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Calyrex Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug4×Flying2×Poison2×Ghost2×Fire2×Ice2×Dark2×
Calyrex

Type matchups

Damage Calyrex takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

As a Psychic/Grass type, Calyrex has 7 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Grass typing.

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
80
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
80
Speed
80
Total
500

Calyrex has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). Its Attack (80) and Sp. Atk (80) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Calyrex's only ability is Unnerve.

How to beat Calyrex

The best way to beat Calyrex is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves. Orbeetle hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves. Scizor hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Grass moves.

Evolution

Calyrex does not evolve.

Other Psychic/Grass Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Calyrex weak to?

As a Psychic/Grass type, Calyrex takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×), Flying, Poison, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Calyrex resistant to?

Calyrex resists Fighting, Ground, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves.

What are the best counters to Calyrex?

Strong type-based picks include Genesect, Orbeetle and Scizor, which hit Calyrex with super-effective attacks.