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No. 0562

Yamask

Spirit Pokémon

Yamask
Official art
Ghost
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
1.5 kg 3.3 lbs
Base stat total
303 top 83%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
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Base stats

HP3898–145186–280
Atk3031–9058–174
Def8581–150157–295
SpA5554–117103–229
SpD6563–128121–251
Spe3031–9058–174
Total303Higher than 17% of all Pokémon
HP38Atk30Def85Spe30SpD65SpA55

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Yamask outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Yamask · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Yamask · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Yamask · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Bug½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Mummy

    Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0562YamaskGhost
    1. Level 34#0563CofagrigusGhost
    2. Take damage, then walk under the stone arch at Dusty Bowl after losing 49+ HP#0867RunerigusGroundGhost

Moves

Level up 16

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
4HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
8Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
12DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
20Crafty ShieldProtects all friendly Pokémon from non-damaging moves.FairyStatus——10
24HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
28Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5
32GrudgeIf the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.GhostStatus——5
36CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
40Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
44Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
48Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10
48Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10
52Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 31

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

Egg moves 1

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category
Spirit Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Black
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#068Updated Unova#124Galar#327Hyperspace#059

  1. The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.

    Shield

  2. It wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that’s said to have been the face it had when it was still human.

    Sword

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  4. These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages. Each retains memories of its former life.

    White

  5. Each 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
61
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
MineralAmorphous
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
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