Kyurem Movesets & Competitive Sets

This set attempts to PP stall Eternatus's Dynamax Cannon and Necrozma-DM's Sunsteel Strike PP to later use these Pokemon as setup fodder. Dragon Dance helps Kyurem outspeed key threats, such as Eternatus and non-Choice Scarf Calyrex-S, so that it can use Substitute to PP stall safely and eventually force them out. Icicle Spear helps against Substitute Zygarde-C and has a high PP count so that Kyurem doesn't get Pressure stalled back. The HP EVs allow Kyurem to make 101 HP Substitutes, letting it set up on Blissey and not have its Substitute broken by Eternatus's Mystical Fire. The Defense investment almost always stops uninvested Necrozma-DM's Knock Off from breaking its Substitute. 216 Speed EVs with a Jolly nature allow Kyurem to outspeed maximum Speed base 90s like Kyogre and Zekrom. Kyurem requires a lot of support to work. Because of its crippling weakness to Stealth Rock, entry hazard removers such as Defog Yveltal and Ho-Oh are appreciated. Blissey can check offensive Kyogre and Geomancy Xerneas and doesn't stack a weakness to Dragon. A sturdy Marshadow answer is necessary, so Landorus-T is another great partner. Defensive Xerneas acts as another good Marshadow check and offers cleric support in case Kyurem gets statused.

The combination of Substitute and Roost allows Kyurem to dodge status moves from slower, more defensive Pokemon such as Amoonguss and Toxapex, while Roost + Pressure lets Kyurem drain the PP of foes' moves, such as Ferrothorn's Gyro Ball and Corviknight's Body Press. Freeze-Dry threatens Water-, Flying-, and Ground-types such as Rotom-W, Dragonite, and Mudsdale. Earth Power lets Kyurem check Electric- and Steel-types like Tapu Koko and Heatran. 56 HP EVs let Kyurem's Substitute take one Seismic Toss or Night Shade from Blissey or Galarian Corsola, respectively. 8 Special Defense EVs allow Kyurem to survive a Dazzling Gleam from Choice Specs Tapu Koko. Heavy-Duty Boots helps Kyurem switch into defensive foes multiple times despite its weakness to Stealth Rock, while Chople Berry allows it to survive a Fighting-type attack from Urshifu-R and Galarian Zapdos. Alolan Ninetales checks Dragon- and Fighting-types like Latias and Urshifu-R and provides Aurora Veil. Choice Scarf Weavile checks Dragapult and Latios for Kyurem, and it can clean Dragon, Psychic, and Ghost teams late-game. Cloyster sets Spikes and Toxic Spikes while chipping physical attackers such as Melmetal and Zarude with Rocky Helmet. Galarian Darmanitan can remove threats such as Galarian Zapdos and Excadrill with Choice Scarf, and it can work alongside Kyurem to break through Flying, Steel, and Poison teams. Piloswine provides Stealth Rock, and it checks special attackers such as Volcarona and Galarian Moltres and Electric-types like Zapdos and Tapu Koko. Glastrier can break through walls such as Galarian Slowking and Clefable, which Kyurem struggles with, and helps wear down the defensive cores of Poison, Flying, and Steel teams. Arctozolt breaks through Dark, Water, and Flying teams with its BoltBeam coverage and can deal with Tyranitar and Clefable, which Kyurem cannot handle.

SubRoost Kyurem is a strong stallbreaker for Dragon teams, pressuring defensive cores of types such as Flying, Ground, and Water while hitting most of the tier for neutral damage. Substitute lets Kyurem evade status from Toxapex and Galarian Corsola and Leech Seed from Ferrothorn and Celesteela. Roost is necessary to PP stall attacks and defensive Pokemon such as Galarian Corsola, Galarian Slowking, and Corviknight. Freeze-Dry deals with Water- and Ground-types such as Rotom-W, Gastrodon, and Nidoking, while Earth Power threatens Steel-types such as Heatran and Aegislash. 56 HP EVs let Kyurem form 101 HP Substitutes to beat Seismic Toss Blissey and Night Shade Galarian Corsola. Maximum Speed with a Timid nature allows Kyurem to outspeed and remove threats such as Nidoking and Landorus-T. Heavy-Duty Boots gives Kyurem more opportunities to exploit defensive Pokemon such as Blissey, Toxapex, and Rotom-W when they switch in to check Kyurem's teammates such as Hydreigon, Dragapult, and Garchomp. All of Kyurem's teammates appreciate its ability to handle passive defensive Pokemon such as Celesteela, Rotom-W, and Slowking. Garchomp deals with Steel-types such as Scizor and Melmetal and specially defensive walls such as Tyranitar and Galarian Slowking. Nasty Plot Hydreigon helps Kyurem break down Poison and Steel teams by pressuring common checks such as Galarian Slowking and Melmetal. Choice Scarf Dragapult deals with faster threats such as Swift Swim Kingdra and Choice Scarf Latias, dissuades checks to Kyurem such as Urshifu-R and Thundurus-T from using Fighting-type moves, and pivots Kyurem into bulky walls it lures in such as Toxapex and Slowbro with U-turn. Dragalge checks Fairy-types such as Clefable and Tapu Fini, provides pivoting with Flip Turn, and sets Toxic Spikes for Kyurem to better pressure types such as Fairy and Fire, which have poor entry hazard control. In return, Kyurem deals with Steel- and Poison-types such as Ferrothorn and Toxapex. Iron Defense Kommo-o works with Kyurem to break down defensive cores of Normal, Dark, and Steel teams.

