Kyurem Pokemon GO Raid Guide: How to Defeat, Best Counters, and More

Kyurem is the Legendary Ice and Dragon Pokemon from the Unova region in Pokemon GO. It was first introduced in the game back in 2020, and ever since then, Niantic has made a habit of bringing Kyurem back during the Holiday season. As an Ice powerhouse, Kyurem is back in raids for December 2025 in Pokemon GO.

If you have missed this Pokemon in its previous runs, then now is the perfect time to get outside and hunt for it. But it won’t be an easy task, as battling Kyurem is quite tough. That’s why you should check out our Kyurem raid guide in Pokemon GO to take down the boss effortlessly.

Kyurem Pokemon GO Stats: CP and Moveset

Kyurem	Stats
Image
Type	Ice and Dragon
Attack	246
Defense	170
Stamina	245
Max CP	4041
Raid CP	1957 – 2042 (Lv 20)
Weather Boosted Raid CP	2446 – 2553 (Lv 25)
Research CP	1468 – 1532
Fast Moves	Dragon Breath (Dragon) Steel Wing (Steel)
Charge Moves	Blizzard (Ice) Dragon Claw (Dragon) Draco Meteor (Dragon) Glaciate* (Ice)
Base Catch Rate	2%

Note:

Moves marked with * are Legacy Moves that can be obtained only during specific events.

Kyurem Weaknesses and Resistances Type Chart in Pokemon GO

Here’s a list featuring all the weaknesses and resistances of Kyurem that you should be wary of in Pokemon GO:

Kyurem Type	Weaknesses (2x)	Resistances (1/2x)
Dragon	Fighting	Water
Ice	Rock	Grass
	Steel	Electric
	Fairy
	Dragon

Best Counters for Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raid Hour

Based on Kyurem’s weaknesses and resistances, we have made a list of the best counters that you can use against the raid boss in Pokemon GO:

Counter Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Lucario	Force Palm / Counter	Aura Sphere
Crowned Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Behemoth Blade
Crowned Shield Zamazenta	Metal Claw	Behemoth Bash
Mega Blaziken	Counter	Aura Sphere
Shadow Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Mega Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Eternatus	Dragon Tail	Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Outrage

How to Get Kyurem in Pokemon GO

There are three different ways to get a Kyurem in Pokemon GO. Here’s a list of them:

1. Raids: The primary way to get Kyurem in Pokemon GO by participating in 5-star raids. Kyurem will be available in the 5-star raids from December 4 to December 13, 2025. You can even participate in the Raid Hour happening on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, as all the gyms will feature Kyurem raids from 6 PM to 7 PM local time. Kyurems caught during this event will be able to learn their legacy move, Glaciate. Make sure to buy Raid Passes using PokeCoins, and stock up on Potions, Revives, and Berries to catch as many as possible.
2. Event-themed Special Research Tasks: Other than defeating Pokemon GO Raid Boss, you can sometimes get Kyurem by completing event-themed Special Research Tasks. Currently, there are no event Special Researches that reward you with a Kyurem encounter. “It’s Not Over Yet” was the previous questline that rewarded players with a Kyurem encounter when completed. You need to actively play the game to not miss out on these events, or you can bookmark our article, as we will update it frequently.
3. GO Battle League encounter: The last method to get a Kyurem is by participating in Pokemon GO Battle League. Once you reach rank 20 in GBL, there is a slight chance to encounter a Legendary Pokemon featured in raids, with the pool of other available Pokemon.

Other than the regular Kyurem, there are two forms of Fused Kyurem available in Pokemon GO. Unfortunately, there is no information on when they’ll return in the 5-star raids. Last time they were seen was during the Pokemon GO Tour Unova Event.

Fusing Kyurem with Reshiram and Zekrom in Pokemon GO

Players can fuse a regular Kyurem with Reshiram to get a White Kyurem, and with Zekrom to get a Black Kyurem in Pokemon GO. But to do so, you need Fusion Energy.

