Kyurem (Black) Raid Guide
Weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Kyurem (Black).
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Kyurem (Black). Tap a row for full stats.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Windy, Snow
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 310
- Base Defense
- 183
- Base Stamina
- 245
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,596 | 3,230 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,697 | 3,355 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Kyurem (Black) resists Electric, Grass, Water — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Kyurem (Black)?
The top counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482 at 40.5 DPS against Kyurem (Black). Mega Blaziken (38.9) and Mega Lucario (38.5) follow.
What is Kyurem (Black) weak to?
Kyurem (Black) takes super effective damage from Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Kyurem (Black)?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 38.1 DPS against Kyurem (Black)). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can Kyurem (Black) be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Kyurem (Black)?
Windy, Snow. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 3,230–3,355 CP instead of 2,596–2,697. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Kyurem (Black) worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Kyurem (Black) ranks #15 among Dragon-type raid attackers (Tier B) and sits at #37 in Master League. Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Kyurem (Black)?
The counter list on this page is for beating Kyurem (Black). For the moves Kyurem (Black) should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.