Competitive Information for Calyrex (Shadow) [Sword/Shield]
Psychic / Ghost
Abilities:
Combination of the Unnerve and Grim Neigh Abilities.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Calyrex-shadow? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Calyrex-Shadow, a marvelous Pokémon known for its Psychic and Ghost typing! Calyrex-Shadow is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Explore the movesets of Calyrex-Shadow below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Astral Barrage / Shadow Ball
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Dominating single battles, Calyrex is a prominent Special Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special attacks. With As One (Spectrier), combination of the unnerve and grim neigh abilities. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed. With a Kasib Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ghost-type attack then the Kasib Berry gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Calyrex on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Calyrex's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Calyrex-shadow? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Astral Barrage
- Psyshock
- Will-O-Wisp
- Protect
Calyrex shows a eminent Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This particular build was popular during recent competitions. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Calyrex from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With As One (Spectrier), combination of the unnerve and grim neigh abilities.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Calyrex this turn).
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Item: Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Astral Barrage / Shadow Ball
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Foul Play / Snarl
In double battles, Calyrex is known as a storied Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using lethal special power. With As One (Spectrier), combination of the unnerve and grim neigh abilities. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed. With a Kasib Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ghost-type attack then the Kasib Berry gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Calyrex on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Calyrex's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Room Service / Colbur Berry
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 216 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Astral Barrage / Shadow Ball
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Trick Room
Calyrex makes an a exalted Offensive Trick Roomer in single battles. With As One (Spectrier), combination of the unnerve and grim neigh abilities. With a Room Service equipped to it, if trick room is active, Calyrex's speed is lowered by 1 stage then the Room Service gets consumed. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Calyrex on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Leaf Storm is a special 130-base power Grass-type move (lowers your Calyrex's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Calyrex-shadow can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Calyrex-shadow can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Calyrex-shadow
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Safeguard + Thrash
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Calyrex-shadow's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Growth
- Nasty Plot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Calyrex-shadow
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stored Power
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Calyrex-shadow in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Calyrex-shadow's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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