Kyurem (Pokémon)

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645MS.png #645: Landorus
Pokémon
#647: Keldeo 647MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kyurem (disambiguation).
Kyurem
Boundary Pokémon
キュレム
Kyurem
#646
Kyurem
Kyurem
White Kyurem
White Kyurem
Black Kyurem
Black Kyurem



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Type
Dragon Ice
Unknown Unknown
White Kyurem
Unknown Unknown
Black Kyurem
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure
Kyurem
Turboblaze
White Kyurem
Teravolt
Black Kyurem
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
White Kyurem
Cacophony
Black Kyurem
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
120 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
9'10" 3.0 m
Kyurem
11'10" 3.6 m
White Kyurem
10'10" 3.3 m
Black Kyurem
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
716.5 lbs. 325.0 kg
Kyurem
716.5 lbs. 325.0 kg
White Kyurem
716.5 lbs. 325.0 kg
Black Kyurem
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
297
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Kyurem
1
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
White Kyurem
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Black Kyurem
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F646.png F000.png
White Kyurem
Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
0
External Links

Kyurem (Japanese: キュレム Kyurem) is a dual-type Dragon/Ice Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Kyurem has two other forms, which are activated by using the DNA Splicers on it and either Reshiram or Zekrom, resulting in a process called Absofusion that removes Reshiram or Zekrom from the party until the fusion is undone. It will then become White Kyurem (with Reshiram) or Black Kyurem (with Zekrom). However, it is impossible to own a White Kyurem and a Black Kyurem at the same time legitimately, as the game rejects the second fusion of Kyurem with Reshiram/Zekrom, and Kyurem cannot be traded or placed in Pokémon Bank or Pokémon HOME while fused.

Along with Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem is a member of the Tao trio, which exists in the legends of the Unova region.

As both Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, it is the game mascot of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, respectively.

Biology

Kyurem is a gray and blue, bipedal Pokémon of indefinable but seemingly draconic basis. Kyurem has a blue head and snout and has yellow eyes without pupils, has a pair of pointed light bluish horns on its head and a yellow crest on its skull. Three pointed teeth jut out the bottom of either side of its jaws, which are frozen shut by the ice covering its head. Its long, gray neck has lines running around its whole body, legs, arms and tail. It has two arms, each with its own claw and each arm is jointed together from its oddly shaped blue wings, which are believed to be used for flying and storing cold air. Each wing has two spikes of ice. The ice covering the wings can break, revealing gray tendril-like appendages on Kyurem's back. The right side of its body seems to be damaged in some way, as the wing and horn on its head on that side are shorter; the right side of its head also has a spiked edge near its jaw hinge that is absent from its left. Its legs are somewhat slender, and has three sharp ice-like claws on each enormous foot. Its tail has three blue conical spikes on its tip, and appears to be some sort of propulsion device or a container of energy; exactly what it is based on is unclear, but it may be a damaged turbine.

Kyurem has two alternate forms, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, which are formed by combining with Reshiram and Zekrom, respectively, and share many aspects of their designs with them. It can use Absofusion on their respective Dragon Stones to change to White or Black Kyurem. The reason for this is due to Kyurem retaining the gene of the other dragons which allows said fusion. When transformed into either, its legs are just like before, but shorter and the middle toe becomes ice. As White Kyurem, it has some extra icy details on the legs. Its tail resembles that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but they are attached to the body with three gray parts of skin. The tail is capable of movement and contains four holes: they are horizontal on White Kyurem and vertical on Black Kyurem. The torsos of each form are similar, but White Kyurem's torso is more slim than Black Kyurem's bulky torso. Its shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug in' the aforementioned holes. As White Kyurem, it has thin arms with two rings and three claws each, wings between the rings on its forearms, and its right arm and wing are frozen. As Black Kyurem, it has Zekrom's arms, but more muscular and without wings, and its left arm and wing are frozen. Its neck is the same shape, but becomes upright; White Kyurem uses Reshiram's fur and Black Kyurem uses Zekrom's skin. In both forms, the ice covering one of Kyurem's jaws (upper for White Kyurem, lower for Black Kyurem) has partially disappeared, allowing it to move its mouth. During battle, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem enter Overdrive mode and tubes sprout from its back to its tail. In White Kyurem's case, the ends of its hair and wings become fiery and its tail acquires fiery highlights. In Black Kyurem's case, parts of its right arm and the tip of the horn on the back of its head turn blue, while its tail lights up with electricity. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Kyurem can also change into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem without fusing by channeling the power of powers of both Reshiram and Zekrom it has within itself.

