Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Kyurem

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Kyurem.

DragonIce
Kyurem Pokémon sprite

Kyurem

#0646

Quick answer

Kyurem is best pressured by Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fighting×2Rock×2Dragon×2Steel×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fighting×2Rock×2Dragon×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Fighting type iconFighting2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Dragon type iconDragon2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Metagross Pokémon sprite

Metagross

#0376

Resists both STABsStrong physical attacker
SteelPsychic
  • Deals 2x damage with Steel-type attacks
  • Has STAB Steel-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Dragon 0.5x, Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeSteel×2

Safe into Dragon 0.5x, Ice 0.5x

135 offense · 70 Speed

Florges Pokémon sprite

Florges

#0671

Immune to Dragon
Fairy
  • Deals 2x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×2

Safe into Dragon 0x

112 offense · 75 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fighting×2Rock×2Dragon×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fighting type pageRock type pageDragon type pageSteel type pageFairy type page

Counter notes for Kyurem

  • Kyurem is a Dragon / Ice Pokémon with 95 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Kyurem has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Dragon / Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include Pressure. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Dragon / Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Kyurem has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Dragon / Ice matchup.

What not to use

Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Kyurem weakness chartKyurem PokédexDragon / Ice countersFighting type pageRock type pageDragon type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Kyurem?

Kyurem is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Dragon / Ice STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Kyurem?

Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Kyurem, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Kyurem super-effectively?

Kyurem has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fighting, Rock, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Dragon / Ice STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Kyurem counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Kyurem?

Avoid relying on Water, Electric, and Grass attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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