Kyurem (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kyurem (disambiguation).
Kyurem
Boundary Pokémon
キュレム
Kyurem
#0646
Kyurem
Kyurem
White Kyurem
White Kyurem
Black Kyurem
Black Kyurem



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
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
No Eggs Discovered
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
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Weight
716.5 lbs. 325.0 kg
Kyurem
0 lbs. 0 kg
White Kyurem
0 lbs. 0 kg
Black Kyurem
0 lbs. 0 kg
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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
F0646.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 other Pokémon, Kyurem has two alternate forms, which are activated by using the DNA Splicers on it and either Reshiram or Zekrom, resulting in a process called Absofusion (Japanese: 吸収合体(きゅうしゅうがったい) Absorb Union), which removes Reshiram or Zekrom from the party until the fusion is undone. It will then become White Kyurem when fused with Reshiram or Black Kyurem when fused with Zekrom.

(Refer to Game data→Form data for more details.)

Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom are often collectively referred to as the Tao trio by fans. The group is referred to in the myths and legends of the Unova region. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, it is also associated with the Swords of Justice.

Kyurem is the game mascot of both Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, appearing on the boxart of Black 2 as Black Kyurem and White 2 as White Kyurem.

Biology

 
Kyurem breaking the ice around its wings

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, a pair of pointed light bluish horns on its head, and a yellow crest on its skull that is bioluminescent. 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 claw, and each arm is joined together by its oddly shaped blue wings, which are believed to be used for flying and storing cold air. Each wing has two spikes of ice that are also bioluminescent. 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 have 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 generates powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body becomes frozen when the energy leaks out. By keeping its body frozen, the cellular structure will remain stable. It is said to have a power that exceeds that of Reshiram and Zekrom; however, this power is kept at bay by the extreme cold. Kyurem can transform both Rehsiram and Zekrom back into their respective Dragon Stones by using its tendril-like appendages. 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. In the manga, similarly to Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem is somehow capable of flying even with its frozen wings. It is said to be an extraterrestrial Pokémon, according to folklore. According to Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Kyurem is considered one of the strongest Dragon-type Pokémon in the world. Kyurem is powerful enough to cover an entire region in which it resides in ice, potentially freezing it. Kyurem loves Kyurem Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

Kyurem is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Glaciate by leveling up.

Forms

Kyurem has two alternate forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem, which are formed by combining with Reshiram and Zekrom, respectively, sharing 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. As a result, Kyurem also shares Reshiram's or Zekrom's beliefs in truth or ideals, respectively, when fused with either of the two dragons. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Kyurem can also change into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem without fusing by channeling the powers of both Reshiram and Zekrom it has within itself.

Kyurem's forms have several signature moves: White Kyurem is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Ice Burn; White Kyurem and Reshiram are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fusion Flare by leveling up; Black Kyurem is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Freeze Shock; and Black Kyurem and Zekrom are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fusion Bolt by leveling up. These forms also have two different signature Abilities: White Kyurem and Reshiram are the only known Pokémon that can have Turboblaze as an Ability, while Black Kyurem and Zekrom are the only known Pokémon that can have Teravolt as an Ability.

White Kyurem
 
White Kyurem in Overdrive mode

White Kyurem resembles a hybrid version of itself and Reshiram. When transformed into White Kyurem, its legs are just like the original, 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 but is attached to the body with three gray parts of the skin. The tail is capable of movement and contains four holes. They are horizontal on White Kyurem. White Kyurem's torso is slimmer Its shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug into' 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. Its neck is the same shape but becomes upright due to White Kyurem using Reshiram's fur.

The ice covering Kyurem's upper jaws has partially disappeared, allowing it to move its mouth. During a battle, White Kyurem enters 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.

White Kyurem can use both the power of fire and ice due to fusing with Reshiram. White Kyurem can fly using its wings and the jet engine-like tail. Due to Reshiram's influence, White Kyurem firmly believes in truth. Due to foreseeing a world of truth, it will fight to protect said future for both humans and Pokémon.

Black Kyurem
 
Black Kyurem in Overdrive mode

Black Kyurem resembles a hybrid version of itself and Zekrom. When transformed into Black Kyurem, its legs are just like the original, but shorter, and the middle toe becomes ice. Its tail resembles that of Zekrom but is attached to the body with three gray parts of the skin. The tail is capable of movement and contains four holes: they are vertical on Black Kyurem. Black Kyurem's torso is bulkier. Its shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug into' the aforementioned holes. As Black Kyurem, it has Zekrom's arms, but they are more muscular and without wings, and its left arm and wing are frozen. Its neck is the same shape but becomes upright due to Black Kyurem using Zekrom's skin.

The ice covering Kyurem's lower jaws has partially disappeared, allowing it to move its mouth. During a battle, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem enter Overdrive mode, and tubes sprout from its back to its tail. 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.

