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Yamask (Galarian Form) is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Ground / Ghost

Abilities:

• Wandering Spirit: Swaps abilities with a Pokémon that makes contact with it.
• No Hidden Ability

Physical Characteristics:

• Yamask in its Galarian form features a shadowy, ghostly figure holding a chipped, ancient stone mask.
• Unlike its Unovan counterpart, the mask is not a representation of its face in life but rather a relic it has bonded with.
• Its body is a dark, spectral form with a single, visible eye glowing in a bright shade of yellow.
• Its overall appearance is ethereal and mysterious, reflecting its ghostly nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Galarian Yamask is often found in ancient ruins or areas with historical significance, particularly in the Galar region.
• It is drawn to places where the earth and the supernatural intersect, often residing near old battlefields or ancient monuments.
• This Pokémon is known to be solitary and rarely interacts with other Pokémon, emphasizing its connection to the past.
• Galarian Yamask tends to wander aimlessly, its spirit forever bound to the mask it carries.

In Battle:

• Galarian Yamask is a defensive Pokémon, using its dual-type to its advantage.
• Its ability, Wandering Spirit, can disrupt opponents by changing their abilities, creating strategic opportunities.
• Notable moves include Shadow Claw, Earthquake, and Curse, which enhance its ghostly and ground-based attacks.
• It is strong against Psychic and Electric types but vulnerable to Water and Ice types.

Evolution:

• Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus when it takes at least 49 damage in a battle and the player travels under the stone bridge in the Dusty Bowl area of the Wild Area in Galar.

Interesting Facts:

• Galarian Yamask is inspired by the ancient culture and lore of the Galar region, drawing on themes of archaeology and ghost stories.
• Its evolution method is unique and involves a specific location, reflecting its deep connection to the land and its history.
• The concept of Wandering Spirit as an ability plays into the idea of a restless soul seeking purpose or rest.
• Galarian Yamask's design and background are a nod to the archaeological fascination with uncovering relics and the mysteries they hold.

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.

562 National

68 Original-Unova

124 Updated-Unova

327 Galar