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:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
19SafeguardNormalStatus
21RestPsychicStatus
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
26Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
31AttractNormalStatus 100
32SandstormRockStatus
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
38Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
42RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
44ImprisonPsychicStatus
47Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
49Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
54Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
60Power SwapPsychicStatus
61Guard SwapPsychicStatus
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
70Trick RoomPsychicStatus
71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
77HexGhostSpecial 65 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
86Phantom ForceGhostPhysical 90 100
97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
17AmnesiaPsychicStatus
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
37TauntDarkStatus 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
49Calm MindPsychicStatus
54Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus
58Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
65Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
68Nasty PlotDarkStatus
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

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

Answers to Runerigus questions

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