Reuniclus (Japanese: ランクルス Lanculus) is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Duosion starting at level 41. It is the final form of Solosis.
Biology
Reuniclus is a pale green Pokémon surrounded by a blob of translucent, green gelatinous substance. It has a large, round head with a thin stripe down the center. Its eyes are black and oval, while its mouth is red and triangular. Its body is small with stubby arms and legs. However, there are several round objects floating next to its arms. These objects increase in size and darken in color the further they are from the body and form arm-like appendages. The gel around these appendages forms three-fingered hands. Above its head, two rounded, triangular objects are suspended in the gel, giving the impression of horns or ears. The gel forms a stubby, round tail at the base of Reuniclus's body.
Reuniclus controls its powerful arms using psychic powers. It can form a network with the brains of other Reuniclus by clasping hands with them. It is said that the power of Reuniclus is so great, it can crush boulders psychokinetically. Although capable of using its psychic powers in battle, Reuniclus prefers to use its large arms to pummel opponents. Drinking the liquid covering Reuniclus's body is said to grant wisdom; however, the liquid is extremely toxic.
Evolution
Reuniclus evolves from Duosion and is the final form of Solosis.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Reuniclus debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom, under the ownership of Damon. It was seen in the movie as Damon's partner during his travels, and it later battled Ash's Pikachu.
Minor appearances
In a flashback in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, multiple wild Reuniclus once lived at the now-relocated Sword of the Vale.
Reuniclus made its main series debut in Jostling for the Junior Cup! and Battling Authority Once Again!, under the ownership of Geraldo. It was seen participating in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, where it defeated Cassie's Sawsbuck before losing to Ash and his Boldore.
In Lost at the League!, Virgil's Glaceon defeated a Trainer's Reuniclus during the Vertress Conference.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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BW091
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Reuniclus
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Reuniclus, the Multiplying Pokémon and the evolved form of Duosion. Several Reuniclus can amplify their Psychic powers when they clasp hands and their brains form a network.
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Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, Caitlin's Reuniclus was part of a team with its Trainer, as well as Palmer and Thorton.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In The Shadow Triad, a Reuniclus was used by a participant of Pokémon League in a flashback.
Pokémon RéBURST
After taking the power of Arcades, Fraud could transform into one of seventeen types of Pokémon without the need of a Burst Heart. His Psychic-type form was that of a Reuniclus.
Movie adaptations
Damon's Reuniclus appears in the manga adaptation of White—Victini and Zekrom. It assists Damon in powering up the Sword of the Vale and fighting off his opponents.
In the TCG
- Main article: Reuniclus (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation V
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Unova BW: #085
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Unova B2W2: #141
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Black
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When Reuniclus shake hands, a network forms between their brains, increasing their psychic power.
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White
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These remarkably intelligent Pokémon fight by controlling arms that can grip with rock-crushing power.
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Black 2
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They use psychic power to control their arms, which are made of a special liquid. They can crush boulders psychically.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #117
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Hoenn #—
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X
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They use psychic power to control their arms, which are made of a special liquid. They can crush boulders psychically.
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Y
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When Reuniclus shake hands, a network forms between their brains, increasing their psychic power.
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Omega Ruby
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They use psychic power to control their arms, which are made of a special liquid. They can crush boulders psychically.
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Alpha Sapphire
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When Reuniclus shake hands, a network forms between their brains, increasing their psychic power.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #272
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Galar Crown Tundra #056
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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While it could use its psychic abilities in battle, this Pokémon prefers to swing its powerful arms around to beat opponents into submission.
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Shield
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It's said that drinking the liquid surrounding Reuniclus grants wisdom. Problem is, the liquid is highly toxic to anything besides Reuniclus itself.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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110
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170 - 217
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330 - 424
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Reuniclus is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Reuniclus in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Reuniclus in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Reuniclus
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Reuniclus
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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Trivia
- Reuniclus can be seen as a counterpart to Gothitelle. Both are Generation V Psychic-type Pokémon that are the final stage of a three-stage evolutionary line with first evolution at level 32 and second at level 41. Reuniclus is exclusive to Pokémon White, White 2, and Shield, while Gothitelle is exclusive to Pokémon Black, Black 2, and Sword. They both have the same base experience and catch rates, gain new moves at similar levels, and have base stat totals of 490.
- Reuniclus and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon to learn Thunder by TM/TR but not Thunderbolt in every generation they appear in.
- Reuniclus was designed by Keiko Moritsugu.[1]
Origin
Reuniclus and the rest of its evolutionary line seem to bear reference to cells, with the green substance surrounding their bodies resembling cytoplasm and the objects inside their bodies representing organelles. It also seems to take inspiration from the sea angel. The line down its head also resembles a cleavage furrow in cell biology. It may also make allusion to the embryonary stages, specifically when the embryo is fully developed to become a fetus, while the green jelly may represent the amniotic fluid.
The way its organelles are lined up in Reuniclus's arms resemble the generic meter for volume control, most likely referencing the ability to amplify its powers. Reuniclus also has a strong resemblance to a homunculus, due to its larger ears, mouth, and hands, to represent a homunculus's ability to amplify. It may also be based partially on an amoeba, with its arms resembling pseudopods.
Name origin
Reuniclus may be a combination of reunite and homunculus, nucleus, or cluster.
Lanculus may be a combination of 卵 ran (spawn) and homunculus.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ランクルス Lanculus
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From 卵 ran and homunculus
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French
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Symbios
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From symbiose
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Spanish
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Reuniclus
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Same as English name
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German
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Zytomega
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From zyto- and μέγας mégas or Cytomegalovirus
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Italian
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Reuniclus
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Same as English name
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Korean
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란쿨루스 Lanculus
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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人造細胞卵 / 人造细胞卵 Rénzàoxìbāoluǎn
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From 人造 rénzào, 人造人 rénzàorén, 細胞 xìbāo, and 卵 luǎn
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Cantonese Chinese
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人造細胞卵 Yàhnjouhsaibāauléuhn
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From 人造 yàhnjouh, 人造人 yàhnjouhyàhn, 細胞 saibāau, and 卵 léuhn
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More languages
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Russian
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Реюниклюс Reyuniklyus
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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แลนคูลัส Laenkhulat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
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