Evolving Galarian Yamask into Runerigus is one of the most difficult evolutions in Pokemon GO but it’s definitely worth it!

In addition to catching ’em all, players will have to evolve some of the Pokemon if they want to complete their Pokemon GO Pokedex.

Usually, evolving Pokemon just requires a certain amount of Candy, but Galarian Yamask is one of a few that has an additional evolution requirement.

Here’s how you can evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus in Pokemon GO!

Pokemon GO Galarian Yamask Pokedex

How to Evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus in Pokemon GO

To evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus, you need to use 50 Yamask Candy and compete in 10 Raids with Galarian Yamask as your Buddy.

  1. Catch a Galarian Yamask
  2. Earn 50 Yamask Candy
  3. Set Galarian Yamask as your Buddy Pokemon
    • Press the circle with your Buddy in it next to your trainer icon
    • Scroll down and press Swap Buddies
    • Select Galarian Yamask
  4. Win 10 Raids while Galarian Yamask is your Buddy
  5. Once you have won 10 Raids with Galarian Yamask and have 50 Yamask Candy, you can press the evolve button to turn it into Runerigus.

Now that you’ve evolved your Galarian Yamask into Runerigus, you’ll want to know its attacks and stats!

Pokemon GO Yamask Runerigus Evolution

Runerigus Attacks in Pokemon GO

These are all of the attacks that Runerigus can learn in Pokemon GO:

Fast AttacksCharged Attacks
Astonish (Ghost)
Shadow Claw (Ghost)
Rock Tomb (Rock)
Sand Tomb (Ground)
Shadow Ball (Ghost)

The best attacks for Runerigus are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. If you need to teach your Runerigus these attacks, then find out how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO.

Runerigus Stats

Runerigus’ best stat is its defense, making it a reasonably tough Pokemon to take down. Meanwhile, its Attack and Stamina are pretty average.

StatValue
Attack163
Defense237
Stamina 151
Maximum CP2273

Check out the Pokemon GO Battle League schedule to see if there are any upcoming cups you might want to use Runerigus in!

Senior Staff Writer
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