Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon recognized for its eerie mask that resembles a human skull in Pokémon GO. This creature, commonly found in the Unova region, is a somber being that carries memories of its former life within its mask. It evolves into the majestic Cofagrigus, which embodies the dignity and gravity of a tomb. In contrast, Yamask also has a distinct form in the Galar region, known as Galarian Yamask.
This Ground/Ghost-type version retains the skull-like mask but features a rune on its tail, reflecting its ties to the region’s ancient lore. Unlike its Unova counterpart, Galarian Yamask evolves into Runerigus—a powerful Ground/Ghost-type that merges ancient strength with the spirits of those who have passed away. They can be seen as two aspects of the same idea, one focusing on death, while the other highlights life.
How To Evolve Yamask In Pokémon GO
Evolve The Standard Yamask Into Cofagrigus
To evolve the standard Yamask from the Unova region in Pokémon GO, all you need to do is collect 50 Yamask Candy and press the ‘Evolve’ button.
There’s no special criteria for this evolution—just gather the required Candy, and you’re good to go. The location doesn’t matter.
You can earn Yamask Candy through various methods, including capturing more Yamask in the wild, taking short walks with it as your Buddy to earn Candy, hatching them from Eggs, or completing specific tasks and research challenges for rewards. The evolved Cofagrigus will have the same stats as the original Yamask, so it’s wise to choose the Yamask with the highest CP and IVs to maximize the potential of your Cofagrigus.
How To Evolve Galarian Yamask In Pokémon GO
Evolve The Special Galarian Yamask Into Runerigus
To evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus in Pokémon GO, you’ll need to follow a specific process that involves some effort. First, you must collect 50 Yamask Candy and participate in 10 Raid Battles. You can gather Candy by catching either standard Yamask or Galarian Yamask. As for Raid Battles, you can join any type, but One-Star Raids are usually easier and more manageable.
Crucially, Galarian Yamask must be set as your Buddy Pokémon while you take part in those Raid Battles for the progress to count towards the evolution. Although this can be tricky, understanding how the Buddy system functions will help you along the way.
Please note that each Galarian Yamask has its own requirements for evolution. Therefore, if you want to evolve multiple Galarian Yamask into Runerigus, you’ll need to complete the process for each individual Yamask.
If you’re struggling to find a Galarian Yamask, these Pokémon often appear during Halloween-themed events. Additionally, you can hatch Galarian Yamask from 7km Eggs obtained through Gifts or occasionally find them in One-Star Raids. Regardless, you’ll need to put in the effort to evolve them into Runerigus in Pokémon GO.