ball naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Psychic and Bug and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Yamask picks up Energy Ball and Psychic along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Dark and Grass coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Crafty Shield aren't available any other way for Yamask, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Shadow Ball and Hex for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Disable aren't available any other way for Yamask, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Shadow Ball and Hex for solid options.
Yamask doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
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.
Best Locations to Catch Yamask in Sword & Shield
Yamask doesn't appear in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Yamask has 2 evolution paths: Cofagrigus at level 34 and Galarian Runerigus by leveling up at Dusty Bowl. Different conditions, different results.
Yamask has 2 evolution paths: Cofagrigus at level 34 and Galarian Runerigus by leveling up at Dusty Bowl. Different method for each one.
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.
Yamask is catchable across 8 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
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.
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 8SwShGalarian
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