White Kyurem is a powerful Ice and Dragon-type Legendary raid boss in Pokémon GO. Its unique typing and strong move pool make it a formidable opponent in raids, with high bulk and powerful charged attacks that can put pressure on your team quickly. Simply bringing high CP Pokémon isn’t always enough — trainers must build a balanced team that exploits Kyurem’s weaknesses while still surviving its offensive power.
Unlike raid bosses with simple type interactions, White Kyurem’s dual typing demands thoughtful counter selection and strategic planning. Weather conditions, move coverage, and team composition all play a role in how effectively you defeat Kyurem. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of weaknesses, effective counters, weather effects, and advanced battle tactics to help you secure victory whether you’re in a full raid group or attempting a smaller lobby.
Below you’ll find the details you need to plan your team and approach this Legendary Pokémon with confidence and success.
Stats & Basic Info
| Type | Dragon / Ice |
| Max CP | 5206 |
| Weather Boost | Windy, Snowy |
| Shiny | Yes |
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Fighting •
 Rock •
 Steel •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Water •
 Grass •
 Electric
|
Notes: White Kyurem does not have any double weaknesses, but its powerful Dragon-type charged moves can heavily punish Dragon counters. Team selection and weather conditions play a major role in raid success.
Best White Kyurem Counters
🪨 Rock-Type Counters (Strong vs Ice Moves)
Rock attackers perform well against Ice typing and can survive longer if Dragon moves are not boosted.
- Smack Down + Rock Slide
- Smack Down + Stone Edge
⚙ Steel-Type Counters (High Survivability)
Steel-types resist Ice-type attacks and provide excellent durability. They are ideal when White Kyurem has Blizzard or other Ice-type moves.
- Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
- Metal Claw + Flash Cannon
- Dialga: (Metal Claw)
- Metagross: (Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash)
🥊 Fighting-Type Counters (Reliable & Safe)
Fighting-type Pokémon are among the safest and most consistent choices. They deal strong super-effective damage without being weak to Dragon attacks.
- Counter + Aura Sphere
- Counter + Dynamic Punch
- Mega Fighting Pokémon provide strong team-wide boosts
- Conkeldurr: (Counter / Dynamic Punch)
- Terrakion: (Double Kick / Sacred Sword)
🐉 Dragon-Type Counters (Highest DPS, Higher Risk)
Dragon-type Pokémon deal massive damage but take super-effective damage in return. Use them in coordinated groups for fast clears.
- Dialga: (Draco Meteor)
- Palkia: (Dragon Tail / Draco Meteor)
- Latias: (Dragon Breath)
Battle Strategy & Tactical Insights
White Kyurem’s Ice and Dragon dual-typing gives it a meaningful weakness to Dragon, Fairy, Steel, and Ice-type moves. Trainers should choose Pokémon that not only hit these weaknesses hard but can also withstand Kyurem’s powerful charged attacks. Pokémon such as Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor, Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, and Heatran with Fire Spin and Flamethrower are excellent choices because they combine strong type advantage with durability.
Weather conditions greatly influence this raid. In Snowy weather, Ice-type moves receive a weather boost, making counters like Mamoswine and Glaceon even more effective. During Partly Cloudy or Cloudy weather, Dragon-type moves are boosted, enhancing the damage output of Dragon counters like Salamence or Rayquaza. Trainers should always check the weather forecast before assembling their raid team to take full advantage of these boosts.
Dodging charged attacks such as Dragon Breath, Ice Beam, or Glaciate can improve your counters’ survivability, especially in smaller raid groups. While it isn’t necessary to dodge every attack, avoiding the most damaging moves gives your team more opportunities to deal consistent damage, which is especially valuable when facing a high-bulk boss like White Kyurem.
When organizing your team, lead with your highest DPS counters that exploit White Kyurem’s weaknesses. If those Pokémon begin to faint early, rotate in secondary attackers that still deal super-effective damage but offer greater bulk. In larger raid groups, coordinating roles — such as using Dragon counters first followed by Fairy and Steel types — can speed up the clear and make battles smoother overall.
Additionally, consider the timing of Mega Evolutions that benefit your primary counter types, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Gardevoir, to further increase your team’s effectiveness and damage output.
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against White Kyurem:
- Lucario, Blaziken, Heracross, Latias, Latios – Fighting boost
- Metagross – Steel boost
- Rayquaza, Latios, Latias, Garchomp – Dragon boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
- Diancie - 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 Moveset
- Fast: Steel Wing, Ice Fang, Dragon Breath
- Charged: Ancient Power, Blizzard, Dragon Pulse, Focus Blast, Fusion Flare, Ice Burn
Be cautious of Blizzard (extreme Ice damage) . Steel-types handle Blizzard best.
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 | Why This Counter Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | None | Play Rough and Behemoth Blade | Fairy-type Play Rough deals super-effective damage while Zacian’s high Attack stat allows strong neutral or boosted output against Dragon typing. |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | None | Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock | Dragon-type moves hit White Kyurem super effectively, and Black Kyurem has one of the highest Attack stats among Dragon attackers. |
| Keldeo(Original) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | None | Low Kick and Close Combat | Fighting-type Close Combat deals super-effective damage against Ice typing while resisting Ice moves. |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw and Roar of Time | Steel typing resists Dragon and Ice moves while Dragon-type attacks deal super-effective damage. |
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | None | Close Combat and Behemoth Bash | Fighting-type Close Combat hits Ice typing super effectively while Zamazenta’s bulk improves survivability. |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | None | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike | Steel-type Sunsteel Strike hits Ice typing super effectively while resisting Dragon-type damage. |
| Terrakion | Double Kick / Smack Down / Zen Headbutt | Close Combat / Earthquake / Rock Slide | Sacred Sword | Rock Slide and Sacred Sword | Rock Slide and Sacred Sword both deal super-effective damage against Ice typing, making it a flexible counter. |
| Origin Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | None | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor | Dragon-type attacks deal super-effective damage with high DPS, though it must be careful of Dragon-type retaliation. |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon | Provides team-wide type boost while contributing moderate neutral damage. |
| Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash | Meteor Mash delivers strong Steel-type super-effective damage while resisting Ice-type attacks. |
| Keldeo(Resolute) | Low Kick / Poison Jab | Close Combat / Sacred Sword / X-Scissor / Aqua Jet / Hydro Pump | None | Low Kick and Close Combat | Fighting-type damage exploits Ice weakness while maintaining good neutral matchup against Dragon moves. |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail and Solar Beam | Ground-type Precipice Blades deals neutral but high DPS damage, while Primal boost increases team damage if coordinated. |
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 | Why This Counter Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash | Shadow boost increases Meteor Mash damage, delivering extremely high Steel-type super-effective DPS. |
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | None | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor | Shadow bonus amplifies Dragon-type damage for very high super-effective output. |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter / Poison Jab | Dynamic Punch / Focus Blast / Stone Edge | Brutal Swing | Counter / Poison Jab and Focus Blast | Shadow boost increases Fighting-type damage, making Dynamic Punch extremely strong against Ice typing. |
| Shadow Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin and Overheat | Counter and Focus Blast provide super-effective Fighting damage with Shadow boost increasing DPS significantly. |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | None | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor | Shadow-boosted Dragon damage hits super effectively while Steel typing resists incoming Ice damage. |
| Shadow Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt and Dragon Claw | Shadow-boosted Dragon Claw or Luster Purge provides strong super-effective Dragon-type pressure. |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail and Fire Blast / Earthquake | Shadow boost increases Dragon-type damage, delivering high DPS while maintaining solid bulk. |
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 | Why This Counter Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 and Close Combat | Fighting-type Aura Sphere deals super-effective damage while boosting Fighting-type teammates. |
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | None | Rock Throw and Moonblast | Rock-type damage hits Ice typing super effectively and boosts Rock-type teammates’ damage. |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent | Extremely high Dragon-type DPS while boosting all Dragon-type teammates. |
| Mega Latias | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath / Charm | Aura Sphere / Thunder / Psychic / Outrage | Mist Ball | Charm and Outrage | Provides Dragon-type team boost and deals super-effective Dragon damage. |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt and Solar Beam | High Dragon-type DPS combined with team-wide Dragon boost. |
| Mega Blaziken | Counter / Fire Spin / Ember | Focus Blast / Aura Sphere / Brave Bird / Overheat / Blaze Kick | Stone Edge / Blast Burn | Counter / Fire Spin and Overheat | Fighting-type attacks deal super-effective damage while boosting Fighting-type teammates. |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam | Fairy-type Charm and Dazzling Gleam deal super-effective damage against Dragon typing and boost Fairy teammates. |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail and Fire Blast / Earthquake | Dragon-type moves hit super effectively while boosting Dragon-type teammates. |
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | None | Counter and Close Combat | Strong Fighting-type damage with team-wide Fighting boost improves overall raid DPS. |
| Mega Metagross | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch / Zen Headbutt | Earthquake / Flash Cannon / Psychic | Shadow Claw / Meteor Mash | Zen Headbutt and Earthquake | Meteor Mash deals powerful Steel-type super-effective damage while boosting Steel-type teammates. |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor | High Dragon-type DPS with team-wide Dragon boost for faster clears. |
CP Ranges
Understanding CP ranges helps trainers evaluate the strength of White Kyurem when caught from raids.
