Competitive Information for Kyurem [Sword/Shield]
Dragon / Ice
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kyurem? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Kyurem, an outstanding Pokémon ready to dominate with its Dragon and Ice typing! It's a sight to see Kyurem out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Want to master Kyurem's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw
- Zen Headbutt / Dual Wingbeat
- Iron Head
Dominating single battles, Kyurem is a celebrated Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Kyurem's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kyurem's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Kyurem is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Zen Headbutt or Dual Wingbeat are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Dual Wingbeat is a physical 40-base power Flying-type move (hits 2 times in one turn).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Earth Power
- Psychic / Hyper Voice
Dominating single battles, Kyurem is a revered Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kyurem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Kyurem is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Psychic was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Kyurem's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def)
EVs: 32 Atk / 252 SpA / 224 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Outrage
- Blizzard
Prepare for single battles with Kyurem as a renowned Mixed Sweeper. Life Orb boosts the power of Kyurem's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Kyurem is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Kyurem afterwards).
◆ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. Can't miss in hail).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kyurem? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
- Zen Headbutt / Slash
Kyurem proves to be a exalted Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with powerful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kyurem's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Kyurem's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Kyurem is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Glaciate / Icy Wind
- Psychic / Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Earth Power
For double battles, Kyurem is a prestigious Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kyurem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Pressure, if Kyurem is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Psychic was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Kyurem's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Kyurem's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kyurem can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kyurem.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kyurem can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Kyurem
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Body Press + Steel Wing
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Kyurem's stats
- Ancient Power
- Dragon Dance
- Hone Claws
- Scale Shot
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Kyurem
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kyurem in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Kyurem's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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