Pokémon#646

Kyurem

Type: Dragon / Ice • Also known asBoundary Pokémon

Generation 5

Description

It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.

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Base Stats

125

Attack

130

Defense

Sp. Atk

130

Sp. Def

Speed

Total

660

Stat Ranges

Min (0 IV / 0 EV / 0.9 nature) and Max (31 IV / 252 EV / 1.1 nature).

Stat	Lv 50 Min	Lv 100 Min	Lv 50 Max	Lv 100 Max
HP	185	360	232	454
Attack	121	238	200	394
Defense	85	166	156	306
Sp. Atk	121	238	200	394
Sp. Def	85	166	156	306
Speed	90	175	161	317

Min/Max use the standard Gen III+ stat formula. HP for Shedinja is capped at 1 in-game regardless.

Weak to

Fighting

Rock

Steel

Resists

Water

Grass

Electric

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Legendary

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Gray

Shape

Upright

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Yes

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#646
Original Unova	#152
Updated Unova	#297

Varieties

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

297

EV Yield

+1 HP+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk

Growth Curve

Slow

(5x³) / (4)

Exp at Lv. 50

156,250

Exp at Lv. 100

1,250,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Black

1 spots

100% max

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 75
Conditions: Any

White

1 spots

100% max

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 75
Conditions: Any

Black 2

1 spots

100% max

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 70
Conditions: Captured Reshiram or Zekrom previously

White 2

1 spots

100% max

Giant Chasm (forest cave)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 70
Conditions: Captured Reshiram or Zekrom previously

Omega Ruby

1 spots

100% max

Gnarled Den

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 50
Conditions: Have Reshiram and Zekrom in party

Alpha Sapphire

1 spots

100% max

Gnarled Den

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 50
Conditions: Have Reshiram and Zekrom in party

Ultra Sun

2 spots

100% max

Ultra Space Wilds Waterfall

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Any

Ultra Space Wilds Water World

15%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Have Reshiram and Zekrom in party

Ultra Moon

2 spots

100% max

Ultra Space Wilds Waterfall

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Any

Ultra Space Wilds Water World

15%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Have Reshiram and Zekrom in party

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Water

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

1×

1×

2×

1×

½×

½×

½×

1×

1×

2×

1×

2×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Kyurem's dragon/ice typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against dragon, flying, ground, grass types

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Outrage

Learned at Lv. 85

X Y

Dragon

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

Blizzard

Learned at Lv. 78

X Y

Ice

Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 5SpecialFreeze

Has a chance to freeze the target.

Dragon Pulse

Learned at Lv. 57

X Y

Dragon

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Hyper Voice

Learned at Lv. 92

X Y

Normal

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Body Press

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Fighting

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Scarlet Violet

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Signal Beam

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Bug

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Blizzard

Learned at Lv. 78

X Y

Ice

Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 5SpecialFreeze

Has a chance to freeze the target.

Laser Focus

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Normal

PP: 30Status

Guarantees a critical hit with the user’s next move.

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Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Kyurem
Japanese	キュレム
Japanese (Kanji)	キュレム
Roomaji	Kyurem
Korean	큐레무
French	Kyurem
German	Kyurem
Spanish	Kyurem
Italian	Kyurem
Chinese (Traditional)	酋雷姆
Chinese (Simplified)	酋雷姆

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Kyurem shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Kyurem shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Kyurem animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

3.0 m

Weight

325.0 kg

Type

Dragon

Ice

Abilities

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

No Eggs

⚧

Gender Ratio

Genderless

🐣

Hatch Steps

30,600

Hatch Counter: 120

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Ancient Power

ancient-power

Lv. 15

Dragon Breath

dragon-breath

Lv. 29

Dragon Rage

dragon-rage

Lv. 1

Freeze Dry

freeze-dry

Lv. 1

Icy Wind

icy-wind

Lv. 1

Noble Roar

noble-roar

Lv. 64

Imprison

imprison

Lv. 64

Slash

slash

Lv. 36

Endeavor

endeavor

Lv. 71

Ice Beam

ice-beam

Lv. 32

Dragon Pulse

dragon-pulse

Lv. 57

Hyper Voice

hyper-voice

Lv. 92

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 48

Glaciate

glaciate

Lv. 80

Blizzard

blizzard

Lv. 78

Outrage

outrage

Lv. 85

Sheer Cold

sheer-cold

Lv. 88

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