Type matchups
Damage Kyurem takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ice type, Kyurem has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ice typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 125
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 660
Kyurem has a base stat total of 660, higher than 96% of Pokémon. Its Attack (130) and Sp. Atk (130) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 125 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Kyurem's only ability is Pressure.
How to beat Kyurem
Kyurem takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Kyurem's Dragon moves and resists its Ice moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Ice moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Ice moves.
Evolution
Kyurem does not evolve.
Best counters to Kyurem
Other Dragon/Ice Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kyurem weak to?
As a Dragon/Ice type, Kyurem takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Kyurem resistant to?
Kyurem resists Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Kyurem?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Solgaleo, which hit Kyurem with super-effective attacks.