Yamask
Yamask is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Yamask has a Galarian Form, introduced in Pokémon Sword/Shield, which evolves into Runerigus.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0562 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost |
| Species | Spirit Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Mummy |
| Local № | 0068 (Black/White) 0124 (Black 2/White 2) 0327 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0562 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Ghost |
| Species | Spirit Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Wandering Spirit |
| Local № | 0068 (Black/White) 0124 (Black 2/White 2) 0327 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 38 | 186 | 280 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Total | 303 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Yamask changes
- In Generations 5-7, Yamask has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Yamask
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life. |
| Y 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. |
Galarian Yamask
| Sword | A clay slab with cursed engravings took possession of a Yamask. The slab is said to be absorbing the Yamask’s dark power. |
|---|---|
| Shield | It’s said that this Pokémon was formed when an ancient clay tablet was drawn to a vengeful spirit. |
Moves learned by Yamask
Moves learnt by level up
Yamask does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Yamask does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Yamask cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Yamask learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 8 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 20 | Crafty Shield | Fairy | — | — | |
| 24 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Grudge | Ghost | — | — | |
| 36 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 40 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 44 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 8 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Crafty Shield | Fairy | — | — | |
| 24 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 36 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 40 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 44 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 48 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — |
Egg moves
Yamask learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Yamask gen 8 learnset page.
Move Tutor moves
Yamask can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Yamask is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 47 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 47 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Yamask is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Yamask sprites
Where to find Yamask
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Relic Castle |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Cofagrigus |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Route 6 |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Yamask |
|---|---|
| Japanese | デスマス (Desumasu) |
| German | Makabaja |
| French | Tutafeh |
| Italian | Yamask |
| Spanish | Yamask |
| Korean | 데스마스 (deseumaseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哭哭面具 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哭哭面具 |
| English |
Spirit Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | たましいポケモン |
| German | Seelen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Âme |
| Italian | Pokémon Fatuanima |
| Spanish | Pokémon Espíritu |
| Korean | 영혼포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 魂宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 魂寶可夢 |
Name origin
- yami
- Japanese for ‘darkness’
- mask
- face covering