With sky-high Special Attack and above-average Speed, Choice Specs Kyurem is a fearsome wallbreaker on Dragon teams. Freeze-Dry allows Kyurem to pressure Water-types such as Toxapex, Pelipper, and Gastrodon, breaking through bulky Water-type cores to allow its teammates to sweep late-game. Ice Beam is a great move to use against Flying and Ground teams and allows Kyurem to 2HKO Pokemon such as Corviknight and Ferrothorn. Draco Meteor is a very strong option that hits any unresisted foe for massive damage, such as Rotom-H and Torkoal. Earth Power allows Kyurem to nail threats such as Aegislash and Bisharp. Kyurem should be used as an early- to mid-game wallbreaker, punching holes in the opposing team for its teammates. Maximum Speed investment alongside a Timid nature allows Kyurem to Speed tie with Pokemon such as Indeedee-M. Both Kommo-o and Duraludon are able to provide Stealth Rock support, allowing Kyurem to wallbreak more easily. Kommo-o is able to OHKO bulkier threats such as Tyranitar and Chansey, which can take Kyurem's attacks fairly easily. Duraludon is able to threaten Fairy-types such as Mimikyu and Choice Scarf Gardevoir, both of which are able to OHKO Kyurem. Kyurem appreciates Choice Scarf Dragapult as a teammate, as it is able to outspeed and OHKO faster threats such as Hydreigon, Barraskewda, and Kingdra. Dragalge is also appreciated as a teammate, as it can switch into Fairy-type attacks from Pokemon such as Clefable, Primarina, and Ribombee and is able to threaten them out. In addition, Dragalge can set Toxic Spikes and can allow Kyurem to get into the match safely via Flip Turn. Noivern is appreciated as a teammate, as it is able to remove Stealth Rock with Defog for Kyurem and is able to check Keldeo and Urshifu-S with Hurricane, both of which otherwise outspeed and OHKO Kyurem. Nasty Plot Hydreigon appreciates Kyurem's wallbreaking ability, as they can wear down their shared checks together, such as Incineroar and Tyranitar, thus allowing Hydreigon to sweep more easily late-game. Choice Band Dracovish and Choice Band Haxorus are teammates that can also form a wallbreaking core with Kyurem.

Dragon Dance Kyurem takes advantage of its good bulk, Pressure, and Substitute + Roost to PP stall defensive Pokemon that could block its sweep such as Clefable, Celesteela, Slowbro, Corviknight, Galarian Slowking, Heatran, and Toxapex. Icicle Spear is the attack of choice due to its high PP, letting it eventually stall out and overwhelm Haze users such as Mantine and Toxapex and defensive answers such as Celesteela and Slowbro. 248 HP EVs prevent a 2HKO from Celesteela's Heavy Slam and make Substitute able to take Seismic Toss and Night Shade, and a Jolly nature is necessary to Speed tie with and threaten Choice Scarf Tapu Lele after Dragon Dance. Heavy-Duty Boots lets Kyurem come in multiple times in a match to exploit passive defensive Pokemon without getting worn down by entry hazards. As Dragon Dance Kyurem is greatly pressured by Steel-types such as Melmetal and Scizor, partners such as Iron Defense Kommo-o and Nasty Plot Hydreigon are greatly appreciated. They also help Kyurem break down types such as Poison, Steel, and Normal. Latias deals with Fighting-types such as Urshifu-R and Choice Band Galarian Zapdos, and it provides Healing Wish to give Kyurem a second chance on sweeping types such as Dark and Flying when Latias is unneeded. Choice Scarf Dragapult deals with fast foes in general and Dragon-types such as Garchomp, Swift Swim Kingdra and opposing Dragapult. Garchomp sets Stealth Rock and threatens Steel- and Fire-types such as Jirachi and Victini. Dragalge sets Toxic Spikes to help Kyurem outlast its checks, checks Fairy-types such as Tapu Fini and Clefable, and pivots against passive Pokemon such as Toxapex with Flip Turn.

