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Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026

Yamask

Say it: YA-ma-sk

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Yamask is the Spirit Pokémon — Ghost before Cofagrigus. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Cofagrigus — not a finished raid attacker. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Dark hits Ghost hard. Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus — see that form. Catch Yamask from the wild, eggs, or events, then evolve.

Say it: YA-ma-sk

Yamask (#562) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Cofagrigus. Trainers almost never power Yamask for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Cofagrigus. Against Yamask, lead with Dark or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.

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Pokédex notes

Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0562. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.

Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events

Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Yamask. Keep high-IV copies for Cofagrigus. Shadow Yamask is the same — evolve toward Shadow Cofagrigus after Frustration removal. Galarian Yamask is a separate Ghost/Ground form.

Type matchups

  • Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.

When Yamask is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.

Full type matchup guide →

GO base stats

From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.

Attack
95
Defense
141
Stamina
116

Weak to

GhostDark

Resists

NormalFightingPoisonBug

Best Pokémon to use against it

When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.

Recommended

Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.

  1. 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost

    Lick + Shadow Ball

  2. 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam

  3. 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  4. 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Shadow Force

  5. 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  6. 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost

    Lick + Shadow Ball

  7. 7. Gengar · beats Ghost

    Lick + Shadow Ball

  8. 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  9. 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

  10. 10. Banette · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

  11. 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  12. 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

Budget

Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.

  1. 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  2. 2. Banette · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

  3. 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball

  4. 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  5. 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  6. 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  7. 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Ball

  8. 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost

    Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball

  9. 9. Sableye · beats Ghost

    Shadow Claw + Foul Play

  10. 10. Haunter · beats Ghost

    Lick + Shadow Ball

  11. 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost

    Hex + Shadow Punch

  12. 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost

    Feint Attack + Shadow Ball

Recommended moves

Yamask’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Cofagrigus — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.

Fast

  • Astonish · Standard

    Ghost STAB

  • Zen Headbutt · Standard

    Psychic energy

Charged

  • Shadow Ball · Standard

    Ghost nuke

  • Dark Pulse · Standard

    Dark coverage

  • Ominous Wind · Standard

    Ghost alternate

Moves in GO

Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.

Fast

  • astonish
  • zen headbutt

Charged

  • shadow ball
  • dark pulse
  • ominous wind

PvP league ranks (family snapshot)

  • Great League · rank #796 of 954 · CP 1110

    Astonish + Shadow Ball

  • Master League · rank #846 of 1023 · CP 1110

    Astonish + Shadow Ball

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