Should I use Runerigus or Golurk for a mono-Ghost team?

I’m building a ghost monotype team for gen 8. I want a ghost ground for earthquake that can deal fairly a lot of damage. It’s just a simple comparison so I don’t think you need to know my team. If you must, leave it in comments.

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Earthquake being a Physical move, the Pokemon with thehigher attack stat is Golurk(124) compared to Runerigus at 95, so the raw damage will be greater. FurtherGolurk is faster(55) than Runerigus (34) so unless you’re running a Trick Room team, being faster might help out as well. Golurk also has a great physical movepool and an ability (Iron Fist) that complements it well, so you should definitely go for that,as long as you need it as a Physical attacker.

While Golurk has better attack and speed, Runerigus is an amazing suicide lead.

Runerigus has access to various utility moves, like will-o-wisp, destiny bond, haze and trick room. In addition, it also learns stealth rocks and toxic spikes. Its ability wondering spirit allows it to remove potentially dangerous abilities after being hit by a contact move. Its great bulk and access to two entry hazards (Toxic Spikes and Stealth Rock) is it’s main attraction. It has a usable 95 attack stat, so it works well as a trick room attacker.

The main strategy is to lead with Runerigus, and set up your Stealth rocks and Toxic Spikes. You can also set up trick room if you need to. Your great bulk will usually allow you to set up both. You can use destiny bond if you’re near death. If you’re still healthy after the hazards, you can just spam earthquake.

Alternate moves include will-o-wisp, shadow claw, taunt, trick, memento and body press. This thing has an amazing movepool, so using it is a key to success.

If you want a physical ghost type, Dragapult is serperior in every way to both Runerigus and Golurk. Other good physical ghosts include Mimikyu and Aegislash.