Kyurem is a fierce offensive threat that puts immense pressure on common defensive foes like Buzzwole and Mudsdale. Freeze-Dry lets Kyurem beat Water-types like Toxapex, Slowking, and Rotom-W that would otherwise wall it. Earth Power hits Steel-types like Melmetal and Heatran. Ice Beam is its best STAB against common walls like Clefable, Buzzwole, and Celesteela. Alternatively, Triple Axel alongside a Rash nature can be run to 2HKO Blissey and pressure Chansey and Tyranitar. Roost lets Kyurem stay healthy throughout longer games as well as switch into the likes of Rotom-W and Seismitoad more consistently. A Timid or Naive nature can be run to more reliably outspeed max speed Excadrill, Nidoking, and Rotom-W, but this significantly cuts down on Kyurem's damage. Similarly, Heavy-Duty Boots can eliminate Kyurem's entry hazard weakness but also cuts down on its power. Good pivots like Tornadus-T, Slowking, and Rotom-W make for fantastic teammates, as they can help Kyurem get onto the field safely. Entry hazard removal is also crucial to counteract Kyurem's Stealth Rock weakness; the likes of Clefable, Sylveon, and Corviknight are useful teammates in that regard. Wallbreakers like Cinderace and Melmetal that struggle against Water-types like Toxapex and Rotom-w appreciate Kyurem's ability to pressure them. Rock-types like Accelerock Tyranitar and Aerodactyl are immensely threatening against Kyurem, so Kyurem partners well with teammates that can help against them, like Mudsdale, Ferrothorn, and Urshifu-R; in addition, they can help against Steel-types like Melmetal, which can live a hit from and OHKO Kyurem.

Because of its very high natural bulk, SubRoost Kyurem excels at taking advantage of passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Blissey, and Tangrowth by setting up Substitutes so that their status moves can't affect it. This pairs nicely with Pressure and Roost, allowing it to effectively PP stall these targets. Freeze-Dry has high PP and super effectively hit Water-types like Slowbro, Slowking, Toxapex, and Tapu Fini that'd resist its other Ice-type STAB options, and Earth Power covers the Steel- and Fire-types that resist Freeze-Dry like Heatran, Mega Mawile, and Victini. 56 HP EVs give Kyurem 101 HP Substitutes so that Seismic Toss from Blissey and Chansey can't break it in one hit. Fast pivots with U-turn like Mega Lopunny, Landorus-T, Jirachi, and Greninja make excellent teammates to Kyurem by baiting in bulky passive Pokemon such as Toxapex, Slowbro, Tangrowth, and Chansey and giving Kyurem a free switch to set up Substitute. If Kyurem can't safely get a Substitute up, it is fairly vulnerable to Pokemon like Clefable, Mega Scizor, and Corviknight that can eat hits from it and break its Substitute. As a result, Kyurem greatly appreciates having teammates like Magnezone and Heatran that can deal with the Steel- and Fairy-types that can threaten it. Magnezone is notable due to its ability to completely trap and remove Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, and Ferrothorn with Magnet Pull. Because of Kyurem's lack of immediate power, it's also very much setup fodder for Pokemon like Calm Mind Mega Latias, Clefable, and Reuniclus, so Pokemon that can stop these setup sweepers make for good teammates. Crippling them with a status move like Toxic or Thunder Wave works well, so Pokemon like Blissey, Clefable, Ferrothorn, and Toxapex can be useful, Toxapex can also remove boosts from Reuniclus and Clefable, which are not crippled by status too heavily. If you choose to not run Heavy-Duty Boots, hazards are also a massive threat to Kyurem, so it should always be paired with a reliable Defogger like Zapdos, Corviknight, or Choice Scarf Landorus-T.

Choice Specs Kyurem is a powerful wallbreaker that focuses more on doing big damage to the opposing team's defensive core. Freeze-Dry lets it super effectively hit Water-types, whereas Ice Beam can 2HKO Pokemon that Freeze-Dry can't like Clefable, Ferrothorn, and Corviknight. The last slot can be either Earth Power or Hidden Power Fire, both of which hit Steel-types. Earth Power is better for Heatran, but Hidden Power Fire is better against Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor, at the cost of being less reliable against other Steel-types. Focus Blast is an option to hit Steel-types as well as Blissey, but Blissey does not get 2HKOed unless Kyurem is running a Modest nature, and it is less reliable than the other options. Because of Kyurem being able to fire off such powerful attacks, it really likes having faster teammates that can clean up late-game. Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and Jirachi can all clean up games quite easily once Kyurem has punched a few holes in the opposing team's defensive core. Due to its subpar Speed stat, notable threats such as Victini, Mega Medicham, Garchomp, Mega Lopunny and Tapu Koko naturally outspeed and OHKO or deal a lot of damage to Kyurem. The Specially bulky pivots that can eat multiple hits from Kyurem like Blissey, specially defensive Corviknight, and Mega Scizor can pose a big threat to it in combination with faster pivots like the aforementioned Victini, Mega Lopunny, and Tapu Koko. Because of this, you want to pair Kyurem up with Pokemon that can punish opposing pivots. Tyranitar and Weavile can Pursuit trap some of the more physically frail answers to Kyurem, like Blissey, Corviknight, and Reuniclus. Furthermore, offensive entry hazard setters such as Landorus-T, Garchomp, and Heatran can help weaken Pokemon switching in against Kyurem and allow it to achieve 2HKOs that it couldn't before. Kyurem itself is very weak to hazards, so you should always run it with a good Defogger like Corviknight or Zapdos. Tapu Fini is also an option, but it should only be paired with Kyurem if it elects not to run any Dragon-type attacks.

