Type matchups
Damage Black Kyurem takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ice type, Black Kyurem has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ice typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 125
- Attack
- 170
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 700
Black Kyurem has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. With Attack (170) well above Sp. Atk (120), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 125 HP, 100 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Black Kyurem's only ability is Teravolt.
How to beat Black Kyurem
Black Kyurem takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Black Kyurem's Dragon moves and resists its Ice moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Ice moves. Solgaleo hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Ice moves.
Evolution
Black Kyurem is an alternate form of Kyurem, so it shares Kyurem's evolution line.
Best counters to Black Kyurem
Other Dragon/Ice Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Black Kyurem weak to?
As a Dragon/Ice type, Black Kyurem takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Black Kyurem resistant to?
Black Kyurem resists Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Black Kyurem?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Solgaleo, which hit Black Kyurem with super-effective attacks.