Kyurem Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Kyurem official artwork
#0646

Kyurem

Boundary Pokémon

DRAGONICE

Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.

Kyurem Pokédex brings together the essential information for Kyurem, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Kyurem is National Pokédex #646 and was introduced in Generation V. It is a Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon.

This Kyurem Pokédex covers Kyurem across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.

Kyurem at a glance

Type
DRAGONICE
Weak to
FIGHTING2×ROCK2×DRAGON2×STEEL2×FAIRY2×
Best base stat
Attack — 130
Abilities
Pressure
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Kyurem Pokédex overview

Kyurem has the Dragon and Ice typing, it belongs to Generation V, its Pokédex classification is the Boundary Pokémon. Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Kyurem Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Kyurem quick facts

Height
3.0 m
Weight
325.0 kg
Generation
Generation V
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
3
Base happiness
0

Kyurem Pokédex type and weaknesses

Kyurem is weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel and Fairy. It resists Water, Electric and Grass. These matchups come from Kyurem's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Kyurem and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Kyurem type effectiveness

Damage taken when Kyurem is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIGHTING2×ROCK2×DRAGON2×STEEL2×FAIRY2×

Resists

WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×

Based on Dragon / Ice typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Kyurem Pokédex stats

Kyurem has a base stat total of 660, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Kyurem Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Kyurem is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Kyurem base stats

Hp125
Attack130
Defense90
Special Attack130
Special Defense90
Speed95
Total660

Kyurem Pokédex abilities

Kyurem can have Pressure. Abilities can significantly change how Kyurem functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Kyurem abilities

Pressure

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

Kyurem Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Kyurem. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Kyurem evolution family

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Kyurem evolution requirements

Kyurem does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Kyurem Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Kyurem has 3 forms shown on this Kyurem Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Kyurem normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Kyurem.

Kyurem forms

Kyurem artwork

Kyurem

DRAGONICE
Abilities
Pressure
Base stat total
660
Height
3.0 m
Weight
325.0 kg

Kyurem Pokédex game appearances

Kyurem appears in 8 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Omega Ruby, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Kyurem appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Kyurem game availability

Alpha SapphireWild encounter
BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
Omega RubyWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Kyurem?

The locations below show where Kyurem can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Kyurem encounter locations

10 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Alpha SapphireGnarled Den AreaOnly One50100%Other Reshiram Zekrom In Party
BlackGiant Chasm ♀orest CaveOnly One75100%—
Black 2Giant Chasm ♀orest CaveOnly One70100%Other Captured Reshiram Or Zekrom
Omega RubyGnarled Den AreaOnly One50100%Other Reshiram Zekrom In Party
Ultra SunUltra Space Ultra Space Wilds WaterOnly One6015%Other Reshiram Zekrom In Party
Ultra SunUltra Space Wilds WaterfallOnly One60100%—
Ultra ♂oonUltra Space Ultra Space Wilds WaterOnly One6015%Other Reshiram Zekrom In Party
Ultra ♂oonUltra Space Wilds WaterfallOnly One60100%—
WhiteGiant Chasm ♀orest CaveOnly One75100%—
White 2Giant Chasm ♀orest CaveOnly One70100%Other Captured Reshiram Or Zekrom

Kyurem Pokédex moves

The Kyurem Pokédex lists 109 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Kyurem move explorer

109 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Level Up
1Dragon BreathDRAGONSpecial6010020Level Up
1Dragon RageDRAGONSpecial—10010Level Up
1Freeze DryICESpecial7010020Level Up
1Icy WindICESpecial559515Level Up
1Noble RoarNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
8ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
8SlashNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
16EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Level Up
22Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Level Up
24Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Level Up
40Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Level Up
43Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Level Up
50GlaciateICESpecial659510Level Up
56BlizzardICESpecial110705Level Up
72OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Level Up
88Sheer ColdICESpecial—305Level Up
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—AvalancheICEPhysical6010010Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical8010010Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Breaking SwipeDRAGONPhysical6010015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Draco ♂eteorDRAGONSpecial130905Machine
—Dragon CheerDRAGONStatus0015Machine
—Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical8010015Machine
—Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus——20Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Flash CannonSTEELSpecial8010010Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—HailICEStatus——10Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hone ClawsDARKStatus——15Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice ♀angICEPhysical659515Machine
—Icicle SpearICEPhysical2510030Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SnowscapeICEStatus0—10Machine
—Steel WingSTEELPhysical709025Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Draco ♂eteorDRAGONSpecial130905Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical409010Tutor
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Tutor
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Tutor
—Hyper VoiceNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—OutrageDRAGONPhysical12010010Tutor
—RoostFLYINGStatus——5Tutor
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Kyurem Pokédex entries

The Kyurem Pokédex entries below let you compare how Kyurem has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Kyurem Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Black

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

White

It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen.

Black 2

This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.

White 2

This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.

X

This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.

Y

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

Omega Ruby

This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.

Alpha Sapphire

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

Sword

Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.

Shield

It appears that this Pokémon uses its powers over ice to freeze its own body in order to stabilize its cellular structure.

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