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Kyurem

Boundary Pokémon

Kyurem official artwork
Official art
Legendary
Height
3 m 9′10″
Weight
325 kg 716.5 lbs
Base stat total
660 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
It appears that this Pokémon uses its powers over ice to freeze its own body in order to stabilize its cellular structure.
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Base stats

Total 660 · Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP125200–232360–454
Atk130135–200238–394
Def9099–156166–306
SpA130135–200238–394
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe95103–161175–317
Total660Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP125Atk130Def90Spe95SpD90SpA130

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP, 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to 5 types, resists 3

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

DragonIceshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Ice)Rock (because of Ice)Steel (because of Ice)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Dragon)Grass (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostFirePsychicIceDark

Abilities

1 ability

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesOUSV DoublesDOUNational DexOU

17.0% of teams · rank #9 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Pressure
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ice
  1. Earth Power, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
  2. Freeze-Dry, Special, power 70, accuracy 100%
  3. Draco Meteor, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
  4. Ice Beam, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games10.5%
  • 1500 weighting13.1%
  • 1695 weighting17.0%
  • 1825 weighting17.7%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.0%

Speed tiers

Max Speed 161 · outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf (Choice Scarf)241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Kyurem outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Kyurem against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Kyurem · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Kyurem · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Kyurem · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

62 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 15

1Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpecial60100%5
1Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpecial60100%20
1Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.IceSpecial70100%20
1Noble RoarLowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
8SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
16EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
24Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
32Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
40Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
48Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
56Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
64ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
72OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
80Glaciate100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial6595%10
88Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.IceSpecial—30%5

TM / HM / TR 55

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpecial5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhysical6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhysical80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhysical80100%10
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpecial80100%10
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhysical9095%15
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpecial85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpecial90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpecial90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhysical10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhysical120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpecial12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpecial13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhysical25100%30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhysical4090%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhysical2590%20
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhysical—100%5
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhysical60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Evolution

Doesn’t evolve

Kyurem does not evolve.

Where to find

Wild in 10 games
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Gnarled DenStatic encounter · Lv 50
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Gnarled DenStatic encounter · Lv 50
White 2 1 area
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Static encounter · Lv 70
Black 2 1 area
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Static encounter · Lv 70
White 1 area
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Static encounter · Lv 75
Black 1 area
  • Giant Chasm (forest cave)Static encounter · Lv 75

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 3 · slow growth
EV yield
1 HP, 1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 120 egg cycles
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

5 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Boundary Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Gray
Shape

About its forms: Forms have different stats, abilities, and signature moves. Kyurem fuses with Reshiram to become White Kyurem or Zekrom to become Black Kyurem. The DNA Splicers are used to fuse Kyurem with another Pokémon or separate them again. While fused, the other Pokémon disappears. Signature moves are replaced by the equivalent moves when switching forms.

Original Unova#152Updated Unova#297
  1. It appears that this Pokémon uses its powers over ice to freeze its own body in order to stabilize its cellular structure.

    Shield
  2. Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.

    Sword
  3. This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  4. It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen.

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

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Kyurem
Japanese
キュレム
Japanese (romaji)
Kyurem
Korean
큐레무
Chinese (Traditional)
酋雷姆
Chinese (Simplified)
酋雷姆
French
Kyurem
German
Kyurem
Spanish
Kyurem
Italian
Kyurem

Biology

Biology · 2 forms

This Legendary Pokémon generates powerful frozen energy inside it, but it became partially frozen when the energy leaked out. It lies in wait for a hero to fill the missing parts of its body with either truth from Reshiram or ideals from Zekrom.

Dwelling within it lies a power greater than either Reshiram or Zekrom, but the ultracold air keeps it bound. It appears that it freezes its own cells to stabilize them.

Forms

White Kyurem

DragonIceTurboblaze
BST 700

White Kyurem is created when the missing parts of Kyurem's body are filled with truth from Reshiram.

Black Kyurem

DragonIceTeravolt
BST 700

Black Kyurem is created when the missing parts of Kyurem's body are filled with ideals from Zekrom.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

5 generations, animated from Gen V

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Polls & views

2 polls

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.