Competitive Information for Reuniclus [Sun/Moon]


Psychic
Abilities:
This Pokemon can only be damaged by direct attacks.
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm or Hail damage, Effect Spore.
This Pokemon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.


Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Reuniclus? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
ToxapexSkarmoryChanseyLatias-MegaGliscorExcadrillHippowdonKrookodileLopunny-MegaMagnezone
Meet Reuniclus, a superb Pokémon ready to dominate with its Psychic typing! It's a sight to see Reuniclus out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Reuniclus below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Leftovers / Rocky Helmet
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 212 Def / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind / Psyshock
- Recover
Prepare for single battles with Reuniclus as a spectacular Physical Wall. It is designed to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Reuniclus last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Magic Guard, Reuniclus can only be damaged by direct attacks. With a Rocky Helmet equipped to it, if Reuniclus is hit by a contact move, the attacker loses 1/6 of its max hp.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Reuniclus's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Reuniclus by 50% of its max hp).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kaa243
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
Reuniclus makes an pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using powerful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Reuniclus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Reuniclus is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Reuniclus has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Night Shade is a special 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Reuniclus's level).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kba243
Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Trick
- Recover
Prepare for single battles with Reuniclus as an interesting Physical Wall. The main aim of this moveset is to take a large amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Flame Orb will burn Reuniclus at the end of the turn. With Magic Guard, Reuniclus can only be damaged by direct attacks. Reuniclus is a fantastic Pokemon, you can reduce the attack on its rival, with the flame orb while prevents problems of state, usa recuperar to recover PS, psyshock receives STAB and serves to Blissey. Focus Blast is for Tyranitar or other dark/rock. The reason for that incorporate it into my team was by their incredible statistics and possibilities.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick is a status move (Reuniclus switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Reuniclus by 50% of its max hp).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kca243
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Reuniclus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
ChandelureShuckleChanseyTalonflameAerodactyl-MegaSalamenceBlisseyAerodactylFlygonMetagross
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
Reuniclus is a high-quality Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with powerful special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Reuniclus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Reuniclus is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Reuniclus has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Night Shade is a special 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Reuniclus's level).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/laa243
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Trick Room
Reuniclus is a superb Offensive Trick Roomer to use for single battles. Life Orb boosts the power of Reuniclus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Reuniclus is immune to powder moves sandstorm or hail damage effect spore. With a Psychium Z equipped to it, if Reuniclus has a psychic move, this item allows it to use a psychic z-move.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/lba243
Movepool
Want to know what moves Reuniclus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Reuniclus.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Reuniclus can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Reuniclus
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Ability: Magic guard + Item: Life orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Reuniclus's stats
- Acid Armor
- Calm Mind
- Iron Defense
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Reuniclus
- Acid Armor
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Recover
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Reuniclus in Sun and Moon
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/212/0/0/44/ )
- Bold Nature ( 208/0/252/0/0/48/ )
- Optimize Reuniclus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Reuniclus. Top rated Reuniclus Sun/Moon movesets. You can find Reuniclus builds Sun/Moon. Reuniclus movesets Sun/Moon are listed here. VGC Reuniclus Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Reuniclus in Sun/Moon along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for evolution