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
129,903 games
8-BIT
39,287 games
DYNAMIKE
181,028 games
RICO
293,272 games
EL PRIMO
103,415 games
COLT
281,566 games
BARLEY
45,564 games
MAX
31,678 games
NITA
118,838 games
DARRYL
50,174 games
PAM
17,382 games
SPIKE
141,381 games
BONNIE
16,957 games
ROSA
26,337 games
LEON
106,025 games
PIPER
73,093 games
EDGAR
453,970 games
BROCK
79,261 games
LARRY & LAWRIE
25,718 games
SURGE
95,129 games
Brawlers that counter SHADE
30-day window
BOLT
66,024 games
STARR NOVA
148,823 games
DAMIAN
127,935 games
DOUG
52,066 games
TRUNK
35,081 games
PIERCE
85,497 games
NAJIA
83,455 games
LUMI
59,289 games
GIGI
24,655 games
MINA
95,637 games
MEEPLE
77,697 games
FINX
31,115 games
JUJU
22,798 games
GLOWY
14,305 games
DRACO
18,491 games
CHESTER
147,770 games
HANK
29,752 games
MANDY
62,789 games
BO
79,923 games
COLETTE
225,730 games
Best SHADE teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowSTARR NOVA
182,526 games
DAMIAN
107,354 games
BOLT
56,796 games
OLLIE
12,044 games
GIGI
24,644 games
CLANCY
45,462 games
EVE
13,628 games
GLOWY
16,220 games
TRUNK
29,264 games
LUMI
56,960 games
SANDY
29,417 games
LOU
27,456 games
ZIGGY
22,722 games
DRACO
18,184 games
DOUG
46,922 games
MINA
84,526 games
CHARLIE
21,822 games
ASH
14,727 games
BUSTER
13,830 games
MOE
18,948 games
Best SHADE trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
59.9%
Jun 29
23,835 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% | 153,446 |
| Jun 21 | 58.0% | 0.9% | 198,934 |
| Jun 22 | 56.9% | 0.8% | 174,632 |
| Jun 23 | 58.1% | 0.9% | 187,190 |
| Jun 24 | 59.0% | 0.9% | 162,814 |
| Jun 25 | 58.2% | 1.0% | 163,303 |
| Jun 26 | 59.6% | 1.1% | 161,725 |
| Jun 27 | 58.3% | 0.9% | 122,491 |
| Jun 28 | 55.8% | 0.9% | 88,061 |
| Jun 29 | 59.9% | 1.6% | 23,835 |
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 6,315,777 battles.
Best individual map: Acid Lakes (62.8% over 495,574 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 (182,526 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 6,315,777 battles in the 30-day window.
The single strongest map is Acid Lakes (62.8% win rate over 495,574 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 59.9% (from 60.1% — a -0.2 point change).
Pick rate is trending up (+0.9 points)
At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 61.8%, 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.