Kyurem
TL;DR. Kyurem is a dragon/ice-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 660. It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
Stat spread.
Total of 660. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Kyurem 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 reaches 3,575 CP at level 40 and 4,090 CP as a best buddy.
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Kyurem in competitive play.
Kyurem is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Kyurem.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kyurem, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Kyurem?
Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Kyurem weak to?
Kyurem takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Kyurem resistant to?
Kyurem resists Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
Does Kyurem evolve?
Kyurem does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Kyurem from?
Kyurem was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0646.
What are Kyurem's base stats?
Kyurem has HP 125, Attack 130, Defense 90, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 90, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 660.
What are Kyurem's abilities?
Kyurem can have the ability Pressure.
Is Kyurem legendary or mythical?
Yes. Kyurem is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Kyurem's best stat?
Kyurem's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 11th of 114 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Kyurem good?
Kyurem has a base stat total of 660, the 22nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 10th among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Kyurem as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kyurem is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Kyurem vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 114 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kyurem | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 125 | 82 | +43 |
| Attack | 130 | 88 | +42 |
| Defense | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Special Attack | 130 | 83 | +47 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 77 | +13 |
| Speed | 95 | 73 | +22 |
| Total | 660 | 483 | +177 |
Kyurem appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Kyurem is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Kyurem in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.
Kyurem appears in 1 episode.
From JN140 (2023-02-03) through JN140 (2023-02-03).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Kyurem partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Kyurem partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon like Kyurem
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