Runerigus Best Moveset
Among the highest Defense stats without Mega at 145. Ground and Ghost TermStab at 95 Attack fires on slow 30 Speed cooldowns between absorbing physical hits. The moveset is a physical fortress. 58/105 HP and Sp. Def complete the defensive profile.
Runerigus sat at D-Tier in Gen VIII. This was Runerigus's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Wanderingspirit with Leftovers, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Runerigus best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Poltergeist
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Runerigus Weakness
Runerigus's Ground/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal, Electric, and Fighting-type attacks completely. Runerigus's physical bulk (base 145 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Electric, Fighting |
What is Runerigus Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Runerigus
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Runerigus View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x16-19% Scald 2x14-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Runerigus View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam17-20% U Turn6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Runerigus View Corviknight builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityScrappy ItemLopunnite NatureJolly Moves View Lopunny-Mega builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Out of 2 evolutions from Yamask, Runerigus comes from a location-specific evolution. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Yamask to get eggs. Both Runerigus and Cofagrigus hit 483 total stats from Yamask. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Runerigus
Runerigus isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Yamask from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Yamask to Runerigus is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Runerigus in LZA
Step 1Obtain YamaskLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Route 6 · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Runerigus ✓
Runerigus doesn't appear wild. Catch Yamask instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Runerigus. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Runerigus in SwSh
Step 1Catch YamaskRoute 6Lv.29-33OverworldRate 35%All Weather- Step 2Runerigus ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Runerigus egg.
Base Stats
Runerigus's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.
Runerigus Guide
Runerigus has a 483 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a trick room. Base 145 Defense is where it shines.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Kartana (Grass), and Kyurem (Ice) when using Runerigus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Runerigus won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Wandering Spirit swaps abilities with opponents on contact. That's the one you want on Runerigus. It's the only ability Runerigus has.
Runerigus fills the trick room role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Run Bodypress, Poltergeist, Earthquake, and Stealth Rock on Runerigus. Bodypress is the most common pick at 0% usage. Poltergeist provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Runerigus has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves