What Pokeball to use to catch Calyrex?

Once you've gotten Calyrex down to 1 HP and put it to sleep, you'll want to throw an Ultra Ball or a Timer Ball. Ultra Balls can work, but the Timer Ball is especially handy in this situation because it becomes increasingly more effective with each passing turn. In a battle like this, that's a huge boost.
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How many ultra balls does it take to catch Calyrex?

This fight can take up to 20+ Ultra Balls to capture, even when Calyrex is down to 1 HP. You can use the Master Ball here — but I recommend saving it for later.
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Do I have to use a Master Ball to catch Calyrex?

Calyrex is the legendary Pokemon that can be considered the "box legendary" for The Crown Tundra. Those of you who were waiting to catch Calyrex using the Master Ball won't be disappointed, although you can't actually catch it the first time you see it. You'll need to capture their steed, Glastrier or Spectrier.
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Can you fail to catch Calyrex?

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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What 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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Pokémon Sword: Catching Calyrex



What should I use against Calyrex?

Calyrex is a Psychic/Grass type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Bug moves, and weak against Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
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The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Calyrex are:
  1. Pheromosa,
  2. Volcarona,
  3. Vikavolt,
  4. Yanmega,
  5. Frosmoth.
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What is Calyrex weak to?

Calyrex (Shadow Rider) is a Psychic/Ghost type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Ghost and Dark moves.
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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 level is Calyrex?

You'll find Calyrex at the Crown Shrine where you must battle and catch it. Calyrex is Level 80, so make sure you have a capable team and plenty of Poke Balls.
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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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Is there a shiny Calyrex?

The three brand-new legendaries introduced in The Crown Tundra are Calyrex, Spectrier, and Glastrier, though players cannot obtain all three in one game. The player's actions determine which steed can be captured alongside Calyrex, though unfortunately, all three are shiny locked.
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How do you beat Calyrex ice rider?

Calyrex (Ice Rider) is a Psychic/Ice type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Fire and Dark moves.
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The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Calyrex (Ice Rider) are:
  1. Pheromosa,
  2. Zacian (Crowned Sword),
  3. Reshiram,
  4. Metagross,
  5. Chandelure.
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Is Shadow rider or ice rider Calyrex better?

Both horses have a powerful move that deals damage to all enemy Pokemon. Additionally, both horses have Abilities that boost their Atk or Sp. Atk when they defeat an enemy Pokemon, making them quite lethal sweepers. The Ice Rider special ability, however, is technically slightly stronger than the Shadow Rider one.
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Is Ice Rider Calyrex good?

Calyrex's Ice Rider form's low speed stat is mitigated somewhat by its immense bulk, allowing it to withstand even super effective attacks despite its multiple weakness. As a result, it's best used as a Bulky Attacker with Weakness Policy. With its many weaknesses, it's often guaranteed to get a +2 Attack boost!
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Which version of Calyrex is best?

Calyrex Forms — Is Spectrier Or Glastrier Better? Personally, I think Spectrier Calyrex is far more useful than the Glastrier variant. It has outrageous Special Attack and Speed stats, which means it can make full use of its Psychic and Ghost STAB (same-type-attack-bonus) affinities.
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What is Calyrex hidden ability?

Calyrex has the ability to take control of a human's body in order to communicate and speak telepathically when at full power.
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Is Calyrex legendary or mythical?

Cry. Calyrex (バドレックス, Badorekkusu) is a psychic/grass-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It is the mascot of Crown Tundra.
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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 is Calyrex signature move?

Signature Move. Glacial Lance. 130-Power Physical Ice-type Attack. Hits all opponents. Astral Barrage.
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Which horse is better crown tundra?

Selecting Glastrier is the better option since it has universally high stats. While Spectrier is fast and packs quite a punch, its defense stat can get it eliminated quickly.
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Can you get a master ball from cram O Matic?

Add another Master Ball to your inventory with the Cram-O-Matic. There are several different types of Poke Balls in Pokemon, but you're only officially afforded one Master Ball. Here's how you can potentially acquire a second using the Cram-O-Matic.
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Can I catch Calyrex with an ultra ball?

Ultra Balls can work, but the Timer Ball is especially handy in this situation because it becomes increasingly more effective with each passing turn. In a battle like this, that's a huge boost. If you throw a few and Calyrex breaks free, just keep at it. If Calyrex wakes up, use Hypnosis to put it back to sleep.
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Is Calyrex shiny locked?

Calyrex, the title Pokémon for The Crown Tundra, along with Victini, Keldeo, Cosmog, Poipole, Glastrier, Spectrier, and all three Galarian variants of the Legendary Bird trio are shiny locked.
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