Kyurem Pokémon GO is a powerful Dragon and Ice-type Legendary Pokémon with a valuable exclusive move, a distinctive shiny form and the ability to fuse with either Zekrom or Reshiram. Although regular Kyurem is not quite as dominant as its fused forms, it remains worth catching for raids, Master League battles and future Black Kyurem or White Kyurem fusion.
Kyurem
Boundary Pokémon
Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.
This Kyurem Pokémon GO guide covers its best moveset, maximum CP, weaknesses, shiny availability, raid value and everything trainers need to know before investing Kyurem Candy or Rare Candy.
Kyurem at a glance
- Type
- DRAGONICE
- Weak to
- FIGHTING2×ROCK2×DRAGON2×STEEL2×FAIRY2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 130
Kyurem Pokémon GO quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Pokédex number | #646 |
| Type | Dragon and Ice |
| Classification | Legendary Pokémon |
| Shiny available | Yes |
| Maximum CP | 4,041 at Level 50 |
| Best Fast Attack | Dragon Breath |
| Best Charged Attack | Glaciate |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Main use | Raids, Master League and fusion |
| Evolves | No |
| Alternate forms | Black Kyurem and White Kyurem |
Kyurem Pokemon GO has a maximum CP of 3,575 at Level 40 and 4,041 at Level 50. Its Pokémon GO base stats are 246 Attack, 170 Defense and 245 Stamina, giving it strong offensive potential but less defensive bulk than some other Master League Legendary Pokémon.
Can Kyurem be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, shiny Kyurem is available in Pokémon GO.
Shiny Kyurem swaps much of its usual pale blue colouring for darker grey and purple shades. Its icy sections also take on a deeper violet appearance, making the shiny noticeably different from regular Kyurem.
Shiny availability does not mean every Kyurem encounter can automatically produce a shiny. Trainers can normally encounter shiny Kyurem when it is available through eligible five-star raids or another event that specifically includes the shiny form.
A shiny is determined when the encounter begins. Using more Premier Balls, landing Excellent Throws or completing the raid faster will not change whether Kyurem is shiny. Those factors only affect the number of opportunities trainers have to catch it.
What is the best Kyurem Pokémon GO moveset?
The best Kyurem Pokémon GO moveset for most uses is:
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Glaciate
Dragon Breath provides reliable Dragon-type damage and generates energy quickly. Glaciate is Kyurem’s most important Charged Attack, offering strong Ice-type damage while also reducing an opponent’s Attack during Trainer Battles.
Glaciate is an event-exclusive move. Kyurem may know Glaciate when caught during selected events, while an existing Kyurem can normally require an Elite Charged TM when the move is available through that method. During the July 2026 Road of Legends event, eligible Kyurem encounters could know Glaciate.
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Best Kyurem moveset for raids
For raids and Gym battles, use:
Dragon Breath and Glaciate
This combination is particularly useful against Dragon-type raid bosses that are also vulnerable to Ice-type attacks. Dragon Breath deals consistent damage while Glaciate provides Kyurem with its strongest overall Charged Attack.
An alternative Dragon-type Kyurem moveset is:
Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
Draco Meteor gives Kyurem a fully Dragon-type combination, but it is slower and generally less flexible than Glaciate. Kyurem’s lack of an Ice-type Fast Attack also prevents regular Kyurem from functioning as a completely specialised Ice-type attacker.
Best Kyurem moveset for PvP
The best Kyurem Pokémon GO moveset for the GO Battle League is:
Dragon Breath, Glaciate and Dragon Claw
Dragon Breath applies steady pressure, while Dragon Claw is Kyurem’s cheapest Charged Attack and can be used to pressure shields. Glaciate deals Ice-type damage and reduces the opponent’s Attack, allowing Kyurem to weaken threats even when the attack is shielded.
Draco Meteor can replace Dragon Claw for trainers who prefer a more damaging finishing move, but its higher energy cost makes Kyurem less flexible.
Is Kyurem good in Pokémon GO?
Kyurem Pokémon GOis good, but regular Kyurem is no longer the final destination for most trainers.
Its biggest strengths are its high Attack stat, access to Glaciate and usefulness against Dragon-type opponents. However, it competes with many powerful Dragon and Ice-type attackers and cannot use an Ice-type Fast Attack in its regular form.
Regular Kyurem is most valuable for three reasons:
- It is a capable Dragon and Ice attacker when equipped with Glaciate.
- It has legitimate Master League usefulness.
- It can be fused to create Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.
This means a high-IV Kyurem should not be transferred simply because its regular form is not the strongest attacker available. A strong Kyurem with Glaciate can become the foundation for a much more powerful fused Pokémon later.
Is Kyurem good for raids?
