Stats & Training
Raw Attack carries Kyurem's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A near-impossible to catch Boundary Pokemon that yields 3 HP and Attack and Sp. Atk EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It’s said that this Pokémon battles in order to protect the ideal world that will exist in the future for people and Pokémon.
The sameness of Zekrom’s and Kyurem’s genes allowed Kyurem to absorb Zekrom. Kyurem can now use the power of both electricity and ice.
Kyurem Weakness
Type-wise, Kyurem takes extra damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. Kyurem's overall bulk (125/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x57-68% Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Smart Strike 2x24-28% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x73-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x61-72% Disarming Voice 2x32-38% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x69-81% Focus Blast 2x69-81% Stone Edge 2x39-46% Sacred Sword 2x52-62% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Conflict Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Tapu Koko builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Steel Wing 2x33-39% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Klefki builds →Play Rough 2x48-57% Flash Cannon 2x43-51% Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% Mirror Shot 2x36-42% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion threatens a KO with Close Combat (86-101%). Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam also KOs at 88-104%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Toxapex builds →Scald7-9% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x86-101%KO Stone Edge 2x48-56% | ||
Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt25-29% Volt Switch19-23% Dazzling Gleam 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x88-103%KO Fire Blast56-66% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor 2x116-136%KO Dark Pulse36-42% U Turn13-16% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice legendary with 660 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Kyurem Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Pressure supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Kyurem doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Kyurem best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Glaciate
- Protect
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Kyurem can spread damage across 10 types, with Rock and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kyurem in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kyurem waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Ultra Space Wilds for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Kyurem in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kyurem Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Kyurem is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 660 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Kyurem's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), Tyranitar (Rock), and Garchomp (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Kyurem has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Kyurem. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. It's Kyurem's only ability.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kyurem is a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Earthpower, Glaciate, Protect, and Substitute. Earthpower leads at 25% usage. Glaciate provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
First obtainable in Black & White, Kyurem has been featured in 8 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves