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 |
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Obtain MethodWest Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Chien-Pao builds →Dark Pulse 2x52-62% Throat Chop 2x73-86% Crunch 2x73-86% Night Slash 2x64-76% | ||
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Ting-Lu builds →Dark Pulse 2x37-44% Throat Chop 2x69-81% Hex 2x20-24% Snarl 2x26-31% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x55-65% Crunch 2x81-96% Bite 2x61-71% Snarl 2x38-45% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Dark Pulse 2x69-81% U-turn 2x38-45% Bite 2x49-58% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x66-78% Pollen Puff 2x41-49% Dark Pulse 2x55-65% Knock Off 2x45-54% | ||
 AmoongussRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore, threatens with Rage Powder GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Flip Turn10-12% Knock Off 2x15-17% Surf20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Reuniclus View Clodsire builds →Earthquake18-21% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 53 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Reuniclus Best Moveset
The physical wall spread is where Reuniclus earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Bold nature for the right lean, and Recover handles sustain. Magic Guard does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Reuniclus best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Psychic
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Psychic
- Recover
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Focus Blast
- Psychic Noise
- Shadow Ball
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Calm Mind
- Focus Blast
- Recover
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 Scarlet & Violet
Reuniclus can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Solosis from White, White 2, or Shield and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Reuniclus Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, Reuniclus fills the wallbreaker role. It's leaning toward the special side (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 Scarlet & Violet, run Recover, Calm Mind, Focus Blast, and Psychicnoise on Reuniclus. Recover is the most common pick at 18% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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