[SET]
name: Dual Hazards
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Toxic Spikes
move 3: Will-O-Wisp
move 4: Body Press / Earthquake
item: Leftovers
ability: Wandering Spirit
nature: Bold / Impish
evs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
While generally outclassed by Galarian Corsola and Toxapex, Runerigus' access to both Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock make it usable as a dual hazard setter and spinblocker. However, low base HP and Speed coupled with no reliable recovery means that Runerigus is worn down rapidly. Additionally, Runerigus's Ghost / Ground typing means that special attackers like Choice Specs Dragapult and Life Orb Clefable can easily switch into Runerigus and force it out, while physical threats like Galarian Darmanitan, Gyarados, and Dracovish all threaten it with their super effective STAB moves. Overall, Runerigus's lack of recovery, low Speed, and common weaknesses mean that it has great difficulty functioning as a consistent hazard setter or wall in OU. The given EV spread maximizes Runerigus' physical bulk, while Leftovers provides Runerigus with passive recovery. Will-O-Wisp lets Runerigus threaten physical attackers that switch into it. Body Press lets Runerigus 2HKO Excadrill, Tyranitar, and Hydreigon and stops them from setting up on Runerigus. Earthquake is another option to hit Gengar on the switch in; however, if Earthquake is chosen, an Impish nature should be run to maximize damage.
Runerigus needs offensive teammates to take advantage of the Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes it sets up. Good offensive partners for Runerigus include Hydreigon and Toxtricity, which appreciate Runerigus's ability to check Fighting- and Ground-types and have an easier time breaking defensive cores with the help of its hazards. Substitute + Bulk Up Corviknight and Calm Mind Reuniclus are good at taking advantage of Toxic Spikes and also benefit from Runerigus checking Toxtricity and Tyranitar, respectively. Mandibuzz has good defensive synergy with Runerigus, covering its Ghost and Dark weaknesses while Runerigus handles the Electric and Rock weaknesses of Mandibuzz in return.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[TURBODERP, 221361]]
- Quality checked by: [[mannat, 144451], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Estronic, 240732]]
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