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No. 10022 · Generation V · Unova

Kyurem (Black)

The Boundary Pokémon

TL;DR. Kyurem (Black) is a dragon/ice-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 700. It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

Dragon Ice

It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

Height3.3 m

Weight325.0 kg

AbilitiesTeravolt

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 700. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 125

Attack 170

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 95

Total700

700 base stat total, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types.

170 base Attack, Kyurem (Black)'s strongest stat, ranking 1st of 114 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kyurem (Black) reaches 4,605 CP at level 40 and 5,268 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack310

GO Defense183

GO Stamina245

Max CP (L40)4,605

Max CP (L50)5,206

Best buddy (L51)5,268

Raid catch CP 2,533–2,631 (L20). Weather boosted 3,167–3,289 (L25).

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Competitive

Kyurem (Black) in competitive play.

Kyurem (Black) is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers

Dragon Dance · Kyurem-Black

Dragon Dance / Fusion Bolt / Icicle Spear / Scale Shot

ItemLoaded Dice
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraElectric

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #541 71.5 score

Master League #10 92.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Kyurem (Black).

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kyurem (Black), each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Kyurem (Black)?

Kyurem (Black) is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Kyurem (Black) weak to?

Kyurem (Black) takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kyurem (Black) resistant to?

Kyurem (Black) resists Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.

Does Kyurem (Black) evolve?

Kyurem (Black) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Kyurem (Black) from?

Kyurem (Black) was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #10022.

What are Kyurem (Black)'s base stats?

Kyurem (Black) has HP 125, Attack 170, Defense 100, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 90, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 700.

What are Kyurem (Black)'s abilities?

Kyurem (Black) can have the ability Teravolt.

Is Kyurem (Black) legendary or mythical?

Yes. Kyurem (Black) is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Kyurem (Black)'s best stat?

Kyurem (Black)'s highest base stat is Attack at 170, which ranks 1st of 114 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Kyurem (Black) good?

Kyurem (Black) has a base stat total of 700, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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