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There's a new Galarian Yamask in Pokemon Sword and Shield, and though it looks fairly similar to its plain-Ghost-type counterpart, it can evolve into something entirely different Cofagrigus, its usual evolution. Certain, odd steps have to be taken in order for the Ground- and Ghost-type Pokemon to evolve into the brand new Runerigus. Here's the secret to evolving Yamask into Runerigus in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Watch the video below for a quick rundown on how to evolve Galarian Yamask

How to Catch Galarian Yamask

First things first, you'll have to capture a Galarian Yamask on Route 6 in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It should appear in the overworld quite commonly.

How to Evolve Yamask into Runerigus

There are two things you can do to evolve Yamask:

• Make it Take 49 Damage
• Bring Yamask beneath a certain stone arch in the Wild Area

Keep reading for more details and tips!

Let Yamask Take 49 Damage

Yamask in hand, you'll have to do something sort of terrible to it to begin the evolution method into Runerigus. Take Yamask into battle, and let it take at least 49 Damage. This damage needs to be sustained in one hit - and multi-hit moves, like Bullet Seed, won't count.

We suggest giving Yamask a Focus Sash so it can take one hit, and remain standing with 1 HP, against a Pokemon that's much stronger than it. This can be a wild Pokemon or a Trainer battle. Also, make sure you're not in an area that's Hailing, and make sure to switch your Pokemon before trying to run, or use a Poke Doll to ensure your escape.

Don't worry, you can buy more Focus Sashes from the BP Shop at the Battle Tower once you beat the game!

Take Yamask to the Dusty Bowl

Now that you have a barely-alive Galarian Yamas, take it to the Dusty Bowl in the Wild Area Travel beneath the largest stone arch here. As soon as you go beneath the arch, Yamask should evolve into Runerigus!

Yamask Evolution Runerigus Stats

Runerigus is a Ground- and Ghost-type just like it's pre-evolution Yamask.

Runerigus Stats:

• HP - 58
• Attack - 95
• Defense - 145
• Sp.Atk - 50
• Sp. Def - 105
• Speed - 30
• Runerigus Ability : Wandering Spirit

Usually, Yamask evolves into Cofagrigus at Level 34, but you'll need the original, Unovan Yamask to do so. You can trade a Galarian Yamask for an original Yamask in the Ballonlea Stadium.

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