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Runerigus is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon known for its ancient rune design, high Defense stat, Wandering Spirit ability and special evolution from Galarian Yamask. This guide covers Runerigus’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Runerigus guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Runerigus is the evolved form of Galarian Yamask. It is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon with strong physical Defense, useful immunities and a distinctive evolution method tied to Galarian Yamask taking damage and traveling under a stone arch.
Competitive Overview
Runerigus can be useful as a defensive utility Pokemon because of its high Defense, Ground and Ghost typing, entry hazard options and access to disruptive moves like Will-O-Wisp.
Runerigus is very slow and has several common weaknesses, so it often works best on teams that value Trick Room, physical bulk, immunities and utility pressure.
Here are the key facts to know about Runerigus, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Runerigus
National Dex
#0867
Type
Ground / Ghost
Species
Grudge Pokemon
Height
5’03” / 1.6 m
160 cm
Weight
146.8 lbs / 66.6 kg
66.6 kg
Abilities
Wandering Spirit
Runerigus has excellent Defense, solid Special Defense and low Speed. Its stat spread makes it a strong physical wall and utility option when its weaknesses are covered by teammates.
Runerigus can use Ground, Ghost, Fire, Rock, Fighting and Psychic utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Runerigus’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A powerful Ground-type attack that gives Runerigus reliable same-type physical damage.
A physical Ghost-type attack that fits Runerigus’s higher Attack stat.
A special Ghost-type attack that can be useful in some sets or games.
A Ground-type special attack that gives Runerigus another same-type option.
A status move that burns opponents and helps Runerigus weaken physical attackers.
A valuable entry hazard that chips opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
A Fighting-type attack that can work well with Runerigus’s high Defense.
A field-control move that lets slower Pokemon move first for several turns.
Runerigus can learn Ground, Ghost, Rock, Fire, Fighting, Psychic and Dark moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Runerigus’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Runerigus is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon. This gives it useful immunities to Normal, Electric and Fighting-type moves, but it is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Ground / Ghost
Weaknesses
Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Poison, Rock and Bug
Immunity
Normal, Electric and Fighting
Runerigus has one main ability, Wandering Spirit, which can disrupt contact attackers by swapping abilities when they hit it directly.
Swaps abilities with a Pokemon that makes direct contact with Runerigus. This can disrupt opponents that rely heavily on their abilities.
Runerigus evolves from Galarian Yamask after Galarian Yamask takes at least 49 damage and then travels under a specific stone arch in the Dusty Bowl in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Galarian Yamask after it takes at least 49 damage and travels under the Dusty Bowl stone arch
Runerigus’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In games where it appears, Runerigus is commonly obtained by evolving Galarian Yamask through its special damage and location-based evolution method.
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Runerigus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Galarian Yamask after it takes at least 49 damage and travels under the stone arch in the Dusty Bowl. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Galarian Yamask after it takes at least 49 damage and travels under the stone arch in the Dusty Bowl. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available through Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC. Obtain through Galarian Yamask and Runerigus evolution details tied to Hyperspace Wild Zone content. |
| Game | Where to Find Runerigus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Runerigus. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Runerigus is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Runerigus is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Runerigus evolves from Galarian Yamask after a special damage and location-based evolution method.
Runerigus’s ability is Wandering Spirit.
Runerigus’s best moves often include Earthquake, Shadow Claw, Shadow Ball, Earth Power, Will-O-Wisp, Stealth Rock, Body Press and Trick Room.
Runerigus can be useful as a bulky defensive Pokemon, especially on teams that value immunities, hazards, burns or Trick Room support.
The most common way to get Runerigus is to evolve Galarian Yamask after it takes at least 49 damage and travels under the Dusty Bowl stone arch in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Runerigus appears through Pokemon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC information and can be obtained through Galarian Yamask and related evolution details.
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