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No. 0563

Cofagrigus

Coffin Pokémon

Cofagrigus
Official art
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
76.5 kg 168.7 lbs
Base stat total
483 Higher than 61% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Champions#164 Doubles ▲2 · #152 Singles =Usual set Leftovers · Relaxed · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2Full set →
There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.
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Base stats

HP58133–165226–320
Atk5063–11294–218
Def145148–216265–427
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD105112–172193–339
Spe3045–9058–174
Total483Higher than 61% of Pokémon
HP58Atk50Def145Spe30SpD105SpA95

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: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
DarkGhost

Resists

½×
BugPoison

Immune to

0×
FightingNormal
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

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

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  24. 90Cofagrigus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  28. 82Cofagrigus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
  33. 50Cofagrigus · 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#164 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (33%) · (100%) · Relaxed (33.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (14%)

Moves Trick Room, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball, Body Press

Singles

#152 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (51.2%) · (100%) · Bold (57.7%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (46.3%)

Moves Will-O-Wisp, Body Press, Hex, Iron Defense

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.25% of teams · rank #150 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
32 HP / 21 Def / 13 SpD
  1. Will-O-Wisp
  2. Hex
  3. Body Press
  4. Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.46%
  • Rated 1500+0.26%
  • Rated 1630+0.25%
  • Rated 1760+0.11%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.25%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Bold 32 HP / 21 Def / 13 SpD55%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD16.9%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpA / 1 Spe3.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD3.5%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 19

EvoShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
1Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
1Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%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.GhostSpec65100%10
28Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
32GrudgeIf the user faints, the attack used loses all its PP.GhostStatus——5
38CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
44Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
50Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
56Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
56Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
62Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
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.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%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.NormalPhys70100%20
TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10
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.DarkPhys50100%10
TM60Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM61Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
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.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM86Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%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.GhostSpec80100%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.DarkSpec80100%15
TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Biology

It has been said that Cofagrigus swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.

Design & origin

Cofagrigus is based on cursed sarcophagi.

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

Pokédex entries

Coffin Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
—
Original Unova#069Updated Unova#125Galar#329Hyperspace#060
  1. There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon has a body of sparkling gold. People say it no longer remembers that it was once human.

    Sword
  3. Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. They pretend to be elaborate coffins to teach lessons to grave robbers. Their bodies are covered in pure gold.

    White
  5. It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Cofagrigus
Japanese
デスカーン
Japanese (romaji)
Desukarn
Korean
데스니칸
Chinese (Traditional)
死神棺
Chinese (Simplified)
迭失棺
French
Tutankafer
German
Echnatoll
Spanish
Cofagrigus
Italian
Cofagrigus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Training

2 Def
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
169
Medium

Breeding

MineralAmorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Yamask: Level 34.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Alpha Sapphire 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
White 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Black 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

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.