Pokemon Go Kyurem Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters

Daniel Megarry
Kyurem appearing in Pokemon Go's 5-Star Raid Battles with the best counters for its weaknesses

Wondering what Kyurem’s weaknesses are in Pokemon Go? Or whether it can be Shiny? You’ll find all the answers you need, including the best counters, in our 5-Star Raid guide.

For the second half of December 2023, Unova’s Legendary Kyurem will appear in 5-Star Raids, giving Trainers another chance to catch this powerful Dragon/Ice-type and complete the Tao trio, along with Zekrom and Reshiram.

Pokemon Go players can face Kyurem in 5-star Raids from December 16 to December 23.

As with any Legendary Pokemon, though, you’ll need to come prepared if you want to win this battle. That’s why we’ve compiled a guide featuring its weaknesses, the best counters for your team, and details of its Shiny variation.


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Kyurem appearing in a 5-Star Raid battle in Pokemon Go
Kyurem is returning to 5-Star Raid Battles once again.

Kyurem weaknesses in Pokemon GO

The Legendary Kyurem is a Dragon/Ice-type, which means it’s weak against Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type moves, which gives you many options to take into battle.

It’s important to know what not to use as well. Kyurem is resistant to Electric, Grass, and Water-type moves, so avoid taking Pokemon of those types into battle wherever possible, as they won’t last long.

Best Kyurem counters in Pokemon Go

Some of the best and most accessible counters for defeating Kyurem are listed below:

Pokemon Moves
Shadow Metagross Bullet Punch & Meteor Mash
Mega Rayquaza  Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe
Mega Diancie  Rock Throrw & Dazzling Gleam
Terrakion Double Kick & Sacred Sword
Mega Blaziken  Counter & Focus Blast
Lucario Counter & Dynamic Punch
Shadow Rhyperior Smack Down & Rock Wrecker
Keldeo  Low Kick & Sacred Sword
Shadow Excadrill Metal Claw & Iron Head
Mega Gardevoir Charm & Dazzling Gleam
Mega Garchomp  Dragon Tail & Outrage
Mega Tyranitar Smack Down & Stone Edge

How to catch Kyurem in Pokemon Go

If you want to add Kyurem to your collection, you’ll first need to defeat it in a 5-Star Raid Battle. You’ll then be given a limited amount of Premier Balls to attempt to catch it – although a catch isn’t guaranteed.

You can improve your chances of catching Kyurem by using Berries and landing Excellent Throws or Curve Balls. You’ll also get more Premier Balls for raiding in a gym of your color or defeating Kyurem quickly.

Shiny Kyurem appearing in Pokemon GO
This is what Shiny Kyurem looks like.

Can Kyurem be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

The good news is that Shiny Kyurem is currently available in Pokemon Go. It made its debut during the Holidays 2021 event.

You’ll need a lot of patience (and luck) to find a Shiny Kyurem, though, as there’s estimated to be around a 1 in 20 chance of encountering one. Take part in as many Raids as possible and hope for the best.


That’s everything you need to know about Kyurem in Pokemon Go! Check out some of our other guides below:

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