Kyurem
Dragon/Ice-type, Generation 5. Ranked #9 among Ice-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Breath Glaciate 16.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Glaciate is an Elite TM move. Glaciate costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kyurem takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 661
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,042 CP
Kyurem moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard STAB | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | 100 | 3.5s | 42.9 | 1.50 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Glaciate Best STAB Elite | Ice | 160 | 100 | 2.5s | 64 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 150 | 65 | 2.31 | Buff / debuff |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Glaciate | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Kyurem runs Dragon Breath with Glaciate — 16.1 DPS and 415 TDO as a Ice-type attacker. It also covers the Steel slot with Steel Wing and Glaciate.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Dragon Breath builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Glaciate is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Kyurem places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #9 | A | 16.1 | 415 | Dragon Breath Glaciate |
| Steel | #19 | B | 15.1 | 388 | Steel Wing Glaciate |
Evolution
Kyurem does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 2
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Kyurem raid guide
Best counters against Kyurem
Use Kyurem against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Kyurem
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 91 | 3,090 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 91 | 3,345 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,006 | 2,093 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,495 | 2,604 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,006 | 2,093 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,517 | 1,583 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,006 | 2,093 |
Is Kyurem good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kyurem is a Tier A Ice-type attacker at rank #9, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (246), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 50 |
| Lv 2 | 158 |
| Lv 3 | 266 |
| Lv 4 | 374 |
| Lv 5 | 482 |
| Lv 6 | 590 |
| Lv 7 | 698 |
| Lv 8 | 805 |
| Lv 9 | 913 |
| Lv 10 | 1,021 |
| Lv 11 | 1,123 |
| Lv 12 | 1,226 |
| Lv 13 | 1,328 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,430 |
| Lv 15 | 1,532 |
| Lv 16 | 1,634 |
| Lv 17 | 1,736 |
| Lv 18 | 1,838 |
| Lv 19 | 1,940 |
| Lv 20 | 2,042 |
| Lv 21 | 2,145 |
| Lv 22 | 2,247 |
| Lv 23 | 2,349 |
| Lv 24 | 2,451 |
| Lv 25 | 2,553 |
| Lv 26 | 2,655 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,758 |
| Lv 28 | 2,860 |
| Lv 29 | 2,962 |
| Lv 30 | 3,064 |
| Lv 31 | 3,115 |
| Lv 32 | 3,166 |
| Lv 33 | 3,217 |
| Lv 34 | 3,268 |
| Lv 35 | 3,319 |
| Lv 36 | 3,370 |
| Lv 37 | 3,422 |
| Lv 38 | 3,473 |
| Lv 39 | 3,524 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,575 |
| Lv 41 | 3,620 |
| Lv 42 | 3,666 |
| Lv 43 | 3,712 |
| Lv 44 | 3,758 |
| Lv 45 | 3,804 |
| Lv 46 | 3,851 |
| Lv 47 | 3,898 |
| Lv 48 | 3,946 |
| Lv 49 | 3,993 |
| Lv 50 | 4,041 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0646
- Height
- 3.00 m
- Weight
- 325.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0646_POKEMON_KYUREM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kyurem in Pokemon GO?
Kyurem's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Glaciate (charged), worth 16.1 DPS as a Ice-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kyurem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kyurem takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kyurem's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kyurem reaches 4,041 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,575 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kyurem?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kyurem shows 2,042 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,553 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Kyurem in Pokemon GO?
Kyurem spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kyurem be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kyurem depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.