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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Shiny release
Shiny Kyurem first appeared on December 16, 2021, in its second raid release.
- Kyurem
- Black and White Kyurem
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 29 to Aug 5, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 to Aug 5, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 5-starBlack Kyurem | The Road of Legends · Black Kyurem only, chance of Glaciate |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 5-starWhite Kyurem | The Road of Legends · White Kyurem only, chance of Glaciate |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends · chance of Glaciate |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 5-starBlack Kyurem | Road to Kalos · chance of Glaciate |
Kyurem in competitive play.
Kyurem is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Kyurem.
Every main-series game Kyurem is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
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)
- 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)
- 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.
Kyurem appears in 1 episode.
In 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.
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