cofagrigus
Generation V · #0563 — Coffin Pokémon
Cofagrigus, known as the Coffin Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number 563, is a Ghost-type Pokémon that first appeared in Generation V. This spectral creature stands at 1.7 meters tall and weighs 76.5 kilograms, making it a notably solid presence for a ghost-type Pokémon. Cofagrigus evolves from Yamask starting at level 34 and represents a significant power increase from its pre-evolution, boasting a base stat total of 483 with particularly impressive defensive capabilities. With a gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female and a base happiness value of 70, Cofagrigus maintains moderate approachability despite its ominous appearance. The Pokémon features the signature ability Mummy, which uniquely transfers to any Pokémon that makes contact with it, fundamentally altering the battle dynamics whenever Cofagrigus engages in physical combat.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
76.5kg
Category
Coffin Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
blob
Abilities
Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.
Cofagrigus Biology & Physical Characteristics
Cofagrigus presents a striking visual design resembling an elaborate Egyptian sarcophagus, complete with a blue and yellow exterior adorned with flamboyant patterns meant to deceive would-be grave robbers. The Pokémon's actual structure consists of a coffin-like body said to be crafted from solid gold, with its true face hidden behind panels that slide open when the creature becomes active. Four shadowy, ebony hands protrude from the sides of its body, capable of independent movement and manipulation. Most distinctive are its large, menacing red eyes and the prominent yellow mask-like face adorned on its forehead—which is actually the form its pre-evolution Yamask takes. When fully engaged, Cofagrigus can open its body like an authentic sarcophagus, revealing the menacing interior adorned with white, sharp fangs that create a taunting grin. The entire entity exudes an aura of ancient funerary mystique, deliberately designed to appear as an ornate burial chamber.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Cofagrigus Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
With an equal 50% male to 50% female gender distribution, Cofagrigus shows no sexual dimorphism in its appearance or statistics, presenting identically regardless of breeding potential. The species belongs to both the Mineral and Indeterminate egg groups, making it compatible with a diverse range of breeding partners across the Pokémon world. Cofagrigus eggs require approximately 25 cycles to hatch, translating to between 6,169 and 6,425 steps of active travel, placing it in the mid-range of hatch times among Ghost-type Pokémon. Interestingly, despite being evolved from Yamask, Cofagrigus cannot produce Yamask eggs through breeding; instead, breeding Cofagrigus yields Yamask offspring, reflecting the standard evolution mechanics where offspring of evolved forms hatch as their pre-evolution stage. The base friendship value of 70 in Generations V through VII (later adjusted) indicates that Cofagrigus maintains reasonable companionability with its trainers despite its menacing demeanor, suggesting that individual temperament varies significantly among the species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
spell-tag
type-enhancement
Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
tm04
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
black 2 white 2
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
+586 more TMs/HMs
cofagrigus's Evolution Chain
Cofagrigus Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Cofagrigus evolves from Yamask when the pre-evolution reaches level 34, representing a dramatic transformation from a small, mask-carrying spectral form into a fully-realized sarcophagus entity. This evolution marks the Pokémon's full manifestation as a distinct creature rather than merely an animated coffin, with Yamask's mask becoming integrated into Cofagrigus's forehead design. The evolution results in substantial stat increases across the board, particularly in Defense, which increases from 80 to 145—one of the highest defensive stats available to Ghost-type Pokémon. Special Defense also improves significantly from 80 to 105, creating a defensive wall capable of withstanding sustained special attacks. In the Galar region, a regional variant called Runerigus exists as an alternative evolution form, requiring Yamask to be evolved in a specific location near the Dusty Bowl. Runerigus adopts a Ground/Ghost typing and possesses slightly different stat distributions, though Cofagrigus remains the original form introduced in Generation V.
Where to Find
relic castle
unova
+17 more
Cofagrigus Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to ancient legends, Cofagrigus possesses the sinister ability to seal nearby humans within its body and transform them into mummies, making it one of the most dangerous Pokémon to encounter in archaeological settings. Grave robbers who mistake Cofagrigus for ordinary coffins frequently find themselves trapped inside the creature's metallic body, unable to escape. The Pokémon exhibits intelligent predatory behavior, lying in wait within tombs and ruins to ambush unsuspecting victims who venture too close. Cofagrigus sustains itself primarily on a diet of gold nuggets, reflecting both its golden composition and its attraction to precious metals found within burial chambers. The species demonstrates a deliberate teaching behavior toward grave robbers, essentially using itself as an elaborate trap to discourage tomb desecration. Despite its predatory nature, Cofagrigus shows no particular aggression toward those who do not approach it directly, suggesting a more defensive territorial stance than active hunting behavior.
