Black Kyurem

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Black Kyurem's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Black Kyurem in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Black Kyurem Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Black Kyurem is a Legendary Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon, Black Kyurem is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

Black Kyurem's maximum Combat Power stat is 5206 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock. Black Kyurem encounters are boosted during Windy and Snow weather. Shiny Black Kyurem is available! ✨

Stats

Max CP	5206 CP
Attack	310 ATK
Defense	183 DEF
Stamina	245 HP
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes

Black Kyurem Type Chart

Black Kyurem takes increased damage from:
+60.0%	Dragon Fairy Fighting Rock Steel

Black Kyurem takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Electric Grass Water

Black Kyurem's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	S Tier#5
Gym Defender	Can't defend a Gym
Dragon-type Attacker Dragon Tail / Outrage	S Tier#4
Ice-type Attacker Dragon Tail / Freeze Shock	S Tier#2

Black Kyurem's best moves and movesets

Black Kyurem's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock, with 23.52 DPS (damage per second) and 497.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Snow weather.

DPS23.52
TDO497.46
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Dragon Tail	Freeze Shock	23.52	497.5	45.5
2.	Shadow Claw	Freeze Shock	20.87	441.4	40.3
3.	Dragon Tail	Fusion Bolt	19.77	418.3	38.2
4.	Dragon Tail	Outrage	19.72	417.2	38.1
5.	Dragon Tail	Blizzard	19.33	408.8	37.4
6.	Shadow Claw	Outrage	18.05	381.9	34.9
7.	Dragon Tail	Stone Edge	17.20	363.8	33.3
8.	Shadow Claw	Fusion Bolt	17.12	362.2	33.1

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More information

The following chart shows Black Kyurem's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Black Kyurem's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Black Kyurem has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Fast Attacks

Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Dragon Tail1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9

Effects
Dragon Tail has no special effects.
See Dragon Tail details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	13
Energy	9

Charged Moves

Stone Edge1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Stone Edge has no special effects.
See Stone Edge details page ↗
Blizzard1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 140
Energy 75

Effects
Blizzard has no special effects.
See Blizzard details page ↗
Iron Head60502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Rock
Ice
Fairy
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Electric
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50

Effects
Iron Head has no special effects.
See Iron Head details page ↗
Outrage110504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Outrage has no special effects.
See Outrage details page ↗
Fusion Bolt1401002.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Water
62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 45

Effects
Fusion Bolt has no special effects.
See Fusion Bolt details page ↗
Freeze Shock1601001.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 160
Energy 100
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 60

Effects
Special
Freeze Shock has a 30.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Freeze Shock details page ↗

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.3s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.8s

Damage	140
Energy	75

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	70
Energy	50

Damage	110
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.8s

Damage	90
Energy	45

Damage	160
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.4s

Damage	120
Energy	60

Special CP Values

Black Kyurem's has 5206 max CP (at Level 50). A Black Kyurem obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2533 CP to 2631 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 3167 CP to 3289 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Black Kyurem can be found in the 1900 CP to 1973 CP range.

Max CP	5206 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1900 CP - 1973 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2533 CP - 2631 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2533 CP - 2631 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	3167 CP - 3289 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Black Kyurem Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	65 CP	2	204 CP	3	343 CP
4	482 CP	5	621 CP	6	760 CP
7	899 CP	8	1038 CP	9	1177 CP
10	1316 CP	11	1447 CP	12	1579 CP
13	1710 CP	14	1842 CP	15	1973 CP
16	2105 CP	17	2237 CP	18	2368 CP
19	2500 CP	20	2631 CP	21	2763 CP
22	2894 CP	23	3026 CP	24	3158 CP
25	3289 CP	26	3421 CP	27	3553 CP
28	3684 CP	29	3816 CP	30	3947 CP
31	4013 CP	32	4079 CP	33	4145 CP
34	4210 CP	35	4276 CP	36	4342 CP
37	4408 CP	38	4474 CP	39	4539 CP
40	4605 CP	41	4664 CP	42	4722 CP
43	4782 CP	44	4841 CP	45	4901 CP
46	4961 CP	47	5022 CP	48	5083 CP
49	5145 CP	50	5206 CP

Black Kyurem in the meta

PvE Analysis

On some rare occasions, Pokémon GO introduces a monster that shakes up the game to its very core. Black Kyurem is one such addition. 💯

Powered up with a massive 310 ATK and good bulk, Black Kyurem is already a menace with the traditional Dragon Tail + Outrage move combo, but its signature move Freeze Shock is so powerful, it brings new meaning to damage output against targets weak to Dragon and/or Ice, as well as those taking neutral damage. 🐲❄️

🌀 How to fuse Fusion

You can fuse Kyurem and Zekrom using 1000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, and 30 Zekrom Candy to get Black Kyurem. Your Kyurem must know its signature attack Glaciate for Black Kyurem to learn Freeze Shock.

🌀 Adventure Effect: Freeze Shock

After fusing Zekrom with a Kyurem that knows the Charged Attack Glaciate, Glaciate will turn into the Charged Attack Freeze Shock. Freeze Shock will change back to Glaciate when Zekrom is separated from Kyurem.

Trainers can use 5,000 Stardust and 5 Kyurem Candy to activate Freeze Shock’s Adventure Effect, which casts electrically charged ice for 10 minutes. During this time, the Pokémon you encounter won’t be able to move, making them easier to catch. This also makes Pokémon easier to catch with connected accessory devices.

You can extend the Freeze Shock Adventure Effect timer in increments of 10 minutes by using more Stardust and Kyurem Candy. The timer can be extended up to two hours each time you tap Use, and you can tap Use again to add additional time—up to 24 hours total!

⚔️ Raids

Black Kyurem has cemented itself among the premier Raid attackers in Pokémon GO! 🏅

Dragon types that aren't weak to Ice but weak to Dragon (Dragon/Fire, Dragon/Water, and Dragon/Ice) should be hit with Dragon Tail + Outrage.
A majority of Dragon types are weak to both Dragon and Ice, with many being double-weak to Ice-type attacks. In such battles, Dragon Tail + Freeze Shock is the way to go.
Even though Black Kyurem lacks an Ice-type Fast Move, its raw DPS with Freeze Shock is so powerful that it can be used against Pokémon weak to Ice but not Dragon. This includes Flying, Grass, and Ground-type Raid Bosses.

🛡️ Gyms

Legendaries cannot be placed in Gyms.

PvP Analysis

🔵 Great League - N/A

🟡 Ultra League

Black Kyurem’s stats are highly inclined towards Attack, making it an awkward fit for the CP-restricted Ultra League format. This Pokémon is designed for the Master League only.

🟣 Master League

Black Kyurem immediately breaks into the Master League by taking over as the new king of this format. 👑

An unreal stat product, a ridiculous 310 ATK that wins CMP almost always, and phenomenal coverage with a wide variety of moves… this Pokémon is unmatched. It beats just about everything, and very few opponents can take it down. These few Pokémon include Dragonite, Dialga and Palkia (both regular and Origin), Breaking Swipe Rhyperior (including Shadow), and Landorus Therian.

Just build a team around Black Kyurem with Pokémon that can handle the threats mentioned above (Primarina is a good contender), and you're more or less unbeatable in the Master League. 📈

💎 Black Kyurem’s best moveset for PvP is Shadow Claw, Freeze Shock, and Fusion Bolt.

Shadow Claw is preferred since it offers excellent coverage, even though it lacks STAB. You can still opt for Dragon Tail if you want to.
Fusion Bolt is cheap and helps deal with the Water and Flying-type threats commonly found in the Master League.
Freeze Shock is a stronger Outrage, with +10 DMG (total 120 DMG) at the same energy cost.

Mega Pokémon that boost Black Kyurem

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Black Kyurem's Dragon and Ice-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Black Kyurem.

Dragon

Ice

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	1.67%	1.92%	2.50%	3.07%
No Berry	Curve	2.83%	3.25%	4.21%	5.17%
Razz Berry	-	2.50%	2.87%	3.73%	4.58%
Razz Berry	Curve	4.21%	4.83%	6.25%	7.65%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	2.99%	3.43%	4.46%	5.47%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	5.03%	5.77%	7.46%	9.11%
Golden Razz Berry	-	4.13%	4.74%	6.13%	7.51%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	6.92%	7.92%	10.20%	12.43%

More information

Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Black Kyurem, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#646
Height	3.3 m
Weight	325 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Not Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Not Allowed
Base Catch Rate	2%
Base Flee Rate	1%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

1.47 m	1.5 m	3 m	4.5 m	4.65 m

Black Kyurem's height ranges from 1.47 m to 4.65 m, with the average being 3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	1.47 m	1.5 m
XXS	4′10″	4′11″
XS	1.5 m	3 m
XS	4′11″	9′10″
M	2.25 m	3.75 m
M	7′05″	12′04″
XL	3.75 m	4.5 m
XL	12′04″	14′09″
XXL	4.5 m	4.65 m
XXL	14′09″	15′03″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	10s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	29s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Black Kyurem Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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, White 2	This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
X, Omega Ruby	This legendary ice Pokémon waits for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out.
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.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Black Kyurem

Black Kyurem high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Black Kyurem. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Black Kyurem’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon, Black Kyurem is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Freeze Shock. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 23.517 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 497.464.

How does Black Kyurem perform in Raids?

Black Kyurem is an S-Tier Raid attacker, known for its high damage and versatility. Ranks #5 as a Raid attacker.

How does Black Kyurem rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Black Kyurem is an S-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #4 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Black Kyurem rank as a Ice-type attacker?

Black Kyurem is an S-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #2 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Black Kyurem?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Black Kyurem: Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Glalie, and Mega Abomasnow.

What is Black Kyurem’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Black Kyurem’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4605 CP and 5206 CP at Level 50.

Can Black Kyurem be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Black Kyurem can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Black Kyurem Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Black Kyurem cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.