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Runerigus Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Runerigus is a Ground/Ghost Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC. Learn more about Runerigus, its location, stats, and more.

Hyperspace Pokedex
Pokemon Legends: Z-A CofagrigusCofagrigus
Dex #60 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Runerigus Runerigus
Dex #61 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A WimpodWimpod
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How to Get Runerigus in Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Runerigus, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves from Galarian Yamask

Yamask-Galar Evolution Line
Galarian YamaskYamask-Galar →
Lose 49+ HP and walk under the bridge in Coulant Waterway 		RunerigusRunerigus

Take 49+ Damage

Take 49 Damage

To evolve Galarian Yamask into Runerigus, it must first take 49 damage or more. You can head to earlier Wild Zones and take hits from weak wild Pokemon.

Head to the Bridge in Coulant Waterway

Once Galarian Yamask takes damage, travel to Cafe Cyclone southeast of Wild Zone 2 and head to the nearby bridge in Coulant Waterway. Stand under the bridge and you will be able to evolve Galarian Yamask.

Evolution Chart: How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Runerigus Game Data

Runerigus Type

Regular
Shiny
Hyperspace Dex #61
Runerigus ImageRunerigus
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 8
Height 1.6 m
Weight 66.6 kg
Species Grudge Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
Hyperspace Dex #61
Runerigus ImageShiny Runerigus
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 8
Height 1.6 m
Weight 66.6 kg
Species Grudge Pokémon
EV Yield Def +2
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Runerigus Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon

Runerigus Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
58
 #358
Atk
95
 #167
Def
145
 #18
SpAtk
50
 #380
SpDef
105
 #77
Speed
30
 #467
Total
483
 #248
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 165 165 133 133 118
Atk 161 147 115 103 90
Def 216 197 165 148 135
SpAtk 112 102 70 63 49
SpDef 172 157 125 112 99
Spd 90 82 50 45 31
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Runerigus Best Nature and Moveset

Adamant or Brave

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed

Since Runerigus is a Slow Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Brave to boost its Attack further, while reducing its Special Attack or Speed stat respectively.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Runerigus either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Runerigus any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Runerigus has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Runerigus Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 7
Phantom Force Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 12
Earthquake Pokemon Ground Type Icon 10
Shadow Punch Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 6

We recommend the moves Earthquake, Phantom Force, Shadow Claw, and Shadow Punch when using Runerigus during the main story.

Runerigus Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
Base Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
Base Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
Evo Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
4 Haze Ice Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted.
8 Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
10 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
12 Fake Tears Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user feigns crying to fluster targets, which lowers their Sp. Def stats for a while.
16 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
20 Rock Blast Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 15 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out five hard rocks, one after the other.
22 Infestation Bug Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 6
The user infests targets so that they take continual damage for a while. Targets cannot be switched out of battle during this time.
30 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
36 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
40 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
44 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
46 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.
48 Parting Shot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user intimidates targets with a parting threat before rushing back to its Trainer. This lowers targets' Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
045 Knock Off Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 10
The user attacks by slapping targets' held items away, making the items unusable for the rest of the battle. This move does more damage to targets holding items.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
051 Safeguard Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user creates a peculiar field that prevents status conditions for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
089 Toxic Spikes Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
097 Heal Block Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user prevents targets from recovering HP through moves or items for a while.
109 Facade Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy.
118 Shadow Punch Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by hiding in shadows and then throwing out a quick punch.
119 Ominous Wind Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks with a gust of horrible wind that makes targets' skin crawl. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
127 Dream Eater Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 100 / 7
The user attacks by eating the dreams of drowsy targets. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
154 Fissure Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 250 / 20
The user attacks by opening up a large fissure in the ground and dropping targets in. This move takes a great deal of time to carry out.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A CofagrigusCofagrigus
Dex #60 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A Runerigus Runerigus
Dex #61 		Pokemon Legends: Z-A WimpodWimpod
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