Competitive Information for Runerigus [Sword/Shield]
Ground / Ghost
Abilities:
Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon have their Ability swapped with this one.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Runerigus? 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!
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Discover Runerigus, a marvelous Pokémon with Ground and Ghost attributes! It's a sight to see Runerigus out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Runerigus's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Weakness Policy / Colbur Berry
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Phantom Force / Poltergeist
- Rock Slide
- Trick Room
Prepare for single battles with Runerigus as a noteworthy Physical Tank. The main aim of this moveset is to take a considerable amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Weakness Policy activates if Runerigus is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Wandering Spirit, pokemon making contact with Runerigus have their ability swapped with this one. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed.
◆ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poltergeist / Shadow Claw
- Body Press
- Zen Headbutt
Runerigus stands out as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to crush rivals using potent physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Runerigus's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Runerigus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wandering Spirit, pokemon making contact with Runerigus have their ability swapped with this one.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Runerigus's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Runerigus? 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!
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Trick Room
- Body Press
- Iron Defense
- Protect
For double battles, Runerigus is a notable Physical Wall. In previous tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. It's primary goal is to take a decent amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Runerigus last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Wandering Spirit, pokemon making contact with Runerigus have their ability swapped with this one.
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Runerigus's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Runerigus's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Runerigus this turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poltergeist / Shadow Claw
- Rock Slide
- Brutal Swing
Runerigus proves to be a terrific Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Runerigus's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Runerigus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Wandering Spirit, pokemon making contact with Runerigus have their ability swapped with this one.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Brutal Swing is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poltergeist / Shadow Claw
- Body Press
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Runerigus is a spectacular Defensive Trick Roomer. Weakness Policy activates if Runerigus is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Wandering Spirit, pokemon making contact with Runerigus have their ability swapped with this one.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Runerigus's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ 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 Runerigus 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 Runerigus.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Runerigus 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 Runerigus
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Crafty Shield, Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Runerigus's stats
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Runerigus
- Ally Switch
- Body Press
- Destiny Bond
- Earthquake
- Fake Tears
- Phantom Force
- Poltergeist
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Stealth Rock
- Taunt
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Runerigus in Sword and Shield
- Brave Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0 )
- Optimize Runerigus's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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.
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