Can you get Calyrex before becoming champion?

As mentioned before, the game won't let you catch Calyrex until you've defeated the Champion. That means you'll have to complete the main story and the Pokémon League before even attempting to take on Calyrex.
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Can you catch Calyrex the first time?

Calyrex, the big-headed deer-rabbit Pokémon, is the star of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra expansion. Soon after starting your journey in the Crown Tundra, you will encounter Calyrex through the story, though you won't be able to catch it at this time. You'll simply have to defeat it as part of the story.
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Can I go to Crown Tundra before beating the game?

Just like with The Isle of Armor expansion for Pokemon Sword and Shield, you do not have to have beaten the base game to gain access to The Crown Tundra.
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How do you get Calyrex in Crown Tundra?

Calyrex can be caught as a story reward after completing the Legendary Clue 1 questline given to you by Peony in Freezington. See Legendary Clue 1 for step-by-step instructions. You'll find Calyrex at the Crown Shrine where you must battle and catch it.
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When should you start Crown Tundra?

Tip: Best Time for an Expedition? We recommend exploring the Crown Tundra once you've beaten the game or at least after you've obtained 8 badges. Unlike the Isle of Armor, all the Pokémon you encounter will be at postgame levels (60 and higher) regardless of your progress in the main story.
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How to Get Calyrex



Why won't Urshifu drink the soup?

While talking to Hop and Mustard, you'll learn that Urshifu hasn't learned how to Gigantamax yet. To make matters worse, this giant bear doesn't like the taste of Max Soup. With the help of Mustard and Hop, you'll discover that Urshifu will still eat the soup if the special ingredient is added to the dish.
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What happens if you lose to Peony?

Interestingly, you don't actually have to win this fight to proceed, and taking this loss is the key to getting powerful Pokémon early on in Sword and Shield. After you face Peony, you'll pursue his daughter Peonia to the Max Lair that's near where you start in The Crown Tundra.
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Is Calyrex worth a master ball?

Calyrex comes in two different fused forms, each being an incredibly powerful Pokemon statwise. Calyrex also comes with an Unnerve ability, which stops opposing Pokemon from consuming berries during combat. Plus, it's a legendary, that alone makes it worthy of a Master Ball.
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Which Steed is better for Calyrex?

We Recommend Spectrier

Spectrier is the overall better choice due to its high special attack, speed, and better mono-typing. Additionally, fusing Calyrex with Spectrier boosts its special attack and speed even further!
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Can Calyrex be caught without a master ball?

If you're looking to catch Calyrex the hard way, without the Master Ball, you may want to know choosing Spectrier will give you a more challenging battle, which will be explained in more detail later.
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Which is better Crown Tundra or Isle of Armor?

Pokémon Sword and Shield's DLC the Crown Tundra is better than The Isle of Amor, offering a better narrative, gameplay, and mechanic expansions. The use of DLC expansions in Pokémon Sword and Shield is a big step for the Pokémon series.
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Does Calyrex have a hidden ability?

Shadow Rider Calyrex's Ability, As One, is a new Ability introduced with the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass. This Ability combines the effects of both Calyrex's Unnerve Ability and Spectrier's Grim Neigh Ability.
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Can you get both Calyrex forms?

Yes, overall Calyrex is the easiest Crown Tundra legendary Pokémon to get your hands on, as you encounter him by going through the story. You'll be able to catch both Calyrex and its noble steed by following our method – and we'll let you know where those important, carrot-based, decisions come into play.
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What does Calyrex Steed find irresistible?

Calyrex will be waiting for you there to place the carrot in the Shrine to attract its steed. Calyrex will control it and then fuse with it to create either the Shadow Rider or the Ice Rider form. You can use the Reins of Unity to separate the Pokémon, which will result in two Pokedex entries.
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What should I use the Masterball on in Crown Tundra?

You can also use the Master Ball that Peony gives you early on in your Crown Tundra journey. Once you've captured Calyrex, you can keep it in its full form, or defuse it to have Calyrex and the steed as separate Pokémon.
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What is the best Moveset for Calyrex?

The best moveset for Calyrex in Pokemon Sword and Shield
  • Psychic.
  • Giga Drain.
  • Calm Mind.
  • Reflect.
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What happens if I KO Calyrex?

Save your game first just in case, although if you knock Calyrex out or lose to it, it'll stay there waiting for you, which makes your life easier. Then, time to take it down! It can be a tough fight if you're not prepared.
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How do I get Calyrex shadow rider?

Complete the King of Bountiful Harvest Chapter

Calyrex appears in its Shadow Rider form when the player has chosen to capture Spectrier by planting the Shaderoot Carrot during the King of Bountiful Harvest Chapter of the Crown Tundra story.
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Does Crown Tundra level scaling?

As it turns out, Crown Tundra doesn't scale to your level the same way Isle of Armor does.
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What is Glastrier signature move?

Signature move: Glacial Lance!

In this powerful Ice-type physical move, the Pokémon attacks by hurling a blizzard-cloaked icicle lance at opposing Pokémon.
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Are Rose and Peony related Pokémon?

Fans enjoying the Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion, The Crown Tundra, have undoubtedly met Peony, a new character who gives the player advice on capturing legendary monsters. If he looks familiar, that's because — surprise — Peony is related to Chairman Rose from the main game.
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