Calyrex-Shadow counters

Gen 8 VGC 2022 · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Calyrex-Shadow
#0898 Calyrex-Shadow
PsychicGhost
USAGE 14.0% #16
BASE STATS
HP 100
ATK 85
DEF 80
SPA 165
SPD 100
SPE 150
BST680
TYPE MATCHUPS
4×
GhostDark
½×
PoisonPsychic
0×
NormalFighting
Moves
Astral Barrage 100.0% Protect 63.2% Will-O-Wisp 48.1% Snarl 37.4% Expanding Force 32.3% Trick 27.0% Leaf Storm 24.4% Energy Ball 13.9%
Items
Focus Sash 68.2% Choice Specs 29.5% Choice Scarf 1.8% Safety Goggles 0.2% Life Orb 0.1% Weakness Policy 0.1% Spell Tag 0.0% Quick Claw 0.0%
Common Teammates
Zacian-Crowned57.5%Incineroar52.8%Rillaboom49.1%Thundurus44.3%Whimsicott40.6%Regieleki38.9%Gastrodon38.5%Kyogre31.7%
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Checks & Counters

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Ranked #16 with 13.99% usage. Sorted by reliability score.