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Along with Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem is a member of the [[Tao trio]], which exists in the legends of the [[Unova]] region.
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 or White Kyurem, it is the [[version mascot]] of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].
As both Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, it is the [[version mascot]] of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
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Kyurem generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out. It is the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Glaciate}}, while its alternate forms Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can respectively learn {{m|Freeze Shock}} and {{m|Ice Burn}} instead. Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can also learn Zekrom's and Reshiram's signature moves {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Fusion Flare}}.
Kyurem generates a powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body became frozen when the energy leaked out. It is the [[Signature move|only Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Glaciate}}, while its alternate forms Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can respectively learn {{m|Freeze Shock}} and {{m|Ice Burn}} instead. Black Kyurem and White Kyurem can also learn Zekrom's and Reshiram's signature moves {{m|Fusion Bolt}} and {{m|Fusion Flare}}.


When the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|DNA Splicers}} is used on Kyurem, the tendrils on its back allow it to turn Zekrom and Reshiram into their respective [[Dragon Stones]]. After doing so, it can use Absofusion on the stone, turning itself into Black or White Kyurem.
When the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|DNA Splicers}} is used on Kyurem, the tendrils on its back allow it to turn Zekrom and Reshiram into their respective [[Dragon Stones]]. After doing so, it can use Absofusion on the stone, turning itself into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem.


===Behavior===
===Behavior===
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===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Kyurem (M15)]]====
====[[Kyurem (M15)]]====
Kyurem, in all of its forms, made its debut as one of the stars of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', along with [[Swords of Justice (M15)|Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion]] and {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}}. Kyurem was challenged by Keldeo, who wasn't ready to fight Kyurem, but arrogantly claimed that he was a [[Swords of Justice (M15)|Sword of Justice]]. After the terrified Keldeo fled during the middle of the the fight, Kyurem relentlessly pursues Keldeo in order to finish the battle they had started. Along with the other legendaries present in the movie, Kyurem can [[Talking Pokémon|speak through telepathy]].
Kyurem, in all of its forms, made its debut as one of the stars of ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', along with [[Swords of Justice (M15)|Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion]] and {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}}. Kyurem was challenged by Keldeo, who wasn't ready to fight Kyurem, but arrogantly claimed that he was a [[Swords of Justice (M15)|Sword of Justice]]. After the terrified Keldeo fled during the middle of the the fight, Kyurem relentlessly pursues Keldeo in order to finish the battle they had started. Along with the other legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Kyurem can [[Talking Pokémon|speak through telepathy]].


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Kyurem.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Kyurem.
** Kyurem is also the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is not a pure Ice type.
** Kyurem is also the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon introduced in Generation V that is not a pure Ice type.
* Kyurem has the highest [[Base stats|base stat total]] of all Ice-type Pokémon; as Black Kyurem or White Kyurem it also has the highest base stat total of all Dragon-type Pokémon, as well as the second-highest base stat total of all Pokémon, surpassed only by {{p|Arceus}}.
* Kyurem has the highest [[Base stats|base stat]] total of all Ice-type Pokémon; as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem it also has the highest base stat total of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
* Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}}, respectively, of all {{t|Dragon}}- and Ice-type Pokémon; this is also the second-highest Attack and Special attack of all Pokémon, behind only {{P|Deoxys}} in its [[Form differences#Deoxys|Attack form]].
* White Kyurem is the tallest Ice-type Pokémon.
* White Kyurem is the tallest Ice-type Pokémon.
* Unlike most Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives, Kyurem can learn a move—{{m|Imprison}}—twice with neither instance being at level 1.
* Unlike most Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives, Kyurem can learn a move—{{m|Imprison}}—twice with neither instance being at level 1.
* Kyurem is both the last Dragon- and Ice-type Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Kyurem is both the last Dragon- and Ice-type Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 660 (as Normal Kyurem) and the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 700 (as Black Kyurem or White Kyurem).
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 660 (as Normal Kyurem) and the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 700 (as Black Kyurem and White Kyurem).
* Kyurem is the only [[Generation V]] Ice-type Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Kyurem is the only [[Generation V]] Ice-type Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Kyurem is the only member of the Tao trio that cannot learn its {{m|Ice Fang|respective}} {{DL|Move variations|Elemental Fangs|Elemental Fang}}.
* Kyurem is the only member of the Tao trio that cannot learn its {{m|Ice Fang|respective}} {{DL|Move variations|Elemental Fangs|Elemental Fang}}.
* Although several Pokémon are the result of two or more individuals combining ({{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Magneton}}, {{p|Metang}}, {{p|Metagross}}), Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are the only ones to be shown doing so in the [[main series]] games.  They are also the only fusions that are not part of a Pokémon's [[evolution]] and (excluding the [[Devolution Spray]]) are the only fusions which are reversible.
* Although several Pokémon are the result of two or more individuals combining ({{p|Dugtrio}}, {{p|Slowbro}}, {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Magneton}}, {{p|Metang}}, {{p|Metagross}}), Black Kyurem and White Kyurem are the only ones to be shown doing so in the [[main series]] games.  They are also the only fusions that are not part of a Pokémon's [[evolution]] and are the only fusions which have been shown to be reversible.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon to be the version mascot of both versions of a paired version.
* Kyurem is the only Pokémon to be the version mascot of both versions of a paired version.