Pokemon Go is constantly rotating the Pokemon that can be found in Raids, a popular PvE feature that gives players the chance to team up to defeat and catch rare and powerful Pokemon. Some of these Pokemon chosen to defend Raids make their Pokemon Go debut with this feature, while others are making their return.
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Kyurem, a Legendary Pokemon from the Pokemon: Black & White games, is a Raid Pokemon that has appeared in Raids multiple times throughout the course of the game's existence. Taking out this Kyurem proves to be a relatively difficult task, but don't worry, we've got you covered with a complete guide for this Raid.
Recommended Group Size
Like other Five-Star Raids featuring Legendary Pokemon, defeating Kyurem will be a relatively difficult task, so avoid taking on this encounter solo, as this will be an impossible task. For this reason, it is best to attempt this Raid with a larger group of high-level Trainers.
It is recommended that you take on this Kyurem Raid with a group of at least three to five Trainers, as this should allow you to complete it comfortably. Even with this larger group size, it is essential that all players are using powerful Kyurem counters, taking advantage of its few weaknesses.
Mega Evolving a Pokemon in your Raid party is a great way to improve the overall effectiveness of both you and your allies. In addition to increasing the CP of the Mega Evolved Pokemon, all attacks that match this Pokemon's type will do increased damage during the Raid battle.
Kyurem: Strengths And Weaknesses
Fortunately, Kyurem has more weaknesses than strengths in battle due to its Dragon and Ice Dual typing, giving you several options when it comes to the Pokemon that you are using in this Raid. There are five different attack types that Kyurem is vulnerable to: Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, and Fairy. Make sure to be using Pokemon of these types with powerful attacks to maximize your damage output.
When it comes to strengths, Kyurem is resistant to three different attack types: Water, Grass, and Electric. For this reason, it is best to avoid using Pokemon that have attacks of these types, as they will deal significantly less damage than those of other types.
Taking advantage of Same Type Attack Bonus, or STAB, is extremely useful, especially in Raid battles. This mechanic increases the damage that your attacks deal if the attack's type matches the type of the Pokemon using it.
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Kyurem: Best Counter Picks
Due to the difficulty of this Raid battle, taking advantage of Kyurem's weaknesses is a must. When putting together your Raid team, choose a group of Pokemon that are either Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, or Fairy-types.
Below we have provided you with the best options of each of these five types when it comes to countering Kyurem. Use a combination of the following Pokemon if possible, as this will give you the best chances of defeating Kyurem and successfully completing this Raid.
Although it is ideal if you use a Raid party consisting of the Pokemon provided below, it is important to keep in mind that these are the "best of the best," when it comes to Kyurem counters.
Even though this is a difficult Raid, you can easily find success when using other Pokemon, as long as they are powerful Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, or Fairy types.
Fighting-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Terrakion
Fast Attack: Double Kick
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword
Mega Blaziken
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Focus Blast
Keldeo
Fast Attack: Low Kick
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword
Lucario
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Aura Sphere
Shadow Machamp
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch
Shadow Hariyama
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch
Rock-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Aerodactyl
Fast Attack: Rock Throw
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Shadow Tyranitar
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Stone Edge
Shadow Aggron
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Rhyperior
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Rock Wrecker
Gigalith
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Rampardos
Fast Attack: Smack Down
Charged Attack: Rock Slide
Steel-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Metagross
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch
Charged Attack: Meteor Mash
Mega Aggron
Fast Attack: Iron Tail
Charged Attack: Meteor Beam
Mega Scizor
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch
Charged Attack: Iron Head
Shadow Scizor
Fast Attack: Bullet Punch
Charged Attack: Iron Head
Genesect
Fast Attack: Metal Claw
Charged Attack: Magnet Bomb
Excadrill
Fast Attack: Metal Claw
Charged Attack: Iron Head
Dragon-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Latios
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Dragon Claw
Mega Latias
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Outrage
Dialga
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Draco Meteor
Mega Gyarados
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Outrage
Shadow Dragonite
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Dragon Claw
Mega Charizard
Fast Attack: Dragon Breath
Charged Attack: Dragon Claw
Fairy-Type Counter Picks
Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Shadow Gardevoir
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Dazzling Gleam
Zacian
Fast Attack: Metal Claw
Charged Attack: Play Rough
Shadow Granbull
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Play Rough
Togekiss
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Dazzling Gleam
Primarina
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Moonblast
Sylveon
Fast Attack: Charm
Charged Attack: Dazzling Gleam
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