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Yamask (Japanese: デスマス, HepburnDesumasu) (YAH-mask[1]) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It has a Ground/Ghost-type Galarian Form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Yamask concept art

Concept artwork of Yamask.

Yamask is a small black, shadow-like figure with two long arm-like limbs protruding from its upper body. On the end of its long slender tail like thing, it cradles a gold mask that resembles a human face. Yamask's eyes are red with a small black pupil in the middle.

Galarian Yamask looks pretty much the same as the original Yamask, but instead of cradling a gold mask it is replaced with Runeigus' tail rune. Galarian Yamask's eyes are purple with a small black pupil in the middle.

Behavior[]

When gazing at the mask that resembles its former human self, Yamask sometimes sobs over looking at it.

Galarian Yamask is formed when an ancient clay tablet is drawn to a vengeful spirit. The slab has possessed it and absorbs its dark powers.

Natural Abilities[]

Yamask can manipulate victims if they wear its mask through possessing their bodies.

Habitat[]

Yamask usually wander around ancient ruins and remains.

Evolution[]

Yamask evolves into Cofagrigus at level 34.

Galarian Yamask can evolve into Runerigus near the Dusty Bowl with HP lower than 49 but without fainting.

Game Info[]

Game Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Relic Castle Common
X and Y Transfer, Trade, Breed Cofagrigus None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Breed Cofagrigus None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Sword and Shield Unovan Form: Trade Galarian Yamask in Ballonlea Stadium
Galarian Form: Route 6
One
Common

Pokédex Entries[]

  • Black

    Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was a person. 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

    Unovan Form: It wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that's said to have been the face it had when it was still human.
    Galarian Form: A clay slab with cursed engravings took possession of a Yamask. The slab is said to be absorbing the Yamask's dark power.

  • Shield

    Unovan Form: The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
    Galarian Form: It's said that this Pokémon was formed when an ancient clay tablet was drawn to a vengeful spirit.


Stats[]

Unovan form[]

Stats
HP
38
Attack
30
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
65
Speed
30
Total
303

Galarian form[]

Stats
HP
38
Attack
55
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
65
Speed
30
Total
303

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

Yamask[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Astonish 30 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
13 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
17 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
21 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
25 Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
29 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
33 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
33 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
37 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
41 Grudge —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
45 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
49 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Astonish 30 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
5 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
9 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
13 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 3 0 ♥
17 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 2 1 ♥
21 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
25 Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
29 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
33 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
33 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
37 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
41 Grudge —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 4 4 ♥
45 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
49 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 8 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Astonish 30 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
5 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
13 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
17 Hex 50 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
21 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
25 Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
29 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
33 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
33 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
37 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
41 Grudge —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
45 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
49 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Yamask[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Astonish 30 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
1 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
4 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
8 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
12 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
20 Crafty Shield —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
24 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
28 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
32 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
36 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
40 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
44 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
48 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
48 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
52 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Ally Switch Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Crafty ShieldUSUM Klefki —% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
Disable Grimer, Grimer, Muk, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Endure Stunfisk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Fake Tears * Snorunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Heal Block Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus, Klefki 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Imprison Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Litwick, Lampent, Klefki —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Memento Grimer, Grimer, Muk, Muk, Koffing, Weezing, Spiritomb, Litwick, Lampent 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Nasty Plot Spiritomb —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Nightmare Gastly, Haunter, Gengar 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Toxic Spikes Trubbish, Garbodor —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Ally Switch Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Disable Grimer, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Endure Stunfisk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Fake Tears * Snorunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 4 0 ♥
Heal Block Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus, Klefki 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Imprison Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Litwick, Lampent, Klefki —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Memento Grimer, Muk, Koffing, Weezing, Spiritomb, Litwick, Lampent 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 8 0 ♥
Nasty Plot Spiritomb —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Nightmare Gastly, Haunter, Gengar 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 1 3 ♥
Toxic Spikes Trubbish, Garbodor —% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Disable Grimer, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Endure Stunfisk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Fake Tears * Snorunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Heal Block Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Imprison Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Litwick, Lampent —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Memento Grimer, Muk, Koffing, Weezing, Spiritomb, Litwick, Lampent 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Nasty Plot Spiritomb —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Nightmare Gastly, Haunter, Gengar 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You USUM —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Role Play USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
After You ORAS —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Block ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Pain Split ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You  —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Block  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Magic Coat  —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Pain Split  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Role Play  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Skill Swap  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Wonder Room  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

James Yamask

James' Yamask.

A Yamask made its debut in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! where it was causing a haunting in the Nacrene Museum due its mask being "stolen" by Hawes. It later took over Cilan's body when its mask went onto his face and expressed its anger. When Lenora finally solved the reason behind the commotion, Yamask left peacefully with its mask.

Trivia[]

  • When designing Yamask, the official designers believed that it has to combine both creepiness and lovableness into its appearance and concept, since Pokémon are meant to be humans' companions.
  • Yamask is the only Pokémon from Generation V to evolve into a Pokémon outside of its generation.
  • The way that Galarian Yamask evolves is likely inspired by funeral/burial rituals of different civilizations from both east and west:
    • Dusty Bowl bears strong resemblance to a dolmen, similar to early Viking civilizations' stone-ships that inspired the design of Runerigus.

Origin[]

Yamask seems to be based on a Bâ, a human soul in Egyptian conception. It also appears to be holding an Egyptian death mask.

Galarian Yamask might be inspired by the fragment of runes, more specifically the Swedish Ingvar runestones which hold strange snake-like markings on them, similarly to Galarian Yamask's tablet. The requirement of it having to lose 49 HP to evolve is based on how antarābhava and Taoism beliefs of the soul of a dead person will leave the human world within 49 days.

Etymology[]

Yamask may come from 闇 yami (darkness), や ya (bad), Yama (a deity in Hinduism and Buddhism associated with death and the afterlife), and mask.

Its Japanese name, Desumasu, comes from death mask and ですます体 desumasutai (formal Japanese speech).

Gallery[]

Unovan Form[]

Galarian Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 424. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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