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Runerigus

GroundGhost

A powerful curse was woven into an ancient painting. After absorbing the spirit of a Yamask, the painting began to move.

Category
Grudge Pokémon
Height
1.6 m
Weight
66.6 kg
Generation
VIII
Abilities
Wandering Spirit

Swaps abilities with opponents on contact.

RunerigusGrudge Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
58
AttackStrength of physical moves.
95
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
145
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
50
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
105
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
30
Base stat total 483

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Water
×2
Grass
×2
Ice
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2

Resists

Poison
×0.25
Bug
×0.5
Rock
×0.5

Immune to

Normal
×0
Electric
×0
Fighting
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

SlamPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 75%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
DisableStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Champions · Train
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EarthquakePhysical · GroundPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Night ShadeSpecial · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
HazeStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Resets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 38
  • Champions · Train
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 62
  • Champions · Train
SandstormStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Mean LookStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
  • Champions · Train
AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
MementoStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TauntStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RevengePhysical · FightingPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Fake TearsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow PunchPhysical · GhostPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Sand TombPhysical · GroundPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Calm MindStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock BlastPhysical · RockPower 25Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Power SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Guard SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Toxic SpikesStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dragon PulseSpecial · DragonPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Earth PowerSpecial · GroundPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stone EdgePhysical · RockPower 100Accuracy 80%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Guard SplitStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
  • Champions · Train
Power SplitStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 56
  • Champions · Train
Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
BulldozePhysical · GroundPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Phantom ForcePhysical · GhostPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Crafty ShieldStatus · FairyPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects all friendly Pokémon from non-damaging moves.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Body PressPhysical · FightingPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Damage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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.

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Runerigus trading cards

3 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12