Competitive Information for Reuniclus [Sword/Shield]
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.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Reuniclus? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Reuniclus, a superior Pokémon with Psychic typing. Reuniclus is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Reuniclus's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb / Odd Incense
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
EVs: 172 Hp / 84 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Thunder
- Skill Swap
- Trick Room / Expanding Force
Reuniclus proves to be a marvelous Double Wall for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. 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. However, Magic Guard negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage making it an amazing item for Reuniclus. With Magic Guard, Reuniclus can only be damaged by direct attacks. With a Odd Incense equipped to it, Reuniclus's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Thunder is a special 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Skill Swap is a status move (your Reuniclus and the target trade abilities).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Reuniclus on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
In single battles, Reuniclus's Special Sweeper role is a high-quality. This moveset was created to crush rivals using destructive special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Reuniclus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Reuniclus on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
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Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Magic Guard
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpA
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Focus Blast
- Trick
- Recover
Reuniclus is a pretty decent Physical Wall to use for single battles. The intention of this moveset is to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. 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).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Reuniclus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Shadow Ball / Night Shade
Reuniclus makes an a remarkable Special Sweeper in double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Reuniclus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Reuniclus on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
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Item: Life Orb / Twisted Spoon
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 192 Hp / 64 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Flash Cannon
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Reuniclus is an extraordinary Offensive Trick Roomer. 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 Twisted Spoon equipped to it, Reuniclus's psychic-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Reuniclus on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Reuniclus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Reuniclus
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- 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, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Reuniclus's stats
- Acid Armor
- Calm Mind
- Iron Defense
- Power-Up Punch
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Reuniclus
- Energy Ball
- Expanding Force
- Focus Blast
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Skill Swap
- Stored Power
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Reuniclus in Sword and Shield
- Sassy Nature ( 172/0/84/0/252/0 )
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/4/0 )
- Optimize Reuniclus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
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