Pokemon GO Kyurem Raid Guide - Best Counters & Weaknesses

Here is everything you need to know so you can defeat and catch Kyurem in Tier 5 Legendary Pokemon GO Raids!

Tier 5 Raids are always challenging to win in Pokemon GO, but if you want to catch all of the Legendary pokemon, you’ll need to succeed in these difficult battles first.

Luckily, defeating Kyurem is pretty straightforward once you know the best Pokemon to counter it!

Table of contents

How to Beat Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raids
When is Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raids?
Is There Shiny Kyurem in Pokemon GO?
Best Kyurem Attacks & Moveset
Kyurem Stats

How to Beat Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raids

As Kyurem is a Tier 5 Legendary Raid boss, you will ideally need to battle it as part of a team of at least 5 Pokemon trainers.

Additionally, all of these Pokemon trainers will need to have strong Pokemon to counter Kyurem’s weaknesses.

Check out our top tips to win Raids in Pokemon GO for guidance on how to beat any boos in the game, including Kyurem!

What Type is Kyurem?

Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokemon, the only Pokemon in the game with this type.

This typing means it has five weaknesses and just three resistances. Therefore, it is reasonably easy to counter when battling in a Raid.

Kyurem Weaknesses

Dragon
Fairy
Fighting
Rock
Steel

Kyurem is weak to all of the above attack types in Pokemon GO, meaning they deal 160% damage to it. Therefore, when battling it, you’ll want to make sure your team is made up of Pokemon of these types.

Kyurem Resistances

Grass
Electric
Water

All of these types deal just 63% damage to Kyurem, as it resists them.

Best Pokemon to Counter Kyurem in Raids

The best Pokemon to counter Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raids are Mega Blaziken, Mega Latios, Terrakion, Keldeo, and Metagross.

However, due to Kyurem having five weaknesses, any Pokemon with Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, or Steel-type Pokemon should be effective against it.

These are the 10 best Pokemon to use in Kyurem Raids:

Pokemon	Fast Attack	Charged Attack
Mega Blaziken	Counter	Focus Blast
Terrakion	Double Kick	Sacred Sword
Keldeo	Low Kick	Sacred Sword
Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw
Lucario	Counter	Aura Sphere
Mega Lopunny	Double Kick	Focus Blast
Zacian	Metal Claw	Play Rough
Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage
Dialga	Metal Claw	Draco Meteor

Find out the fastest way to earn Candy in Pokemon GO so you can power up your ‘Mon for this Raid!

Also, find out how to Mega Evolve Pokemon in Pokemon GO. Mega Evolutions will prove to be a big help in difficult Raid battles!

When is Kyurem in Pokemon GO Raids?

Kyurem is in Tier 5 Pokemon GO Raids from December 23, 2022, to January 1, 2023, during part 2 of the Pokemon GO Winter Holiday event.

Any Kyurem caught during this time will also know the exclusive charged attack Glaciate!

There is also an upcoming Kyurem Raid Hour which will be the best time to catch this Legendary ‘Mon!

Is There Shiny Kyurem in Pokemon GO?

Yes, there is a shiny version of Kyurem in Pokemon GO, and lucky players may encounter it after winning a 5-star Kyurem Raid.

The shiny Kruyem has a darker grey body and legs, while its wings and head are a darker blue/purple color instead of light blue.

Check out our Pokemon GO shiny odds guide to find out the exact chance of encountering shiny Kyurem!

Best Kyurem Attacks & Moveset

The best moveset for Kyurem to have in Pokemon GO is Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor.

However, if you want to teach Kyurem an additional charged attack for it to be more useful in the GO Battle League, then Glaciate is another very good option.

These are all of the attacks that Kyurem can learn in Pokemon GO:

Fast Attacks	Charged Attacks
Dragon Breath (Dragon)	Blizzard (Ice)
Steel Wing (Steel)	Dragon Claw (Dragon)
	Draco Meteor (Dragon)
	Icy Wind (Ice)
	Glaciate (Exclusive)

Find out how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO so you can teach your Kyurem any of these attacks!