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Calyrex-Shadow @ Black Sludge / Toxic Orb
Ability: As One (Spectrier)  
EVs: 252 Spe  
Hasty Nature  
IVs: 2 HP / 0 Atk / 0 Def  
- Imprison
- Heal Pulse 
- Taunt / Encore 
- Substitute

Calyrex-Shadow @ Pecha Berry / Leftovers
Ability: As One (Spectrier)  
EVs: 252 Spe  
Hasty Nature  
IVs: 2 HP / 0 Atk / 0 Def  
- Trick
- Heal Pulse / Imprison 
- Taunt / Encore 
- Substitute

Calyrex-Shadow surpasses Mewtwo as the best Heal Pulse user thanks to its better Speed, access to Encore, and even its Ghost typing can be clutch to prevent it from being trapped. Imprison variants are the most popular, as they prevent switch-ins like Xatu and Impidimp from using Substitute or Taunt while it has a free opportunity to use Heal Pulse. Imprison also prevents Magic Bounce Pokemon like Xatu from using Substitute, as otherwise they would be good switch-ins versus it. Black Sludge is better for hit-and-run play styles, while Toxic Orb is worthwhile when staying in. Another set worth trying is Trick, as Calyrex-Shadow’s great Speed means it can get off a Trick before the slower opponent has a chance to use Substitute. However, given that Calyrex-Shadow is reliant on Black Sludge or Toxic Orb to KO itself, Trick is risky as it fails versus Prankster Substitute or Taunt Pokemon and Sticky Hold Pokemon. Pecha Berry targets both Black Sludge and Pecha Berry Pokemon, while Leftovers is more punishing to Steel Beam and Black Sludge users. Calyrex-Shadow needs three perfect IVs to be legal, so minimizing its physical attack and bulk is preferable.

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