Kyurem is a Legendary Dragon/Ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#646, Generation 5). With a max CP of 4,041 and base stats of 246/170/245 (Atk/Def/Sta), Kyurem has a total stat product of 661. Kyurem's best moveset is Dragon Breath and Glaciate, making it a competitive Ice-type attacker for raids.
Kyurem is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Water-type attacks. Kyurem is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Dragon Breath
Glaciate
Steel Wing
Glaciate
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Kyurem's best offensive moveset is Dragon Breath combined with Glaciate, achieving 16.1 DPS and 415 TDO as a Ice-type attacker (ranked #7, Tier A). Alternatively, Kyurem can serve as a Steel-type attacker with Steel Wing and Glaciate (#16, Tier B).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Steel Wing (14 DPS), while Dragon Breath generates energy the fastest (8 EPS). Note that Glaciate is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Kyurem as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsKyurem is not currently available as a raid boss. When Kyurem returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Kyurem from raids would have 2042 CP at level 20, or 2553 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Kyurem
Kyurem is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Kyurem as Raid Counter
Kyurem is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Kyurem
Kyurem can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Kyurem as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Kyurem Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Kyurem in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Kyurem from raids or eggs will show 2,042 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokemon with a stat total of 661. With its high Attack stat (246), Kyurem is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves when using Kyurem. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Kyurem's performance.
Kyurem's moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Kyurem much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Kyurem?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Kyurem is a top-tier Ice-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #7 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 4,041 at level 50 and base stats of 246/170/245 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Dragon Breath and Glaciate for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ice-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.