Kyurem is nearly impossible to switch into, and this set takes full advantage of its power, coverage, and ability to switch moves to beat would-be checks like Heatran and Melmetal. Freeze-Dry lets Kyurem break through common Water-types like Toxapex, Tapu Fini, Gastrodon, and Rotom-W. Earth Power has great offensive coverage with Kyurem's Ice-type moves, as it hits some of the most common Pokemon that resist Ice like Heatran, Victini, and Magnezone for significant damage. Ice Beam can break through Pokemon which shrug off Freeze-Dry, like Corviknight and Ferrothorn. Roost is necessary to help make up for its weakness to Stealth Rock. A Modest nature is preferred to improve Kyurem's offensive prowess; however, Timid is an option to outspeed Mega Garchomp, offensive Landorus-T, and Modest Zapdos. Never-Melt Ice boosts Kyurem's damage against switch-ins like Clefable and Corviknight and makes it harder for them to check Kyurem. Icium Z is another option that allows Kyurem to break through common checks like Clefable, Reuniclus, and Corviknight, and also free up a moveslot to run Hidden Power Fire to beat Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn. However, Never-Melt Ice is usually preferred since it is more consistent and does not take up the team's Z-move slot. Kyurem fits best on bulky offense and balance teams that can supply it with the support it needs to function effectively. Defog support is required, as Kyurem is greatly hindered by entry hazards. As such, Defoggers like Corviknight, Gliscor, and Tapu Fini make for good teammates. Pivots like Slowbro, Landorus-T, Tapu Koko, and Mega Lopunny can also help bring Kyurem onto the field safely. The latter three also help lure in Grass-, Ground-, and Flying-types like Serperior, Gliscor, Gastrodon, and Zapdos, which Kyurem can threaten out. Mega Lopunny is one of the best teammates for Kyurem, as Kyurem can easily switch into most of Mega Lopunny's checks while Mega Lopunny can pressure Pokemon that try to revenge kill Kyurem like Greninja, Kartana, and Weavile. Magnezone is a solid partner, as it is able to handle Steel-types that hinder Kyure, like Corviknight, Mega Scizor, and Ferrothorn. Entry hazard support from teammates like Greninja, Heatran, and Landorus-T is greatly appreciated, as it makes it harder for foes to switch into Kyurem's attacks.

Moves Ice Beam is the only STAB attack this set uses, and it does decent damage despite the lack of a boosting item due to Kyurem's high Special Attack. Substitute is necessary to block status and waste the foe's PP with Pressure. Earth Power keeps Steel- and Water-types from coming in completely for free, giving Kyurem optimal coverage alongside Ice Beam. Lastly, Roost is a reliable recovery move, giving Kyurem much needed staying power. Set Details Substitute blocks status, and the foe has to waste PP via Pressure to break it before it can hurt Kyurem. 56 HP EVs give Kyurem 101 HP Substitutes, meaning that a single Seismic Toss cannot break it. The rest goes into its Special Attack and Speed so Kyurem isn't too passive and can utilize its good Speed tier. Leftovers is used to give Kyurem passive recovery so it doesn't have to use Roost as often. Usage Tips This set is based around taking advantage of Kyurem's bulk and Pressure to PP stall the opposing Pokemon. As a result, it shines versus passive teams that can't break Kyurem's Substitute and most often finds a place on passive teams itself as a stallbreaker and check to Electric-types. Due to the lack of boosting item, this set is relatively weak and as such shouldn't be treated like a wallbreaker. Be careful versus bulky setup sweepers such as Calm Mind Suicune and Swords Dance Scizor, which can take advantage of this set with relative ease. Toxic Spikes are paramount to this set's success, as they make stalling out the opponent much easier. Team Options Steel-types, such as Mega Aggron, Cobalion and Scizor, can check opposing Fairy- and Steel-types and the latter two can help break special walls. But be careful, as with the exception of Scizor, they stack a Fighting weakness. Pursuit trappers such as Mega Aerodactyl and Choice Scarf Krookodile also help to alleviate offensive pressure, putting an end to nuisances such as Latias and revenge killing setup sweepers. Toxic Spikes setters, namely Tentacruel and Nidoqueen, can wear down Pokemon that threaten Kyurem and allow it to stall them out, while reliably checking opposing Fairy-types, an important one being Primarina. Entry hazard removers such as Starmie, Mantine, and the aforementioned Tentacruel are a must, as they allow Kyurem to come in without being whittled or crippled by Toxic Spikes. Most are also able to check Fighting-types. Florges and Sylveon make great partners as they can provide Kyurem with Wish support as well as cleric support in Heal Bell, reducing its vulnerability to status like Toxic. Celebi, Terrakion, and Togekiss appreciate Kyurem being able to break through Pokemon like Mega Steelix, Gligar, and Rhyperior, giving them an easier chance to sweep.

