Bug is a dangerous matchup for Calyrex — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. On the flip side, it resists 6 types, so the defensive profile isn't all bad. Known as the King Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
An unusually even spread gives Calyrex flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.
It’s said that Calyrex and a Pokémon that had bonded with it ran all across the Galar region to bring green to the wastelands.
Legend says that by using its power to see all events from past to future, this Pokémon saved the creatures of a forest from a meteorite strike.
Calyrex Weakness
FragileType-wise, Calyrex takes extra damage from Bug, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Watch out for Bug attacks, those deal 4x damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
No evolution, no breeding. Calyrex is a Psychic/Grass type with 500 base stats that exists outside the normal chain system.
How to Evolve
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Heavy-Duty Boots and Unnerve support the setup turn. EVs go into max HP and Sp. Atk so Calyrex hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Best Calyrex Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Expanding Force
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Calyrex learns Leaf Storm and Solar Blade naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Fighting and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Calyrex is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Calyrex is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier on our tier list. At 500 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced. Base 100 HP stands out.
Calyrex's biggest threats include Volcarona (Bug), Kyurem (Ice), and Gengar (Poison), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Volcarona is the most dangerous since Bug moves deal 4x damage. Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 7 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Calyrex doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic/Grass type with 500 BST.
Unnerve is the go-to ability for Calyrex. It prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries. It's Calyrex's only ability.
Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Calyrex is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Calyrex can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
First obtainable in Sword & Shield, Calyrex has been featured in 2 titles across 2 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A