Black Kyurem can use the power of both electricity and ice due to fusing with Zekrom. Black Kyurem can fly using an anti-gravity field through its generator-like tail. Due to Zekrom's influence, Black Kyurem firmly believes in ideals. Due to foreseeing an ideal world, it will fight to protect said future for both humans and Pokémon.

White Kyurem Kyurem Black Kyurem
           

In the anime

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

A Kyurem appeared in a fantasy in Bearing Down Easy!.

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.

Pokémon Generations

 
White Kyurem in Pokémon Generations

In The Frozen World, Kyurem was controlled by Colress and Team Plasma, who used it to power up a cannon to freeze Opelucid City. This was part of a larger plan to get the DNA Splicers to Zinzolin.

In The King Returns, Ghetsis used Kyurem as part of his final attempt to freeze Unova, but he 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.

GOTCHA!

A Kyurem briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

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

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.


Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~

Kyurem appeared in ANL5 in its Black Kyurem form.

Pokémon Adventures

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.

 
Kyurem trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Normal Form Kyurem also appears as a trophy in both games.

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

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
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.*
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


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 (requires Reshiram and Zekrom in party) (Only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (requires Reshiram and Zekrom in party) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Dalizapa Passage after receiving the Kyurem Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Glacier: All (Random Legendary Encounter)
MD GTI
Hoarfrost Tower* (Normal Kyurem)
Turbulent Tor* (Black/White Kyurem)
Rumble U
Sealed Door: The Place to Return To (All Forms)
  • Midpoint Boss, NFC Figurine (White Kyurem)
  • Final Boss, NFC Figurine (Black Kyurem)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Dragon Hill: Stage 5 (Normal Kyurem)
Dragon Hill: Stage 4 (Black Kyurem)
Dragon Hill: Stage 3 (White Kyurem)
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Frosty Alps (Special Boss; Normal Kyurem)
White Ruins: Ivory Pillar (Special Boss*; Black Kyurem)
Black Realm: Obsidian Shrine (Special Boss*; White Kyurem)
Super MD
Altar of Ice (Normal Kyurem)
Picross
Area 22: Stage 11
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Greninja Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal (Normal Kyurem)
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Normal Kyurem)
Event: Black Kyurem Appears (Black Kyurem)
Event: White Kyurem Appears (White Kyurem)
Masters EX
Legendary event/Legendary Adventures (Father or Foe): Ghetsis & Kyurem (Normal Kyurem)
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit N & Kyurem (Black Kyurem)


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 (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

Kyurem is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Kyurem
Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 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 IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 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 IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 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

Starting in Generation VIII, Kyurem can learn Scary Face even if fused. In that case, if Kyurem becomes unfused while knowing Scary Face, it will forget this move before the fusion move (Fusion Bolt or Fusion Flare) is replaced with Scary Face.

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM010  TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034  TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM044  TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM046  TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM052  TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075  TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM078  TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM089  TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM092  TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM093  TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM100  TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120  TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM169  TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM187  TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM200  TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM222  TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM226  TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kyurem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Kyurem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 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
  • 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

Side game data

Kyurem

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Altar of Ice
Connected to: Munna
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I know the coming of all things! I defeat without mercy anyone who would oppose that future!
Low HP (< 50%) My freezing energy is waxing stronger! It's not over yet!
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.95 seconds Base HP: 63
Base Attack: 86 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ice
  Attack Power: 80 - 115   5

#422
 

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


Pokémon GO
  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, Glaciate

White Kyurem

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Altar of Ice: Depths
Connected to: Munna
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I know the coming of all things! I defeat without mercy anyone who would oppose that future!
Low HP (< 50%) My freezing energy is waxing stronger! It's not over yet!
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.95 seconds Base HP: 63
Base Attack: 88 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dragon
  Attack Power: 90 - 150   20

#422
 

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


Pokémon GO
  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 Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Boss of Altar of Ice: Depths
Connected to: Munna
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal I know the coming of all things! I defeat without mercy anyone who would oppose that future!
Low HP (< 50%) My freezing energy is waxing stronger! It's not over yet!
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.95 seconds Base HP: 63
Base Attack: 88 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dragon
  Attack Power: 90 - 150   20

#422
 

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


Pokémon GO
  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

Form data

Kyurem, in addition to its standard form, has two other forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. They are the game mascots of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, which they were introduced in.

Kyurem changes its form through the use of the DNA Splicers, which fuses it with Reshiram or Zekrom. The combination retains Kyurem's attributes, such as its level, Poké Ball, held item, game of origin, personality value, IVs, EVs, nickname, OT, Trainer ID number, secret ID number, met location, Pokérus, and so on. This fusion can be reversed by using the DNA Splicers again, with Reshiram or Zekrom remaining unaltered from before being fused, including whatever item it may have been holding. The DNA Splicers can only fuse one Kyurem at a time. White Kyurem and Black Kyurem cannot be deposited into Pokémon Bank or Pokémon HOME, nor can they be traded or released without having the fusion undone first.

