Quick facts
Species: Kyurem (Legendary)
Types: Dragon / Ice
Primary weaknesses: Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is powerful but has many common weaknesses.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting •
 Rock •
 Steel •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Water •
 Grass •
 Electric
|
Best Kyurem Counters
Steel-type Counters
- Dialga: (Metal Claw)
- Metagross: (Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash)
Fighting-type Counters
- Conkeldurr: (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
- Latias: (Aura Sphere)
- Terrakion: (Double Kick / Sacred Sword)
Dragon-type Counters
- Dialga: (Draco Meteor)
- Palkia: (Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor)
- Latias: (Dragon Breath)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Kyurem:
- Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross, Latias, Latios – Fighting boost
- Metagross – Steel boost
- Rayquaza, Latios, Latias, Garchomp – Dragon boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
- Diancie, Tyranitar - Rock boost
Difficulty
Its HP is moderate to high, making it a formidable raid boss for small and medium-sized groups. Proper type coverage, shields, and dodging charged moves are essential, especially for solo or duo raids.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Keldeo(Original) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | - | Poison Jab (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | - | Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Sunsteel Strike (230) |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Smack Down (13) and Earthquake (140) |
| Origin Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Keldeo(Resolute) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | - | Poison Jab (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab (13) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | Counter / Bullet Punch | Close Combat / Power-Up Punch / Aura Sphere / Shadow Ball / Flash Cannon / Meteor Mash / Blaze Kick / Thunder Punch | Force Palm | Counter (13) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | - | Rock Throw (13) and Moonblast (130) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Thunder / Psychic / Outrage | Mist Ball | Charm (20) and Outrage (110) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin (13) and Overheat (160) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt (11) and Earthquake (140) |
Moves & Threats
Kyurem common fast moves are Steel Wing or Dragon Breath. Charged moves include Dragon Claw or Blizzard or Draco Meteor. Elite moves include Glaciate.
Weather Effects
Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock type attackers. Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy attackers.
Recommended Teams
Fairy + Fighting Team
- Mega Gardevoir
- Terrakion
- Conkeldurr
- Machamp
- Togekiss
- Sylveon
Steel + Rock Team
- Mega Metagross
- Metagross
- Rhyperior
- Rampardos
- Dialga
- Terrakion
Battle Strategy
- Kyurem has many weaknesses — choose your best counters.
- Fighting and Fairy types perform extremely well.
- Dodge Blizzard if possible.
- 3–4 strong trainers can clear it easily.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Kyurem (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Kyurem?
Its dual-type nature tests team-building skills, encouraging players to prepare diverse counters. Capturing Kyurem also enables evolution synergy for Black and White Kyurem forms, adding value to your Pokémon roster.
FAQ
Can Kyurem be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny Kyurem is available. It features a beautiful icy-blue body with yellow accents.
What are best moveset of Kyurem?
Best moveset of Kyurem are Steel Wing which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Glaciate of 160 under Elite TM Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Kyurem?
Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy type moves, Partly Cloudy weather to boosts Rock type moves.
What makes Kyurem strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Kyurem is a flexible but vulnerable Legendary Pokémon. With the right team, it is one of the easier Tier 5 raids in Pokémon GO.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Lucario Raid Guide
Summary
To beat Kyurem efficiently, use high-level Dragon, Fighting, and Fairy Pokémon with optimized movesets. Solo attempts require maxed-out counters, while larger groups benefit from coordinated DPS rotations and shield management. Weather conditions and move selection can greatly influence battle success.