Moves Draco Meteor is an obscenely powerful nuke that does considerable damage even to Pokemon that resist it, doing half to bulky Scizor, for example, and a third to Empoleon. Ice Beam is Kyurem's secondary STAB attack, and it is very spammable due to its fantastic offensive coverage and lack of drawbacks. Hidden Power Fire removes Steel-types switching in to tank Kyurem's STAB moves, such as Scizor and Klefki. Earth Power pairs nicely alongside Hidden Power Fire, as it hits certain Ice-resistant Pokemon harder, like Tentacruel and Empoleon, while maintaining neutral coverage against Scizor and it also nets an OHKO on physically defensive Klefki. Dragon Pulse is another viable option in the final slot, as it provides a secondary drawback-free STAB attack with great neutral coverage. Set Details A straightforward spread of maximum Special Attack and Speed allows Kyurem to hit as fast and as hard as possible. Choice Specs boosts Kyurem's Special Attack by one stage, making it extremely powerful, but locks it into using a single move in exchange. A Timid nature is needed for Kyurem to outspeed threats such as Krookodile, Nidoking, and Rotom-Heat, making it worth the slight decrease in power versus a Modest nature. Although Pressure is Kyurem's only option for an ability, it offers nice utility in forcing opposing Pokemon to use double the normal PP, which can come into play with low PP moves like Hydro Pump and Leaf Storm. Usage Tips Due to the nature of Choice items, it is worth trying to predict what your opponent will do and move accordingly to maximize Kyurem's damage output. Make sure entry hazards are off the field if you can, as Kyurem's vulnerability to them cuts considerably into its opportunities to switch in and its bulk. Volt Switch and U-turn allow Kyurem to come in for free versus Pokemon it can threaten, such as Amoonguss. However, Kyurem has the bulk and resistances to switch directly into weaker attacks, such as Earthquake from Gligar and Scald from Suicune. On more offensive teams, it helps to play Kyurem aggressively, spamming attacks early-game and bringing it in on double switches. Be selective with the use of Draco Meteor, however, as it lowers Kyurem's Special Attack by two stages. This drop in power can be quite risky, as it means that setup sweepers and dangerous wallbreakers such as Togekiss and Primarina are able to come in with little consequence. Team Options Starmie, Mega Blastoise, Empoleon, and Tentacruel can remove entry hazards as well as, bar Empoleon, check dangerous Fighting-types. Tentacruel is especially noteworthy, since it can also set Toxic Spikes, an invaluable method for wearing down Kyurem switch-ins that aren't Steel-types, like Primarina and Sylveon. Klefki not only has good defensive synergy with Tentacruel but also makes Kyurem's job as a wallbreaker much easier by setting Spikes and switching reliably into opposing Dragon- and Fairy-types. Scizor, Mega Manectric, and Gligar can bring in Kyurem for free with U-turn or Volt Switch while also checking opposing Steel-types. Magneton is an extremely helpful teammate, as it can trap and remove Steel-types, check Fairy-types, and let Kyurem come in for free with Volt Switch. Fairy-types such as Primarina and Togekiss can reliably check faster Dragon-types such Hydreigon and Latias, which can outspeed Kyurem and KO it with their own Dragon moves. Setup sweepers like Cobalion and Terrakion greatly appreciate Kyurem's ability to place heavy pressure on walls such as Hippowdon, Slowbro, and Florges.

