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Shadow Rider Calyrex V card from the Astral Radiance Trainer Gallery set
Illustration by Oswaldo KATO. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Shadow Rider Calyrex V

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A powerful Psychic type that disrupts the opponent's resources and deals heavy damage to multiple targets.

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What this card does

The Shadow Mist attack stops your opponent from playing Special Energy or Stadium cards for their next turn.

The Astral Barrage attack lets you choose two of your opponent's Pokemon and put five damage counters on each.

Signature attack

Shadow Mist

During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Special Energy or Stadium cards from their hand. (10 damage)

This card has a unique ability to block specific powerful cards that your child might rely on. It also allows them to hurt two opposing Pokemon at once which can quickly win the game.

Attacks

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During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Special Energy or Stadium cards from their hand.

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Astral Barrage

Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon and put 5 damage counters on each of them.

Which deck it belongs in

It fits well in decks that use Psychic energy and want to control what the opponent can play. It is good for players who like to attack multiple targets simultaneously.

Strengths
  • Disrupts opponent's hand
  • Hits two Pokemon
  • High damage output
Watch out for
  • Weak to Darkness type
  • Requires specific energy
  • One turn delay on effect
Pro tip

Use Shadow Mist early to stop the opponent from setting up their strongest cards.

From the Pokédex

Calyrex is known as the Rider Pokemon and is said to have ruled over Galar in ancient times.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that blocking Special Energy can stop their friend from using certain powerful moves.

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