Kyurem is useful in raids against Dragon-type Pokémon, particularly when the target is weak to both Dragon Breath and Glaciate.
However, regular Kyurem is not the best pure Ice attacker because Dragon Breath does not deal Ice-type damage. Dedicated Ice attackers with both an Ice Fast Attack and Ice Charged Attack can perform more consistently when only Ice damage is required.
Kyurem becomes considerably more desirable when fusion is taken into account. Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have much greater offensive potential, making Kyurem raids valuable even for trainers who do not intend to power up the standard form immediately.
Is Kyurem good in the GO Battle League?
Kyurem is primarily suited to the Master League.
Its high maximum CP and Legendary-level stats are not well suited to the Great League, while its weaknesses make it difficult to justify the investment required for the Ultra League.
In Master League, Kyurem can pressure opponents with Dragon Breath and repeatedly use Dragon Claw or Glaciate. The guaranteed Attack reduction attached to Glaciate can interfere with an opponent’s plans and make Kyurem useful even when it does not win the matchup directly.
Kyurem must still be protected from common Fairy, Steel, Fighting, Rock and Dragon-type threats. Its five weaknesses can make battles difficult once shields have been used.
Kyurem Pokémon GO weaknesses
Kyurem is a Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon. It is weak to:
- Dragon-type attacks
- Fairy-type attacks
- Fighting-type attacks
- Rock-type attacks
- Steel-type attacks
Each of these types deals super-effective damage to Kyurem. It does not have a double weakness.
Damage taken when Kyurem is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Dragon / Ice typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
What is resistant to Kyurem?
Kyurem resists attacks from the following types:
- Electric
- Grass
- Water
Kyurem’s defensive typing is unusual because Ice normally has several weaknesses and relatively few resistances. Its Dragon typing provides resistance to Electric, Grass and Water attacks, but the combination leaves Kyurem vulnerable to five widely used attacking types.
Best counters for Kyurem Pokemon GO raids
The best Kyurem counters will usually be powerful Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock or Steel-type attackers.
Strong options can include:
| Counter | Recommended attack type |
|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon |
| Mega Gardevoir | Fairy |
| Mega Lucario | Fighting or Steel |
| Mega Diancie | Rock |
| Dialga Origin Forme | Dragon or Steel |
| Palkia Origin Forme | Dragon |
| Zacian Crowned Sword | Fairy or Steel |
| Metagross | Steel |
| Terrakion | Fighting |
| Lucario | Fighting |
The exact best counter depends on current moves, available Mega Evolutions, weather boosts and whether Kyurem’s own Charged Attack threatens the selected team.
Dragon-type counters can deal excellent damage but also take super-effective damage from Kyurem’s Dragon attacks. Fairy and Steel-type options can be safer depending on Kyurem’s raid moveset.
Kyurem raid CP and perfect IV CP
When regular Kyurem is caught following a five-star raid, trainers should look for the highest available CP within the encounter range.
A perfect 100% IV Kyurem will normally have:
| Encounter | Perfect IV CP |
|---|---|
| Level 20, no weather boost | 2,042 CP |
| Level 25, weather boosted | 2,553 CP |
Kyurem encounters can receive a weather boost in Windy or Snow weather because of its Dragon and Ice typing.
A weather-boosted Kyurem is caught at a higher level and requires less Stardust and Candy to power up. However, weather boost does not guarantee strong IVs.
How to get Kyurem in Pokémon GO
Kyurem is normally obtained by defeating it in a five-star Raid Battle when it returns to the active Pokémon GO raid rotation.
It may also appear through selected research rewards, event encounters or special distributions, but raids remain the main recurring method.
Kyurem is a Legendary Pokémon and does not normally appear in the wild. It cannot be evolved from another Pokémon.
Trainers planning to build Black Kyurem or White Kyurem should try to collect:
- A Kyurem with strong IVs
- A Kyurem that knows Glaciate
- Kyurem Candy
- Kyurem Candy XL
- Zekrom and Zekrom Candy
- Reshiram and Reshiram Candy
- Volt Fusion Energy
- Blaze Fusion Energy
How to get Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO
Black Kyurem is created by fusing Kyurem with Zekrom.
The fusion requires:
- 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy
- 30 Kyurem Candy
- 30 Zekrom Candy
- One Kyurem
- One Zekrom
Volt Fusion Energy can be earned when it is available as a reward for defeating Black Kyurem in raids. The fused Pokémon uses the selected Kyurem as its foundation, so trainers should prioritise the Kyurem with the IVs and move they want to keep.
When Kyurem knows Glaciate before it is fused with Zekrom, Glaciate becomes Freeze Shock. Freeze Shock cannot currently be added to Black Kyurem using a regular Charged TM or Elite Charged TM, making the original Kyurem’s moveset particularly important.
