Pokémon GO: Kyurem Counters in the Raid Guide – 20 strongest Attackers

The best counters against Kyurem in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat the boss in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Kyurem? Kyurem is from the fifth generation of games and has the types Dragon and Ice. It belongs to the Tao Trio together with Reshiram and Zekrom.

When does Kyurem appear? You will find the boss starting December 16 at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will remain in the game until December 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. Here we show you the best counters against Kyurem and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Kyurem in Raid – With these counters

1. Crypto-Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
2. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Aird Slash
3. Mega-Diancie with Stone Edge and Dazzling Gleam
4. Mega-Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
5. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
6. Mega-Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
7. Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
8. Crypto-Rhydon with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
9. Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
10. Proto-Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
11. Mega-Latios with Fire Blast and Dragon Claw
12. Mega-Krookodile with Dragon Tail and Outrage
13. Mega-Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
14. Crypto-Excadrill with Metal Claw and Iron Head
15. Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
16. Mega-Alakazam with Counter and Dazzling Gleam
17. Mega-Latias with Fire Blast and Outrage
18. Crypto-Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
19. Crypto-Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
20. Mega-Aerodactyl with Stone Edge and Rock Slide

Weaknesses of Kyurem: The Pokémon is of types Dragon and Ice and is therefore vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, and Fairy. So in raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Kyurem.

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Is there Shiny Kyurem? Yes, you can catch Shiny Kyurem in Pokémon GO. We show you in the graphic what the shiny version looks like:

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at high levels, you can defeat the boss with two or three people. At lower levels but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.