Kyurem generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out. By keeping its body frozen, the cellular structure will remain stable. It is said to have power that exceeds that of Reshiram and Zekrom but its kept at bay by the extreme cold. Kyurem also shares Reshiram's or Zekrom's beliefs in truth or ideals when fused with either of the two dragons. Due to an old legend, it may be assumed Kyurem may be hostile towards Pokémon and humans, due to the fact it supposedly ate them if they were found outside at night. It is said to be an extraterrestrial Pokémon according to folklore. Kyurem is the only Pokémon that can learn Glaciate, while its alternate forms White Kyurem and Black Kyurem can respectively learn Ice Burn and Freeze Shock instead. White Kyurem and Black Kyurem can also learn Reshiram's and Zekrom's signature moves Fusion Flare and Fusion Bolt, respectively.

In the anime

In the main series

Kyurem in the anime

Major appearances

Kyurem (M15)

Kyurem debuted in all three of its forms in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. It was challenged by Keldeo, who wasn't ready to fight it, but arrogantly claimed that he was a Sword of Justice. After the terrified Keldeo fled during the middle of the fight, Kyurem relentlessly pursued Keldeo in order to finish the battle they had started. Along with the other Legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Kyurem can speak through telepathy.

Other

Kyurem appeared in all three of its forms in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow Hoopa Unbound as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned to protect the real Hoopa in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Kyurem and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Kyurem departed for its home.

Minor appearances

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Kyurem appeared in both of its alternate forms at the end of the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where Black Kyurem used Thunderbolt and White Kyurem used Flamethrower.

In Pokémon Generations

White Kyurem in Pokémon Generations

Kyurem first appeared in The Frozen World. It was controlled by Colress, being used by Team Plasma to power up a cannon to freeze Opelucid City. This was part of a larger plan to get the DNA Splicers to Zinzolin.

Kyurem reappeared in The King Returns, this time under the control of Ghetsis. It was used as part of his final attempt to freeze Unova, but was challenged by N and his Reshiram. However, Ghetsis used the DNA Splicers to fuse the two Pokémon into White Kyurem. It was last seen being challenged by Hilbert and his Zekrom.

In the manga

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

Monta caught a Kyurem in the Giant Chasm in Pokédex Complete!.

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Kyurem (M15)

A Kyurem appeared in the manga adaptation of Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice.

Another Kyurem appeared in the manga adaptation of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.


In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

Kyurem appeared in ANL5 in its Black Kyurem form.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Tao trio (Adventures)

Kyurem debuted in a fantasy in Mr. Perfect. It was the subject of a conversation between Cheren and Drayden.

In Cold Storage Battle, Kyurem was revealed to have been captured by Zinzolin. It was later taken control of by Colress and placed inside the Plasma Frigate to act as its power source.


In the TCG

Main article: Kyurem (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Kyurem appears in its Normal Form as a Master Ball Pokémon. Upon summoning, it releases Icy Wind from its sides to freeze any caught opponents.

Trophy information

NA: While this Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon is definitely a Pokémon, some believe it is what remained after Reshiram and Zekrom were split apart. In battle, it will generate incredibly cold energy and then unleash it using Icy Wind. This move will deal constant damage before freezing opponents.

