Generation VIII · #0867: Grudge Pokémon
Runerigus is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon, known as the Grudge Pokémon, first introduced in Generation VIII. Its base stats total 483, with Defense (145) the highest and Speed (30) the lowest. Its ability is Wandering Spirit.
1.6m
66.6kg
Grudge Pokémon
Male 50% / Female 50%
gray
blob
Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.
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crystal
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gold silver
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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black 2 white 2
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+529 more TMs/HMs
Runerigus isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It is usually obtained by evolving its earlier stage. See the evolution chain above for how.
A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.
Never touch its shadowlike body, or you’ll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.
Runerigus can learn 67 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crafty shield | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mean look | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic spikes | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Runerigus is a ground and ghost type Pokemon.
Runerigus evolved from cofagrigus that evolved from yamask.
Runerigus is weak to water, grass, ice, ghost and dark type moves.
Runerigus first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Rebel Clash (2020) and has since featured on 3 cards across 3 sets. Its most recent card is from Chilling Reign (2021). Its most valuable card is Galarian Runerigus (Shining Fates) at around €7.84.

Galarian Runerigus
Chilling Reign · #83
Holo Rare · 2021
illus. KEIICHIRO ITO
€0.81

Galarian Runerigus
Shining Fates · #SV066
Shiny rare · 2021
illus. Shin Nagasawa
€7.84

Galarian Runerigus
Rebel Clash · #102
Rare · 2020
illus. TOKIYA
€1.14
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.