Yamask (Plasma Freeze 54) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Yamask from the Plasma Freeze set is a Common Basic Pokémon with 50 HP. Its single attack, Transfer Pain, adds a strategic damage-reallocation option, giving this modest card a niche role in collections and casual play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Attack: Transfer Pain (Move 1 damage counter from any of your Pokémon to any of your opponent’s Pokémon)
• No Abilities
• Flavor Text: “These Pokémon arose from the spirits of people interred in graves. Each retains memories of its former life.”

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Plasma Freeze expansion as card number 54. It is a Common card with no evolutions or abilities, featuring a single Psychic-type attack, Transfer Pain, which moves damage counters between Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. The card is identified by set code “bw9” and card number 54. The illustrator is Masakazu Fukuda. The card image can be referenced at /images/bw9/bw9-54.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, as the artwork and text contribute to collector value. A temperature-controlled environment helps maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): Features Yamask as a Basic Psychic-type with a damage-transfer attack. It fits the set’s theme of ghostly and plasma-powered Pokémon, contributing strategic utility with Transfer Pain.