Competitive Information for Kyurem (White) [Sword/Shield]
Dragon / Ice
Abilities:
This Pokemon's moves and their effects ignore the Abilities of other Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kyurem-white? 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!
Kyurem-White is here! This exceptional Pokémon is Dragon and Ice-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Kyurem-White out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Kyurem-White performs in battles.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Turboblaze
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Fusion Flare
- Earth Power
Prepare for single battles with Kyurem as a venerated Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using lethal 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 Turboblaze, Kyurem's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. 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 hefty 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).
◆ Fusion Flare is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (power doubles if used after fusion bolt this turn).
◆ 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kyurem-white? 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
Ability: Turboblaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Blizzard
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
Kyurem thrives as a prestigious Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. In former tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. This strategy is built to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. 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 Turboblaze, Kyurem's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon.
◆ Blizzard is a special STAB-boosted 110-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze foes. Can't miss in hail).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Specs
Ability: Turboblaze
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Glaciate / Icy Wind
- Psychic / Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Fusion Flare
Kyurem is a epic Special Sweeper to use for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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 Turboblaze, Kyurem's moves and their effects ignore the abilities of other pokemon. 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.
◆ Fusion Flare is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (power doubles if used after fusion bolt this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kyurem-white 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-white.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kyurem-white 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-white
- 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-white's stats
- Ancient Power
- Dragon Dance
- Hone Claws
- Scale Shot
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Kyurem-white
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kyurem-white 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-white'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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