Kyurem

Template:Kyurem Kyurem (Japanese: キュレム Kyuremu) is a Dragon/Ice-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is part of the Tao Trio, along with Reshiram and Zekrom.

Biology

Physiology

Kyurem's other Forms (Black Kyurem and White Kyurem)

Kyurem is portrayed as an ice-covered, hunch-backed draconian entity with small arms and large bulky legs, along with a damaged wing and chipped horn. Its ice-covered wings are attached to its shoulder blades. It has a fin-like structure by its neck with a small yellow streak down its head. Ice covers its face completely except for its eyes, which are yellow. Additionally, Kyurem has two other forms in which it can be fused with either Zekrom or Reshiram.

Special Abilities

Kyurem can produce ultracold air. It can also change forme by using the DNA Splicers (Drayden's family treasure) to turn Reshiram or Zekrom back into the Light Stone or Dark Stone and then merging with it. The process can also be reversed. In Black and White Versions 2, when under the control of Ghetsis, it appears to turn into some sort of awakened form where its wings are revealed to be node-like appendages that absorb energy, as well as tendrils that shoot fiery energy which it uses to trap Zekrom/Reshiram, then absorb them.

Habitat

Kyurem makes it's home in the Giant Chasm of the Unova region.

Origin

There are conflicting ideas on the origin of Kyurem. According to the old woman in Lacunosa Town, Kyurem descended from an icy comet, which simultaneously created the Giant Chasm, and took residence there. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, however, it is stated by Drayden that Kyurem was created alongside Reshiram and Zekrom and may be all that's left. Also, in-game, it is found out that the substance that makes up the Giant Chasm dates from the same time period as Dragonspiral Tower. This version of the story is more viable based on the Pokédex entry that states that Kyurem wishes to be completed with truth and ideals, thereby becoming the Original Dragon once more.

Evolution

Kyurem does not evolve.

Game data

Pokédex Entries

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Locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Black and White	Giant Chasm	One
Black 2 and White 2	Giant Chasm	One
X and Y	Transfer	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Gnarled Den (Requires Zekrom and Reshiram in the party)	One
Sun and Moon	Pokemon Bank	None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Ultra Space Wilds (Requires both Zekrom and Reshiram in party)	One

Stats

• Kyurem
• Black Kyurem
• White Kyurem

Stats
HP	125
Attack	130
Defense	90
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	95
Total	442

Stats
HP	125
Attack	170
Defense	100
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	95
Total	492

Stats
HP	125
Attack	120
Defense	90
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	95
Total	432

Learnset

Leveling

Kyurem

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

White Kyurem

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Black Kyurem

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Kyurem learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Forms

Kyruem has two alternate forms in-game. Black Kyurem is exclusive to Black 2 version, Kyurem takes this form when it merges with Zekrom, allowing it to use Electric-type moves. White Kyurem is exclusive to White 2 version, Kyruem acheievs this form by merging with Reshiram, giving it Fire-type moves. Kyurem has a third unseen form, referred to by fans as Perfect Kyurem, this form is mentioned in game as the original dragon which Zekrom and Reshiram split from, Kyurem could take this form if it merged with both Zekrom and Reshiram.

Sprites

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Forme Gallery (Black 2 and White 2)

Black Kyurem	White Kyurem	Black Kyurem (Shiny)	White Kyurem (Shiny)
Black Kyurem (Back)	White Kyurem (Back)	Black Kyurem (Shiny Back)	White Kyurem (Shiny Back)

Forme Gallery (X and Y)

Black Kyurem	White Kyurem	Black Kyurem (Shiny)	White Kyurem (Shiny)
Black Kyurem (Back)	White Kyurem (Back)	Black Kyurem (Shiny Back)	White Kyurem (Shiny Back)

Appearances

Anime

Kyurem appeared in Movie Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice where it is the main antagonist of movie.

