Master League PvP guide
Kyurem (Black) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kyurem (Black) is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #12. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt.
Master League
#12
Meta staple
Type
Dragon/Ice
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
5,206
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KYUREM (BLACK)
Is Kyurem (Black) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyurem (Black) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #12.
Kyurem (Black) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #612 | 67.2 | Dragon Tail, Fusion Bolt, Freeze Shock |
| Master LeagueBest | #12 | 92.7 | Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock, Fusion Bolt |
Best Moveset for Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Kyurem (Black) is Dragon Tail with Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kyurem (Black) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Kyurem (Black) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Freeze Shock
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Fusion Bolt
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kyurem (Black) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kyurem (Black) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Kyurem (Black) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kyurem (Black)'s Dragon/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- grass0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kyurem (Black) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kyurem (Black)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
100% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
124% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
70% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
93% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
Ratings are shown from Kyurem (Black)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kyurem (Black).
Best Teammates for Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kyurem (Black) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Kyurem (Black)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kyurem (Black)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kyurem (Black)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kyurem (Black)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kyurem (Black)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Kyurem (Black)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 20 | 3,373,479 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,497 | 20 | 3,361,088 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 2,494 | 20 | 3,356,442 | |
| #4 | 0/14/14 | 2,499 | 20 | 3,356,442 | |
| #5 | 1/12/15 | 2,499 | 20 | 3,354,727 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 5,206 | 50 | 9,905,440 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 5,190 | 50 | 9,874,962 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 5,196 | 50 | 9,860,002 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 5,193 | 50 | 9,855,413 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 5,174 | 50 | 9,844,483 |
Kyurem (Black) Stats in Pokémon GO
Kyurem (Black)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Kyurem (Black) 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 20
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 185.2
- Defense
- 118.3
- HP
- 154
Master League
Kyurem (Black) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 5,206
- Attack
- 273.1
- Defense
- 166.4
- HP
- 218
Kyurem (Black) Evolution
Kyurem (Black) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Kyurem (Black) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyurem (Black)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt.
Is Kyurem (Black) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyurem (Black) is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #12.
What counters Kyurem (Black) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Xerneas and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Kyurem (Black) in Master League.
What is Kyurem (Black) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kyurem (Black) is weak to Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).