yamask-galar #10179
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yamask-galar
Generation V · #10179 — Spirit Pokémon
Galarian Yamask is the Ground/Ghost-type regional variant of the original Ghost-type Yamask, native to the Galar region. As the #562 entry in the National Pokédex, this spectral Pokémon represents a fascinating example of how environmental and cultural differences shape Pokémon evolution across regions. Unlike its Unovan counterpart, Galarian Yamask has undergone significant type and stat adjustments, trading its pure Ghost typing for a Ground/Ghost combination that better reflects its connection to ancient burial grounds and earthen tombs. With a base stat total of 303, Galarian Yamask maintains the same distribution across its forms but reallocates points from Special Attack (55 in the original) to Attack (now 55), while reducing Special Attack to 30. This Pokémon's defining characteristic is its signature ability, Wandering Spirit, which swaps abilities with any opponent it makes contact with—a unique mechanic that sets it apart from the original Yamask's Mummy ability.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
1.5kg
Category
Spirit Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
black
Shape
arms
Abilities
Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.
Yamask-galar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Galarian Yamask retains the core silhouette of its Unovan form: a small, shadow-like creature measuring just 0.5 meters in height and weighing a mere 1.5 kilograms, making it one of the smallest Ghost-type Pokémon. The most striking visual distinction is its replacement of the golden mask with an ancient clay tablet that is directly attached to its body, adorned with mysterious purple eyes that glow with spectral intensity. This clay tablet serves as the physical anchor for the human spirit that inhabits the Pokémon, much like the golden mask in the original form, but with a distinctly archaeological aesthetic befitting its Galarian origins. The creature's body consists of shadowy wisps and ethereal tendrils, creating an appearance both delicate and haunting. According to Pokédex entries, these spirits emerged from people interred in graves during bygone ages, and they ramble through ancient ruins in search of someone who recognizes their face—a poignant reminder of their lost humanity.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Yamask-galar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Galarian Yamask follows standard breeding parameters with a 50/50 male to female gender ratio, placing it squarely within the typical distribution for most Pokémon species. Both males and females possess identical stat distributions and abilities, with no gender-based differences in appearance or capability. The species belongs to both the Mineral and Indeterminate egg groups, a dual classification that reflects its unusual nature as both a supernatural entity and a physical creature with tangible properties. With a base happiness value of 70 and a medium growth rate, Galarian Yamask shows moderate friendliness toward trainers who treat it well, though its melancholic nature means it may require patience and understanding to fully bond with. The Pokémon has a hatch counter of 25 cycles, requiring approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps to hatch from an egg. This breeding information suggests that despite their spectral origins, Galarian Yamask are capable of reproduction within their Pokémon ecology, perpetuating their species through both evolutionary and reproductive means. Trainers interested in breeding Yamask for competitive purposes should note that offspring inherit the Galarian form and its Ground/Ghost typing when breeding within the Galar region.
Sprites
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
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tr11
sword shield
+400 more TMs/HMs
yamask-galar's Evolution Chain
Yamask-galar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus, its unique final form, through a distinctive evolutionary method that differs significantly from the original Yamask's level-based evolution into Cofagrigus at level 34. To achieve this transformation, a player must travel beneath a specific arch in the Dusty Bowl region of Galar while their Yamask has sustained at least 49 HP in damage from opponent attacks without fainting. This evolution method creates a narrative parallel to the Pokémon's lore of suffering and spiritual transformation—the damage represents trials and tribulations that strengthen the bond between trainer and Pokémon, ultimately granting the spirit enough power to transcend its earthly form. Once evolved, Runerigus maintains the Ground/Ghost typing and becomes a formidable physical attacker with significantly enhanced stats. This evolution mechanic demonstrates Galarian Yamask's thematic connection to perseverance through adversity, making it a memorable evolution experience for trainers willing to engage with the region's lore and geography. The evolution cannot be triggered through traditional level-up methods, reinforcing the unique spiritual nature of Galarian Yamask's transformation.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Yamask-galar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Galarian Yamask is primarily encountered in the ruins and archaeological sites of the Galar region, particularly around the Dusty Bowl and other areas with historical significance. These Pokémon exhibit deeply melancholic behavior, as they wander through ancient structures searching for recognition from the living world. The Pokédex notes that they retain vivid memories of their former human lives, which creates a bittersweet existence oscillating between spectral existence and human consciousness. The Wandering Spirit ability reflects their nature as restless spirits—upon contact with other Pokémon, they instinctively exchange spiritual essences and abilities, suggesting a kind of desperate communication or exchange of identity. These Pokémon are solitary in nature, rarely encountered in groups, and their Ground/Ghost typing indicates they are equally comfortable in the subterranean environments where graves and tombs are located as well as the supernatural realm. They show particular affinity for locations steeped in history and human tragedy, where their sorrowful cries can occasionally be heard echoing through ancient ruins.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages. Each retains memories of its former life.
Generation VI
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.
Each of them carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. Sometimes they look at it and cry.
