Runerigus

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Runerigus is a Ground/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Grudge Pokémon.

Never touch its shadowlike body, or you'll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.

Evolves from Galarian Yamask.

Pokédex data

National №	0867
Type	Ground Ghost
Species	Grudge Pokémon
Height	1.6 m (5′03″)
Weight	66.6 kg (146.8 lbs)
Abilities	1. Wandering Spirit
Local №	0328 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	169
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous, Mineral
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP	58	226	320
Attack	95	175	317
Defense	145	265	427
Sp. Atk	50	94	218
Sp. Def	105	193	339
Speed	30	58	174
Total	483	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Runerigus.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0		2	0	2	2	0	¼

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	½	2		2

Evolution chart

#0562
Yamask
Ghost

(Level 34)

#0563
Cofagrigus
Ghost

#0562
Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Ground · Ghost

(near Dusty Bowl)

#0867
Runerigus
Ground · Ghost

Pokédex entries

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

Moves learned by Runerigus

In other generations
8

Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Runerigus learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Haze	Ice	—	—
1	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
1	Protect	Normal	—	—
1	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
1	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
12	Disable	Normal	—	100
16	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
20	Crafty Shield	Fairy	—	—
24	Hex	Ghost	65	100
28	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
32	Slam	Normal	80	75
38	Curse	Ghost	—	—
44	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
50	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
56	Guard Split	Psychic	—	—
56	Power Split	Psychic	—	—
62	Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Runerigus learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100

Egg moves

Runerigus learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Runerigus gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Memento	Dark		—	100

Move Tutor moves

Runerigus can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Poltergeist	Ghost		110	90

Moves learnt by TM

Runerigus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
42	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
44	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
47	Fake Tears	Dark	—	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
49	Sand Tomb	Ground	35	85
54	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
60	Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
61	Guard Swap	Psychic	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Phantom Force	Ghost	90	100
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Runerigus is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
17	Amnesia	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
54	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
58	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
62	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
67	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
68	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

In other generations
8

Runerigus sprites

Type	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal		—
Shiny	—	—

See all Runerigus sprites

Where to find Runerigus

Sword Shield	Evolve Yamask/Galarian Yamask
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Not available in this game

Answers to Runerigus questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Runerigus
Japanese	デスバーン (Desubān)
German	Oghnatoll
French	Tutétékri

Name origin

rune: ancient writings carved into stone
egregious: outlandishly bad