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Runerigus is a new evolution of Generation V’s Yamask, which could only evolve into Cofagrigus pre-Generation VIII. Obtaining Runerigus can only be done by evolving the Galarian variant of Yamask by following a series of steps. InPokemon GO, the requirements are a little different fromPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield, but still require their share of time and patience.
As a Pokemon, Runerigus has high defense, abysmal speed, and a shallow movepool. The same applies inPokemon GO, where its quick and main moves don’t fare better than what it was given inPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield. Additionally, Runerigus’Ground-typing gives it three more weaknesses: Grass, Water, and Ice. However, like any Pokemon, Runerigus can stand on its own with the right moveset.
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Runerigus' Movepool
Unfortunately, Runerigus' only Quick Move is Astonish. On the plus side, Astonish is a Ghost-type move, meaning Runerigus will gain STAB by using it.
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Ghost
As Ghost-type moves, both Astonish and Shadow Ball arestrong against Ghost and Psychic types, but will only deal half-damage to Dark-type Pokemon.
For more variety, players can also try one of the following:
Ground
Runerigus will not gain STAB from the Astonish + Return moveset, but Return has a higher DPS in exchange for a weaker damage output (Return: 35 Damage, Sand Tomb: 65 Damage).
In short, if a player wants maximum STAB, they should go with Astonish + Sand Tomb, butif they want higher DPS, then they should choose Astonish + Return.
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Runerigus Moveset - Defense
A defensive moveset for Runerigus is the same as its best offensive moveset.
However, unlike the previous movesets, Runerigus does better withoutNormal-type as its Charged Moves.
Rock
Between the two, Astonish + Sand Tomb is the better defense moveset because Sand Tomb has fewer EPS (energy per second) than Rock Tomb. However, Runerigus gains coverage from Ice-type Pokemon with Rock Tomb, something it doesn’t have with the Astonish + Sand Tomb moveset.
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