Pokedex Entries
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
They pretend to be elaborate coffins to teach lessons to grave robbers. Their bodies are covered in pure gold.
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
This Pokémon has a body of sparkling gold. People say it no longer remembers that it was once human.
There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.
Cofagrigus Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Cofagrigus derives from a clever portmanteau combining 'coffin' with 'sarcophagus,' directly referencing its primary design inspiration of an Egyptian burial chamber. In Japanese, the Pokémon is called Desukarn, a combination of 'desukaan' (referring to death) and 'kaan' (referencing its sarcophagus-like appearance). The design draws heavily from ancient Egyptian funerary art and practices, incorporating the characteristic rectangular shape of traditional sarcophagi, ornamental patterns reminiscent of hieroglyphic designs, and the golden coloration associated with royal tombs and treasures. The menacing facial features—the red eyes and sharp fangs—subvert the typically solemn appearance of actual burial chambers, transforming the archaeological artifact into a living, predatory creature. This combination of educational historical reference with horror elements creates a unique aesthetic that bridges archaeological authenticity with supernatural menace, making Cofagrigus instantly recognizable while simultaneously unsettling.
Learnable Moves
Cofagrigus can learn 77 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crafty shield | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grudge | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Cofagrigus Competitive Battle Guide
Cofagrigus functions as a defensive bulwark in competitive Pokémon battling, with its exceptional Defense stat of 145 and solid Special Defense of 105 making it extraordinarily difficult to break through defensively. However, its poor Speed stat of 30 combined with modest offensive capabilities (50 Attack and 95 Special Attack) mean Cofagrigus typically functions as a wall rather than an offensive threat, often relegated to defensive pivoting and wall-breaking support roles. Its signature ability, Mummy, provides significant utility by neutralizing the abilities of physical attackers who make contact, potentially crippling opponents reliant on ability-based strategies such as Pure Power or Huge Power Pokémon. The move pool offers respectable options including Shadow Ball for reliable Ghost-type damage, Psyshock for coverage against special walls, Curse for both defensive and offensive boosts, and Dark Pulse for additional neutral coverage. Many competitive sets employ Cofagrigus as an ability blocker and defensive pivot, utilizing moves like Protect to scout threats and Parting Shot to shuffle opponents while maintaining momentum for teammates.
Commonly Asked Questions About Cofagrigus
What type is Cofagrigus?
Cofagrigus is a ghost type Pokemon.
What does Cofagrigus evolve into?
Cofagrigus evolves into runerigus.
What are Cofagrigus's weaknesses?
Cofagrigus is weak to ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Cofagrigus?
Cofagrigus can be found in relic castle (unova).
Cofagrigus Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Cofagrigus has achieved notable cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise as an iconic representation of ancient Egyptian mythology and funerary practices translated into a gaming context. The species appears frequently in archaeological and tomb-themed settings throughout the Pokémon anime, manga, and games, becoming synonymous with dungeon exploration and hidden dangers. Its design demonstrates Game Freak's sophisticated approach to cultural inspiration, taking genuine historical references and reimagining them as living, sentient entities with complex behaviors and ecological niches. The Pokédex entries describing its deceptive mimicry of burial chambers and transformation of humans into mummies have inspired numerous competitive strategies and creative interpretations within fan communities. Cofagrigus serves as an ambassador for Ghost-type Pokémon, demonstrating that supernatural creatures need not be purely malevolent but rather territorial protectors of sacred spaces, influencing how subsequent generations of players conceptualize ghostly Pokémon beyond simple horror archetypes.
Where to Find Cofagrigus in Every Pokémon Game
Cofagrigus first became available to players in Pokémon Black and White as a wild encounter in desert tombs and similar archaeological locations, assigned National Pokédex number 563. The species maintained consistent availability throughout subsequent generations, appearing in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 as well as X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, typically found in locations with tomb or ruins theming. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Cofagrigus appears in the Pokédex as number 329 in the regional classification, with availability in late-game dungeons and the Crown Tundra expansion area. The species also appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A and continues its legacy in newer generations. Wild Cofagrigus can be caught with a capture rate of 90, making them relatively easy to catch once encountered, and players can alternatively raise Yamask from lower levels to obtain Cofagrigus through the straightforward level 34 evolution method. The species maintains consistent availability across both physical and special movesets in the current generation, ensuring competitive players and casual trainers alike can readily incorporate Cofagrigus into their teams.