SHADE
Gadgets
LONGARMS
98.8%
JUMP SCARE
88.8%
Star Powers
HARDENED HOODIE
96.1%
SPOOKY SPEEDSTER
92.3%
Gears
SHIELD
63.1%
DAMAGE
60.6%
GADGET COOLDOWN
18.8%
HEALTH
11.9%
SPEED
9.93%
VISION
1.52%
Hypercharges
THE FRIGHTENER
88.0%
Buffy
Buffy Gadget
0.00%
Buffy Star Power
0.00%
Buffy Hypercharge
0.00%
Brawlers SHADE beats
30-day window
SHELLY
98,799 games
EL PRIMO
64,963 games
RICO
166,086 games
COLT
151,224 games
NITA
71,569 games
LEON
57,702 games
DYNAMIKE
130,503 games
DARRYL
33,015 games
BONNIE
10,536 games
BARLEY
32,420 games
EDGAR
277,590 games
CROW
119,055 games
GENE
14,454 games
PAM
12,460 games
SPIKE
83,117 games
EVE
8,636 games
BULL
103,213 games
POCO
48,997 games
OLLIE
8,951 games
COLETTE
53,385 games
Brawlers that counter SHADE
30-day window
NORI
106,166 games
BOLT
45,873 games
STARR NOVA
88,480 games
WENDY
9,418 games
DAMIAN
64,476 games
DOUG
30,713 games
R-T
12,178 games
SIRIUS
66,634 games
HANK
22,222 games
PIERCE
46,257 games
TRUNK
19,900 games
JUJU
13,617 games
MANDY
53,602 games
LUMI
31,706 games
GRIFF
150,845 games
BO
47,392 games
KIT
49,457 games
GIGI
16,456 games
GLOWY
9,920 games
GRAY
19,794 games
Best SHADE teammates
20 partners · 30-day windowBOLT
46,334 games
WENDY
8,772 games
STARR NOVA
79,723 games
JAE-YONG
9,874 games
NORI
104,772 games
DAMIAN
48,140 games
CLANCY
20,001 games
OLLIE
7,022 games
MOE
12,880 games
ZIGGY
13,552 games
ASH
14,424 games
GIGI
15,396 games
LOU
19,772 games
SANDY
17,380 games
DOUG
26,484 games
R-T
10,590 games
GRIFF
107,412 games
8-BIT
43,984 games
DRACO
10,966 games
MINA
28,855 games
Best SHADE trios
3v3 only · min 10 shared games
Win-rate momentum
50.9%
Aug 16
19,380 battles
Pick rate
0.61%
Aug 16
share of all picks
Win rate by trophy bucket
SHADE daily trend data (24 days)
| Date | Win rate | Pick rate | Battles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24 | 56.1% | 0.7% | 143,626 |
| Jul 25 | 55.9% | 0.6% | 150,144 |
| Jul 26 | 55.3% | 0.6% | 151,340 |
| Jul 27 | 56.1% | 0.7% | 158,603 |
| Jul 28 | 55.4% | 0.6% | 119,949 |
| Jul 29 | 55.4% | 0.5% | 104,582 |
| Jul 30 | 55.0% | 0.5% | 84,502 |
| Jul 31 | 55.7% | 0.6% | 109,155 |
| Aug 1 | 57.2% | 0.6% | 133,100 |
| Aug 2 | 58.3% | 0.6% | 135,301 |
| Aug 3 | 55.3% | 0.5% | 87,469 |
| Aug 4 | 57.2% | 0.6% | 85,851 |
| Aug 5 | 57.8% | 0.6% | 97,094 |
| Aug 6 | 57.7% | 0.7% | 110,541 |
| Aug 7 | 55.1% | 0.8% | 138,262 |
| Aug 8 | 54.6% | 0.7% | 132,633 |
| Aug 9 | 52.5% | 0.6% | 125,055 |
| Aug 10 | 55.3% | 0.8% | 141,175 |
| Aug 11 | 55.9% | 0.6% | 85,837 |
| Aug 12 | 56.5% | 0.6% | 63,198 |
| Aug 13 | 52.4% | 0.6% | 62,333 |
| Aug 14 | 52.1% | 0.5% | 56,645 |
| Aug 15 | 52.9% | 0.6% | 48,988 |
| Aug 16 | 50.9% | 0.6% | 19,380 |
About SHADE
Updated
About SHADE's meta position
SHADE holds T2 tier with rank #26 in the rolling 30-day meta, with a 57.5% overall win rate computed from 12,765,033 battles.
Best individual map: Acid Lakes (62.2% over 1,013,561 matches).
Best mode: Solo Showdown (58.6% win rate).
Stats span 19 modes and 181 maps.
Reading SHADE's matchup data
How SHADE pairs in 30 days
SHADE's map performance breakdown
SHADE's map performance spans 181 tracked maps across 19 modes, drawn from 12,765,033 battles in the 30-day window.
The single strongest map is Acid Lakes (62.2% win rate over 1,013,561 matches) — top of the table below.
Strongest mode pocket: Solo Showdown (58.6% average across maps in that mode).
SHADE's recent trajectory
SHADE's 24-day win rate moved down to 50.9% (from 56.1% — a -5.2 point change).
Pick rate is holding flat (-0.0 points)
At 1000+ trophies the win rate is 52.9%, vs 49.3% 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 #26 on the meta board and with a 57.5% 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 NORI, BOLT and STARR NOVA — the toughest matchups in 30-day ranked play.
Which brawlers does SHADE beat?
SHADE has the edge against SHELLY, EL PRIMO and RICO in 30-day ranked matchups.
Who are the best teammates for SHADE?
SHADE pairs best with BOLT, WENDY and STARR NOVA — the highest combined win rates over 50+ shared games.
What are the best maps for SHADE?
SHADE performs best on Parallel Plays, Layer Cake and Pit Stop.
What game modes is SHADE best in?
SHADE has its strongest results in Duo Showdown, Hot Zone and Brawl Ball.
Does SHADE do better at high or low trophies?
SHADE wins 30.3% at 1,000+ trophies versus 35.6% 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 0.6% of recent ranked battles.