Runerigusin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Grudge Pokémon
A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.
Runerigus in Pokémon SoulGold
Runerigus is #867 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its ground/ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Trade abilities on contact.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow ClawLevel: 0Shadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawLevel: 1Shadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 1Scary Face | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | 30 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 1Protect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| HazeLevel: 1Haze | ice | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 1Night Shade | ghost | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 12Disable | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| Brutal SwingLevel: 16Brutal Swing | dark | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | ||||||
| Crafty ShieldLevel: 20Crafty Shield | fairy | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Evades status moves for one turn. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 24Hex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 28Mean Look | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | ||||||
| SlamLevel: 32Slam | normal | 80 | 75 | 20 | ||
| Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 38Curse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 44Shadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| EarthquakeLevel: 50Earthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| Power SplitLevel: 56Power Split | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | ||||||
| Guard SplitLevel: 56Guard Split | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 62Destiny Bond | ghost | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. |
Egg Moves (11)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MementoMemento | dark | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | |||||
| Fake TearsFake Tears | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk. | |||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | |||||
| Heal BlockHeal Block | psychic | 0 | 100 | 15 | |
| Prevents the foes from recovering HP for 5 turns. | |||||
| ImprisonImprison | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. | |||||
| NightmareNightmare | ghost | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| Ally SwitchAlly Switch | psychic | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| The user switches places with its partner. | |||||
| Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes | poison | 0 | 0 | 20 | |
| Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | |||||
| Crafty ShieldCrafty Shield | fairy | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Evades status moves for one turn. |
TM/HM Moves (33)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brutal SwingBrutal Swing | dark | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM59TM59 | |
| Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM97TM97 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HexHex | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66TM66 | |
| An attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Runerigus. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Runerigus resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Runerigus, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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