Game version
AppearanceStandard
- Height
- 3.0 m
- Weight
- 325.0 kg
Alternate forms (3)
Training & breeding details
GenderGenderless
Catch rate3(1.6%)Very hard
Base friendship0None
Hatch time120 cycles · ~30,855 steps
Growth rateslow
Base EXP297
Base stats
HP
125
Attack
130
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
130
Sp. Def
90
Speed
95
Total
660
Base Stat Total
Abilities
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Competitive movesets
Smogon UniversityBattle-ready sets by tier, straight from Smogon. Pick a generation and format — a “/” means either option works in that slot.
Dragon Dance
OU
Substitute + Protect
OU
Assault Vest
OU
Choice Scarf
OU
Source: Smogon (via pkmn) · Updated: Oct 6, 2026
Where to find Kyurem
Recorded encounter locations across the games. Orre includes Snags, gifts and trades; evolution and other acquisition methods may not appear here.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve.
Notable moves
The strongest damaging moves Kyurem can learn — same-type (STAB) moves get a 1.5× power bonus in battle.
Moves
17 of 17
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| Lv. | Move & effect | Type | Class | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 1 | Dragon Breath Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Dragon Rage Inflicts 40 points of damage. | Dragon | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Freeze-Dry Super-effective against Water. | Ice | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 1 | Icy Wind Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| 1 | Noble Roar Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| 8 | Slash Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Endeavor Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| 24 | Dragon Pulse Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| 32 | Ice Beam Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 40 | Hyper Voice Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 48 | Scary Face Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 56 | Blizzard Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| 64 | Imprison Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 72 | Outrage Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 80 | Glaciate Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ice | Special | 65 | 95 | 10 |
| 88 | Sheer Cold Causes a one-hit KO. | Ice | Special | — | 30 | 5 |
Sprites & renders
15 sprites & renders for Kyurem.
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Cite this page
“Kyurem”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/pokedex/kyurem.
Species data from PokéAPI.