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Yamask.

national dex #562 · gen V
BST 303 · ghost
Yamask official artwork
ghost
#562 · gen V
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HP
38
ATK
30
DEF
85
SPA
55
SPD
65
SPE
30
BST 303 · best Defense 85 · worst Attack 30 · meters scale to 200

Yamask is weak to Ghost, Dark and resists Poison, Bug and is immune to Normal, Fighting.

Typingghost
AbilitiesMummy
Height, weight0.5 m / 1.5 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsMineral, Indeterminate
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Yamask base stats

BST 303 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP38186280
Atk3058174
Def85157295
SpA55103229
SpD65121251
Spe3058174
BST303bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def

Yamask weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor0
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig0
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc1
gho2
dra1
dar2
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Ghost, Dark
Resists
Poison, Bug
Immune to
Normal, Fighting

Yamask abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
MummyChanges attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.

Yamask evolution line

3 stages

Yamask has 2 evolutions: Cofagrigus (level it up to 34 or higher) and Runerigus (take at least 49 damage in one battle without fainting, then walk under the stone arch in the Dusty Bowl (Sword and Shield), Galarian Yamask only). How to evolve Yamask, every game

Best Yamask moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
ghostPoltergeistPHYS110
ghostShadow BallSPEC80
ghostHexSPEC65
ghostAstonishPHYS30
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
grassEnergy BallSPEC90
psychicPsychicSPEC90
darkDark PulseSPEC80
psychicZen HeadbuttPHYS80

Yamask moves

gen 8 · 66 moves · 16 level-up · 31 TM/HM · 9 egg · 10 tutor
44 moves · Yamask appears in 7 games
AstonishL1ProtectL1HazeL9DisableL12Night ShadeL13Crafty ShieldL20Will O WispL21HexL24CurseL36Shadow BallL40GrudgeL41Dark PulseL44Mean LookL45Guard SplitL48Power SplitL48Destiny BondL52Ally SwitcheggAttractTMCalm MindTMEndureeggEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFake TearseggImprisoneggIron DefenseTMMementoeggNasty PloteggPaybackTMPoltergeisttutorPsychicTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSafeguardTMSkill SwapTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSubstituteTMThiefTMToxic SpikeseggTrickTMTrick RoomTMWonder RoomTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ProtectnormalSTAT--10Level 1
AstonishSTABghostPHYS30100%15Level 1
HazeiceSTAT--30Level 9
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Level 12
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15Level 13
Crafty ShieldfairySTAT--10Level 20
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15Level 21
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10Level 24
CurseghostSTAT--10Level 36
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15Level 40
GrudgeghostSTAT--5Level 41
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Level 44
Mean LooknormalSTAT--5Level 45
Guard SplitpsychicSTAT--10Level 48
Power SplitpsychicSTAT--10Level 48
Destiny BondghostSTAT--5Level 52
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Trick RoompsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Wonder RoompsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Egg
Crafty ShieldfairySTAT--10Egg
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
EndurenormalSTAT--10Egg
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Egg
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10Egg
MementodarkSTAT-100%10Egg
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20Egg
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20Egg
Ally SwitchpsychicSTAT--15Tutor
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5Tutor
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor
Wonder RoompsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Yamask Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that’s said to have been the face it had when it was still human.

Shield

The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.

Generation V3 entries
Black

Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.

White

These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages. Each retains memories of its former life.

Black 2, White 2

These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.

Yamask species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorBlack
ShapeArms
HabitatUnknown
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMineral, Indeterminate
Hatch counter25 cycles, 6,656 steps
Base experience61
EV yield1 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#562
Unova (BW)#068
Unova (B2W2)#124
Galar#327
Hyperspace#059
Wild held items
Spell Tag5%
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread30 Atk / 55 SpA
Best statDefense 85good
Speed tier30 Speslow
Defensive load2 weak / 2 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Yamask

Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). It wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that’s said to have been the face it had when it was still human. Yamask stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Yamask base stats

Yamask has a base stat total of 303, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 85 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 30 (poor). Yamask is slow with a base Speed of 30.

Yamask weaknesses and resistances

As a Ghost-type, Yamask is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Poison, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Yamask 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 2 immunities.

Yamask abilities

Yamask's abilities include Mummy. Mummy changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.

Yamask moves and learnset

Yamask can learn 66 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 power), Hex (Ghost, 65 power), Astonish (Ghost, 30 power). For coverage, Yamask can learn Energy Ball (Grass), Psychic (Psychic), Dark Pulse (Dark).

Training Yamask

Yamask has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Yamask yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Yamask belongs to the Mineral and Indeterminate egg groups. Yamask is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Yamask → Cofagrigus → Runerigus). Wild Yamask may be found holding Spell Tag.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Yamask. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Yamask, or use the team builder to see how Yamask fits into your squad.

Tools for Yamask
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Ghost types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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