#646 Kyurem (Black)

#646 Kyurem (Black)

dragonice
Height3.3 m(10'10")
Weight325 kg(716.5 lbs)
GenderGenderless
Gen 5

Kyurem (Black)'s Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 125
391
Attack 170
376
Defense 100
236
Sp. Atk 120
276
Sp. Def 90
216
Speed 95
226
0/508
1721
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
fightingrockdragonsteelfairy
1xdamage
normalfireicepoisongroundflyingpsychicbugghostdark
0.5xdamage
waterelectricgrass

Kyurem (Black) Abilities

Teravolt

The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.

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Kyurem (Black) Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Dragon Breathdragonspecial60100Level Up 1The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ancient Powerrockspecial60100Level Up 1The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
Noble Roarnormalstatus–100Level Up 1Letting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Freeze Dryicespecial70100Level Up 1The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.
Slashnormalphysical70100Level Up 8The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Endeavornormalphysical–100Level Up 16The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
Dragon Pulsedragonspecial85100Level Up 24The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Ice Beamicespecial90100Level Up 32The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Hyper Voicenormalspecial90100Level Up 40The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry.
Fusion Boltelectricphysical100100Level Up 48The user throws down a giant lightning bolt. This move's power is boosted when influenced by an enormous flame.
Blizzardicespecial11070Level Up 56A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Imprisonpsychicstatus––Level Up 64If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Outragedragonphysical120100Level Up 72The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Freeze Shockicephysical14090Level Up 80The turn after using this move, the user hits the target with electrically charged ice to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sheer Coldicespecial–30Level Up 88The target faints instantly. This move is less likely to hit the target if used by Pokémon other than Ice types.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60–TM/HMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Avalancheicephysical60100TM/HMThis move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.
Body Pressfightingphysical80100TM/HMThe user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TM/HMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Breaking Swipedragonphysical60100TM/HMThe user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Draco Meteordragonspecial13090TM/HMComets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dragon Cheerdragonstatus00TM/HMThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
Dragon Clawdragonphysical80100TM/HMThe user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.
Dragon Dancedragonstatus––TM/HMThe user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.
Dragon Taildragonphysical6090TM/HMThe target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Dual Wingbeatflyingphysical4090TM/HMThe user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.
Earth Powergroundspecial90100TM/HMThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Endurenormalstatus––TM/HMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TM/HMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Flash Cannonsteelspecial80100TM/HMThe user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Flingdarkphysical–100TM/HMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Flyflyingphysical9095TM/HMThe user flies up into the sky on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TM/HMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TM/HMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Handnormalstatus––TM/HMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TM/HMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Fangicephysical6595TM/HMThe user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Icicle Spearicephysical25100TM/HMThe user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Icy Windicespecial5595TM/HMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100TM/HMThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Light Screenpsychicstatus––TM/HMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Protectnormalstatus––TM/HMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TM/HMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TM/HMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Reflectpsychicstatus––TM/HMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
Restpsychicstatus––TM/HMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Roarnormalstatus––TM/HMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590TM/HMLarge boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TM/HMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Scale Shotdragonphysical2590TM/HMThe user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Scary Facenormalstatus–100TM/HMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100TM/HMThe user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TM/HMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TM/HMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Snowscapeicestatus0–TM/HMThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080TM/HMThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Substitutenormalstatus––TM/HMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TM/HMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Swiftnormalspecial60–TM/HMStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TM/HMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TM/HMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Weather Ballnormalspecial50100TM/HMThis move's type and power change depending on the weather at the time the move is used.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TM/HMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Pokedex Entries
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.

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.

In Other Languages

Kyurem (Black)'s Japanese name is Kyurem (キュレム). Here are all the official names for Kyurem (Black) across different languages:

JapaneseキュレムKyurem
Korean큐레무
Chinese (Traditional)酋雷姆
FrenchKyurem
GermanKyurem
SpanishKyurem
ItalianKyurem
Chinese (Simplified)酋雷姆

Kyurem (Black) Breeding

Species
Boundary Pokémon
Egg Groups
No Eggs
Hatch Time30,720 steps(120 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate3
Base Friendship0
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience350

How to Get Kyurem (Black)

Kyurem (Black) is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Kyurem (Black) in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
VariousWildBlack KyuremForm Change
FAQ

About Kyurem (Black)

Kyurem (Black) is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 700, Kyurem (Black) is classified as a Boundary Pokémon and is part of the Kyurem → Kyurem (Black) → Kyurem (White) evolution line.

In competitive play, Kyurem (Black) is placed in the NatDex Ubers tier where it holds a 4.18% usage rate. Its key abilities are Teravolt, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Kyurem (Black) is weak to Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Kyurem (Black) can learn 87 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Icicle Spear, Dragon Dance, Fusion Bolt, Scale Shot. Standing at 3.3m tall and weighing 325kg, Kyurem (Black) has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.