White Kyurem has the Ability Turboblaze and learns the moves Fusion Flare and Ice Burn by leveling up, and its cry is a combination of standard Kyurem and Reshiram's cries. Black Kyurem has the Ability Teravolt and learns the moves Fusion Bolt and Freeze Shock by leveling up, and its cry is a combination of standard Kyurem and Zekrom's cries.

When Kyurem becomes fused with or separated from either Reshiram or Zekrom while it knows certain moves, Kyurem's move set will automatically be updated without prompting the player. Fusing Kyurem will replace Scary Face with either Fusion Bolt or Fusion Flare, and replace Glaciate with either Freeze Shock or Ice Burn if one or both of these moves are present. Reversing the fusion will perform the inverse of these move transformations. In Generation VIII, it is possible for Kyurem to learn Scary Face by TM after becoming fused; in these games, if Kyurem becomes unfused while it knows both Scary Face and the fusion move, the fusion move will change back to Scary Face and then all but the earliest instance of Scary Face will be deleted from the move set, to prevent having duplicate copies of the same move.

 
Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
Pressure
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
125 130 90 130 90 95
 
Kyurem
White Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
Turboblaze
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
125 120 90 170 100 95
 
Kyurem
Black Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
Teravolt
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
125 170 100 120 90 95
Lv.  
Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
 
White Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
 
Black Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 
1 Dragon Breath
Noble Roar
Ancient Power
Freeze-Dry
8 Slash
16 Endeavor
24 Dragon Pulse
32 Ice Beam
40 Hyper Voice
48 Scary Face Fusion Flare Fusion Bolt
56 Blizzard
64 Imprison
72 Outrage
80 Glaciate Ice Burn Freeze Shock
88 Sheer Cold
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Kyurem
 Dragon  Ice 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
Front Back    
   
       
Front Back    
   
Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Kyurem images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • White Kyurem and Black Kyurem both have the highest base stat total of all Ice-type Pokémon.
  • White Kyurem has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon, while Black Kyurem has the highest base Attack stat of all Ice-type Pokémon.
  • White Kyurem is the tallest Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
  • 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.
  • In its base form, Kyurem is the only Pokémon with an effort value yield of 1 HP, 1 Attack, and 1 Special Attack.
  • White Kyurem and Black Kyurem will not react if whistled at in the Isle of Armor or the Crown Tundra, as only their Overdrive Modes have attack animations. They share this distinction with Xerneas.
  • Of the Pokémon capable of fusion with another Pokémon, Kyurem is the only one whose fused forms do not have different typing than its base form. It is also the only one which does not learn a new move in the standard manner upon fusing, as Glaciate and Scary Face are respectively replaced with Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt or Ice Burn and Fusion Flare upon fusion.
  • In Pokémon Shuffle, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem are the only Pokémon with a rating of 5 Amelia icons.

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. Its Ice-typing may allude to the absence of energy and the concept of absolute zero. Its rock-like body and 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 derived from 急冷 kyūrei (rapid cooling) and グレイ gurei (gray). It may also involve 冷 rei (cold), 零 rei (zero), or 雪 yuki (snow) with the kana reversed, and 無 mu (nothing). Rem may also mimic the rom of Zekrom and the ram of Reshiram.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese キュレム Kyurem From 急冷 kyūrei, and possibly rei, 零 rei, yuki, and mu, with rem mirroring the naming scheme of Reshiram and Zekrom
  French Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
  Spanish Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
  German Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
  Italian Kyurem Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 큐레무 Kyurem Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 酋雷姆 Qiúléimǔ Transcription of Japanese name
  Cantonese Chinese 酋雷姆 Yàuhlèuihmóuh Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name


White Kyurem

Language Title
  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
  Dutch Witte Kyurem
  French Kyurem Blanc
  German Weißes Kyurem
  Hindi व्हाइट क्यूरेम White Kyurem
  Indonesian Kyurem Putih
  Italian Kyurem Bianco
  Korean 화이트 큐레무 White Kyurem
  Malaysian Kyurem Putih
  Polish Biały Kyurem
  Brazilian Portuguese Kyurem Branco
  Russian Белый Курем Belyy Kurem
  Spanish Kyurem Blanco
  Thai ไวท์คิวเรม White Kyurem
  Turkish Ak Kyurem
  Vietnamese Kyurem Trắng

Black Kyurem

Language Title
  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
  Dutch Zwarte Kyurem
  French Kyurem Noir
  German Schwarzes Kyurem
  Hindi ब्लैक क्यूरेम Black Kyurem
  Indonesian Kyurem Hitam
  Italian Kyurem Nero
  Korean 블랙 큐레무 Black Kyurem
  Malaysian Kyurem Hitam
  Polish Czarny Kyurem
  Brazilian Portuguese Kyurem Preto
  Russian Чёрный Курем Chyornyy Kurem
  Spanish Kyurem Negro
  Thai แบล็กคิวเรม Black Kyurem
  Turkish Kara Kyurem
  Vietnamese Kyurem Đen


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