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Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 303. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- 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
Galarian Yamask is the Ground/Ghost-type Galarian form of Yamask, 2× weak to Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 303. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 303 Higher than 17% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VIII Sword & Shield
The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 12 types
GroundGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
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.
At max Speed, Yamask outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
Pokémon making with this Pokémon have their Ability changed to Mummy.
Everything about Mummy →Other Pokémon with Mummy 1
CofagrigusPokémon making with this Pokémon have their Ability swapped with this one.
Everything about Wandering Spirit →Other Pokémon with Wandering Spirit 1
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0562Galarian YamaskGroundGhost- Have 49+ HP lost and walk under stone sculpture in Dusty Bowl
#0867RunerigusGroundGhost
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Phys | 30 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 4 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 8 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Ghost | Spec | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 20 | Crafty ShieldProtects allies from Status moves this turn. | Fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 24 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 32 | GrudgeIf the user faints, the attack used loses all its PP. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 36 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 48 | Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 52 | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 31
| TM19 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM23 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM38 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM47 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM57 | PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM70 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM71 | Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TR11 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR38 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR40 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR49 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR54 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR68 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TR83 | Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
Egg moves 1
| Egg | MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
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Tutor 1
| Tutor | PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item. | Ghost | Phys | 110 | 90% | 5 |
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No moves match those filters.
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.
Polls & views
- Official vote, JapanYamask: #622 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Spirit Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Black
- —
The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
ShieldIt wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that’s said to have been the face it had when it was still human.
SwordThese Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega RubyThese Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages. Each retains memories of its former life.
WhiteEach 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
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII
Training
- 1 Def
- 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 61
- Medium
Breeding
- MineralAmorphous
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
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.
Shield 11 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Sword 10 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
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.