In Black & White, Kyurem is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 660 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Kyurem weak to?

In Black & White, Kyurem's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), Tyranitar (Rock), and Garchomp (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. Kyurem has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Kyurem?

Pressure is the go-to ability for Kyurem. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Kyurem's only ability.

What role does Kyurem play in battle?

Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kyurem is leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.

What are the best moves for Kyurem?

For Black & White, the core moveset is Earthpower, Roost, Ice Beam, and Substitute. Earthpower leads at 21% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.

Kyurem - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Support

BTier

95Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Raw Attack carries Kyurem's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A near-impossible to catch Boundary Pokemon that yields 3 HP and Attack and Sp. Atk EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

Legend

HP125

Attack130

Defense90

Sp. Atk130

Sp. Def90

Speed95

Total660

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height3.0 m

Weight325.0 kg

Base XP297

Abilities

PressureTop Pick

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

EV Yield

HP+1Atk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe

Strong HP training target

Pokedex Entries

It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

Kyurem Weakness

Type-wise, Kyurem takes extra damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, and Steel. Kyurem's overall bulk (125/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Kyurem Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Water, Electric, Grass

Type ChartVulnerable

4Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-5

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting Rock Dragon Steel

½xResist

Water Electric Grass

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Dragon Grass Ground Flying

How to Beat Kyurem in Black & White (Best Counters)

Cobalion SteelFighting	C
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Sacred SwordLv. 42 Iron HeadLv. 37 Flash CannonTM91 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 69-82% Sacred Sword 2x 53-62% Iron Head 2x 47-55% Flash Cannon 2x 47-55% View Cobalion builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 43 Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Damage vs Kyurem Iron Head 2x 31-36% Flash Cannon 2x 20-24% Mirror Shot 2x 16-19% Metal Claw 2x 20-24% View Ferroseed builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 42 Flash CannonTM91 Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 28 Damage vs Kyurem Iron Head 2x 28-33% Flash Cannon 2x 28-33% Rock Slide 2x 26-31% Ancient Power 2x 20-24% View Shieldon builds →
Klink Steel	D
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonTM91 Mirror ShotLv. 36 Gear GrindLv. 16 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Flash Cannon 2x 29-35% Mirror Shot 2x 23-28% Gear Grind 2x 22-26% Rock Smash 2x 12-14% View Klink builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Rock TombTM39 Metal ClawLv. 25 Damage vs Kyurem Brick Break 2x 28-34% Low Sweep 2x 24-29% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% Metal Claw 2x 29-35% View Pawniard builds →

Black & White Evolution

No breeding, no evolution. Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice legendary with 660 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#646KyuremDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Black & White Kyurem Best Moveset

This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Pressure supports the gameplan, and flexible EVs mean Kyurem doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Attacker

Ability

Pressure

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Kyurem

Timid+SPE

Kyurem best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

Spe

Special Attacker Moveset

Earth Power
RoostRecovery
Ice BeamSTAB
SubstituteUtility

Recommended Teammates

StarmieDecent

ScizorDecent

Moves

TMs carry this one. Kyurem learns Draco Meteor and Outrage naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 1

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Lv 8

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 15

Ancient Power

C601005Rock

Lv 22

Ice Beam

S9510010Ice

Lv 29

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 36

Slash

—7010020Normal

Lv 43

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 50

Glaciate

—659510Ice

Lv 57

Dragon Pulse

B9010010Dragon

Lv 64

Imprison

———10Psychic

Lv 71

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Lv 78

Blizzard

B120705Ice

Lv 85

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

Lv 92

Hyper Voice

C9010010Normal

TM Moves

TM14

Blizzard

B120705Ice

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

B8010015Dragon

TM82

Dragon Tail-6

C609010Dragon

TM49

Echoed Voice

—4010015Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM91

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

HM02

Fly

C909515Flying

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM01

Hone Claws

D——15Dark

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

S9510010Ice

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

—609510Rock

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

S——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Kyurem doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Draco Meteor

B140905Dragon

How to Get Kyurem in Black & White

Kyurem waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Giant Chasm for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.

Best Locations to Catch Kyurem in Black & White

Giant Chasm - Inner Cave

WhiteInteract with Pokemon Lv.75 Ice

LimitedPost

Any

Giant Chasm - Inner Cave

BlackInteract with Pokemon Lv.75 Ice

LimitedPost

Any

Kyurem Guide

In Black & White, Kyurem is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 660 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, Kyurem's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), Tyranitar (Rock), and Garchomp (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. Kyurem has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Kyurem. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Kyurem's only ability.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kyurem is leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
For Black & White, the core moveset is Earthpower, Roost, Ice Beam, and Substitute. Earthpower leads at 21% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.

Game Availability

First obtainable in Black & White, Kyurem has been featured in 8 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 35-42% Rock Throw 2x 38-45% View Archen builds →
Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 29-35% Rollout 2x 20-24% View Tirtouga builds →
Roggenrola Rock	C
Available Move Moves Rock BlastLv. 14 Damage vs Kyurem Rock Blast 2x 17-21% View Roggenrola builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Kyurem Rollout 2x 14-17% View Omanyte builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 41-49% Brick Break 2x 44-52% Low Sweep 2x 38-45% View Scraggy builds →

Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 36-43% Vital Throw 2x 46-56% Low Sweep 2x 44-53% Revenge 2x 41-49% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Rock SmashTM94 Double KickLv. 13 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 36-43% Low Sweep 2x 53-62% Rock Smash 2x 34-40% Double Kick 2x 26-31% View Sawk builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 34-40% Rock Throw 2x 39-46% Rock Smash 2x 21-25% View Archen builds →
Tirtouga WaterRock	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 5 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 26-31% Rock Smash 2x 15-19% Rollout 2x 18-22% View Tirtouga builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Rock Smash 2x 11-14% View Shieldon builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 27-32% Rock Tomb 2x 40-48% Rock Smash 2x 20-23% View Aerodactyl builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 34-40% Vital Throw 2x 46-54% Low Sweep 2x 43-51% Revenge 2x 38-46% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Rock TombTM39 Karate ChopLv. 25 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 34-40% Low Sweep 2x 50-59% Rock Tomb 2x 30-36% Karate Chop 2x 38-46% View Sawk builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 31-38% Rock Tomb 2x 43-51% Rock Throw 2x 36-43% Rock Smash 2x 20-23% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Rock Tomb 2x 22-27% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% View Shieldon builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 27-33% Rock Tomb 2x 40-47% Rock Smash 2x 18-22% View Aerodactyl builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 34-40% Vital Throw 2x 45-54% Low Sweep 2x 41-49% Revenge 2x 40-47% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 34-40% Brick Break 2x 57-68% Low Sweep 2x 49-59% Rock Tomb 2x 31-38% View Sawk builds →
Archen RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 18 Dragon BreathLv. 31 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 5 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 31-38% Dragon Breath 2x 21-25% Rock Tomb 2x 44-52% Rock Throw 2x 35-42% View Archen builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 22-26% Rock Tomb 2x 22-26% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% View Shieldon builds →

Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Mirror ShotLv. 30 Metal ClawLv. 14 Rock SmashTM94 RolloutLv. 6 Damage vs Kyurem Mirror Shot 2x 17-21% Metal Claw 2x 21-25% Rock Smash 2x 12-14% Rollout 2x 9-11% View Ferroseed builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	C
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 25 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 28-34% Rock Tomb 2x 41-48% Rock Smash 2x 19-22% View Aerodactyl builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Kyurem Focus Blast 2x 34-40% Vital Throw 2x 46-55% Low Sweep 2x 43-50% Revenge 2x 39-46% View Throh builds →
Shieldon RockSteel	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 28 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Ancient Power 2x 23-27% Rock Tomb 2x 23-27% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% View Shieldon builds →
Klink Steel	D
Available Moves Moves Gear GrindLv. 16 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kyurem Gear Grind 2x 23-27% Rock Smash 2x 12-14% View Klink builds →

Latios DragonPsychic	S
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Draco Meteor Surf TrickUtility Dragon Pulse Damage vs Kyurem Draco Meteor 2x 172-202%KO Surf 20-23% Dragon Pulse 2x 113-133%KO View Latios builds →
StarmieResists Ice, cures status via Natural Cure, outspeeds WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin Ice Beam Hydro Pump Thunderbolt Damage vs Kyurem Rapid Spin 7-8% Ice Beam 22-26% Hydro Pump 20-24% Thunderbolt 11-13% View Starmie builds →
FerrothornResists Dragon, threatens with Stealth Rock, excellent bulk GrassSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves SpikesHazard Power Whip Stealth Rock Gyro Ball View Ferrothorn builds →
Scizor BugSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Bullet Punch Superpower Pursuit U Turn Damage vs Kyurem Bullet Punch 2x 51-60% Superpower 2x 101-119%KO Pursuit 17-20% U Turn 44-52% View Scizor builds →
Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Ice Punch Thunder Punch Damage vs Kyurem Drain Punch 2x 77-91% Mach Punch 2x 41-49% View Conkeldurr builds →