Runerigus
Ground/Ghost-type, Generation 8. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 551.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Runerigus takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 551
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,299 CP
Runerigus moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw Best STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Runerigus is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Runerigus
How to get Runerigus
- Evolve from
- Yamask (Galarian) · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Runerigus knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 56 | 1,965 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 56 | 2,127 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,262 | 1,331 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,569 | 1,656 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,262 | 1,331 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 954 | 1,007 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,262 | 1,331 |
Is Runerigus good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Runerigus has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (237 Defense / 151 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Runerigus deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 32 |
| Lv 2 | 100 |
| Lv 3 | 169 |
| Lv 4 | 238 |
| Lv 5 | 306 |
| Lv 6 | 375 |
| Lv 7 | 443 |
| Lv 8 | 512 |
| Lv 9 | 581 |
| Lv 10 | 649 |
| Lv 11 | 714 |
| Lv 12 | 779 |
| Lv 13 | 844 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 909 |
| Lv 15 | 974 |
| Lv 16 | 1,039 |
| Lv 17 | 1,104 |
| Lv 18 | 1,169 |
| Lv 19 | 1,234 |
| Lv 20 | 1,299 |
| Lv 21 | 1,364 |
| Lv 22 | 1,429 |
| Lv 23 | 1,494 |
| Lv 24 | 1,559 |
| Lv 25 | 1,624 |
| Lv 26 | 1,689 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,754 |
| Lv 28 | 1,819 |
| Lv 29 | 1,884 |
| Lv 30 | 1,949 |
| Lv 31 | 1,981 |
| Lv 32 | 2,014 |
| Lv 33 | 2,046 |
| Lv 34 | 2,079 |
| Lv 35 | 2,111 |
| Lv 36 | 2,143 |
| Lv 37 | 2,176 |
| Lv 38 | 2,208 |
| Lv 39 | 2,241 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,273 |
| Lv 41 | 2,302 |
| Lv 42 | 2,331 |
| Lv 43 | 2,360 |
| Lv 44 | 2,390 |
| Lv 45 | 2,419 |
| Lv 46 | 2,449 |
| Lv 47 | 2,479 |
| Lv 48 | 2,509 |
| Lv 49 | 2,540 |
| Lv 50 | 2,570 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0867
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 66.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0867_POKEMON_RUNERIGUS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Runerigus in Pokemon GO?
Runerigus's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Runerigus's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Runerigus takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Runerigus's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Runerigus reaches 2,570 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,273 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Runerigus?
A perfect 15/15/15 Runerigus shows 1,299 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,624 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Runerigus better than regular Runerigus?
Shadow Runerigus deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Runerigus in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Yamask (Galarian) (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Runerigus be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Runerigus depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.