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Runerigus

Grudge Pokémon

Runerigus official artwork
Official art

Runerigus is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 483. In Pokémon Champions it’s #184 on the Doubles ladder and #153 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
66.6 kg 146.8 lbs
Base stat total
483 Higher than 61% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Champions#184 Doubles ▲3 · #153 Singles ▲1Usual set Leftovers · Relaxed · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2Full set →
Never touch its shadowlike body, or you’ll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.
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Base stats

HP58133–165226–320
Atk95103–161175–317
Def145148–216265–427
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD105112–172193–339
Spe3045–9058–174
Total483Higher than 61% of Pokémon
HP58Atk95Def145Spe30SpD105SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

GroundGhostshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Ghost (because of Ghost)Grass (because of Ground)Ice (because of Ground)Water (because of Ground)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Ghost)Rock (because of Ground)
¼×
Poison (because of Ground and Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
FlyingGroundSteelFirePsychicDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Runerigus outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Runerigus against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90Runerigus · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82Runerigus · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50Runerigus · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#184 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (19.9%) · (100.0%) · Relaxed (32.6%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (16.6%)

MovesTrick RoomBody PressWill-O-WispAlly Switch

Singles

#153 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (33.6%) · (100.0%) · Impish (37.8%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (24.1%)

MovesStealth RockEarthquakeWill-O-WispTrick Room

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Runerigus, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.5% of teams · rank #108 · Singles · about 268 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Impish
Stat Points
30 HP / 32 Def / 4 Spe
  1. Stealth Rock
  2. Earthquake
  3. Poltergeist
  4. Will-O-Wisp

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.8%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.6%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Impish 30 HP / 32 Def / 4 Spe18.2%
  • Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def16.6%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 1 SpA / 1 Spe16.3%
  • Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD14.9%

These 4 cover 66.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0562Galarian YamaskGroundGhost
    1. Have 49+ HP lost and walk under stone sculpture in Dusty Bowl
      #0867RunerigusGroundGhost

Moves

Level up 19

EvoShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
1Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
1Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
12DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
16Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
20Crafty ShieldProtects allies from Status moves this turn.FairyStatus——10
24HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
28Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
32SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
38CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
44Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
50EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
56Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
56Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
62Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 55

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM42RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.FightingPhys60100%10
TM44ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM49Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM60Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM61Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM70Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM71Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch.PsychicStatus——10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM86Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10
TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhys60100%20
TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR17AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR38TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR40Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR49Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TR54Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR62Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TR67Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

Biology

Runerigus is the evolution of Galarian Yamask. As soon as murals started moving, the existence of this Pokémon was then known. Those who touch its runestones will witness the horrific memories of the imagery inscribed on them.

Design & origin

Runerigus is inspired by the Ingvar runestones.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Grudge Pokémon
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Gray
—
Galar#328Hyperspace#061
  1. Never touch its shadowlike body, or you’ll be shown the horrific memories behind the picture carved into it.

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

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Runerigus
Japanese
デスバーン
Japanese (romaji)
Deathbarn
Korean
데스판
Chinese (Traditional)
死神板
Chinese (Simplified)
迭失板
French
Tutétékri
German
Oghnatoll
Spanish
Runerigus
Italian
Runerigus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

2 Def
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
169
Medium

Breeding

MineralAmorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Galarian Yamask: Have 49+ HP lost and walk under stone sculpture in Dusty Bowl.

Shield 9 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 8 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.