Generation VIII
It wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that’s said to have been the face it had when it was still human.
The spirit of a person from a bygone age became this Pokémon. It rambles through ruins, searching for someone who knows its face.
Yamask-galar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The Galarian form's design philosophy emphasizes archaeological and ancient civilization themes, in stark contrast to the original Yamask's focus on funerary practices and death. While the Unovan Yamask carries a golden mask representing a preserved human face, Galarian Yamask's clay tablet suggests a more primitive, earth-bound spirituality connected to ancient peoples and their burial customs. The name 'Yamask' derives from 'yama' (mountain or corpse in various languages) combined with 'mask,' but the Galarian variant reimagines this concept through the lens of archaeological discovery and ancient ruins. The purple eyes and clay tablet design evoke the aesthetics of ancient pottery and clay artifacts, creating visual continuity with the Dusty Bowl's archaeological context. This regional differentiation demonstrates how Pokémon design adapts to reflect cultural and geographical differences—where the original Yamask represents formalized death rituals, Galarian Yamask embodies the forgotten spirits of ancient civilizations waiting to be rediscovered. The shift from a purely Ghost-type to Ground/Ghost typing reinforces this earth-based, archaeologically-inspired reimagining of the spirit Pokémon concept.
Learnable Moves
Yamask-galar can learn 50 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | 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 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 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 |
Yamask-galar Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Galarian Yamask occupies a niche role as a defensive utility Pokémon with offensive potential through its physical Attack stat of 55 and exceptional Defense stat of 85, the highest among its base form attributes. Its signature ability, Wandering Spirit, provides strategic utility by swapping abilities with opposing Pokémon upon contact, creating opportunities to cripple opponents' Pokémon by forcing unfavorable ability exchanges or stripping away beneficial abilities like Speed Boost or Intimidate. The Ground/Ghost typing grants valuable resistances and immunities: Ground-type moves are resisted, Ghost-type attacks deal reduced damage, and Yamask is completely immune to Normal-type and Fighting-type moves, making it an excellent switch-in against common physical threats. However, its relatively low Special Defense (65) and Speed (30) leave it vulnerable to special attackers and faster opponents, necessitating careful team composition and defensive support. Trainers often use Galarian Yamask as a lead or pivot Pokémon in doubles formats where its ability-swapping mechanics prove more exploitable. While Yamask's evolution into Runerigus significantly improves its viability as a competitive threat, the base form still sees occasional use in lower-tier formats and has developed a modest following among players who appreciate its unique defensive profile and ability mechanics.
Commonly Asked Questions About Yamask-galar
What type is Yamask-galar?
Yamask-galar is a ground and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Yamask-galar evolve into?
Yamask-galar does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Yamask-galar's weaknesses?
Yamask-galar is weak to ghost, water, grass, ice and dark type moves.
Yamask-galar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Galarian Yamask has captured the imagination of the Pokémon community through its melancholic lore and archaeological significance within the Sword and Shield narrative. The Pokémon resonates with players who appreciate darker, more emotionally complex Pokémon designs, and its unique evolution method has become iconic within the fandom, inspiring fan art and creative interpretations exploring the theme of spirits seeking recognition and peace. The clay tablet design has influenced how fans conceptualize regional variants as fundamentally tied to their environmental and cultural contexts, establishing a template for understanding how Pokémon adapt to different regions. Online communities frequently discuss the poignant Pokédex entries describing Yamask's search for someone who recognizes its former human face, leading to philosophical discussions about identity, memory, and transformation. The Wandering Spirit ability has become notable in competitive circles and casual gameplay alike, creating memorable moments when the ability triggers and fundamentally shifts the balance of a battle. Galarian Yamask's presence in the Galar region's archaeological sites has also contributed to the region's world-building reputation for blending modern civilization with ancient mysteries, making it an integral part of Sword and Shield's cultural landscape.
Where to Find Yamask-galar in Every Pokémon Game
Galarian Yamask is exclusive to the Galar region and was introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield as a regional variant. Players encounter this Ground/Ghost-type primarily in the Dusty Bowl, a late-game area characterized by ancient ruins and archaeological sites perfectly suited to Yamask's thematic requirements. With a catch rate of 190, making it moderately difficult to capture compared to common Pokémon but far easier than legendary creatures, trainers can obtain Yamask through standard encounters in its designated habitat. The Pokémon has a base experience yield of 61 and grows at a medium speed rate, making it a viable option for trainers seeking companions to accompany them through the game's post-game content and beyond. In the post-Crown Tundra DLC era, availability has been maintained consistently within Sword and Shield's ecosystem. For players looking to obtain Galarian Yamask without playing through the Galar campaign, the Pokémon is tradeable through online features and remains available in the Pokémon Sword and Shield's Pokédex. Galarian Yamask has not appeared in later mainline entries like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, making Sword and Shield the definitive source for obtaining this regional variant, preserving its significance as a Galar-exclusive Pokémon species that encapsulates the region's unique spiritual and archaeological character.