How to get White Kyurem in Pokémon GO
White Kyurem is created by fusing Kyurem with Reshiram.
The fusion requires:
- 1,000 Blaze Fusion Energy
- 30 Kyurem Candy
- 30 Reshiram Candy
- One Kyurem
- One Reshiram
Blaze Fusion Energy can be earned by defeating White Kyurem when it is available in raids.
If the selected Kyurem knows Glaciate before fusion, the move becomes Ice Burn after Kyurem is fused with Reshiram. White Kyurem cannot currently learn Ice Burn using a regular Charged TM or Elite Charged TM.
Can Black Kyurem Pokémon GO and White Kyurem Pokémon GO be separated?
Yes. Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can be separated back into their original Pokémon without spending additional Candy or Fusion Energy.
However, fusing them again requires the full fusion cost unless Pokémon GO specifies otherwise during a future event.
While fused, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem cannot be traded, transferred to Professor Willow or moved to Pokémon HOME.
Forms and variants
Kyurem
- Abilities
- Pressure
- Base stat total
- 660
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Weight
- 325.0 kg
Kyurem
- Abilities
- Teravolt
- Base stat total
- 700
- Height
- 3.3 m
- Weight
- 325.0 kg
Kyurem
- Abilities
- Turboblaze
- Base stat total
- 700
- Height
- 3.6 m
- Weight
- 325.0 kg
Should you power up Kyurem in Pokémon GO?
Kyurem is worth powering up when it has strong IVs, knows Glaciate or will eventually be used for Black Kyurem or White Kyurem fusion.
For regular Kyurem alone, trainers should consider whether they already have stronger Dragon and Ice-type attackers before spending large amounts of Rare Candy, Stardust and Candy XL.
The best investment candidates are:
- A perfect or near-perfect Kyurem
- A shiny Kyurem with strong IVs
- A Kyurem that already knows Glaciate
- A Kyurem selected for Black Kyurem fusion
- A Kyurem selected for White Kyurem fusion
- A Kyurem intended for Master League
Do not remove Glaciate casually. It is Kyurem’s most valuable move and is also required for obtaining Freeze Shock or Ice Burn through fusion.
Does Kyurem evolve in Pokémon GO?
Kyurem does not evolve in Pokémon GO.
Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are fusion forms rather than evolutions. Kyurem combines with Zekrom to create Black Kyurem or with Reshiram to create White Kyurem.
How much Kyurem Candy is needed?
Kyurem does not require Candy to evolve, but its Candy remains important.
Kyurem Candy is used to:
- Power up Kyurem
- Unlock a second Charged Attack
- Fuse Kyurem with Zekrom
- Fuse Kyurem with Reshiram
- Activate Kyurem fusion Adventure Effects
- Refuse Kyurem after it has been separated
A second Charged Attack for a Legendary Pokémon is a major investment, so it is usually best reserved for a strong Master League or fusion candidate.
What do Kyurem’s Adventure Effects do?
Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can access different Adventure Effects when created using a Kyurem that knows Glaciate.
Freeze Shock prevents encountered Pokémon from moving for ten minutes, making them easier to catch.
Ice Burn slows the movement of the target circle for ten minutes, making Excellent Throws easier to land.
Each activation costs 5,000 Stardust and five Kyurem Candy. The duration can be extended by spending additional resources, up to the limits set by Pokémon GO.
Kyurem Pokémon GO frequently asked questions
What is the best Kyurem Pokémon GO moveset?
The best Kyurem Pokémon GO moveset is Dragon Breath and Glaciate. For Master League battles, unlock Dragon Claw as Kyurem’s second Charged Attack.
Can Kyurem Pokémon GO be shiny?
Yes. Shiny Kyurem is available in Pokémon GO and can be encountered when shiny-eligible Kyurem is featured in raids or another qualifying event.
What is Kyurem’s maximum CP?
Kyurem has a maximum CP of 3,575 at Level 40 and 4,041 at Level 50.
Is Kyurem a Legendary Pokémon?
Yes. Kyurem is a Dragon and Ice-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region.
Does Kyurem evolve?
No. Kyurem does not evolve. It can instead be fused with Zekrom or Reshiram to create Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.
Is Glaciate worth an Elite Charged TM?
Glaciate is Kyurem’s most important Charged Attack and is required if trainers want a fused Kyurem to obtain Freeze Shock or Ice Burn. A strong fusion candidate can therefore justify using an Elite Charged TM.
Which is better, Black Kyurem or White Kyurem?
Both are exceptionally powerful, but their exact value depends on whether a trainer needs an Ice attacker, Dragon attacker or Master League Pokémon. Separate evergreen guides for Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can provide a full comparison.
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