How to evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO? Runerigus evolution explained

If you wish to evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO and are perplexed by the strange icon on the creature's in-game evolution button, you have come to the right place. Not only do you have to feed Galarian Yamask 50 Candy, but you must also have participated in 10 raids with it as your Buddy, to evolve it into Runerigus in Pokemon GO.

In Pokemon GO's Yamask and Galarian Yamask Research Day event, which takes place between 2 - 5 pm local time on October 19, 2024, you will get a bunch of this critter.

There is a condition you must fulfill before you can evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

This article will break down the steps you must follow to evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO.

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Steps to evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO into Runerigus

Follow the steps mentioned below to evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus in Pokemon GO:

• Step 1: Capture Galarian Yamask.
• Step 2: Set it as PVour buddy. You can do this by clicking your player icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen, and selecting the "Swap Buddy" button.
• Step 3: Take part in 10 raids with Galarian Yamask as your Buddy. Note that, the challenge doesn't specify the level of raids you must compete in, or that you have to win these raids. Therefore, feel free to pick and choose the creatures you want to challenge.
• Step 4: Collect 50 Yamask Candy. This can be done by capturing either the Unovan variant or the Galarian variant. You may also convert Rare Candy to meet the requirements.
• Step 5: Once you meet the evolution criteria, click on the evolution button and confirm your decision to trigger the process.

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Should you evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO?

Evolving Galarian Yamask into Runerigus is a great decision if you ar a PvP enthusiast. The latter is a strong pick in the Great League and Ultra League of GBL, where it ranks #87 and #54 respectively as of October 2024.

You can get Runerigus if you evolve Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Having this creature on your team can help you get some cheeky especially when paired with teammates like Clefable, Wigglytuff, Toxapex, Dunsparce, and Lickilicky in the Great League, and Clefable, Tentacruel, Zygarde (Complete Forme), Galarian Weezing, and Nidoqueen in the Ultra League.

The complex procedure notwithstanding, you should try to find a Galarian Yamask with good PvP IVs and evolve it into a Runerigus.

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FAQs about Galarian Yamask in Pokemon GO

1) Is Galarian Yamask rare in Pokemon GO?

While not abundantly available, it is fairly easy to find and catch a Galarian Yamask. In GBL Season 20, it is available as a reward.

2) Why is my Galarian Yamask not evolving?

You need to have 50 Yamask Candy and must have participated in 10 raid battles with the Galarian Yamask you wish to evolve set as your buddy. If either criteria is unfulfilled, you won't be able to evolve your Galarian Yamask.

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