
| Max CP | 4,090 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,090 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Kyurem has base stats of 246 Attack, 170 Defense, and 245 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 661.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 246, Kyurem is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Kyurem receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Kyurem is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | +8 | 14.0 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | -33 | 30.0 | 80 | -50 |
| Blizzard STAB | Ice | 130 | -100 | 43.3 | 140 | -75 |
| Draco Meteor STAB | Dragon | 150 | -100 | 42.9 | 150 | -65 |
| Glaciate ELITE STAB | Ice | 160 | -100 | 64.0 | 60 | -40 |
Kyurem takes increased damage from these types:
Kyurem takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Kyurem in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 4 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 6 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 7 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 8 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 10 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 1,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 1,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 1,497 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 26 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,499 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 26 | 2,489 |
| 6 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 2,491 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 2,488 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 2,493 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 26 | 2,493 |
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 2,495 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,064 | 1,532 | 2,042 | 2,553 | 3,575 | 4,053 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,058 | 1,529 | 2,038 | 2,548 | 3,568 | 4,045 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,056 | 1,528 | 2,037 | 2,546 | 3,565 | 4,042 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,038 | 1,519 | 2,025 | 2,532 | 3,544 | 4,019 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,036 | 1,518 | 2,023 | 2,530 | 3,542 | 4,016 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,013 | 1,506 | 2,008 | 2,510 | 3,514 | 3,985 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,987 | 1,493 | 1,991 | 2,489 | 3,485 | 3,951 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,005 | 1,502 | 2,003 | 2,504 | 3,506 | 3,975 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,936 | 1,468 | 1,957 | 2,446 | 3,425 | 3,883 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,687 | 1,343 | 1,791 | 2,239 | 3,135 | 3,555 |
Important CP values for Kyurem with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,053 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,575 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,957 - 2,042 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,446 - 2,553 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,957 - 2,042 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,468 - 1,532 CP |
Maximum CP for Kyurem with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 26 | 3,575 |
| 2 | 3,575 | 27 | 3,575 |
| 3 | 3,575 | 28 | 3,575 |
| 4 | 3,575 | 29 | 3,575 |
| 5 | 482 | 30 | 3,064 |
| 6 | 3,575 | 31 | 3,575 |
| 7 | 3,575 | 32 | 3,575 |
| 8 | 3,575 | 33 | 3,575 |
| 9 | 3,575 | 34 | 3,575 |
| 10 | 1,021 | 35 | 3,319 |
| 11 | 3,575 | 36 | 3,575 |
| 12 | 3,575 | 37 | 3,575 |
| 13 | 3,575 | 38 | 3,575 |
| 14 | 3,575 | 39 | 3,575 |
| 15 | 1,532 | 40 | 3,575 |
| 16 | 3,575 | 41 | 3,575 |
| 17 | 3,575 | 42 | 3,575 |
| 18 | 3,575 | 43 | 3,575 |
| 19 | 3,575 | 44 | 3,575 |
| 20 | 2,042 | 45 | 3,823 |
| 21 | 3,575 | 46 | 3,575 |
| 22 | 3,575 | 47 | 3,575 |
| 23 | 3,575 | 48 | 3,575 |
| 24 | 3,575 | 49 | 3,575 |
| 25 | 2,553 | 50 | 4,053 |
Kyurem (#646) is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,090 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Kyurem is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Kyurem in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Kyurem is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Kyurem's Attack stat is 246 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Kyurem a strong damage dealer.
With 170 Defense (Good) and 245 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 661. This gives Kyurem reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Kyurem's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Kyurem depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Breath (Fast) with Dragon Claw (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Kyurem has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Kyurem has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
With 4,053 CP at Level 50, Kyurem is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Kyurem appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Dragon, Fairy, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Kyurem at Level 20 (1,957 - 2,042 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,446 - 2,553 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,042 CP.
Kyurem is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shiny Kyurem is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Kyurem gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,446 - 2,553 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Kyurem's max CP?
A: 4,053 CP at Level 50, or 3,575 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Kyurem good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Kyurem be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Kyurem is available.
Q: What is Kyurem weak to?
A: Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw for optimal DPS.
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.