PAL: Kyurem is thought to be an empty shell left behind when Reshiram and Zekrom split into two. Its icy energy is so powerful that it can freeze its own body. When Kyurem has built up enough energy, it can unleash Icy Wind, shooting spirals of cold left and right. After damaging fighters, this attack with leave them frozen.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kyurem returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. All three of its forms also appear as Spirits.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Kyurem is a major character in the main story line.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #152
Unova
B2W2: #297
Black It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
White It can produce ultracold air. Its body is frozen.
Black 2 This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
Y It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
Omega Ruby This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
Alpha Sapphire It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Kyurem
Sword Dwelling within it is a power even greater than that of Reshiram or Zekrom, but the extreme cold keeps that power bound.
Shield It appears that this Pokémon uses its powers over ice to freeze its own body in order to stabilize its cellular structure.
White Kyurem
Sword The sameness of Reshiram's and Kyurem's genes allowed Kyurem to absorb Reshiram. Kyurem can now use the power of both fire and ice.
Shield It has foreseen that a world of truth will arrive for people and Pokémon. It strives to protect that future.
Black Kyurem
Sword It's said that this Pokémon battles in order to protect the ideal world that will exist in the future for people and Pokémon.
Shield 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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Giant Chasm (Only one)
Black 2 White 2
Giant Chasm (Only one)
Generation VI
X Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Gnarled Den (Only one, requires Reshiram and Zekrom in the party)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one, requires Reshiram and Zekrom in party)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Pokémon HOME


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Glacier: All (Random Legendary Encounter)
MD GTI
Turbulent Tor*
Rumble U
Sealed Door: The Place to Return To (all forms)
White Kyurem: Midpoint Boss, NFC Figurine
Black Kyurem: Final Boss, NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 5 (Normal form)
Dragon Hill: Stage 4 (Black Kyurem)
Dragon Hill: Stage 3 (White Kyurem)
Shuffle
Event: Take on Escalation Battles
Event: Black Kyurem Appears (Black Kyurem)
Event: White Kyurem Appears (White Kyurem)
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Frosty Alps (Normal form - Special Boss)
White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Black Kyurem - Special Boss*)
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (White Kyurem - Special Boss*)
Super MD
Altar of Ice
Picross
Area 22: Stage 11


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
XYORAS Dahara City Kyurem All Japan 100 June 20 to August 31, 2015
XYORAS Dahara City Kyurem Korean region Online 100 November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016
XYORAS Dahara City Kyurem All South Korea 100 December 23 to 27, 2015

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Life Orb Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Kyurem
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
125
185 - 232 360 - 454
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
660
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
White Kyurem
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
125
185 - 232 360 - 454
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
170
157 - 244 310 - 482
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
700
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Black Kyurem
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
125
185 - 232 360 - 454
170
157 - 244 310 - 482
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
700
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Kyurem
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
011 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 07070 100100% 20
088 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1616 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
2424 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
3232 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
4040 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
5656 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5
6464 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
7272 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
8080 Glaciate Ice Special 06565 09595% 10
8888 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
White Kyurem
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
011 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 07070 100100% 20
088 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1616 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
2424 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
3232 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
4040 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Fusion Flare Fire Special 100100 100100% 5
5656 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5
6464 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
7272 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
8080 Ice Burn Ice Special 140140 09090% 5
8888 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Black Kyurem
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
011 Noble Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
011 Freeze-Dry Ice Special 07070 100100% 20
088 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
1616 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
2424 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
3232 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
4040 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
4848 Fusion Bolt Electric Physical 100100 100100% 5
5656 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5
6464 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00——% 10
7272 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
8080 Freeze Shock Ice Physical 140140 09090% 5
8888 Sheer Cold Ice Special 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM18
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM19
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 25
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM30
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM41
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM46
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM51
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM51 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM97
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM99
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR11
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR24
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR33
Bag TR Ghost Sprite.png
TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR42
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR42 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR47
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR51
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR62
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TR64
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR67
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR69
Bag TR Psychic Sprite.png
TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TR70
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR74
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR99
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kyurem in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kyurem in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Kyurem

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT646.png

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ice
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 5

#422
Shuffle646.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.


