Best Yamask counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Yamask in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Yamask counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Yamask counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	43.58	5411.56	0	85.3s	145.5
2	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	43.48	3674.76	0	86.7s	131.8
3	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	51.78	1460.14	2	79.4s	119.3
4	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	39.99	3069.33	1	94.7s	118.4
5	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Dragon Ascent	40.44	2626.51	1	94.5s	114.8
6	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	36.28	3591.25	1	103.2s	114.4
7	Mega Gyarados	Bite	Crunch	35.22	3859.45	0	105.9s	114.0
8	Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing *	37.01	3193.95	1	101.8s	112.8
9	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	40.91	2303.43	1	94.2s	112.1
10	Darkrai	Snarl	Shadow Ball	37.61	2799.24	1	100.9s	110.5
11	Mega Absol	Snarl	Payback	40.48	2043.45	1	96.0s	107.9
12	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	47.00	1173.93	3	88.9s	105.1
13	Yveltal	Snarl	Dark Pulse	32.56	3203.31	1	115.1s	102.5
14	Shadow Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	38.13	1953.30	1	101.8s	102.0
15	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	43.03	1332.63	2	94.5s	101.5
16	Shadow Honchkrow	Snarl	Dark Pulse	38.58	1839.31	1	101.1s	101.4
17	Zarude	Bite	Dark Pulse	30.72	3238.46	1	121.6s	98.4
18	Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball	44.85	1012.25	3	94.5s	97.8
19	Mega Alakazam	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball	42.00	1216.37	2	97.6s	97.4
20	Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play	34.10	2256.29	1	111.9s	97.3

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Yamask in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Yamask down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Yamask counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Yamask counter is Mega Tyranitar, followed by Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Houndoom. The table also includes Mega Rayquaza, Tyranitar, Mega Gyarados, and Hydreigon, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Yamask type chart

When fighting Yamask, keep in mind the following that Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, and Ghost type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Poison, Fighting, and Normal type moves.

Weaknesses

Dark	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%

Resistances

Fighting	39.1%
Normal	39.1%
Bug	62.5%
Poison	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.