SHADE
Gadgets
LONGARMS
98.6%
JUMP SCARE
90.8%
Star Powers
HARDENED HOODIE
96.3%
SPOOKY SPEEDSTER
92.9%
Gears
SHIELD
64.9%
DAMAGE
61.8%
GADGET COOLDOWN
18.9%
HEALTH
12.3%
SPEED
10.2%
VISION
1.68%
Hypercharges
THE FRIGHTENER
89.4%
Buffy
Buffy Gadget
27.8%
Buffy Star Power
27.1%
Buffy Hypercharge
27.5%
Brawlers SHADE beats
30-day window
SHELLY
248,795 games
EDGAR
770,919 games
CROW
210,035 games
DYNAMIKE
332,526 games
COLT
541,233 games
NITA
168,506 games
LEON
122,731 games
MEG
118,954 games
DARRYL
88,682 games
BARLEY
68,647 games
SPIKE
192,626 games
KENJI
149,573 games
FRANK
254,289 games
SURGE
461,414 games
RICO
545,043 games
SQUEAK
80,813 games
MORTIS
609,134 games
MAX
136,094 games
BERRY
53,959 games
EMZ
357,313 games
Brawlers that counter SHADE
30-day window
AMBER
265,754 games
DOUG
108,195 games
R-T
30,944 games
GUS
374,327 games
WENDY
201,492 games
TRUNK
64,059 games
STARR NOVA
118,095 games
JACKY
65,308 games
ASH
82,800 games
DAMIAN
72,985 games
NORI
305,604 games
JUJU
24,040 games
PEARL
67,350 games
MAISIE
100,550 games
HANK
40,181 games
GIGI
49,250 games
BO
190,593 games
GRAY
72,106 games
OLLIE
29,797 games
PIERCE
148,049 games
Best SHADE teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowWENDY
254,613 games
AMBER
273,185 games
GUS
428,260 games
MAISIE
86,387 games
R-T
28,137 games
OLLIE
25,230 games
JACKY
44,746 games
LOU
52,542 games
BUSTER
22,436 games
MOE
47,455 games
SANDY
40,495 games
EL PRIMO
333,081 games
DOUG
93,425 games
CHARLIE
26,412 games
JUJU
25,209 games
CLANCY
61,424 games
MEG
86,423 games
STARR NOVA
111,099 games
BOLT
44,548 games
DAMIAN
60,891 games
Best SHADE trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
61.2%
Oct 3
44,324 battles
Pick rate
4.45%
Oct 3
share of all picks
Win rate by trophy bucket
SHADE daily trend data (24 days)
| Date | Win rate | Pick rate | Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 63.2% | 2.4% | 462,419 |
| Sep 11 | 63.2% | 2.3% | 445,467 |
| Sep 12 | 62.8% | 2.1% | 402,199 |
| Sep 13 | 63.2% | 2.7% | 570,233 |
| Sep 14 | 62.4% | 2.5% | 425,483 |
| Sep 15 | 62.6% | 2.5% | 435,933 |
| Sep 16 | 62.0% | 2.7% | 431,146 |
| Sep 17 | 60.3% | 2.4% | 403,959 |
| Sep 18 | 61.3% | 2.1% | 345,384 |
| Sep 19 | 61.5% | 2.2% | 310,521 |
| Sep 20 | 61.4% | 2.5% | 402,706 |
| Sep 21 | 61.1% | 2.5% | 296,993 |
| Sep 22 | 61.2% | 2.1% | 256,126 |
| Sep 23 | 61.9% | 2.5% | 285,472 |
| Sep 24 | 60.5% | 2.4% | 289,627 |
| Sep 25 | 60.7% | 2.1% | 252,925 |
| Sep 26 | 61.2% | 2.6% | 351,629 |
| Sep 27 | 60.7% | 2.7% | 343,515 |
| Sep 28 | 59.7% | 2.0% | 199,233 |
| Sep 29 | 61.1% | 2.7% | 225,161 |
| Sep 30 | 61.0% | 2.7% | 202,473 |
| Oct 1 | 60.0% | 3.5% | 291,256 |
| Oct 2 | 61.3% | 3.7% | 230,663 |
| Oct 3 | 61.2% | 4.5% | 44,324 |
About SHADE
Report generated
About SHADE's meta position
SHADE holds T1 tier with rank #9 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 59.3% overall win rate computed from 27,875,980 battles.
Best individual map: Acid Lakes (62.4% over 2,431,771 matches).
Best mode: Solo Showdown (58.9% win rate).
Stats span 24 modes and 238 maps.
Reading SHADE's matchup data
How SHADE pairs in 30 days
SHADE's map performance breakdown
SHADE's map performance spans 238 tracked maps across 24 modes, drawn from 27,875,980 battles in the 30-day window.
The single strongest map is Acid Lakes (62.4% win rate over 2,431,771 matches) — top of the table below.
Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (58.9% average across maps in that mode).
The table below ranks the top 190 maps; the remaining 48 are filtered out by the sample-size threshold.
SHADE's recent trajectory
SHADE's 24-day win rate moved down to 61.2% (from 63.2% — a -2.0 point change).
Pick rate is trending up (+2.1 points) — newcomers diluting performance as popularity grows.
At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 61.6%, vs 60.7% under 1000 — SHADE scales up with player skill.
Frequently asked questions about SHADE
Is SHADE good in Brawl Stars right now?
SHADE is currently T1-tier, ranked #9 on the meta board and with a 59.3% 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 AMBER, DOUG and R-T — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.
Which brawlers does SHADE beat?
SHADE has the edge against SHELLY, EDGAR and CROW in 30-day ranked matchups.
Who are the best teammates for SHADE?
SHADE pairs best with WENDY, AMBER and GUS — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.
What are the best maps for SHADE?
SHADE performs best on Scorched Stone, Hot Maze and Sunny Soccer.
What game modes is SHADE best in?
SHADE has its strongest results in Solo Showdown, Brawl Ball and Duo Showdown.
Does SHADE do better at high or low trophies?
SHADE wins 29.9% at 1,000+ trophies versus 42.0% 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 4.5% of recent ranked battles.