Reuniclus - Moveset & Best Build for Ranked Battle

This is a strategy guide for using Reuniclus in competitive play for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, and Held Items to use with Reuniclus, as well as its strengths and weak points.

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Basic Information for Reuniclus

Types and Abilities

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Reuniclus
Abilities
Overcoat	Protects the Pokemon from weather damage.
Magic Guard	Protects the Pokemon from indirect damage.
Regenerator (Hidden)	Restores a little HP when withdrawn from battle.

Reuniclus Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage
Takes 1/4x damage	-
Takes 0x damage	-

What is Type Effectiveness?

Base Stats

Best Nature for Reuniclus

What are Natures?

Singles Movesets for Reuniclus

Life Orb Special Attacker Moveset & Best Build

This build takes advantage of Reuniclus' Magic Guard ability. Since Magic Guard protects Reuniclus from non-attacking move damage, Reuniclus can benefit from the extra power from the Life Orb without taking any recoil damage.

In addition, with this wide-ranging moveset, you can easily take care of Pokemon like Corviknight and Toxapex. You can even handle bad type match-ups against Dark-type Pokemon using Focus Blast.

EVs for HP and Speed were adjusted so that you can outspeed a Toxapex with no EVs in Speed.

Other Viable Moves

Physical/Special Defensive Moveset & Best Build

This build uses Calm Mind and Iron Defense to build up defenses and Reuniclus' Sp. Atk. By using those moves along with Recover, Reuniclus should be able to take a lot of hits and stay active in the fight for as long as possible.

Since Magic Guard prevents Reuniclus from taking burn damage, the Flame Orb serves to protect Reuniclus from other status conditions like paralysis and being frozen. It also protects Reuniclus from yawning Pokemon like Sylveon and Gastrodon.

Stored Power works well with Calm Mind, but should not be used against Dark-types.

Other Viable Moves

How to Use Reuniclus Effectively

Slow Special Attacker

While it may have low speed, it has good defensive and Sp. Atk stats, making it an excellent special attacker. You can also use Trick Room to change it into a fast attacker.

Can Take Hits While Setting Up

Reuniclus can set up with moves like Calm Mind and Acid Armor while restoring its HP with Recover. On top of that, Reuniclus won't take damage from status conditions like Poison and Curse thanks to Magic Guard, allowing it stay in the fight for much longer.

Counters for Reuniclus

Weakness

Attack with Dark-type Pokemon

Dark-type Pokemon work well against Reuniclus as their attacks are super-effective and they're immune to Psychic attacks. However, Dark-type Pokemon still need to watch out for a Focus Blast from Reuniclus.

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon	Description
Urshifu Single-Strike Style	Ranking: ★★★★★ ・G-Max One Blow will go through Protect Moveset & Best Build for Urshifu Single-Strike Style
Grimmsnarl	Ranking: ★★★★★ ・Can shut down Reuniclus' setups using Taunt. ・Can halve Reuniclus' special attack using Light Screen. Moveset & Best Build for Grimmsnarl
Hydreigon	Ranking: ★★★ ・Can deal super effective damage with U-Turn and switch out, allowing it to lower its risk when fighting. Moveset & Best Build for Hydreigon
Incineroar	Ranking: ★★★ ・Can deal super effective damage with U-Turn and switch out, allowing it to lower its risk when fighting. Moveset & Best Build for Incineroar

Defend Against Fighting-Type Moves with Ghost-Type Pokemon

We also recommend using Ghost-type Pokemon against Reuniclus as these Pokemon render Focus Blast useless.

However, do note that Ghost-type Pokemon are vulnerable to Shadow Ball, so be careful.

Best Pokemon to Use

Pokemon	Description
Mimikyu	Ranking: ★★★★★ ・On its Disguise turn, raise your Attack stat with Swords Dance and get a KO with Shadow Claw. Moveset & Best Build for Mimikyu
Aegislash	Ranking:★★★★ ・Can use Shadow Ball and the priority move Shadow Sneak to defeat Reuniclus. Moveset & Best Build for Aegislash

Related Links

All Competitive Builds for Ranked Battle

Competitive Guides for Pokemon Sword and Shield

Competitive Pokemon Battle Guides
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Movesets & Best Builds for Returning Pokemon
Mimikyu	Wash Rotom	Gyarados
Ferrothorn	Aegislash	Excadrill
Tyranitar	Hydreigon	Heat Rotom
Arcanine	Mamoswine	Toxapex
Togekiss	Cloyster	Durant
Snorlax	Charizard	Sylveon
Lucario	Hippowdon	Umbreon
Conkeldurr	Quagsire	Gastrodon
Lapras	Whimsicott	Rhyperior
Goodra	Haxorus	Glaceon
Mow Rotom	Type: Null	Gengar
Milotic	Gardevoir	Flygon
Chandelure	Lanturn	Torkoal
Bisharp	Seismitoad	Silvally
Butterfree	Primarina	Incineroar
Blastoise	Decidueye	Venusaur
Darmanitan	Alolan Ninetales	Gothitelle
Crawdaunt	Clefable	Reuniclus
Kommo-o	Terrakion	Cobalion
Virizion	Noivern	Fan Rotom
Toxicroak	Pelipper	Jellicent
Celebi	Clefairy	Hitmontop
Diggersby	Ditto	Raichu
Hawlucha	Shiftry	Tsareena
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