Type matchups
Damage Yamask takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Yamask has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 38
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 303
Yamask has a base stat total of 303, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (85). With Sp. Atk (55) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 38 HP, 85 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Yamask's only ability is Mummy.
How to beat Yamask
Yamask takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Yamask's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Yamask's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Yamask's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Yamask is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Yamask → Cofagrigus) and evolves into Cofagrigus.
Best counters to Yamask
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Yamask weak to?
As a Ghost type, Yamask takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Yamask resistant to?
Yamask resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Yamask?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Yamask with super-effective attacks.