Black Kyurem in Pokemon GO
Black Kyurem headlines the five-star raid lineup on Sunday, November 15 during GO Wild Area (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local). Beat it in raids to earn Fusion Energy, then fuse Kyurem with Zekrom to get it yourself.
Where it appears this weekend
| Five-star raids | Sunday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local (Saturday's slot belongs to White Kyurem + Zekrom). |
| Fusion | Kyurem + Zekrom + 1,000 Fusion Energy. The energy drops from Black Kyurem raids - no raid, no fuse. |
Best counters (Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, Fairy)
| Counter | Moves |
|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm + Aura Sphere |
| Metagross / Mega Metagross | Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash |
| Terrakion | Double Kick + Sacred Sword |
| Dialga | Metal Claw + Draco Meteor |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw + Behemoth Blade |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter + Dynamic Punch |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap + Scorching Sands |
Best movesets
| Use | Moveset |
|---|---|
| Raid attacker | Dragon Tail + Freeze Shock (Ice) or Outrage (Dragon) |
| Master League | Shadow Claw + Freeze Shock and Outrage (Master League) |
The strongest Ice-type raid attacker in the game when it runs Freeze Shock, and a premier Dragon attacker too. Requires fusing Kyurem with Zekrom using Fusion Energy earned from its raids.
Fusion & evolution
Kyurem + Zekrom + 1,000 Fusion Energy → Black Kyurem
Fusion is reversible - unfuse any time to get both Kyurem and Zekrom back with the energy already spent. A fused Black Kyurem keeps the Kyurem's IVs and shiny status: fuse a shiny Kyurem and the result is a shiny Black Kyurem.
FAQ
Can Black Kyurem be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes - shiny Kyurem is released, and fusing a shiny Kyurem produces a shiny Black Kyurem.
Is Black Kyurem worth raiding?
Yes - it is the best Ice raid attacker in the game with Freeze Shock and a top Dragon attacker. The Fusion Energy you earn is the bottleneck, not the boss itself.
What is Black Kyurem weak to?
Fighting, Rock, Steel, Dragon, Fairy - bring Mega Lucario, Metagross or Terrakion.