Moves An Attack drop from Noble Roar is devastating to many Pokemon with super effective moves, such as Golem's Continental Crush. The Special Attack drop allows Kyurem to deal with special hits from heavy hitters like Choice Scarf Porygon-Z, Fairium-Z Magearna, Primarina, and Calm Mind Tapu Fini. Roost is an obvious choice, because it is Kyurem's only form of recovery outside of Rest. Ice Beam is Kyurem's most reliable STAB move and allows it to OHKO many of the premier Ground-types in the metagame, like Zygarde-C, Landorus, Landorus-T, Kartana, and Mega Pinsir. When boosted by Icium, it can OHKO bulky Dragonite. Earth Power is taken over a Dragon-type STAB move for the reason that it gives Kyurem a way to effectively and safely damage threats like Mega Aggron, offensive Mega Mawile, Donphan, Magnezone, and Heatran. It also allows for it to fish for Special Defense drops against Ferrothorn. Set Details Kyurem runs 248 HP EVs in addition to 148 Special Defense EVs allows Kyurem to take powerful special hits such as Magearna's Twinkle Tackle after a drop to Special Attack and a following Fleur Cannon, Choice Scarf Porygon-Z's Hyper Beam, and Tapu Fini's Moonblast. 16 Speed is run in order to outspeed non-Timid Magearna. The rest of the EVs are put into Defense with a Bold nature to weaken powerful super effective moves like Choice Scarf Garchomp's Outrage and KO them in return with Ice Beam. Icium Z allows Kyurem to use Subzero Slammer to OHKO threats like bulky Dragonite and slow Kommo-o. Alternatively, Groundium Z allows Kyurem to use Tectonic Rage, which can OHKO both formes of Diancie, and offensive Mega Metagross and Mega Mawile. Normalium Z gives Kyurem a Defense boost from Noble Roar and lets it take hits like Mega Mawile's Play Rough and Mega Heracross's Close Combat. Kyurem's ability Pressure allows it to efficiently PP stall the foe out of powerful moves such as Stone Edge and Hyper Beam. Groundium Z is the best item for Kyurem, because it allows it to check more threats than the other Z-Crystals do, such as Excadrill and both formes of Diancie. Usage Tips Icium Z Kyurem cannot defeat Mega Mawile, so be careful when your opponent has a Mega Mawile, as Kyurem only acts as Mega Mawile bait when using Normalium Z or Groundium Z. Avoid sending Kyurem into Mega Charizard, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Gyarados if using Icium Z or Groundium Z or Mega Metagross if using Normalium Z or Icium Z. Team Options Pokemon that beat Mega Venusaur, Mega Charizard X and Y, Mega Metagross, FEAR users, and Vivillon pair well with Kyurem; such as Tapu Lele or Deoxys-S carrying Taunt and Aegislash fill these roles quite well. Excadrill and Haxorus provide great support for Kyurem, scaring off threats like Mega Gardevoir and Mega Charizard X and Y. Mega Charizard X and Y make good teammates for Groundium Z Kyurem, as it can OHKO threats like Mega Diancie. Icium Z Kyurem pairs well with Pokemon like Landorus-T that can beat Mega Diancie and Mega Mawile. Kyurem pairs very well with Ground- and Steel-types that can take out its biggest threats such as Charizard, Mega Gardevoir, and Tapu Lele.

Moves Substitute allows Kyurem to absorb status and PP stall the foe with Pressure as they try to break the Substitute. Roost heals off the HP lost by using Substitute and makes Kyurem harder to take down in general. Ice Beam is Kyurem's STAB move and gives it solid offensive presence, despite being a wall. Earth Power has great synergy with Ice Beam, hitting the Steel- and Fire-types that resist Kyurem's Ice-type STAB move, in addition to hitting bulky Water-types harder. Alternatively, Toxic can be used to put a timer on opposing sweepers and defensive Pokemon. With Toxic in combination with Substitute and Roost, Kyurem can do a great job at stalling its foes. Set Details The given HP EVs allow Kyurem to make 101 HP Substitutes, preventing Blissey from breaking its Substitutes with a single Seismic Toss. 232 Speed EVs and a Timid nature are necessary to outspeed Jolly Krookodile. The remaining EVs are dumped into Special Attack to make Kyurem as powerful as possible. Leftovers promotes Kyurem's longevity and makes it very difficult to take down in combination with Substitute and Roost. Alternatively, Life Orb raises the power of Kyurem's attacks, and Roost can heal off the recoil from Life Orb. Pressure makes foes lose 2 PP whenever they use a move. Couple that with Kyurem's bulk, and it becomes adept at PP stalling. Usage Tips This set is for stalling out low PP moves such as Draco Meteor, Close Combat, and Stone Edge. Kyurem can be brought in at any point in the game to stall, but make sure to bring it into battle against Pokemon that can't break its Substitute with one hit, such as Blissey. Infiltrator users such as Crobat and Noivern can hit through Kyurem's Substitute and give it trouble, so be cautious if the opponent packs one. Kyurem's offensive capability turns it into a tank instead of a wall, so take advantage of it to weaken foes as they try to break Kyurem down. This set struggles mightily with dedicated walls, so be sure to scout with Substitute and Toxic in order to win stall wars. Team Options A physical wallbreaker such as Mienshao can deal with the Pokemon that wall Kyurem, making it easier for Kyurem to outstall the opponent's team. An entry hazard remover such as Mega Blastoise can allow Kyurem to enter the battlefield unscathed. Mega Blastoise also doubles as a wallbreaker that can help Kyurem win stall wars should it lack Toxic. Florges can take the Dragon- and Fighting-type attacks that hit Kyurem for massive damage. As many of Kyurem's checks are Fighting-types, Spikes is preferred over Stealth Rock to help it wear down its checks. Forretress provides Spikes and removes entry hazards on Kyurem's side of the field. Offensive Pokemon such as Gyarados appreciate Kyurem's ability to stallbreak, allowing them to set up and sweep.

