Calyrex-Shadow @ Eject Pack
Ability: As One (Spectrier)
Level: 50
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Astral Barrage
- Psyshock
- Leaf Storm
- Nasty Plot
Calyrex-S returns to the Series 11 metagame using a new tech to surprise its best counter, the ever-popular Tyranitar. The Eject Pack allows Calyrex to set up Nasty Plot as the Tyranitar (or another bulky Dark-type) switches in, then hit it hard with a +2 Leaf Storm and pivot out before the opponent can land an attack. After this interaction, the opponent's Pokemon will be too low to check Calyrex-S, and the horse can break through the opponent's team the next time it gets a chance to set up. Psyshock is preferred over Psychic to hit Chansey and Blissey on their much lower physical Defense stat. In order for Calyrex to sweep, it needs Dark-types like Tyranitar, Urshifu-S, and Yveltal KOed. Tyranitar is a good blanket check to the Dark- and Ghost- type attacks Calyrex is threatened by and is most notably one of the best Yveltal checks in the metagame. Tapu Fini is also an excellent check to Urshifu-S and opposing Tyranitar. Hippowdon and Dracovish also form a popular core with Calyrex thanks to Hippowdon's ability to set Stealth Rock and shrug off attacks from Tyranitar and Urshifu-S, while Dracovish applies strong offensive pressure with Fishious Rend.
Tagging Theorymon, Psynergy, greilmercenary9 for a QC check
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