Cofagrigus (Japanese : デスカーン Desukarn ) is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V .
It evolves from Yamask starting at level 34.
Biology
Cofagrigus opening its body like a sarcophagus
Cofagrigus is a blue and yellow sarcophagus-like Pokémon with red, menacing eyes and four ebony hands that appear to be shadows. A simply designed face, which is the mask Yamask carries, is prominent on the "forehead" of the Pokémon. Its real face is covered up by parts that slide open when it is active. White, sharp fangs create a taunting smile, and flamboyant patterns veil the coffin. The coffin is said to be made of solid gold. Cofagrigus is seemingly a distant relative of Runerigus .
Ancient legends once told Cofagrigus could seal nearby humans in their bodies and turn them into mummies; grave robbers who mistake them for normal coffins get this fate. Cofagrigus is said to have once been human but having forgotten its memories from when it was alive. They also enjoy eating gold nuggets. It lives in tombs and ruins waiting for victims. Cofagrigus has been used as a symbol for the wealth of kings from a bygone era.
In a fantasy sequence depicted in Raid Battle in The Ruins! , Cofagrigus is shown to be able to open its body like a sarcophagus.
Cofagrigus and its pre-evolution, Yamask , are the only known Pokémon that can have Mummy as an Ability .
Evolution
Cofagrigus evolves from Yamask .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data .)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Unova B W : #069
Unova B2 W2 : #125
Black
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
White
They pretend to be elaborate coffins to teach lessons to grave robbers. Their bodies are covered in pure gold.
Black 2
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos #—
Hoenn #—
X
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
Y
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
Omega Ruby
It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.
Alpha Sapphire
Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.
Generation VIII
Galar #329
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl , and Legends: Arceus .
Sword
This Pokémon has a body of sparkling gold. People say it no longer remembers that it was once human.
Shield
There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They're symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
In side games
Cofagrigus in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
58
118 - 165
226 - 320
50
49 - 112
94 - 218
145
135 - 216
265 - 427
95
90 - 161
175 - 317
105
99 - 172
193 - 339
30
31 - 90
58 - 174
Total:
483
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Cofagrigus is available in Sword and Shield .
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cofagrigus in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cofagrigus in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cofagrigus
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cofagrigus
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.2 seconds
Base HP: 50
Base Attack: 78
Base Defense: 63
Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PokéPark Pad entry:
They say he was a king a long, long time ago. He feels as if he is still a king and is quite naive.
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
In the anime
Cofagrigus in the anime
Major appearances
Multiple Cofagrigus debuted in Explorers of the Hero's Ruin! as guardians of the "Golden Dark Stone ", a role they shared with a Sigilyph .
In Raid Battle in The Ruins! , two Cofagrigus were found at the Colossus Ruins . Goh attempted to catch them, only to be stopped by Kira . They were attacked by Pikachu , which caused them to release Shane Seeker and his Shiny Psyduck , who were trapped inside the ruins.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
BW064
Cofagrigus
Ash's Pokédex
Cofagrigus, the Coffin Pokémon and the evolved form of Yamask . People who approach Cofagrigus are swallowed and turned into mummies . It loves to eat gold.
In the manga
Cofagrigus in Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters BW
A Cofagrigus appeared in Pocket Monsters BW .
Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
A Cofagrigus appeared in Get the Legendary Pokémon! .
Pokémon Adventures
Gorm , a member of the Seven Sages , used his Cofagrigus to take control of the Dragonite skeleton from Nacrene Museum in The Mystery of the Missing Fossil .
Ghetsis owns a Cofagrigus that first appeared in The Power of Dreams .
Pokémon RéBURST
A Cofagrigus appears as the Burst form of Rush.
In the TCG
Main article: Cofagrigus (TCG)
Trivia
Previously, due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS , an English-language Cofagrigus could not be traded without a nickname in Generation V . However, the filter has since been altered to allow Cofagrigus to be traded without a nickname.
Cofagrigus's Attack and Special Attack stats are the reverse of Runerigus 's, while their other stats are identical.
Origin
Cofagrigus may be based on Ancient Egypt sarcophagi and funerary items, Tutankhamun's coffins and mask in particular. The pink and white colors of Cofagrigus's Shiny variant may have been inspired by the Sarcophagus of Akhenaten .
Cofagrigus may also be a reference to supposed curses in Egyptian tombs . This can be seen in Cofagrigus's Mummy Ability , which negatively affects other Pokémon that come into contact with it.
Name origin
Cofagrigus may be a combination of coffin and sarcophagus . It may also come from grim , grief , or egregious .
Desukarn may be a combination of death and 棺 kan (coffin). It may also be a pun on です か desu ka , a form used at the at the end of an interrogative sentence which can be translated as "Is it?".
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
デスカーン Desukarn
From death , 棺 kan and a pun on です か desu ka
French
Tutankafer
From Tutankhamun and fer . Also a pun on tant qu'à faire
Spanish
Cofagrigus
Same as English name
German
Echnatoll
From Echnaton and a pun with Echt? Na toll!
Italian
Cofagrigus
Same as English name
Korean
데스니칸 Desunikan
Corruption of its Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese
死神棺 Sǐshénguān * 迭失棺 Diéshīguān *
From 死神 sǐshén and 棺 guān From the transcription of Japanese name, 失 shī and 棺 guān
Cantonese Chinese
死神棺 Séisàhngūn
From 死神 Séisàhn and 棺 Gūn
More languages
Hindi
डैमौफ़न Demaufan
From death , मौत maut , and कफ़न kafan
Russian
Кофагригус Kofagrigus
Transcription of English name
Thai
เดธคาน Detkhan
Transcription of Japanese name
External links
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