[OVERVIEW]
Calyrex-I is the strongest Ice-type in VGC 2022, boasting massive Attack and respectably solid bulk, which makes it an offensive juggernaut that's quite difficult to remove quickly. As One, its ability, has two great applications: shutting off resistance Berries like Yache Berry and Shuca Berry, ensuring it can't be stopped from picking up crucial KOs, and allowing it to quickly snowball through teams after a KO, something it can especially take advantage of with its signature spread move, Glacial Lance. Its high number of weaknesses makes it a great holder of Weakness Policy, though on the other hand, its pitiful two resistances combined with those six weaknesses greatly cut into its great natural bulk. Base 50 Speed is also incredibly slow, the slowest of any viable Restricted Pokemon in VGC 2022, which makes it reliant on Trick Room support from the likes of Mimikyu or Porygon2 to maximize its offensive capabilities. Additionally, Incineroar can give it a particularly rough time, switching into Glacial Lance and lowering its Attack with Intimidate.
[SET]
name: Trick Room Attacker
move 1: Glacial Lance
move 2: High Horsepower
move 3: Trick Room
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy / White Herb / Babiri Berry
ability: As One
nature: Brave
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Glacial Lance is a very safe move for Calyrex-I to use repeatedly, as most teams do not have many Pokemon resistant to Ice. Max Hailstorm is a useful way for Calyrex-I to disrupt opposing weather such as Groudon's sun or Kyogre's rain.
* High Horsepower complements Glacial Lance very well, hitting the likes of Incineroar, Zacian-C, and Solgaleo. When Dynamaxed, Calyrex-I can OHKO most Incineroar with Max Quake if it didn't take an Intimidate Attack drop. The Special Defense boosts Max Quake accumulates are also very helpful for taking on strong special attackers like Kyogre and Regieleki.
* While Calyrex-I is typically paired with a Trick Room-setting ally like Mimikyu or Porygon2, it is also an effective user of Trick Room itself thanks to its excellent bulk. It particularly thrives at getting late-game Trick Room up.
* Weakness Policy pairs well with partners like Mimikyu and Dusclops, which can quickly activate it by hitting Calyrex-I with Shadow Sneak. The Attack boost counteracts Incineroar's Intimidate drops or achieves certain OHKOs, like Max Hailstorm OHKOing Charizard and Yveltal while they're Gigantamaxed or Dynamaxed. White Herb negates an Intimidate drop from Incineroar, which is often used to slow down Calyrex-I's onslaughts during Trick Room. Babiri Berry is primarily used to survive a +1 Behemoth Blade from Zacian-C.
* A Brave nature with 0 Speed IVs is theoretically best for a Trick Room sweeper, though an Adamant nature with 31 Speed IVs is fine as well, since it will still underspeed neutral-nature Incineroar and attack it in Trick Room before being hit with Parting Shot.
[OTHER OPTIONS]
Swords Dance can be used over Trick Room or Protect to give Calyrex-I a stronger ability to fight off opposing Intimidates.
[TEAM OPTIONS]
**Palkia**: Palkia can also set Trick Room, and it can pressure Incineroar with Hydro Pump and Zacian-C with Earth Power and Flamethrower.
**Reshiram**: Reshiram's wide offensive coverage with moves like Blue Flare, Draco Meteor, Earth Power, Ancient Power, and Solar Beam pairs up nicely with Calyrex-I's Glacial Lance. Reshiram is particularly strong against Charizard and Zacian-C, some of Calyrex-I's most common checks.
**Sleep Blockers**: Amoonguss and Gastrodon can pressure Calyrex-I with Spore and use Yawn before it can attack, respectively, but Tapu Fini's Misty Surge and Alcremie's Sweet Veil can protect it from falling asleep.
