SHADE
Gadgets
LONGARMS
98.9%
JUMP SCARE
87.8%
Star Powers
HARDENED HOODIE
95.8%
SPOOKY SPEEDSTER
91.2%
Gears
SHIELD
63.2%
DAMAGE
61.1%
GADGET COOLDOWN
19.7%
HEALTH
11.8%
SPEED
10.1%
VISION
1.46%
Hypercharges
THE FRIGHTENER
86.2%
Buffy
Buffy Gadget
0.00%
Buffy Star Power
0.00%
Buffy Hypercharge
0.00%
Brawlers SHADE beats
30-day window
SHELLY
129,765 games
8-BIT
39,235 games
DYNAMIKE
180,859 games
RICO
292,973 games
EL PRIMO
103,293 games
COLT
281,248 games
BARLEY
45,520 games
MAX
31,642 games
NITA
118,719 games
DARRYL
50,117 games
PAM
17,359 games
SPIKE
141,244 games
ROSA
26,299 games
BONNIE
16,939 games
LEON
105,926 games
PIPER
73,031 games
EDGAR
453,524 games
BROCK
79,177 games
LARRY & LAWRIE
25,689 games
SURGE
95,036 games
Brawlers that counter SHADE
30-day window
BOLT
65,962 games
STARR NOVA
148,724 games
DAMIAN
127,814 games
DOUG
52,027 games
TRUNK
35,049 games
PIERCE
85,374 games
NAJIA
83,377 games
LUMI
59,209 games
GIGI
24,631 games
MINA
95,520 games
MEEPLE
77,602 games
FINX
31,093 games
JUJU
22,769 games
GLOWY
14,283 games
DRACO
18,475 games
CHESTER
147,625 games
HANK
29,726 games
MANDY
62,725 games
BO
79,860 games
COLETTE
225,477 games
Best SHADE teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowSTARR NOVA
182,432 games
DAMIAN
107,249 games
BOLT
56,728 games
OLLIE
12,023 games
CLANCY
45,414 games
GIGI
24,604 games
EVE
13,605 games
GLOWY
16,203 games
TRUNK
29,233 games
LUMI
56,891 games
SANDY
29,381 games
LOU
27,440 games
ZIGGY
22,703 games
DRACO
18,169 games
DOUG
46,886 games
MINA
84,449 games
CHARLIE
21,804 games
BUSTER
13,820 games
ASH
14,712 games
MOE
18,927 games
Best SHADE trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
59.8%
Jun 29
20,401 battles
Pick rate
1.63%
Jun 29
share of all picks
Win rate by trophy bucket
SHADE daily trend data (24 days)
| Date | Win rate | Pick rate | Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6 | 60.1% | 0.8% | 235,317 |
| Jun 7 | 58.2% | 0.8% | 222,573 |
| Jun 8 | 56.6% | 0.7% | 174,852 |
| Jun 9 | 58.8% | 0.8% | 190,630 |
| Jun 10 | 59.5% | 0.8% | 184,529 |
| Jun 11 | 56.8% | 0.8% | 203,948 |
| Jun 12 | 59.0% | 0.9% | 234,945 |
| Jun 13 | 57.8% | 0.8% | 224,308 |
| Jun 14 | 56.9% | 0.8% | 246,224 |
| Jun 15 | 59.0% | 1.2% | 349,970 |
| Jun 16 | 57.7% | 0.8% | 195,328 |
| Jun 17 | 59.7% | 0.8% | 187,287 |
| Jun 18 | 57.9% | 0.7% | 180,591 |
| Jun 19 | 58.0% | 0.7% | 174,209 |
| Jun 20 | 57.8% | 0.7% | 153,357 |
| Jun 21 | 58.0% | 0.9% | 198,765 |
| Jun 22 | 56.9% | 0.8% | 174,464 |
| Jun 23 | 58.1% | 0.9% | 186,949 |
| Jun 24 | 59.0% | 0.9% | 162,555 |
| Jun 25 | 58.2% | 1.0% | 162,942 |
| Jun 26 | 59.6% | 1.1% | 161,202 |
| Jun 27 | 58.3% | 0.9% | 121,621 |
| Jun 28 | 55.8% | 0.9% | 85,963 |
| Jun 29 | 59.8% | 1.6% | 20,401 |
About SHADE
Updated
About SHADE's meta position
SHADE holds T2 tier with rank #19 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 58.3% overall win rate computed from 6,307,562 battles.
Best individual map: Acid Lakes (62.8% over 492,369 matches).
Best mode: Solo Showdown (59.4% win rate).
Stats span 18 modes and 142 maps.
Reading SHADE's matchup data
How SHADE pairs in 30 days
SHADE's best partner over the last 30 days is STARR NOVA — SHADE-STARR NOVA duos win 68.9% of paired games (182,432 samples), +10.6 points vs SHADE's 58.3% solo baseline.
The strongest 3-brawler trio including SHADE pairs them with R-T and MOE, winning 83.0% of 53 shared matches.
SHADE's map performance breakdown
SHADE's map performance spans 142 tracked maps across 18 modes, drawn from 6,307,562 battles in the 30-day window.
The single strongest map is Acid Lakes (62.8% win rate over 492,369 matches) — top of the table below.
Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (59.4% average across maps in that mode).
SHADE's recent trajectory
SHADE's 24-day win rate held steady at 59.8% (from 60.1% — a -0.3 point change).
Pick rate is trending up (+0.9 points)
At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 61.3%, vs 58.5% under 1000 — SHADE scales up with player skill.
Frequently asked questions about SHADE
Is SHADE good in Brawl Stars right now?
SHADE is currently T2-tier, ranked #19 on the meta board and with a 58.3% win rate, based on live ranked data refreshed daily.
What is the best build for SHADE?
Most SHADE players run the LONGARMS gadget, the HARDENED HOODIE star power and the SHIELD gear — the most-picked setup among tracked profiles.
Who counters SHADE?
SHADE struggles most against BOLT, STARR NOVA and DAMIAN — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.
Which brawlers does SHADE beat?
SHADE has the edge against SHELLY, 8-BIT and DYNAMIKE in 30-day ranked matchups.
Who are the best teammates for SHADE?
SHADE pairs best with STARR NOVA, DAMIAN and BOLT — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.
What are the best maps for SHADE?
SHADE performs best on Parallel Plays, Canal Grande and Acid Lakes.
What game modes is SHADE best in?
SHADE has its strongest results in Duo Showdown, Solo Showdown and Hot Zone.
Does SHADE do better at high or low trophies?
SHADE wins 28.7% at 1,000+ trophies versus 35.4% below 1,000 — so SHADE is easier to win with at lower trophies and falls off as skill climbs.
How popular is SHADE in Brawl Stars?
SHADE is picked in about 1.6% of recent ranked battles.