Pokemon Go Yamask & Galarian Yamask evolutions: How to get Cofagrigus & Runerigus

Yamask and Galarian Yamask have different evolutions in Pokemon Go. So, here’s all the information you need to add both Cofagrigus and Runerigus to your Pokedex.

Regional variants can make things a little confusing in Pokemon Go. While they take up the same entry in the Pokedex, they often have different designs, typings, and evolutions, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all.

Yamask is a good example of this. While its regular form evolves into Cofagrigus, the Galarian version evolves into Runerigus, and they both have different evolution requirements that you’ll need to fulfill to get them.

So, whether you’re looking to evolve Ghost-type Yamask or dual Ground/Ghost Galarian Yamask in Pokemon Go, here are all the details you need to know.

How to evolve Yamask into Cofagrigus

A regular Gen 5 Yamask can evolve into Cofagrigus once you’ve collected 50 Candy. There are no special items or Buddy tasks required for this evolution process in Niantic’s game.

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If you’re struggling to earn enough Candy, remember to use Pinap Berries when catching Yamask to increase your haul, and also set the Pokemon as your Buddy to get some extra Candy while you’re out exploring.

Players can also take advantage of special events – mostly those around Halloween – as Yamask tends to be featured in them. The most recent one is the Yamask and Galarian Yamask Research Day which will take place on October 19, 2024.

How to evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus

Gen 8’s Galarian Yamask can evolve into Runerigus with 50 Candy. However, unlike regular Yamask, you’ll need to set Galarian Yamask as your Buddy and win 10 Raids. Only after doing so, the evolution button on the Pokemon’s page can be activated.

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The easiest way to complete this Buddy task is to take part in 1-Star Raids, as you can usually win those by yourself if you have a team of strong Pokemon. You can see the current lineup of Raid Bosses here.

Remember that you can earn one free Raid Pass every day by visiting a Gym, but you’ll meet this goal a lot quicker by using Premium Battle Passes earned from research tasks or bought from the Item Shop.

That’s everything you need to know about Yamask and Galarian Yamask evolutions in Pokemon Go. If you’re a fan of the game, don’t miss out on the current Raid Bosses, this week’s Spotlight Hour, and the monthly Community Day.