**Intimidate and Redirection**: Incineroar, Amoonguss, and Indeedee-F are great teammates to help Calyrex-I set up Trick Room and keep it up. Incineroar also puts pressure on Zacian-C.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zee, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Yourwelcomethanku, 541847], [Sole Survivor, 518634]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
Calyrex-I is the strongest Ice-type in VGC 2022, boasting massive Attack and respectably solid bulk, which makes it an offensive juggernaut that's quite difficult to remove quickly. As One, its ability, has two great applications: shutting off resistance Berries like Yache Berry and Shuca Berry, ensuring it can't be stopped from picking up crucial KOs, and allowing it to quickly snowball through teams after a KO, something it can especially take advantage of with its signature spread move, Glacial Lance. Its high number of weaknesses makes it a great holder of Weakness Policy, though on the other hand, its pitiful two resistances combined with those six weaknesses greatly cut into its great natural bulk. Base 50 Speed is also incredibly slow, the slowest of any viable Restricted Pokemon in VGC 2022, which makes it reliant on Trick Room support from the likes of Mimikyu or Porygon2 to maximize its offensive capabilities. Additionally, Incineroar can give it a particularly rough time, switching into Glacial Lance and lowering its Attack with Intimidate.
[SET]
name: Trick Room Attacker
move 1: Glacial Lance
move 2: High Horsepower
move 3: Trick Room
move 4: Protect
item: Weakness Policy / White Herb / Babiri Berry
ability: As One
nature: Brave
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Glacial Lance is a very safe move for Calyrex-I to use repeatedly, as most teams do not have many Pokemon resistant to Ice. Max Hailstorm is a useful way for Calyrex-I to disrupt opposing weather such as Groudon's sun or Kyogre's rain.
* High Horsepower complements Glacial Lance very well, hitting the likes of Incineroar, Zacian-C, and Solgaleo. When Dynamaxed, Calyrex-I can OHKO most Incineroar with Max Quake if it didn't take an Intimidate Attack drop. The Special Defense boosts Max Quake accumulates are also very helpful for taking on strong special attackers like Kyogre and Regieleki.
* While Calyrex-I is typically paired with a Trick Room-setting ally like Mimikyu or Porygon2, it is also an effective user of Trick Room itself thanks to its excellent bulk. It particularly thrives at getting late-game Trick Room up.
* Weakness Policy pairs well with partners like Mimikyu and Dusclops, which can quickly activate it by hitting Calyrex-I with Shadow Sneak. The Attack boost counteracts Incineroar's Intimidate drops or achieves certain OHKOs, like Max Hailstorm OHKOing Charizard and Yveltal while they're Gigantamaxed or Dynamaxed. White Herb negates an Intimidate drop from Incineroar, which is often used to slow down Calyrex-I's onslaughts during Trick Room. Babiri Berry is primarily used to survive a +1 Behemoth Blade from Zacian-C.
* A Brave nature with 0 Speed IVs is theoretically best for a Trick Room sweeper, though an Adamant nature with 31 Speed IVs is fine as well, since it will still underspeed neutral-nature Incineroar and attack it in Trick Room before being hit with Parting Shot.
[OTHER OPTIONS]
Swords Dance can be used over Trick Room or Protect to give Calyrex-I a stronger ability to fight off opposing Intimidates.
[TEAM OPTIONS]
**Palkia**: Palkia can also set Trick Room, and it can pressure Incineroar with Hydro Pump and Zacian-C with Earth Power and Flamethrower.
**Reshiram**: Reshiram's wide offensive coverage with moves like Blue Flare, Draco Meteor, Earth Power, Ancient Power, and Solar Beam pairs up nicely with Calyrex-I's Glacial Lance. Reshiram is particularly strong against Charizard and Zacian-C, some of Calyrex-I's most common checks.
**Sleep Blockers**: Amoonguss and Gastrodon can pressure Calyrex-I with Spore and use Yawn before it can attack, respectively, but Tapu Fini's Misty Surge and Alcremie's Sweet Veil can protect it from falling asleep.
**Intimidate and Redirection**: Incineroar, Amoonguss, and Indeedee-F are great teammates to help Calyrex-I set up Trick Room and keep it up. Incineroar also puts pressure on Zacian-C.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[zee, 501951]]
- Quality checked by: [[Yourwelcomethanku, 541847], [Sole Survivor, 518634]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]
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