Reuniclus Movesets and Best Builds

This is a guide to movesets and best builds for using Reuniclus in competitive play for the games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, Tera Type, and Held Items to use with Reuniclus, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.

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Reuniclus Base Stats, Type, Ability and Weakness

Blueberry #150		Type
Reuniclus
		Abilities
		Overcoat Magic Guard Regenerator (Hidden)
Weak to:
	(2x)
Damaged Normally By:	(1x)
Resists:	(0.5x)

What is Type Effectiveness?

Base Stats

Best Nature for Reuniclus

What are Natures?

Singles Movesets for Reuniclus

Calm Mind Moveset & Best Build

Nature	Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EV Spread	HP 252 / Def 252 / Sp. Def 4
Final Stat Values	HP 217 / Def 139 / Sp. Atk 145 / Sp. Def 106 / Spe 50
Ability	Magic Guard
Tera Type
Held Item	Life Orb
Moveset	・ Psyshock ・ Shadow Ball ・ Recover ・ Calm Mind

Summary

Great natural bulk helps it setup safely. Can heal itself with Recover. Cannot be hurt by indirect damage thanks to Magic Guard.

Ability and Held Item

Ability	Held Item
Magic Guard	Life Orb

The Ability chosen for this build is Magic Guard. This protects Reuniclus from indirect damage sources allowing it to safely set up without having to worry about damage from Salt Cure or getting poisoned.

The item chosen for this build is Life Orb. With Magic Guard, Reuniclus can use this item to boost its damage output without losing any health.

Moves Breakdown

Psyshock is its best Psychic-type STAB move. This is chosen over Psychic to allow Reuniclus to target the target's Defense stat instead of its Sp. Def, potentially getting an unexpected knockout.

Shadow Ball is its main coverage move to help Reuniclus deal with Ghost types that would normally threaten it.

Recover lets Reuniclus heal back some of its lost health allowing it to stick in battle longer.

Calm Mind boosts Reuniclus Sp. Atk and Sp. Def making it hit harder while also making it more difficult to knock out.

Best Tera Type: Fairy

Fairy Tera Type Matchup
Weak to:
	(2x)
Damaged Normally By:	(1x)
Resists:	(0.5x)
Immune to:	(0x)

Fairy is the best Tera Type for this build because it is one of the best defensive types in the game. Reuniclus also normally counters Fairy's Poison weakness.
Best Fairy Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle

EV Spread and Nature

A full 252 EVs are put in Reuniclus' HP and Defense to make it as defensively bulky as possible. The extra 4 EVs are placed in its Sp. Def to help round out its bulk.

A Bold nature is preferred to maximize Reuniclus' physical defenses.

Other Viable Moves

Key Damage Calculations

Damage Dealt by Reuniclus
100 HP｜100 Def Defensive EV Investment: 4 HP (Jolly) Item: Punching Glove	Psyshock 143 ~ 172 (81.2 ~ 97.7%) Guaranteed 2HKO OHKOs after one Calm Mind
87 HP｜91 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 4 HP (Modest) Item: Choice Scarf	+1 Shadow Ball 153 ~ 182 (93.8 ~ 111.6%) 68.8% Chance to OHKO
55 HP｜55 Def｜135 Sp. Def Defensive EV Investment: 4 HP (Timid) Item: Booster Energy	+1 Psyshock 169 ~ 200 (129 ~ 152.6%) Guaranteed OHKO +1 Shadow Ball 112 ~ 133 (85.4 ~ 101.5%) 6.3% Chance to OHKO
Damage Received by Reuniclus
135 Sp. Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Sp. Atk (Timid) Item: Booster Energy	Shadow Ball 162 ~ 192 (74.6 ~ 88.4%) Guaranteed 2HKO
120 Atk Offensive EV Investment: 252 Atk (Jolly) Item: Focus Sash	Sucker Punch 132 ~ 156 (60.8 ~ 71.8%) Guaranteed 2HKO
130 Atk Offensive EV Investment: 92 Atk Item: Assault Vest	U-Turn 102 ~ 122 (47 ~ 56.2%) 78.9% Chance to 2HKO

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Assault Vest Moveset & Best Build

Nature	Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Atk)
EV Spread	244 HP / 116 Def / 148 Sp. Atk
Final Stat Values	HP 216 / Def 110 / Sp. Atk 180 / Sp. Def 105 / Spe 50
Ability	Regenerator
Tera Type
Held Item	Assault Vest
Moveset	・ Psyshock ・ Future Sight ・ Shadow Ball ・ Knock Off

Summary

Great natural bulk increased by an Assault Vest. Can heal itself whenever it switches out thanks to Regenerator.

Ability and Held Item

Ability	Held Item
Regenerator	Assault Vest

The Ability chosen for this build is Regenerator. This allows Reuniclus to heal back some of its lost health whenever it switches out of battle.

The item chosen for this build is an Assault Vest. This is used to increase Reuniclus' Sp. Def making it a great defensive pivot into opposing special attackers.

Moves Breakdown

Psyshock is its best Psychic-type STAB move. This is chosen over Psychic to allow Reuniclus to target the target's Defense stat instead of its Sp. Def, potentially getting an unexpected knockout.

Future Sight is a Psyschic-type STAB move that deals a lot of damage after two turns. This lets Reuniclus deal a lot of damage while also pivoting around to heal from Regenerator.

