yamask

Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Ghost

Abilities:

• Mummy: When a Pokémon makes contact with Yamask, its Ability becomes Mummy.

• Hidden Ability:

• Wandering Spirit (Galarian Yamask only): Swaps Abilities with a Pokémon that makes contact with it.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, black, shadowy figure
• Carries a golden mask that resembles a human face
• Red eyes and a long, thin tail
• The mask it carries is said to be its face from when it was human

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in ruins and ancient burial sites
• Strongly tied to human spirits and memories
• Known to become saddened when it looks at its mask, recalling its past life
• Resides in the Unova region, with Galarian forms found in the Galar region

In Battle:

• Functions as a defensive Pokémon with high Defense and Special Defense
• Signature move: Shadow Ball
• Other notable moves: Will-O-Wisp, Hex, and Night Shade
• Effective against Psychic and Ghost types
• Weak against Dark and Ghost types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Cofagrigus starting at level 34
• Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus when leveled up after taking at least 49 HP in damage without fainting, while in the Dusty Bowl area (in Pokémon Sword and Shield)

Interesting Facts:

• The design of Yamask is inspired by Egyptian culture and mythology, particularly the concept of mummies
• The Galarian form of Yamask introduces a new evolutionary path and lore tied to ancient runes
• Yamask's Pokédex entries in various games highlight its tragic past life as a human, making it a unique Pokémon with a haunting backstory

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
• White-2: These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
• X: These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
• Y: Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
• Omega-Ruby: These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
• 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.
• 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.