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No. 10023 · Generation V · Unova

Kyurem (White)

The Boundary Pokémon
Dragon Ice
Weak to Fighting Rock Dragon Steel Fairy
All matchups
Kyurem (White)
Sprite

TL;DR. Kyurem (White) 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.

Height3.6 m
Weight325.0 kg
AbilitiesTurboblaze
Base stats

Stat spread.

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

HP 125
Attack 120
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 170
Sp. Defense 100
Speed 95
Total700
700 base stat total, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types.
170 base Special Attack, Kyurem (White)'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 (White) 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 (White) 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).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Kyurem first appeared on December 16, 2021, in its second raid release.

  1. Kyurem
  2. Black and White Kyurem

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jul 29 to Aug 5, 2026, 5-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jul 29 to Aug 5, 20265-starRegular rotation
Jul 11, 20265-starPokémon GO Fest 2026: Global
Jul 8, 20265-starBlack KyuremThe Road of Legends · Black Kyurem only, chance of Glaciate
Jul 7, 20265-starWhite KyuremThe Road of Legends · White Kyurem only, chance of Glaciate
Jul 6, 20265-starThe Road of Legends · chance of Glaciate
Feb 27, 20265-starBlack KyuremRoad to Kalos · chance of Glaciate

Full Kyurem GO history

Competitive

Kyurem (White) in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kyurem (White) across the current metagames.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Ultra League #613 67.2 score
Master League #5 94.2 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Kyurem (White).

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

What type is Kyurem (White)?

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

What is Kyurem (White) weak to?

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

What is Kyurem (White) resistant to?

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

Does Kyurem (White) evolve?

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

What generation is Kyurem (White) from?

Kyurem (White) was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #10023.

What are Kyurem (White)'s base stats?

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

What are Kyurem (White)'s abilities?

Kyurem (White) can have the ability Turboblaze.

Is Kyurem (White) legendary or mythical?

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

What is Kyurem (White)'s best stat?

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

Is Kyurem (White) good?

Kyurem (White) 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.

Other Kyurem forms

Kyurem variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Kyurem (White) as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Kyurem (White) in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Kyurem (White) in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Kyurem (White) in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Kyurem (White) 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Kyurem (White) is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting Rock Dragon Steel Fairy
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric
Comparison

Kyurem (White) vs. the average Dragon-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 114 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Stat Kyurem (White) Dragon avg Difference
HP 125 82 +43
Attack 120 88 +32
Defense 90 80 +10
Special Attack 170 83 +87
Special Defense 100 77 +23
Speed 95 73 +22
Total 700 483 +217
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Game appearances

Kyurem appears in 11 games.

Every mainline release where Kyurem is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Kyurem (White).

Every main-series game Kyurem (White) is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

These rows are for Kyurem. Kyurem (White) is one of its forms.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
    • One-time encounterDalizapa Passage, after receiving the Kyurem Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)

    Needs The Indigo DiskShiny locked

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)

    Needs The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Water World) (requires Reshiram and Zekrom in party) (Only one)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YTrade
    • Event
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • One-time encounterGnarled Den (requires Reshiram and Zekrom in party) (Only one)
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • One-time encounterGiant Chasm (Only one)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Kyurem appears in 1 episode.

In JN140 (2023-02-03).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Kyurem (White) partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Kyurem (White) partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.