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No. 0898 · Generation VIII · Galar

Calyrex

The King Pokémon

TL;DR. Calyrex is a psychic/grass-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 500. Calyrex is a merciful Pokémon, capable of providing healing and blessings. It reigned over the Galar region in times of yore.

Psychic Grass

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

Height1.1 m

Weight7.7 kg

AbilitiesUnnerve

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 80

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 80

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 80

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Psychic-types.

100 base HP, Calyrex's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 224 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Calyrex on Daily Pokémon

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Pokémon GO

Calyrex in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Calyrex reaches 2,278 CP at level 40 and 2,606 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack162

GO Defense162

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)2,278

Max CP (L50)2,575

Best buddy (L51)2,606

Raid catch CP 1,234–1,301 (L20). Weather boosted 1,542–1,627 (L25).

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Competitive

Calyrex in competitive play.

Calyrex is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles.

VGC 2025

Glass Cannon · Calyrex-Shadow

Astral Barrage / Psychic / Encore / Protect

ItemFocus Sash
NatureTimid
EVs4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraGhost

Setup Sweeper · Calyrex-Shadow

Astral Barrage / Psychic / Nasty Plot / Protect

ItemLife Orb
NatureTimid
EVs108 HP / 44 Def / 100 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDark

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Quick answers

Common questions about Calyrex.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Calyrex, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Calyrex?

Calyrex is a Psychic/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Calyrex weak to?

Calyrex takes 4× damage from Bug. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Ghost, Dark.

What is Calyrex resistant to?

Calyrex resists Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

Does Calyrex evolve?

Calyrex does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Calyrex from?

Calyrex was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0898.

What are Calyrex's base stats?

Calyrex has HP 100, Attack 80, Defense 80, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 80, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Calyrex's abilities?

Calyrex can have the ability Unnerve.

Is Calyrex legendary or mythical?

Yes. Calyrex is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Calyrex's best stat?

Calyrex's highest base stat is HP at 100, which ranks 18th of 224 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Calyrex good?

Calyrex has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 65th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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