There's a reason Kyurem has stayed relevant since Gen 5. Dragon/Ice typing and sits at a decent but contested Speed tier — it checks a lot of boxes at once. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Boundary Pokemon.
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
FragileType-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.
No breeding, no evolution. Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice legendary with 660 base stat total that you obtain once and build around.
How to Evolve
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
Best Kyurem Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Substitute
TMs carry this one. Kyurem learns Outrage and Blizzard 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
Kyurem is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier on our tier list. 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.
Kyurem doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Ice type with 660 BST.
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 pivot.
Kyurem appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
First obtainable in Black & White, Kyurem has been featured in 8 titles across 5 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A