- Perfect (L20): 2,533-2,641 CP
- Weather Boost (L25): 3,167-3,289 CP
- Boosted by: Snowy & Windy
Keep in mind that weather-boosted White Kyurem is significantly harder to defeat, so always prepare strong Ice, Dragon, Fairy, or Ground-type counters.
Weather Boost Effects
| Weather | Effect |
|---|---|
| Windy | Boosts Dragon damage |
| Snowy | Boosts Ice damage |
| Cloudy | Boosts Fighting counters |
| Partly Cloudy | Boosts Rock counters |
Revive & Potion Cost
- Average revives used: 8–14
- Average potions used: 10–18
- Dodging significantly reduces resource usage
- Using Mega Pokémon reduces total relobbies
Common Raid Mistakes
- Not bringing a Mega Pokémon for team boosts
- Using weather-boosted Pokémon of the wrong type
- Relobbying too late and losing damage time
- Ignoring dodging during hard-hitting moves
Best Team Compositions
Small Group (3–4 Trainers)
With strong Steel, Fighting-type counters and at least one Mega Pokémon, White Kyurem can be defeated by 3 to 4 high-level trainers.
Medium Group (5–7 Trainers)
A group of 5 to 7 trainers with decent counters should have no trouble defeating White Kyurem.
Large Group (8+ Trainers)
White Kyurem becomes very easy with a large group, but avoid overfilling the lobby to save raid passes.
Recommended Teams
Fairy + Fighting Team
- Mega Gardevoir
- Terrakion (Double Kick + Sacred Sword)
- Conkeldurr
- Machamp
- Togekiss
- Sylveon
Steel + Rock Team
- Mega Metagross (Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash)
- Metagross (Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash)
- Rhyperior
- Rampardos
- Dialga (Metal Claw + Iron Head)
- Terrakion (Double Kick + Sacred Sword)
Recommended Group Size
- 3 Trainers: Possible with max-level optimized teams
- 4 Trainers: Reliable completion
- 5+ Trainers: Comfortable win
Because of White Kyurem’s high Attack stat, small groups must use well-powered counters and coordinate Mega Evolutions.
Raid Strategy
Identify the Charged Move Early
If White Kyurem is using Blizzard, prioritize Steel and Rock types. If it uses Dragon-type moves, mix in Fighting or Steel Pokémon to avoid heavy Dragon-type damage.
Coordinate Mega Evolutions
Mega Fighting, Mega Steel, or Mega Dragon Pokémon significantly increase overall raid DPS. Proper coordination improves clear times.
Balance DPS and Bulk
Full Dragon teams clear faster but faint often. Balanced teams reduce relobby time and improve stability.
Buddy Distance
20 km (per Pokémon GO buddy distance)
Shadow & Mega Comparison
Rewards
- Chance to catch Shiny White Kyurem (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Shiny White Kyurem
Shiny White Kyurem is available in Pokémon GO. The shiny version has green highlights instead of blue and is highly valuable for collectors and battlers.
Why Raid White Kyurem?
Yes. White Kyurem is one of the strongest Dragon-type attackers in Pokémon GO and performs exceptionally well in PvE content. It is highly valuable for raid-focused trainers and worth investing Candy and XL Candy into.
FAQ
Can White Kyurem be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes! Shiny White Kyurem is available. It features a beautiful icy-blue body with yellow accents.
Is White Kyurem harder than regular Kyurem?
Yes, it has significantly higher offensive power and requires stronger counters.
Can it be defeated with 3 trainers?
Only with high-level optimized Steel and Fighting counters.
Best Mega support?
A Steel-type Mega Evolution provides excellent team synergy.
What makes White Kyurem strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
White Kyurem is a high-damage legendary raid boss that rewards preparation and optimized teams. Use Fighting and Steel types for safety, Rock types for Ice-heavy movesets, and Dragon types for maximum DPS in coordinated raids. Weather boosts and Mega Evolution timing can make a significant difference.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Blaziken Raid Guide, Mega Lucario Raid Guide
Summary
To beat White 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.