Runerigus

Runerigus is a Ground/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.

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.

Evolution chart

(Level 34)
Galarian Yamask#0562
Yamask
Galarian Yamask
Ground · Ghost
(near Dusty Bowl)

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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1HazeIceStatus
1Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
1ProtectNormalStatus
1Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
1Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
12DisableNormalStatus 100
16Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100
20Crafty ShieldFairyStatus
24HexGhostSpecial 65 100
28Mean LookNormalStatus
32SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
38CurseGhostStatus
44Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
50EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
56Guard SplitPsychicStatus
56Power SplitPsychicStatus
62Destiny BondGhostStatus

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 ClawGhostPhysical 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.
MementoDarkStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by TR

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

Runerigus sprites

Type Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Runerigus sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny

Where to find Runerigus

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

Other languages

English Runerigus
Japanese デスバーン (Desubān)
German Oghnatoll
French Tutétékri
Italian Runerigus
Spanish Runerigus
Korean 데스판 (deseupan)
Chinese (Simplified) 迭失板
Chinese (Traditional) 死神板

 

English Grudge Pokémon
Japanese おんねんポケモン
German Gram-Pokémon
French Pokémon Rancune
Italian Pokémon Rancore
Spanish Pokémon Resquemor
Korean 원념포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 怨念宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 怨念寶可夢

Name origin

rune
ancient writings carved into stone
egregious
outlandishly bad