Reuniclus — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Reuniclus is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (125 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its psychic typing resists 2 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Reuniclus can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Reuniclus into bug and ghost attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Reuniclus the way we do
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 490Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Reuniclus shows up
#116
Usage ~1.84% · Win rate ~52.1%
#115
Usage ~1.86% · Win rate ~52.12%
Reuniclus FAQ
- What are Reuniclus's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Reuniclus can run overcoat, magic-guard, regenerator. The competitive default is usually overcoat — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Reuniclus weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Reuniclus takes extra damage from bug, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Reuniclus?
- The best moveset for Reuniclus depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Reuniclus in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Reuniclus are Pokémon with strong bug, ghost, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Reuniclus good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Reuniclus's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.