Yamask Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yamask in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yamask
Yamask is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 46.133 DPS.
Yamask can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Yamask is weak to Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Normal, Bug-type moves as Yamask resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Yamask is Mega Gengar (46.133 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (42.714 DPS), and Mega Absol (42.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Yamask: After defeating Yamask, the catch encounter will have a CP between 529 and 575 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 659-715 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Yamask from raids will have exactly 575 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Yamask?
The best counter for Yamask is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 46.133 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (42.714 DPS) and Mega Absol (42.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yamask?
Yamask can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Yamask weak to?
Yamask is weak to Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yamask be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Yamask's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Yamask from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yamask from raids will have 575 CP at level 20, or 715 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 529. If you see 575 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Yamask worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yamask is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Yamask?
For the best moveset for Yamask itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yamask stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Yamask without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yamask can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (39.857 DPS) and Darkrai (35.714 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Yamask in raids?
Weather boost information for Yamask is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.