Stats & Training
Reuniclus's spread is anchored by Sp. Atk, with balanced defenses backing it up. Speed is the clear weak point. Worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO, and the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve keeps leveling painless.
While it could use its psychic abilities in battle, this Pokémon prefers to swing its powerful arms around to beat opponents into submission.
It’s said that drinking the liquid surrounding Reuniclus grants wisdom. Problem is, the liquid is highly toxic to anything besides Reuniclus itself.
Reuniclus Weakness
Reuniclus's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 110 HP and balanced defenses, Reuniclus can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Orbeetle builds →Struggle Bug 2x35-41% Payback 2x19-23% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x35-41% Astonish 2x14-18% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Stunky builds →Bite 2x38-45% Payback 2x31-38% | ||
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
 Nickit Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Nickit builds →Assurance 2x25-30% Snarl 2x28-34% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x32-38% Astonish 2x14-17% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Stunky builds →Bite 2x35-41% Payback 2x30-35% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x30-35% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
Nickit Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Nickit builds →Sucker Punch 2x27-32% Assurance 2x21-26% Snarl 2x23-29% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Pawniard builds →Assurance 2x43-52% Payback 2x37-43% Fury Cutter 2x19-23% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Nuzleaf builds →Payback 2x32-38% Astonish 2x13-15% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Stunky builds →Bite 2x34-40% Payback 2x29-35% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x29-35% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
 Thievul Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Thievul builds →Sucker Punch 2x38-44% Night Slash 2x38-44% Thief 2x32-38% Assurance 2x32-38% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Liepard builds →Sucker Punch 2x50-60% Assurance 2x43-51% Payback 2x38-44% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
 Vullaby Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Vullaby builds →Knock Off 2x33-40% Payback 2x26-31% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Thievul Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Thievul builds →Sucker Punch 2x37-44% Night Slash 2x37-44% U-turn 2x24-29% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Liepard builds →Sucker Punch 2x51-61% U-turn 2x34-41% Assurance 2x44-52% Payback 2x37-44% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
 Morgrem DarkFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Morgrem builds →False Surrender 2x44-52% Dark Pulse 2x46-55% Sucker Punch 2x39-46% Bite 2x34-40% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
 Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Morpeko builds →Bite 2x43-52% Assurance 2x43-52% Payback 2x37-44% Power Trip 2x16-19% | ||
 Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Crawdaunt builds →Night Slash 2x61-73% Knock Off 2x58-69% Payback 2x45-54% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Drapion builds →Night Slash 2x48-57% Knock Off 2x45-54% Bite 2x42-50% Bug Bite 2x28-33% | ||
Thievul Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Thievul builds →Sucker Punch 2x36-42% Night Slash 2x36-42% U-turn 2x24-28% Thief 2x31-36% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Liepard builds →Sucker Punch 2x48-57% U-turn 2x32-38% Assurance 2x42-50% Payback 2x36-42% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Morpeko builds →Bite 2x45-53% Assurance 2x45-53% Payback 2x38-46% Power Trip 2x17-20% | ||
Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Crawdaunt builds →Night Slash 2x63-75% Knock Off 2x59-70% Payback 2x46-55% | ||
Thievul Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Thievul builds →Sucker Punch 2x35-42% Night Slash 2x35-42% U-turn 2x24-28% Thief 2x31-37% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Liepard builds →Sucker Punch 2x49-59% U-turn 2x33-39% Assurance 2x43-51% Payback 2x35-42% | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
 Skuntank PoisonDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x53-62% Night Slash 2x53-62% Shadow Claw 2x35-42% Hex 2x24-28% | ||
Crawdaunt WaterDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Crawdaunt builds →Crunch 2x73-86% Night Slash 2x64-76% Knock Off 2x60-71% Snarl 2x37-44% | ||
 Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x51-61% Shadow Claw 2x34-40% Assurance 2x44-52% Snarl 2x27-32% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Grimmsnarl builds →False Surrender 2x73-86% Dark Pulse 2x54-64% Sucker Punch 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x43-51% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Pangoro builds →Crunch 2x74-88% Night Slash 2x66-78% Shadow Claw 2x44-52% Snarl 2x30-35% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Reuniclus for 58-68%. Incineroar's Knock Off hits Reuniclus for 54-64%.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist 2x58-68% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x54-64% Flare Blitz49-58% | ||
Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves View Orbeetle builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch16-18% Knock Off 2x33-39% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x69-82% Sludge Bomb39-46% Giga Drain21-26% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Reuniclus is the final form in a three-stage chain from Solosis through Duosion. Breeding this form produces Solosis eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Solosis gave Reuniclus the biggest boost in HP (+65), bringing the total to 490 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Reuniclus to get Solosis eggs easily using 46 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Astonish, Confuse Ray.
Sword & Shield Reuniclus Best Moveset
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Calm Mind, Reuniclus threatens a wide range with spread EVs and Leftovers backing every hit.
Best Build
Reuniclus best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Future Sight and Psychic for the basics, but Reuniclus's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Normal and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Reuniclus in Sword & Shield
A few locations for Reuniclus with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Reuniclus in Sword & Shield
To get Reuniclus, start by catching Solosis through walking encounters at Lv. 28-65. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SolosisGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.28-3250%MidHeavy FogGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve DuosionDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4710%LateHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Solosis (Step 1)
Step 3Reuniclus ✓Lake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water13%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Duosion (Step 2)
Reuniclus Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Reuniclus's 490 base stat total fool you. Magic Guard is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Recover with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Run Magic Guard on Reuniclus. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Reuniclus also gets Overcoat and Regenerator, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Reuniclus fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sword & Shield, run Recover, Calm Mind, Focus Blast, and Psyshock on Reuniclus. Recover is the most common pick at 21% usage. Psyshock provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Reuniclus has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves