Kyurem Best Moveset
130/130 mixed offenses at 95 Speed on Dragon/Ice TermStab with AbilityPressure forcing double PP. Held ItemLoaded Dice guarantees MoveScale Shot hits 4-5 times for physical Dragon damage. NatureTimid at 130 Sp. Atk fires special Ice TermStab that overwhelms. 125 HP behind 90/90 defenses tanks hits. The moveset hits from either side. S-Tier through raw stats and coverage.
Ice/Dragon with 130 Sp. Atk but no physical Ice STAB in Gen V (Black & White). Stuck between tiers. Too strong below but the movepool held it back above.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers again in Gen VI (X & Y). Roost gave recovery and Ice Beam hit hard, but Dragon/Ice defensive typing had too many weaknesses to justify.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Three gens stuck between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Z-Freeze Shock gave a one-time physical Ice nuke, but the base set was still limited.
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the restricted format in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Dynamax boosted its bulk enough to set up Dragon Dance. 130 Sp. Atk and 130 Attack finally had room to work.
Best Moves
Best Build
Kyurem best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Ice Beam
- Freeze Dry
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Dropped back to standard play in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Loaded Dice Icicle Spear gave reliable physical Ice. Five gens of oscillation between formats.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Earth Power
- Icicle Spear
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Kyurem Weakness
Type-wise, Kyurem takes extra damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. Kyurem's overall bulk (125/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Kyurem Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Kyurem
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWatercompaction ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Palossand builds →Shadow Ball16-19% Scorching Sands14-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Masquerain builds →Air Slash21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Pelipper builds →Hurricane21-25% U Turn8-10% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShedskin ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Sandaconda builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Altaria builds →
| ||
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
Breeding
How to Get Kyurem
No wild encounters for Kyurem in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Kyurem is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Kyurem in Sword & Shield. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Kyurem is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Kyurem waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
How to Get Kyurem in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Kyurem in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Kyurem cannot be caught in the wild in Sun & Moon, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
The sameness of Zekrom’s and Kyurem’s genes allowed Kyurem to absorb Zekrom. Kyurem can now use the power of both electricity and ice.
Kyurem Guide
Kyurem is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 660 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a pivot. Base 130 Attack stands out.
Kyurem's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), Tyranitar (Rock), and Garchomp (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. 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 a mixed attacker with base 130 Attack and 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a pivot.
Best way to handle Kyurem: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting, Rock, and Dragon-type attackers hit hardest.
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
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves