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No. 0563

Cofagrigus

Coffin Pokémon

Cofagrigus
Official art
Ghost
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
76.5 kg 168.7 lbs
Base stat total
483 top 39%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.
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Base stats

HP58118–165226–320
Atk5049–11294–218
Def145135–216265–427
SpA9590–161175–317
SpD10599–172193–339
Spe3031–9058–174
Total483Higher than 61% of all Pokémon
HP58Atk50Def145Spe30SpD105SpA95

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Cofagrigus outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90Cofagrigus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  28. 82Cofagrigus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 50Cofagrigus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Bug½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
FlyingGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Mummy

    Changes attacking Pokémon's abilities to Mummy on contact.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#164 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (33%) · Mummy (100%) · Relaxed (33.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (14%)

Moves Trick Room, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball, Body Press

Singles

#152 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (51.2%) · Mummy (100%) · Bold (57.7%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (46.3%)

Moves Will-O-Wisp, Body Press, Hex, Iron Defense

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.25% of teams · rank #150 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Mummy
Stat Alignment
Bold
Stat Points
32 HP / 21 Def / 13 SpD
  1. Will-O-Wisp
  2. Hex
  3. Body Press
  4. Iron Defense

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.46%
  • Rated 1500+0.26%
  • Rated 1630+0.25%
  • Rated 1760+0.11%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.25%

Moves

  • Will-O-Wisp88.8%
  • Hex76.2%
  • Body Press69.6%
  • Iron Defense55.6%
  • Shadow Ball20.1%
  • Toxic Spikes16.8%
  • Memento14.7%
  • Trick Room10.8%
  • Destiny Bond10.4%
  • Protect9.8%

Items

  • Leftovers79.4%
  • Colbur Berry8.3%
  • Rocky Helmet7%
  • Mental Herb3.8%
  • Chesto Berry0.7%
  • Sitrus Berry0.7%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Bold 32 HP / 21 Def / 13 SpD55%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD16.9%
  • Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA7.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpA / 1 Spe3.9%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD3.5%

Evolution

  1. #0562YamaskGhost
    1. Level 34#0563CofagrigusGhost
    2. Take damage, then walk under the stone arch at Dusty Bowl after losing 49+ HP#0867RunerigusGroundGhost

Moves

Level up 19

EvoShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
1Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
1Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
12DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
16Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
20Crafty ShieldProtects all friendly Pokémon from non-damaging moves.FairyStatus——10
24HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
28Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5
32GrudgeIf the user faints this turn, the PP of the move that fainted it drops to 0.GhostStatus——5
38CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
44Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
50Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
56Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10
56Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10
62Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10
TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10
TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10
TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM86Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10
TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15
TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category
Coffin Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Yellow
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#069Updated Unova#125Galar#329Hyperspace#060
  1. There are many depictions of Cofagrigus decorating ancient tombs. They’re symbols of the wealth that kings of bygone eras had.

    Shield
  2. This Pokémon has a body of sparkling gold. People say it no longer remembers that it was once human.

    Sword
  3. Grave robbers who mistake them for real coffins and get too close end up trapped inside their bodies.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. They pretend to be elaborate coffins to teach lessons to grave robbers. Their bodies are covered in pure gold.

    White
  5. It has been said that they swallow those who get too close and turn them into mummies. They like to eat gold nuggets.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
デスカーン
Japanese (romaji)
Desukarn
Korean
데스니칸
Chinese (Traditional)
死神棺
Chinese (Simplified)
迭失棺
French
Tutankafer
German
Echnatoll
Spanish
Cofagrigus
Italian
Cofagrigus

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
169
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
MineralAmorphous
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Alpha Sapphire 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 2 areas
  • Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Cave (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
White 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Black 2 areas
  • Relic Castle (B)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–37
  • Relic Castle (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50