TL;DR. Yamask is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 303. Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
Stat spread.
Total of 303. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Yamask in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Yamask reaches 982 CP at level 40 and 1,123 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Yamask first appeared on October 17, 2019, during Halloween 2019.
- Yamask
- Cofagrigus by encounter; Shadow
Shiny Galarian Yamask first appeared on October 20, 2022, during Halloween 2022 - Part I.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2025, 1-star (Galarian Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 to Nov 10, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27, 2025 | 1-starGalarian Form | Halloween 2025 Part I |
| Dec 2 to Dec 8, 2024 | 3-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
| Oct 22 to Oct 28, 2024 | 1-star | Halloween 2024 Part I |
| Oct 14 to Nov 4, 2024 | 1-starGalarian Form | Halloween 2024 Part I |
| Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2023 | 1-starGalarian Form | Regular rotation |
Common questions about Yamask.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Yamask, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Yamask?
Yamask is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Yamask weak to?
Yamask takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Yamask resistant to?
Yamask is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.
How does Yamask evolve?
Yamask evolves into Cofagrigus (Level 34) or Runerigus (Take damage, level up).
What generation is Yamask from?
Yamask was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0562.
What are Yamask's base stats?
Yamask has HP 38, Attack 30, Defense 85, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 303.
What are Yamask's abilities?
Yamask can have the ability Mummy.
Is Yamask legendary or mythical?
No. Yamask is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Yamask's best stat?
Yamask's highest base stat is Defense at 85, which ranks 21st of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Yamask good?
Yamask has a base stat total of 303, the 852nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 56th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Yamask as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Yamask is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Yamask vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Yamask | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 66 | -28 |
| Attack | 30 | 77 | -47 |
| Defense | 85 | 77 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 82 | -27 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 79 | -14 |
| Speed | 30 | 66 | -36 |
| Total | 303 | 447 | -144 |
Yamask appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Yamask is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Yamask.
Every main-series game Yamask is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 4★ Ghost-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Galarian Yamask at Ballonlea Stadium
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedCofagrigus
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRelic Castle
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Yamask appears in 23 episodes.
From BW014 (2010-12-23) through JN092 (2021-12-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Yamask in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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