Runerigus (#0867) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP58118–165226–320

Atk9590–161175–317

Def145135–216265–427

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe3031–9058–174

Total483Higher than 61% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Runerigus outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison¼×Bug½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

FlyingGroundSteelFirePsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

Wandering Spirit
Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#184 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (19.9%) · Wandering Spirit (100%) · Relaxed (32.6%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (16.6%)

Moves Trick Room, Body Press, Will-O-Wisp, Ally Switch

Singles

#153 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (33.6%) · Wandering Spirit (100%) · Impish (37.8%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (24.1%)

Moves Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Will-O-Wisp, Trick Room

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.52% of teams · rank #108 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Wandering Spirit
Stat Alignment: Impish
Stat Points: 30 HP / 32 Def / 4 Spe

Stealth Rock
Earthquake
Poltergeist
Will-O-Wisp

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.77%
Rated 1500+0.59%
Rated 1630+0.52%
Rated 1760+0.22%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.52%

Moves

Stealth Rock76.9%
Earthquake53.6%
Poltergeist47.3%
Will-O-Wisp46.9%
Trick Room41.8%
Memento23%
Curse22.6%
Protect22.1%
Sand Tomb18.3%
Shadow Ball16.3%

Items

Rocky Helmet40.6%
Leftovers28.1%
Sitrus Berry18.9%
Kasib Berry5.3%
Focus Sash3.8%
Passho Berry1.7%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Impish 30 HP / 32 Def / 4 Spe18.2%
Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def16.6%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpA / 1 Spe16.3%
Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD14.9%
Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD7.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0562YamaskGhost
1. Level 34#0563CofagrigusGhost
2. Take damage, then walk under the stone arch at Dusty Bowl after losing 49+ HP#0867RunerigusGroundGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

EvoShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

1Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

1Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

12DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

16Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

20Crafty ShieldProtects all friendly Pokémon from non-damaging moves.FairyStatus——10

24HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

28Mean LookPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

32SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

38CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

44Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

50EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

56Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

56Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

62Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 55

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM49Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

TM60Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM81BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM86Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR10EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR17AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR49Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR62Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR67Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR75Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Grudge Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#328Hyperspace#061

Never touch its shadowlike body, or you’ll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.
Shield
A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: デスバーン
Japanese (romaji): Deathbarn
Korean: 데스판
Chinese (Traditional): 死神板
Chinese (Simplified): 迭失板
French: Tutétékri
German: Oghnatoll
Spanish: Runerigus
Italian: Runerigus

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 169
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: MineralAmorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 8 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60