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[SET]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Toxic Spikes / Shadow Claw
item: Leftovers
ability: Wandering Spirit
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Although it is very passive, lacks recovery, and has poor special bulk, Runerigus serves as a niche entry hazard setter and check to common physical attackers. It packs excellent physical bulk, access to Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes, and a Ghost typing that allows it to spinblock and check Fighting-types. However, its common weaknesses, poor special bulk, and lack of recovery inhibit its ability to consistently perform its roles. Not only is Rapid Spin rare, making spinblocking niche at best, Runerigus is also unable to seriously threaten any defogger in RU; Cramorant, Charizard, and Rotom-C all are immune to Earthquake , don't fear Shadow Claw, and can hit Runerigus for significant damage. Additionally, Runerigus faces stiff competition from common Pokemon such as Steelix, Mudsdale, and Rhydon, which perform nearly the same role with better bulk and typing. Nevertheless, Runerigus's unique attributes can be a valuable addition to a team. Earthquake allows Runerigus to deal damage to the physical attackers it checks, scoring 3HKOs on Bewear and Silvally. Will-O-Wisp lets Runerigus cripple physical attackers that try to break through it, such as Copperajah and Gallade. The last move can be either Toxic Spikes or Shadow Claw. Toxic Spikes allows Runerigus to spread status throughout a game and can be a valuable addition to a team. Shadow Claw, while somewhat lacking in damage output, makes sure Runerigus isn't completely helpless against airborne pokemon such as Charizard, Weezing, and Vikavolt. The given EVs maximize Runerigus's physical bulk, helping it check physical attackers such as Silvally and Passimian. Alternatively, shifting 148 EVs from Defense to Special Defense allows Runerigus to take two Fire Blasts from Salazzle after Stealth Rock, letting it act as a switch-in to it at the cost of some physical bulk.
Runerigus fits best on teams that appreciate the Fighting immunity, entry hazard support, and physical bulk it provides. Runerigus has no recovery on its own, and it greatly appreciates clerics such as Vaporeon and Aromatisse that can heal it throughout a match. Teammates that can switch into Knock Off are beneficial to Runerigus, such as Silvally and Scrafty, as Runerigus struggles to check physical attackers that can use the move. Pokemon that switch into Water, Grass, and Ice attacks are important teammates for Runerigus; Snorlax, Vileplume, and Virizion are notable partners. Fighting-weak wallbreakers, such as Bewear, Copperajah, Drampa, and Duraludon, appreciate the combination of hazard support and Fighting immunity that Runerigus provides. Snorlax stands out as an excellent partner, as it both checks special attackers Runerigus struggles with and appreciates the switch-in to Fighting-types. Lastly, Runerigus is relatively helpless against most Defoggers, so Pokemon such as Passimian and Braviary that can punish them synergize well with it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Eggs McGee, 517099]]
- Quality checked by: [[mavis, 469610], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
name: Physically Defensive
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Toxic Spikes / Shadow Claw
item: Leftovers
ability: Wandering Spirit
nature: Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Although it is very passive, lacks recovery, and has poor special bulk, Runerigus serves as a niche entry hazard setter and check to common physical attackers. It packs excellent physical bulk, access to Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes, and a Ghost typing that allows it to spinblock and check Fighting-types. However, its common weaknesses, poor special bulk, and lack of recovery inhibit its ability to consistently perform its roles. Not only is Rapid Spin rare, making spinblocking niche at best, Runerigus is also unable to seriously threaten any defogger in RU; Cramorant, Charizard, and Rotom-C all are immune to Earthquake , don't fear Shadow Claw, and can hit Runerigus for significant damage. Additionally, Runerigus faces stiff competition from common Pokemon such as Steelix, Mudsdale, and Rhydon, which perform nearly the same role with better bulk and typing. Nevertheless, Runerigus's unique attributes can be a valuable addition to a team. Earthquake allows Runerigus to deal damage to the physical attackers it checks, scoring 3HKOs on Bewear and Silvally. Will-O-Wisp lets Runerigus cripple physical attackers that try to break through it, such as Copperajah and Gallade. The last move can be either Toxic Spikes or Shadow Claw. Toxic Spikes allows Runerigus to spread status throughout a game and can be a valuable addition to a team. Shadow Claw, while somewhat lacking in damage output, makes sure Runerigus isn't completely helpless against airborne pokemon such as Charizard, Weezing, and Vikavolt. The given EVs maximize Runerigus's physical bulk, helping it check physical attackers such as Silvally and Passimian. Alternatively, shifting 148 EVs from Defense to Special Defense allows Runerigus to take two Fire Blasts from Salazzle after Stealth Rock, letting it act as a switch-in to it at the cost of some physical bulk.
Runerigus fits best on teams that appreciate the Fighting immunity, entry hazard support, and physical bulk it provides. Runerigus has no recovery on its own, and it greatly appreciates clerics such as Vaporeon and Aromatisse that can heal it throughout a match. Teammates that can switch into Knock Off are beneficial to Runerigus, such as Silvally and Scrafty, as Runerigus struggles to check physical attackers that can use the move. Pokemon that switch into Water, Grass, and Ice attacks are important teammates for Runerigus; Snorlax, Vileplume, and Virizion are notable partners. Fighting-weak wallbreakers, such as Bewear, Copperajah, Drampa, and Duraludon, appreciate the combination of hazard support and Fighting immunity that Runerigus provides. Snorlax stands out as an excellent partner, as it both checks special attackers Runerigus struggles with and appreciates the switch-in to Fighting-types. Lastly, Runerigus is relatively helpless against most Defoggers, so Pokemon such as Passimian and Braviary that can punish them synergize well with it.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Eggs McGee, 517099]]
- Quality checked by: [[mavis, 469610], [Expulso, 202058]]
- Grammar checked by: [[The Dutch Plumberjack, 232216]]
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