# Calyrex-Shadow - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Calyrex-Shadow in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Calyrex-Shadow)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Calyrex-Shadow
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Calyrex-Shadow.

## Common Moves
- **Astral Barrage**: 99.998%
- **Expanding Force**: 58.576%
- **Protect**: 54.574%
- **Trick Room**: 37.327%
- **Mud Shot**: 34.477%
- **Imprison**: 29.935%
- **Draining Kiss**: 29.922%
- **Hyper Beam**: 7.732%
- **Substitute**: 6.472%
- **Nasty Plot**: 6.422%

## Common Abilities

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 41.581%
- **Life Orb**: 38.914%
- **Choice Specs**: 9.937%
- **Weakness Policy**: 3.388%
- **Spell Tag**: 2.137%
- **Other**: 4.043%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 64.899%
- **Thundurus**: 45.090%
- **Regieleki**: 44.925%
- **Indeedee-F**: 32.757%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 30.085%
- **Urshifu**: 28.497%

## FAQ for Calyrex-Shadow in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Calyrex-Shadow?
The most common moves for Calyrex-Shadow are Astral Barrage, Expanding Force, Protect, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Calyrex-Shadow?
Calyrex-Shadow is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Thundurus, Regieleki, Indeedee-F. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Calyrex-Shadow?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Calyrex-Shadow?
The top build for Calyrex-Shadow features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.732% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Calyrex-Shadow?
Calyrex-Shadow is most effectively run with an unspecified ability and the item **Focus Sash** (41.581%).

### What is the most common role for Calyrex-Shadow?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Calyrex-Shadow often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Calyrex-Shadow?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 165 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 150 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Calyrex-Shadow on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Calyrex-Shadow) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Calyrex-Shadow
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*