Shadow Ball is its main coverage move to help Reuniclus deal with Ghost types that would normally threaten it.

Knock Off is a good utility option that removes the opponent's held item.

Best Tera Type: Fairy

Fairy Tera Type Matchup
Weak to:
	(2x)
Damaged Normally By:	(1x)
Resists:	(0.5x)
Immune to:	(0x)

Fairy is the best Tera Type for this build because it is one of the best defensive types in the game. Reuniclus also normally counters Fairy's Poison weakness.
Best Fairy Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle

EV Spread and Nature

Reuniclus is running a mixed EV spread that is primarily focusing on its physical bulk and Special Attack. This allows it to better tank hits while acting as a defensive pivot without having to compromise its offensive output.

A Modest nature is preferred to help maximize Reuniclus' damage output.

Other Viable Moves

Doubles Movesets for Reuniclus

Trick Room Special Attacker Moveset & Best Build

Nature	Modest (+Def, -Atk)
EV Spread	HP 252 / Def 4 / Sp. Atk 252
Final Stat Values	HP 217 / Def 96 / Sp. Atk 194 / Sp. Def 105 / Spe 50
Ability	Magic Guard
Tera Type
Held Item	Life Orb
Moveset	・ Psyshock ・ Shadow Ball ・ Tera Blast ・ Trick Room

Summary

Great natural bulk helps it setup safely. Great Special Attack Stat and low Speed makes it a useful Trick Room Pokemon. Cannot be hurt by indirect damage thanks to Magic Guard.

Ability and Held Item

Ability	Held Item
Magic Guard	Life Orb

The Ability chosen for this build is Magic Guard. This protects Reuniclus from indirect damage sources allowing it to safely set up without having to worry about damage from Salt Cure or getting poisoned.

The item chosen for this build is Life Orb. With Magic Guard, Reuniclus can use this item to boost its damage output without losing any health.

Moves Breakdown

Psyshock is its best Psychic-type STAB move. This is chosen over Psychic to allow Reuniclus to target the target's Defense stat instead of its Sp. Def, potentially getting an unexpected knockout.

Shadow Ball is its main coverage move to help Reuniclus deal with Ghost types that would normally threaten it.

Tera Blast with Tera Fairy lets it damage Dark-types who would otherwise wall it.

Trick Room reverses turn order, allowing Reuniclus to attack first because of its low speed.

Best Tera Type: Fairy

Fairy Tera Type Matchup
Weak to:
	(2x)
Damaged Normally By:	(1x)
Resists:	(0.5x)
Immune to:	(0x)

Fairy is the best Tera Type for this build because it is one of the best defensive types in the game. Reuniclus also normally counters Fairy's Poison weakness.
Fairy Tera and Tera Blast also allows Reuniclus to have an out against Dark-types who would be able to tank its other moves.

Best Fairy Type Pokemon for Ranked Battle

EV Spread and Nature

A full 252 EVs are put in Reuniclus' HP and Special Attack to give maximize its HP and offense. The extra 4 EVs are placed in its Defense to help help it better tank super-effective Dark-type physical moves.

A Modest nature is preferred to maximize Reuniclus' offensive abilities.

Other Viable Moves

How to Use Reuniclus Effectively

Utilize its Strong Natural Bulk

Reuniclus is already a naturally tanky attacker, so make use of its bulk to either tank hits for its allies or to safely get Calm Mind boosts off.

Target the Opponent's Weaker Defenses

With access to Psyshock, Reuniclus can threaten knockouts on Pokemon, like Flutter Mane, with a high Special Defense stat by targeting their Defense instead.

How to Build a Team with Reuniclus

Bring teammates that can either improve on Reuniclus bulk or Pokemon that would appreciate Reuniclus tanking hits for them instead.

Sample Singles Team

Screens Setter	Setup Sweeper	Physical Attacker
Alolan Ninetales	Reuniclus	Urshifu Single-Strike Style

Alolane Ninetales can set screens for its teammates to help them tank hits better while they're setting up with moves like Calm Mind or Swords Dance.

Urshifu Single Strike can help cover for Reuniclus' common Ghost and Dark weaknesses while also being a strong Pokemon that can set up.

Sample Doubles Team

Support / Redirection	Special Attacker
Indeedee (Female)	Reuniclus
Special Attacker	Physical Attacker
Bloodmoon Ursaluna	Iron Hands

Indeedee-F can redirect damage away from Reuniclus, allowing it to set up Trick Room. In Trick Room, Pokemon like Reuniclus, Bloodmoon Ursaluna, and Iron Hands can move earlier than faster Pokemon thanks to their low speed. Their strong offensive stats can allow them to take out unprepared teams.

Counters for Reuniclus

Use Dark-Types That are Immune to Psychic Attacks

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon	Description
Urshifu Single-Strike Style	Ranking: ★★★★★ ・Wicked Blow always crits, ignoring any screens or Defense boosts. ・Can boost its offence with Swords Dance. ▶️ Urshifu Single Strike Best Movesets
Chien-Pao	Ranking: ★★★★ ・Sword of Ruin reduces Reuniclus' Defense stat. ・Typically runs Focus Sash to survive one hit. ▶️ Chien-Pao Best Movesets
Chi-Yu	Ranking: ★★★★ ・Beads of Ruin reduces Reuniclus' Special Defense. ・Dark Pulse can OHKO before Reuniclus gets a Calm Mind boost. ▶️ Chi-Yu Best Movesets

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