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.
This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
Kyurem Weakness
Type-wise, Kyurem takes extra damage from Fighting, Rock, Dragon, and Steel. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x64-75% Mirror Shot 2x52-62% Magnet Bomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x52-62% Iron Head 2x47-56% Metal Claw 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Klinklang builds →Mirror Shot 2x32-38% Gear Grind 2x33-39% Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Aggron builds →Iron Tail 2x69-81% Iron Head 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x52-62% Brick Break 2x35-41% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x41-48% Power Gem 2x41-48% Rock Slide 2x31-36% Magnet Bomb 2x26-30% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x30-37% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x43-51% Magnet Bomb 2x20-24% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x36-44% Rock Tomb 2x31-36% Smack Down 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x14-16% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x31-36% Rock Tomb 2x20-24% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Smack Down 2x25-30% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x40-47% Magnet Bomb 2x20-24% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x20-24% Smack Down 2x18-22% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x27-32% Smack Down 2x24-28% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x37-43% Force Palm 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x19-23% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x46-55% Iron Head 2x39-46% Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x28-34% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x16-19% Metal Claw 2x19-23% Rock Smash 2x11-13% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x89-104%KO Brick Break 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x30-35% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x48-57% Mirror Shot 2x40-47% Magnet Bomb 2x19-23% | ||
 Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x24-28% Gear Grind 2x21-25% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x52-61% Iron Head 2x46-55% Metal Claw 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x47-56% Iron Head 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x30-36% Mirror Shot 2x16-19% Metal Claw 2x20-23% Rock Smash 2x10-13% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x49-58% Mirror Shot 2x40-47% Magnet Bomb 2x18-22% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x23-28% Gear Grind 2x21-25% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x52-62% Iron Head 2x47-56% Metal Claw 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x48-57% Iron Head 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x31-36% Mirror Shot 2x17-20% Metal Claw 2x20-24% Rock Smash 2x11-13% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x48-57% Mirror Shot 2x40-47% Magnet Bomb 2x19-23% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x23-27% Gear Grind 2x22-26% Rock Smash 2x12-14% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Latios can KO Kyurem with Draco Meteor (172-202%).
 Latios DragonPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Latios builds →Draco Meteor 2x172-202%KO Surf20-23% Dragon Pulse 2x113-133%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin7-8% Ice Beam22-26% Hydro Pump20-24% Thunderbolt11-13% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x51-60% Superpower 2x101-119%KO Pursuit17-20% U Turn44-52% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kyurem View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x77-91% Mach Punch 2x41-49% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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
Black 2 & White 2 Kyurem Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Pressure supports the gameplan, and flexible EVs mean Kyurem doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Kyurem best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Special Attacker Moveset
- Earth Power
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- 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
How to Get Kyurem in Black 2 & White 2
Kyurem waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Giant Chasm 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 Black 2 & White 2
Kyurem is obtained through 4 fixed encounters at Lv. 55-70. No wild spawns here — check the conditions on each location below.
Kyurem Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Kyurem's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), Tyranitar (Rock), and Garchomp (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. 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 leaning toward the physical side (base 130 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Earthpower, Roost, Ice Beam, and Substitute. Earthpower leads at 21% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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