Fusion Energy can be obtained by defeating the Fused version of Kyurem in the raids. Defeating Black Kyurem in raids will yield Volt Fusion Energy, and White Kyurem in raids will yield Blaze Fusion Energy. You cannot encounter them in raids. The only way to get them is by fusing Kyurem with Reshiram and Zekrom.

To get a Black Kyurem, you need 1000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, 30 Zekrom Candy, a Kyurem, and Zekrom. Similarly, to get a White Kyurem, you need 1000 Blaze Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, 30 Reshiram Candy, a Kyurem, and Reshiram.

Once you have all the resources, you can simply select the Kyurem you want to fuse, click on the White Kyurem or Black Kyurem option below, and select your choice of Reshiram and Zekrom you want to fuse. You can defuse them anytime you want, and it doesn’t require any resources.

We recommend fusing a Kyurem with the move Glaciate* to get the legacy moves on your Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, and utilise their Adventure Effects.

The Adventure Effects for the two fusions are as follows:

• Ice Burn of White Kyurem: Slows down the aim ring when catching Pokemon for 10 minutes, making the Pokemon easier to catch.
• Freeze Shock of Black Kyurem: Locks and freezes the Pokemon you’re catching, preventing it from moving for 10 minutes. This makes the Pokemon easier to catch.

Note:

The stats of your fused Kyurem depends on the Kyurem, and not on Zekrom or Reshiram. We recommend that you fuse your best Kyurem with your weakest Zekrom or Reshiram. That way you can still use your stronger Zekrom and Reshiram in battles.

Can Shiny Kyurem Be Found in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Kyurem can be shiny in Pokemon GO. Like other Legendaries, Kyurem has a base shiny rate of 1 in 20. This means you can encounter one shiny for every 20 Kyurem raids. The shiny rate is significantly lower compared to any wild Pokemon spawn and spotlight hour spawns.

Additionally, you can fuse your shiny Kyurem to get a Shiny Black Kyurem or a Shiny Black Kyurem. Don’t worry, as you don’t need a shiny Zekrom or Reshiram in this case.

Where is Kyurem Ranked in Pokemon GO Meta?

While the Fused Kyurem is one of the best attackers in Pokemon GO, the normal Kyurem isn’t that great in the Meta. Here’s a complete analysis of Kyurem in the current Pokemon GO meta:

• Raid Attacker: Kyurem is one of the worst Raid Attackers due to its low defense and attack. There are a lot of better options for raids, such as Mega Evolutions, Shadow Pokemon, and more.
• Gym Defender: As a Legendary Pokemon, Kyurem cannot defend Gyms.
• Dragon Type Attacker: Kyurem ranks in the top 40 Dragon-type attackers with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor as its moveset. Pokemon like Eternatus, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Salamance, and Dialga are better options.
• Ice Type Attacker: Kyurem’s ranking increases slightly when compared to other Ice-type attackers. With Glaciate*, you can deal a lot of ice damage, but it’s a legacy move and difficult to obtain. On the other side, you might want to use its fused form, White and Black Kyurem, as they are the best Ice-type attackers.
• Ultra League: Ultra League requires at least 2500 CP, and Kyurem, being a legendary Pokemon, its stats will get lower with its level and CP, making it a bad choice. On paper, it has a decent ranking of top 45, but practically doesn’t even come close to some of the top meta Pokemon in the league.
• Master League: Similar to the Raid Attackers, you’d want to use Pokemon with Max stats in Master League. Kyurem isn’t a great option, given that Black and White Kyurem overshadows it, alongside top Pokemon like Dialga, Palkia, and Zacian.

That said, Kyurem is a decent Pokemon to have in Pokemon GO. However, it shines the most when you fuse it with Zekrom or Reshiram.

This sums up our Kyurem Guide in Pokemon GO. Did you get any shiny Kyurem? Let us know in the comments.