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No. 0898

Calyrex

King Pokémon

Calyrex
Official art
PsychicGrass
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
7.7 kg 17.0 lbs
Base stat total
500 top 30%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Legendary
Calyrex is known in legend as a king that ruled over Galar in ancient times. It has the power to cause hearts to mend and plants to spring forth.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP100160–207310–404
Atk8076–145148–284
Def8076–145148–284
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe8076–145148–284
Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon
HP100Atk80Def80Spe80SpD80SpA80

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Calyrex outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Calyrex · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Calyrex · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Calyrex · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug4×Dark2×Fire2×Flying2×Ghost2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×Psychic½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 5 types
NormalRockSteelDragonFairy

Abilities

  • Unnerve

    Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Calyrex does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20
1Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
8Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10
16Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
24PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
32Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
40Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
40Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10
48Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
56PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
64Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
72Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
80Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
88Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM131Pollen PuffDamages opponents, but heals allies for 50% of their max HP.BugSpec90100%15
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
King Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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Crown Tundra#210
  1. Calyrex is known in legend as a king that ruled over Galar in ancient times. It has the power to cause hearts to mend and plants to spring forth.

    Shield
  2. Calyrex is a merciful Pokémon, capable of providing healing and blessings. It reigned over the Galar region in times of yore.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
バドレックス
Japanese (romaji)
Budrex
Korean
버드렉스
Chinese (Traditional)
蕾冠王
Chinese (Simplified)
蕾冠王
French
Sylveroy
German
Coronospa
Spanish
Calyrex
Italian
Calyrex

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
100
Base experience
250
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Crown ShrineStatic encounter · Lv 80
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Crown ShrineStatic encounter · Lv 80