Pokemon GO Kyurem raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Kyurem raid guide will help trainers take down the beast when it appears in Gyms as a 5-star raid boss. In a surprising chain of events, trainers in the USA can encounter Kyurem at special McDonalds Gyms from December 16-22, 2024, from 6-7 pm local time.

This Pokemon GO Kyurem raid guide covers the legendary's weaknesses and best counters to help you defeat it.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Kyurem raid weaknesses

Kyurem-type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Kyurem in Pokemon GO?

Kyurem is a Dragon- and Ice-type Pocket Monster, meaning Dragon-, Fairy-, Rock-, Fighting-, and Steel-type attacks are super-effective damage on it. Thanks to its elemental typing, it resists Water- Electric-, and Grass-type moves.

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Kyurem's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star Shadow Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Kyurem has the following stats:

Combat Power: 43,478
Attack: 246
Defense: 170
Stamina: 15,000 HP
Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath and Steel Wing
Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Draco Meteor, and Dragon Claw

You can challenge Kyuerem with up to 19 other trainers and you will get 300 seconds to come out victorious. You can complete these challenges either in person or using Remote Raid Passes.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Kyurem raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter 5-star Pokemon GO Kyurem raids are Dusk Mane Necrozma, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Lucario with their best movesets.

Best Dragon-type counters to Kyurem

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega or Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Origin Forme Dialga with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

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Best Fairy-type counters to Kyurem

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele with Astonish and Nature's Madness

Here's the search string to find the best Fairy-type counters in your collection:

Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Rock-type counters to Kyurem

Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker.
Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge.
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam.
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide.

Here's the search string to find the best Rock-type counters in your collection:

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Best Steel-type counters to Kyurem

Dusk Mane Necrozma with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike.
Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash.
Mega Aggron with Iron Tail and Heavy Slam.
Shadow Excadrill with Metal Claw and Iron Head.
Jirachi with Confusion and Doom Desire.

You can use the following search string to find the best Steel-type attackers at your disposal:

Steel&@Steel&cp2000-

Best Fighting-type counters to Kyurem

Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast.
Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword.
Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword.
Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch.

Here's the search string to find the best Fighting-type counters in your collection:

Fighting&@Fighting&cp2000-

Can you solo defeat Kyurem in Pokemon GO?

It is possible to defeat Pokemon GO Kyurem raids as a solo trainer. Check out our detailed breakdown of how to solo defeat Kyurem in Pokemon GO 5-star raids.

Pokemon GO Kyurem raid catch CP and shiny availability

Depending on the weather and the IVs of the Kyurem spawn, its CP will lie in one of the following ranges:

No weather boost: 1,957 - 2,042 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy or Snowy): 2,446 - 2,553 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Kyurem raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Pokemon GO Kyurem raids:

No weather boost: 2,042 CP
Weather boosted (Windy or Snowy): 2,553 CP

Can Kyurem be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Kyurem will be available in Pokemon GO from 5-star raids. The chances of finding one are 1-in-20 or 5%. If you are lucky enough to encounter one, it is a guaranteed catch as long as you are not moving too fast or miss the last Ball.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul