Competitive Information for Kyurem [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Kyurem, a first-rate Pokémon boasting Dragon and Ice attributes. Kyurem is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. 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: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Zen Headbutt / Return
- Shadow Claw
- Iron Head / Steel Wing
Kyurem is a legendary Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Kyurem's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Ice Beam / Glaciate
- Hyper Voice
- Psychic
Kyurem is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kyurem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock 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.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Glaciate is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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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
Kyurem is a legendary 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 X/Y 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 X/Y 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 / Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Zen Headbutt / Return
- Shadow Claw
Kyurem is a legendary Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Glaciate / Icy Wind
- Hyper Voice
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Psychic
Kyurem is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Kyurem's special moves by 1.5x but will lock 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.
♦ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed 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 substantial amount of damage.
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-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 X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Kyurem
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- 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: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Kyurem's stats
- Ancient Power
- Hone Claws
- 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 X and Y
- 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 X and Y
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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