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.
It’s said that this Pokémon battles in order to protect the ideal world that will exist in the future for people and Pokémon.
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 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 |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Steel is super effective against KyuremView Cobalion → | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against KyuremView Tapu Koko → | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Fighting is super effective against KyuremView Infernape → | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Dragon is super effective against KyuremView Hydreigon → | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against KyuremView Conkeldurr → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion threatens a KO with Close Combat (86-101%). Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 88-104%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Toxapex builds →Scald7-9% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x86-101%KO Stone Edge 2x48-56% | ||
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt25-29% Volt Switch19-23% Dazzling Gleam 2x88-104%KO | ||
Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x88-103%KO Fire Blast56-66% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x116-136%KO Dark Pulse36-42% U Turn13-16% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Kyurem Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Pressure supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Kyurem doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Kyurem best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Glaciate
- Protect
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kyurem in Sun & Moon
No wild encounters for Kyurem in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Kyurem is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Kyurem Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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 special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
For Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Earthpower, Glaciate, Protect, and Substitute. Earthpower leads at 25% usage. Glaciate provides reliable STAB damage.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves