Yamask (Galarian) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Yamask (Galarian) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Yamask (Galarian)
Yamask (Galarian) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Ghost typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 46.606 DPS.
Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) is Primal Kyogre (46.606 DPS), Mega Gengar (46.133 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (43.385 DPS).
Catching Yamask (Galarian): After defeating Yamask (Galarian), 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 (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
The best counter for Yamask (Galarian) is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 46.606 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (46.133 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (43.385 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Yamask (Galarian)?
Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) weak to?
Yamask (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Yamask (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Yamask (Galarian)'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 (Galarian) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian)?
For the best moveset for Yamask (Galarian) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Yamask (Galarian) 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 (Galarian) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Yamask (Galarian) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (39.867 DPS) and Blacephalon (39.857 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 (Galarian) in raids?
Weather boost information for Yamask (Galarian) is not currently available. Ground-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.