Pokémon GO
GO646.png Base HP: 245 Base Attack: 246 Base Defense: 170
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Dragon Claw, Blizzard, Draco Meteor

White Kyurem

Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
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Dragon
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 90 - 150 Raise Max Level.png 20

#422
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Eject++
Sometimes removes five non-Support Pokémon icons.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot


Pokémon GO
GO646W.png Base HP: 245 Base Attack: 310 Base Defense: 183
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Dragon Pulse, Blizzard, Ancient Power, Focus Blast

Black Kyurem

Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
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Dragon
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 90 - 150 Raise Max Level.png 20

#422
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Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Block Shot


Pokémon GO
GO646B.png Base HP: 245 Base Attack: 310 Base Defense: 183
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Shadow Claw
Charged Attacks: Iron Head, Blizzard, Stone Edge, Outrage

Evolution

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Unevolved
Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 



Forms

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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646MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Kyurem images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Kyurem.
  • White Kyurem and Black Kyurem both have the highest base stat total of all Ice-type Pokémon.
  • White Kyurem has the highest Special Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon, while Black Kyurem has the highest Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon.
  • White Kyurem is the tallest Ice-type Pokémon and the tallest Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
  • Kyurem in its base form is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 660.
  • Kyurem has the most separate cries used in-game, with a total of five. It has one for each form and two longer cries that play in stereo.
  • Kyurem's effort value yield of 1 HP, 1 Attack, and 1 Special Attack in its base form is unique.

Origin

Kyurem and its two counterparts Reshiram and Zekrom are based on the concept of yin and yang in Taoism. Kyurem, however, symbolizes wuji, the absence of yin and yang. In regards to overall design, it appears to be based on a theropod and a European dragon, similar to Zekrom. Its arms in particular seem to be influenced by Tyrannosaurus. Kyurem's type, Ice, may allude to the absence of energy and the concept of absolute zero. Kyurem's rock-like body and its origin story of arriving on Earth like a meteor are references to comets, which are largely composed of ice crystals.

Given that its Japanese name contains mu, it may be based on the kōan mu.

Name origin

Kyurem may be a combination of 冷 rei (cold), 急冷 kyuurei (rapid cooling), or 雪 yuki (snow) with the kana reversed, and 無 mu (nothing). It may also derive from 零 rei (zero). Rem may also mimic the rom of Zekrom and the ram of Reshiram.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese キュレム Kyurem From 急冷 kyuurei and possibly mu
France Flag.png French Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 큐레무 Kyurem Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 酋雷姆 Qiúléimǔ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 酋雷姆 Yàuhlèuihmóuh Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name


White Kyurem

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ホワイトキュレム White Kyurem
Chinese Cantonese 焰白酋雷姆 Yihmbaahk Yàuhlèuihmóuh
Mandarin 焰白酋雷姆 Yànbái Qiúléimǔ
Denmark Flag.png Danish White Kyurem
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Witte Kyurem
Finland Flag.png Finnish White Kyurem
France Flag.png French Kyurem Blanc
Germany Flag.png German Weißes Kyurem
Italy Flag.png Italian Kyurem Bianco
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화이트 큐레무 White Kyurem
Norway Flag.png Norwegian White Kyurem
Poland Flag.png Polish Biały Kyurem
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Kyurem Branco
Russia Flag.png Russian Белый Курем Belyy Kurem
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kyurem Blanco
Sweden Flag.png Swedish White Kyurem
Thailand Flag.png Thai ไวท์คิวเรม White Kyurem

Black Kyurem

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ブラックキュレム Black Kyurem
Chinese Cantonese 闇黑酋雷姆 Amhāk Yàuhlèuihmóuh
Mandarin 闇黑酋雷姆 / 暗黑酋雷姆 Ànhēi Qiúléimǔ
Denmark Flag.png Danish Black Kyurem
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Zwarte Kyurem
Finland Flag.png Finnish Black Kyurem
France Flag.png French Kyurem Noir
Germany Flag.png German Schwarzes Kyurem
Italy Flag.png Italian Kyurem Nero
South Korea Flag.png Korean 블랙 큐레무 Black Kyurem
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Black Kyurem
Poland Flag.png Polish Czarny Kyurem
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Kyurem Preto
Russia Flag.png Russian Чёрный Курем Chyornyy Kurem
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kyurem Negro
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Black Kyurem
Thailand Flag.png Thai แบล็กคิวเรม Black Kyurem


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