• Kyurem (MS015)
• Kyurem (MS018)
• Kyurem (Generations)

Other

In Side Games

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Kyurem is the main antagonist of the story. It is brutal and powerful, savagely attacking Hydreigon, who is the player's helper and the Voice of Life. Kyurem is the penultimate boss of the main storyline. He attacks with both a fiery Dragon Pulse that blasts in a straight line, or Glaciate, a freezing wind that's a sure hit, and also lowers speed. However, after being defeated, it is revealed that it is actually being controlled by a greater force, called the Bittercold.

Trivia

• Out of all of Kyurem's Pokédex entries, its entry in Pokémon White is the shortest, at only nine words.
• It's revealed in Black and White 2 that Kyurem, along with Zekrom and Reshiram were all part of a single Pokémon.
• Kyurem has yellow eyes, which represent Zekrom's lightning. Zekrom has red eyes, which stand for Reshiram's fire. Reshiram has blue eyes, representing Kyurem's ice.
• When encountered in the wild after navigating through the Giant Chasm, Kyurem is at Level 75. This is the third highest level of Pokémon encountered in the wild after Lv. 80 Arceus and Lv. 100 Magikarp.
• Kyurem has the third highest stat total of all Generation V Pokémon, 660 being surpassed only by Reshiram and Zekrom who have equal totals of 680. However, when in either Black or White form, it's stat total jumps to 700, being the second highest stat total of all Pokémon, second only to Arceus.
• When caught, Kyurem holds the Comet Shard, an item also found within its lair, the Giant Chasm. It sells for 60,000 if sold to the ore collector in Icirrus City.
• Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem share a remixed version of one battle theme. Reshiram's has a fire effect and Zekrom's has an electricity effect, but Kyurem's has a bass playing in the background instead.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Kyurem.
• Kyurem's species may be the Boundary Pokémon because it may keep Reshiram and Zekrom from fighting each other, acting as the "peacemaker."
• Kyurem is the only member of its trio not to have a signature ability, as it has Pressure, while Zekrom and Reshiram have Teravolt and Turboblaze, respectively. Although when Kyurem transforms into Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, it replaces its Pressure ability with Zekrom and Reshiram's abilities, Teravolt and Turboblaze, respectively.
• Kyurem changes into Black Kyurem when it takes energy from Zekrom and turns into White Kyurem when it takes energy from Reshiram in the movie MS015: Kyurem VS The Sacred Swordsman - Keldeo.
• Kyurem's learnsets in its two forms are special in the way that two of its moves change: Scary Face gets replaced by either Fusion Bolt or Fusion Flare for Black Kyurem or White Kyurem respectively, and Glaciate gets replaced by its other signature moves: Freeze Shock for Black Kyurem and Ice Burn for White Kyurem.
• Black Kyurem pounds the ground with its arms in its animated sprites.
• Kyurem's Fusion Bolt move is smaller than its body.
• In the movie Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice, he is depicted as the strongest Dragon-type Pokémon.
• In both Black 2 and White 2 it is shown that Kyurem's wings are covers for the part of its body that causes the fusions.
• Black Kyurem has the second highest Attack stat of 170, White Kyurem has the second highest Special Attack of 170. Deoxys's Attack form has a base Attack and Special Attack of 180, holding the record of the highest Attack and Special Attack out of all Pokémon.
• It's unknown if Kyurem has dormant stone form like Reshiram and Zekrom.
• In the anime, Kyurem can change freely between Black Kyurem or White Kyurem without any interference from Zekrom or Reshiram, however, it is not known if this form change affects Zekrom or Reshiram in any way.
• In Super Smash Bros., Kyurem is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Icy Wind.
• Kyurem is the only member of the Tao Dragon Trio that doesn't share its type combination with a Mega Evolution (Reshiram & Mega Charizard X are Fire & Dragon & Zekrom & Mega Ampharos are Electric & Dragon).
• Kyurem (In its White form) is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Origin

Kyurem is based on a dragon, and the concept of absolute zero. Being part of the Tao Trio, along with Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem also embodies and/or vitalizes Wuji, the absence of Yin and Yang.

Gallery

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White Kyurem in Overdrive Mode

Black Kyurem in Overdrive Mode

White Kyurem's 3D Model

Black Kyurem's 3D Model

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See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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