#0646 DragonIce Legendary

Kyurem

Dragon/Ice-type, Generation 5. Ranked #15 among Ice-type raid attackers (Tier B).

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Snow, Windy
Check IVs
Max CP
4,041
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,575
Attack
246
Defense
170
Stamina
245
Kyurem Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Dragon Breath Glaciate 20.8 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

Attack 246
Defense 170
Stamina 245
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Dragon Breath Best STAB Dragon 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Steel Wing Steel 14 8 1.0s 14 8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Kyurem runs Dragon Breath with Glaciate — 20.8 DPS and 535 TDO as a Ice-type attacker.

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

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Ice #15 B 20.8 535 Dragon Breath Glaciate

Evolution

Kyurem does not evolve.

Costumes & special forms 2
Kyurem (Black)
Kyurem (Black) Black
Kyurem (White)
Kyurem (White) White

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Kyurem is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Kyurem

1
Eternatus
Eternatus Dragon Tail482 43.0DPS 945TDO 2
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 42.0DPS 574TDO 3
Mega Lucario
Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 41.3DPS 529TDO 4
Mega Rayquaza
Mega RayquazaMega Dragon TailBreaking Swipe 41.0DPS 836TDO 5
Shadow Palkia (Origin)
Shadow Palkia (Origin)Shadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 39.7DPS 596TDO 6
Shadow Palkia
Shadow PalkiaShadow Dragon TailDraco Meteor 38.5DPS 558TDO
Counters carrying Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel moves deal the most damage.

Use Kyurem against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Altaria
Altaria Tier 5 #14rank
Zygarde
Zygarde Tier 5 #14rank
Noivern
Noivern Tier 5 #15rank
Dragonite
Dragonite Tier 3 #15rank
Mega Salamence
Mega Salamence Tier 5 #16rank
Flygon
Flygon Tier 5 #16rank
Rayquaza
Rayquaza Tier 5 #16rank
Garchomp
Garchomp Tier 5 #16rank
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp Tier 5 #16rank
Salamence
Salamence Tier 5 #16rank

How to get Kyurem

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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

Kyurem in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Kyurem Raid Hour 29 Jul 2026 Raid boss —
Kyurem in 5-star Raid Battles 29 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes
Road of Legends 6 Jul 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Kyurem good in Pokemon GO?

Situational
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Tier B: #15 among Ice-type raid attackers at 20.8 DPS. Worth building if your Ice team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 with Glaciate, worth 20.8 DPS as a Ice-type raid attacker. Glaciate is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Kyurem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Kyurem takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel. It resists Electric, Grass, Water.

What is Kyurem's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Kyurem reaches 4,041 CP at level 50 and 3,575 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Kyurem?

A 15/15/15 Kyurem shows 2,042 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,553 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,532 CP.

How do you get Kyurem in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Kyurem Raid Hour (July 2026).

Can Kyurem be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Kyurem is in the game. It could be shiny in Kyurem in 5-star Raid Battles (July 2026).

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