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Calyrex is a Legendary Psychic and Grass-type Pokemon known as the King Pokemon. This guide covers Calyrex stats, best moves, ability, forms, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Rider forms and general competitive information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Rider Form
Rider Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Calyrex guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Calyrex is a Legendary Pokemon introduced in The Crown Tundra. It is connected to the legends of Galar and can combine with Glastrier or Spectrier using the Reins of Unity to become Ice Rider Calyrex or Shadow Rider Calyrex.
Competitive Overview
Calyrex can be a strong competitive Pokemon depending on the format, but its base form is usually less threatening than its Rider forms. Base Calyrex has useful support tools and mixed attacking stats, but its typing gives it several weaknesses.
Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex are the major competitive versions to track. Ice Rider focuses on physical power and bulk, while Shadow Rider is known for high Speed, Special Attack and Ghost-type pressure.
Here are the key facts to know about Calyrex, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Calyrex
National Dex
#0898
Type
Psychic / Grass
Species
King Pokemon
Height
3’07” / 1.1 m
110 cm
Weight
17.0 lbs / 7.7 kg
7.7 kg
Abilities
Unnerve
Calyrex has balanced base stats in its regular form, while Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex have different stat spreads. Ice Rider Calyrex emphasizes physical Attack and bulk, while Shadow Rider Calyrex emphasizes Speed and Special Attack.
Calyrex uses Psychic and Grass-type moves in its base form, while its Rider forms add important Ice or Ghost-type signature attacks. These are some of Calyrex most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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Shadow Rider Calyrex signature Ghost-type attack, used to pressure both opponents in many formats.
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Ice Rider Calyrex signature Ice-type attack, used for powerful physical spread damage.
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A reliable Psychic-type attack that works naturally with Calyrex base typing.
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A Psychic-type option that targets the opponent defensive side differently than standard special attacks.
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A Grass-type attack that can deal damage while helping Calyrex recover HP.
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A consistent Grass-type special attack for damage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
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A key speed-control move that can support Ice Rider Calyrex and slower teams.
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A setup move that can boost special attacking pressure on offensive Calyrex sets.
Calyrex, Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex have different move coverage and signature attacks. Use the sections below to view each form’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Calyrex is a Psychic and Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances, but it also creates several weaknesses, including a major weakness to Bug-type moves.
Type
Psychic / Grass
Weaknesses
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic
Immunity
None
None
Calyrex has one regular ability in its base form, while Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex each use a different As One ability tied to their fusion partner.
Base Calyrex uses Unnerve, which makes opposing Pokemon unable to eat held Berries. This can limit recovery or pinch Berry strategies during battle.
Ice Rider Calyrex uses As One (Glastrier), combining Calyrex’s Unnerve effect with Glastrier’s Chilling Neigh effect.
Shadow Rider Calyrex uses As One (Spectrier), combining Calyrex’s Unnerve effect with Spectrier’s Grim Neigh effect.
Calyrex does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. Instead, it can change into Rider forms by combining with Glastrier or Spectrier using the Reins of Unity.
Base Form
Does not evolve
Fusion Form
Calyrex combined with Glastrier
Fusion Form
Calyrex combined with Spectrier
Calyrex availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is mainly obtained through The Crown Tundra story in Pokemon Sword and Shield, while other games rely on transfer support or do not include it.
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Y |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Calyrex had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Found during The Crown Tundra story at the Crown Shrine after completing the King of Bountiful Harvests questline. |
Pokemon Shield |
Found during The Crown Tundra story at the Crown Shrine after completing the King of Bountiful Harvests questline. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Calyrex |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Calyrex has two major Rider forms created through fusion with Glastrier or Spectrier. Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex use different typing, stats, moves and abilities, so each form should be tracked separately.
Category
High King Pokemon
Type
Psychic / Ice
Ability
As One (Glastrier)
Signature Move
Glacial Lance
Ice Rider Calyrex is the physically powerful Rider form. It is built around high Attack, strong bulk, Psychic and Ice typing and the Ice-type signature move Glacial Lance.
Category
High King Pokemon
Type
Psychic / Ghost
Ability
As One (Spectrier)
Signature Move
Astral Barrage
Shadow Rider Calyrex is the fast special attacking Rider form. It is built around high Speed, high Special Attack, Psychic and Ghost typing and the Ghost-type signature move Astral Barrage.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Calyrex. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Calyrex is a Psychic and Grass-type Pokemon.
Calyrex is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Calyrex does not evolve from another Pokemon and does not evolve into another Pokemon. It can combine with Glastrier or Spectrier to change forms.
Base Calyrex has Unnerve, Ice Rider Calyrex has As One (Glastrier), and Shadow Rider Calyrex has As One (Spectrier).
Calyrex’s best moves depend on form. Ice Rider Calyrex commonly uses Glacial Lance and Trick Room support, while Shadow Rider Calyrex commonly uses Astral Barrage and fast special attacks.
Yes, Calyrex can be strong, especially in its Ice Rider and Shadow Rider forms. Its base form is more limited than the fused forms.
In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Calyrex is obtained through The Crown Tundra story at the Crown Shrine. In later games, it may require transfer support.
Yes. Calyrex has Ice Rider Calyrex and Shadow Rider Calyrex as major alternate forms.
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