As a Ground/Ghost type, Runerigus has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 3 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Ground/Ghost typing.

Base stats

HP: 58
Attack: 95
Defense: 145
Sp. Atk: 50
Sp. Def: 105
Speed: 30
Total: 483

Runerigus has a base stat total of 483, higher than 55% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (145). With Attack (95) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 58 HP, 145 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Runerigus's only ability is Wandering Spirit.

How to beat Runerigus

Runerigus takes 2× damage from Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Bug moves are resisted.

Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Runerigus's Ground moves and resists its Ghost moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ground and Ghost moves. Galarian Moltres hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Runerigus's Ground moves and resists its Ghost moves.

Evolution

Runerigus is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Galarian Yamask → Runerigus), evolving from Galarian Yamask.

Best counters to Runerigus

Other Ground/Ghost Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Runerigus weak to?

As a Ground/Ghost type, Runerigus takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Runerigus resistant to?

Runerigus resists Rock, Bug and Poison (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Electric.

What are the best counters to Runerigus?

Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Zarude and Galarian Moltres, which hit Runerigus with super-effective attacks.