Calyrex Shadow Rider is one of the top Restricted Legendaries in VGC Regulation I, and players will need to have a plan for it.
First introduced in the Crown Tundra DLC of Sword and Shield, Calyrex Shadow Rider is a top threat at Worlds 2025. As one of the most powerfulRestricted Legendariesin the format, its Ghost STAB move Astral Barrage can decimate opponents with ease. In fact, because Astral Barrage is a spread move, the move Wide Guard has almost become a necessity to handle the threat of Calyrex Shadow Rider.
In this guide, we will look at the best ways to counter this threat, including Pokemon that can take it on and the types that deal the most damage to it.
How To Deal With Calyrex Shadow Rider in VGC
To counter Calyrex Shadow Rider, players need to consider a few things. Firstly, it is a dual Psychic/Ghost-type Pokemon, which gives it double weaknesses to Ghost- and Dark-type attacks. Additionally, for a Legendary, its 100/80/100 defenses are relatively low. It makes up for this with its high Special Attack stat of 165 and Speed stat of 150, allowing it to outspeed and take out most threats it faces. Finally, you can teamit up often with Zamazenta’s Crowned form, as Fighting and Ghost make for a deadly combo.
Best Pokemon to Counter Calyrex Shadow Rider in VGC
Here are some Pokemon that can threaten Calyrex Shadow Rider:
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