Kyurem (Black) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kyurem (Black) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kyurem (Black)
Kyurem (Black) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ice typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 40.483 DPS.
Kyurem (Black) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Kyurem (Black) is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Kyurem (Black) resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Kyurem (Black) is Eternatus (40.483 DPS), Mega Blaziken (38.875 DPS), and Mega Lucario (38.500 DPS).
Catching Kyurem (Black): After defeating Kyurem (Black), the catch encounter will have a CP between 2596 and 2697 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3230-3355 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kyurem (Black) from raids will have exactly 2697 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Kyurem (Black)?
The best counter for Kyurem (Black) is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 40.483 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (38.875 DPS) and Mega Lucario (38.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kyurem (Black)?
Kyurem (Black) can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Kyurem (Black) weak to?
Kyurem (Black) is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kyurem (Black) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kyurem (Black)'s shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kyurem (Black) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kyurem (Black) from raids will have 2697 CP at level 20, or 3355 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2596. If you see 2697 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kyurem (Black) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kyurem (Black) is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Kyurem (Black)?
For the best moveset for Kyurem (Black) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kyurem (Black) stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Kyurem (Black) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kyurem (Black) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (40.483 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (33.375 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Kyurem (Black) in raids?
Weather boost information for Kyurem (Black) is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.