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 July 29, 2026, at 6:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will remain in the game until August 4, 2026, at 10:00 PM 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
- Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
- Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
- Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
- Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
- Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
- Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Focus Blast
- Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
- Mega Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
- Mega Mewtwo Y with Counter and Focus Blast
- Dialga (Origin) with Metal Claw and Roar of Time
- Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
- Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
- Mega Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
- Primal Groudon with Dragon Tail and Precipice Blades
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.
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 players. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.
Remember to assemble your team before the battle. This ensures that you can always enter the raid with your best team and saves you time in each individual lobby. For this, consider the tips for organizing raid teams we have put together for you.
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