Moves Draco Meteor is very powerful coming off of a base 130 Special Attack stat. Ice Beam is a more reliable STAB attack that does not lower Kyurem's Special Attack. Earth Power hits the Steel-types that wall Kyurem's STAB combination, such as Mega Aggron, as well as Fire-types such as Entei, which resist Ice Beam. Dragon Pulse is an alternative STAB attack that gives Kyurem a better shot at beating bulky Water-types such as Suicune. Set Details Choice Scarf boosts Kyurem's lackluster base 95 Speed to outspeed the entire unboosted metagame and make it a solid revenge killer. Special Attack and Speed are maximized to increase Kyurem's offensive capability. A Timid nature allows Kyurem to Speed tie with other Choice Scarf Pokemon with base 95 Speed, such as Darmanitan. Usage Tips As Kyurem has no way of boosting its offense, this set is relegated to the role of a late-game cleaner. If the opposing team hasn't been weakened enough, you may need to switch Kyurem out frequently in order to change moves, so keep Stealth Rock off the field at all times. Use this set to land a surprise KO on Kyurem's checks such as Infernape and Mega Aerodactyl, which would outspeed and OHKO Kyurem otherwise. Team Options As Choice Scarf Kyurem sometimes finds itself lacking in power, a physical wallbreaker such as Darmanitan can wear down the special walls that Kyurem can't break. Heal Bell support from Sylveon can heal Kyurem's paralysis, as Kyurem loses its ability to revenge kill if it is paralyzed. Entry hazard control is important to allow Kyurem to have an easier time landing KOs and to switch in more easily. Forretress and Empoleon can both set entry hazards and remove them.

Moves Draco Meteor is extremely powerful due to the STAB boost and Choice Specs, and it isn't even that weak if Kyurem needs to use it consecutively. Ice Beam is a more reliable STAB attack that does not lower Kyurem's Special Attack and still hits hard with Choice Specs. Earth Power smashes the Fire-types that resist Ice Beam and the Steel-types that resist both Ice Beam and Draco Meteor. Focus Blast allows Kyurem to break Umbreon, Snorlax, and Blissey. Dragon Pulse is an alternate STAB move with good neutral coverage, hitting Kingdra and opposing Kyurem super effectively, while Flash Cannon is another option for Kyurem to beat Florges. Set Details Choice Specs boosts Kyurem's Special Attack, making it a fearsome wallbreaker. Speed and Special Attack are maximized to make the most of Kyurem's wallbreaking potential. A Timid nature is preferred to get the jump on positive-natured Roserade, Krookodile, and Heracross, though a Modest nature can be used to 2HKO Florges or Blissey with Flash Cannon and Focus Blast, respectively. Alternatively, a bulky spread of 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD prolongs Kyurem's presence on the battlefield. Usage Tips This set has the role of a wallbreaker, so use Kyurem in the early-game or mid-game in order to wear down the opposing team. Though Draco Meteor hits extremely hard, don't spam it, as its side effect of lowering Kyurem's Special Attack allows Kyurem to be walled after enough uses of the move. Moreover, as Kyurem will be switching out often, use this set as a way to pivot around, and be sure to clear the field of entry hazards so Kyurem can come back in safely. Team Options If running a Timid nature, entry hazard support is required for Kyurem to 2HKO Blissey and Florges with Focus Blast and Flash Cannon, respectively. Swampert, Metagross, Empoleon, and Gligar can all set up Stealth Rock to aid Kyurem's wallbreaking. Setup sweepers such as Lucario and Haxorus appreciate Kyurem wearing down walls, thus aiding their sweeps. Entry hazard removal is necessary so Kyurem can switch out in order to change moves. Blastoise is a great spinner that forms a dual-wallbreaking core with Kyurem.

Moves Draco Meteor hits Kyurem's foes very hard with the boosts from STAB and Life Orb. Ice Beam is a second STAB attack that does not lower Kyurem's Special Attack, making it far more spammable than Draco Meteor. Earth Power hits the Steel-, Fire-, and Water-types that resist Kyurem's other attacks. Outrage is great for cleaning up in the late-game and taking on most special walls, while Iron Head 2HKOes Florges. If your team already handles special walls well enough, Roost can be used in the fourth slot to recover Life Orb damage. Kyurem is bulky enough to make use of recovery even on an offensive set such as this one. Set Details Life Orb makes Kyurem function as a sweeper by boosting the power of its attacks and giving it the freedom to change moves at will. Special Attack and Speed are maximized to give Kyurem as much offensive presence as possible. A Hasty nature is necessary to outspeed base 90 Speed Pokemon and tie with other base 95 Speed Pokemon, and to not lower Kyurem's Attack should it be running Outrage or Iron Head. However, if running Roost, use a Timid nature instead. Usage Tips Due to Life Orb boosting Kyurem's damage output, this set has the role of a wallbreaker. The ability to switch moves means that Kyurem can stay in and sweep on its own, so this set does not rely heavily on entry hazard removal. Kyurem has few switch-ins because it hits both physically and specially, and it threatens Florges with the presence of Iron Head. Team Options Late-game cleaners such as Mega Beedrill appreciate Kyurem's wallbreaking ability, making it easier for them to finish off the weakened opposing team. Wish support from Florges can help Kyurem stay healthy enough to sweep. Entry hazard support from a setter such as Forretress or Celebi is important to allow Kyurem to have an easier time landing KOs. Sticky Web support from Galvantula or Shuckle allows Kyurem to outspeed some of its checks, such as Infernape.

