Calyrex Shadow
S#0898 · Gen 8 · BST 680
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 175 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 105 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Lonely | 115 ▲ | 90 ▼ | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Brave | 115 ▲ | 100 | 185 | 120 | 153 ▼ |
| Adamant | 115 ▲ | 100 | 166 ▼ | 120 | 170 |
| Naughty | 115 ▲ | 100 | 185 | 108 ▼ | 170 |
| Bold | 94 ▼ | 110 ▲ | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Docile(neutral) | 105 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Relaxed | 105 | 110 ▲ | 185 | 120 | 153 ▼ |
| Impish | 105 | 110 ▲ | 166 ▼ | 120 | 170 |
| Lax | 105 | 110 ▲ | 185 | 108 ▼ | 170 |
| Timid | 94 ▼ | 100 | 185 | 120 | 187 ▲ |
| Hasty | 105 | 90 ▼ | 185 | 120 | 187 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 105 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Jolly | 105 | 100 | 166 ▼ | 120 | 187 ▲ |
| Naive | 105 | 100 | 185 | 108 ▼ | 187 ▲ |
| Modest | 94 ▼ | 100 | 203 ▲ | 120 | 170 |
| Mild | 105 | 90 ▼ | 203 ▲ | 120 | 170 |
| Quiet | 105 | 100 | 203 ▲ | 120 | 153 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 105 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 170 |
| Rash | 105 | 100 | 203 ▲ | 108 ▼ | 170 |
| Calm | 94 ▼ | 100 | 185 | 132 ▲ | 170 |
| Gentle | 105 | 90 ▼ | 185 | 132 ▲ | 170 |
| Sassy | 105 | 100 | 185 | 132 ▲ | 153 ▼ |
| Careful | 105 | 100 | 166 ▼ | 132 ▲ | 170 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 105 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 170 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Calyrex Shadow is a premier restricted sweeper. Astral Barrage spreads heavy damage and bypasses Protect on the spread target, while blistering speed and Special Attack let it snowball with Nasty Plot.
Strengths
- + Spread Astral Barrage
- + Top-tier speed and power
- + Nasty Plot snowball
Weaknesses
- − Frail
- − Dark-type immunity to Astral
- − Needs redirection support
Common builds & options
Moves
SpecialDamages foes or heals an ally.
Pow90Acc100%PP15- StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10 - Special
Special Psychic STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow90Acc100%PP10
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Calyrex Shadow good in ChampionsVGC?
Calyrex Shadow currently trends as a S-tier pick (Restricted, Special Sweeper). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Calyrex Shadow in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Focus Sash with moves like Astral Barrage, Pollen Puff, Nasty Plot. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Calyrex Shadow?
Frequent answers include kingambit, chien-pao. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.