Name origin

yami
Japanese for ‘darkness’
mask
face covering


Yamask artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 562
Type Ghost
Species Spirit Pokémon
Height 1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Abilities Mummy
Local № 068 (Black, White)
124 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Desumasu

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 61
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
0 0 ½ ½ 2 2

Yamask stats

The base stats for Yamask are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 38
186 - 280
Attack 30
58 - 174
Defense 85
157 - 295
Sp. Atk 55
103 - 229
Sp. Def 65
121 - 251
Speed 30
58 - 174
Total 303

Pokedex descriptions

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
White 2
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Yamask learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 ProtectNormalStatus--
1 AstonishGhostPhysical30100
5 DisableNormalStatus-100
9 HazeIceStatus--
13 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
17 HexGhostSpecial50100
21 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
25 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
29 CurseGhostStatus--
33 Guard SplitPsychicStatus--
33 Power SplitPsychicStatus--
37 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
41 GrudgeGhostStatus--
45 Mean LookNormalStatus--
49 Destiny BondGhostStatus--

Egg moves

Yamask learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Yamask egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DisableNormalStatus-100
NightmareGhostSpecial-100
EndureNormalStatus--
MementoDarkStatus-100
ImprisonPsychicStatus--
Fake TearsDarkStatus-100
Heal BlockPsychicStatus--
Nasty PlotDarkStatus--

Move Tutor moves

Yamask can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Magic CoatPsychicStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
SnatchDarkStatus--
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
BlockNormalStatus--
Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--
After YouNormalStatus--

Moves learnt by HM

Yamask does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Yamask is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
63 EmbargoDarkStatus-100
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Yamask sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Yamask normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Yamask shiny sprite

See all Yamask sprites


Where to find Yamask

White
Black
Relic Castle
Black 2
White 2
Relic Castle

Answers to Yamask questions