When one thinks offensive pressure, One thinks to force a two pronged attack upon the opponent, forcing them to make unfavourable moves and taking advantage of mispredicts. I think the only pokemon capabale of this two-pronged attack along with Calyrex-shadow is none other than Zacian-Crowned.These two synergistically decimate each other's checks, with Zacian ending Tyranitar, Arceus-Dark and scaring out Yveltal, while Calyrex threatens Primal Groudon, Necrozma Dusk-Mane and Quagsire. This Pokemon forms a beautifully crafted attack with Calyrex-Shadow that most cannot stand up to. When look at the Sub Disable variant, one can clearly say it needs a turn to set up substitute before it can accomplish anything noteworthy. For this position of giving Calyrex-Shadow a free turn, Zacian-Crowned is simply the best option available. It forces in Necrozma Dusk-Mane or Quagsire and if a double switch is made to Calyrex-Shadow, it gets a free turn to set up a sub, because it scares those Pokemon to death. Another thing to note is that Zacian-Crowned can deal with most variants of Normal Extreme Killer, thus removing a potential roadblock to Calyrex-Shadow's sweep
Here's the set:
Zacian-Crowned @ Rusted Sword
Ability: Intrepid Sword
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Adamant Nature
- Substitute
- Close Combat
- Behemoth Blade
- Assurance / Wild Charge / Swords Dance
Substitute is essential to bait Dynmax from the dangerous Normal Type Extreme Killer. If this is successfully pulled off, then even Dynmax cannot stop Calyrex-Shadow from ravaging teams. It also can force double switches and rack up stealth rock chip if the rocks are layed down.