Astral Barrage

Ghost

Powerful spread Ghost attack; signature move of Calyrex-Shadow.

Technical data

Type
Ghost
Category
special
Power
120
Accuracy
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Target
all-foes
Contact
No
Spread
Yes
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
Yes

Competitive value

Hits both foes hard and ignores Protect on the spread target, defining Shadow Rider offense.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: blocks this spread move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Astral Barrage good in VGC?

Hits both foes hard and ignores Protect on the spread target, defining Shadow Rider offense.

＋Is Astral Barrage affected by Protect?

Yes, Astral Barrage is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.