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Yamask

Spirit Pokémon

BaseGalarian
Yamask official artwork
Official art
Ghost
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Base stat total
303 Higher than 17% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Mummy
Pokédex entryShield
The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
See all 5 entries

Base stats

Total 303 · Higher than 17% of Pokémon
HP38113–145186–280
Atk3045–9058–174
Def8594–150157–295
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe3045–9058–174
Total303Higher than 17% of Pokémon
HP38Atk30Def85Spe30SpD65SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to 2 types, resists 2, immune to 2

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
DarkGhost

Resists

½×
BugPoison

Immune to

0×
FightingNormal
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

1 ability
  • Mummy

    Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon have their Ability changed to Mummy.

    Other Pokémon with Mummy 1
    Cofagrigus

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Speed tiers

Max Speed 90 · outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf (Choice Scarf)135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Yamask outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Yamask against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Yamask · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Yamask · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Yamask · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

44 moves in Sword & Shield

Level up 16

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhysical30100%15
1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
4HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
8Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpecial—100%15
12DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
20Crafty ShieldProtects allies from Status moves this turn.FairyStatus——10
24HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
28Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
32GrudgeIf the user faints, the attack used loses all its PP.GhostStatus——5
36CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
40Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
44Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
48Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
48Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
52Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 31

TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM44ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhysical50100%10
TM70Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM71Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch.PsychicStatus——10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TR38TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR40Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR49Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TR54Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15

Egg moves 1

EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhysical11090%5

Evolution

Stage 1 of 2
  1. #0562YamaskGhost
    1. Level 34
      #0563CofagrigusGhost

Where to find

Wild in 6 games
Shield 1 area
  • Ballonlea (Gym)Trade with an NPC · Lv 36
Sword 1 area
  • Ballonlea (Gym)Trade with an NPC · Lv 36
White 2 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Black 2 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
White 1 area
  • Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
Black 1 area
  • Relic Castle (A)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 190 · medium growth
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

2 egg groups · 25 egg cycles
Egg groups
MineralAmorphous
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

5 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Spirit Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Black
Shape
Original Unova#068Updated Unova#124Galar#327Hyperspace#059

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

    Shield

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

    Sword

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

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

    White

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

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Yamask
Japanese
デスマス
Japanese (romaji)
Desumasu
Korean
데스마스
Chinese (Traditional)
哭哭面具
Chinese (Simplified)
哭哭面具
French
Tutafeh
German
Makabaja
Spanish
Yamask
Italian
Yamask

Biology

Biology

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

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

5 generations, animated from Gen V

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

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