Moves Draco Meteor is the strongest STAB move on this set, 2HKOing everything that doesn't resist it or isn't Chansey. Ice Beam is the reliable STAB move for when you don't want Draco Meteor's stat penalties. It also hits the Fairy-types immune to Draco Meteor. Earth Power hits the Steel-types that resist Kyurem's STAB combination for super effective damage. Focus Blast also hits said Steel types, getting stronger hits on the likes of Levitate Heatran and Ferrothorn. Set Details The EVs simply maximize Speed and power. The final 4 EVs can be placed in either defense stat to give Download users an undesired boost. A Modest nature is preferred for maximum power, although Timid can be used to outrun Jolly Lucario. Choice Specs amplifies Kyurem's already huge Special Attack. Tinted Lens powers up resisted hits, giving Kyurem perfect neutral coverage with just its STAB attacks, as nothing 4x resists both of them. On the other hand, Adaptability can be used to make Kyurem's STAB moves much more powerful. Usage Tips This set is fairly straightforward to use: switch Kyurem into weaker Water-, Grass-, or Electric-types and fire off powerful attacks. This set is best used early- to mid-game to remove walls for teammates to sweep. Generally, spamming Draco Meteor will get the job done, especially if you're running Tinted Lens. However, if the opponent still has a Fairy-type or a special wall like Chansey on their team, they will likely anticipate this and switch, so you should use Ice Beam in those circumstances. If you're running Adaptability, you will have to predict more carefully; in particular, be wary of the likes of Heatran and Doublade. Avoid switching Kyurem in if entry hazards are up on your side, as Kyurem can soon find itself at low HP. Team Options Because Kyurem is susceptible to all entry hazards and this set switches in and out a lot, Defog or Rapid Spin support is critical. Excadrill and Starmie can clear the field of hazards, and Kyurem can switch in on the Water-type moves Excadrill draws and the Grass- and Electric-type moves Starmie draws. Swords Dance Skarmory appreciates the holes this set can create, as Kyurem can easily take out most of the Electric-types that wall Skarmory. It can also remove the hazards Kyurem is weak to. Curse Snorlax and Nasty Plot Thundurus also appreciate this set's ability to break through Unaware walls like Cresselia and Suicune. Entry hazard setters like Deoxys-S and Ferrothorn are good teammates as well, as they make switching into Kyurem even harder.

Moves Draco Meteor hits everything that doesn't resist it very hard. Return has an effective 198 Base Power factoring in Refrigerate and STAB, being able to 2HKO Chansey and Poison Heal Snorlax most of the time. Earth Power gets excellent coverage with Kyurem's STAB combination, 2HKOing Doublade and OHKOing Heatran that lack Levitate. Focus Blast can be used for some extra coverage, such as on Ferrothorn and Levitate Heatran. It has fewer PP and much lower accuracy than Earth Power, but it hits much harder and enables Kyurem to defeat Levitate Heatran, which would otherwise wall this set. Roost heals off Life Orb recoil and other passive damage. Set Details Special Attack is maximized, as most of this set's moves are special. A Mild nature increases Kyurem's Special Attack further and is chosen over Rash because lowering Kyurem's Special Defense weakens its ability to check bulky Grass- and Water-types. Running 216 Speed EVs lets Kyurem outrun maximum Speed Adamant Lucario. The rest of the EVs are placed in Attack to power up Return. 29 HP IVs give Kyurem a Life Orb number, thus reducing the recoil Kyurem takes with each attack. A Life Orb is the best item to use, as it provides the most power. Refrigerate is the chosen ability to give Kyurem a strong physical STAB move in Return, which can 2HKO many of the special walls Kyurem lures in. Usage Tips This set is best used early- to mid-game to punch holes in the opponent's team. You should generally open with Return; it will cause most special walls to make a hasty retreat, and if your opponent switches in a physical wall, you can then hit them hard with Draco Meteor. If running Roost, you could pivot Kyurem into opposing Electric-types, but this is a risky strategy, as they could just Volt Switch out. It's even more dangerous if entry hazards are up. Team Options This set is a wallbreaker, so fast cleaners like Nasty Plot Thundurus, Volcarona, and special Genesect are good teammates. Entry hazard control is critical for this set, especially if you decide to forgo Roost. Excadrill and Starmie are good teammates for providing Rapid Spin, with Excadrill able to set up Stealth Rock as well. Kyurem can also switch in on the Water-type moves Excadrill draws and the Grass- and Electric-type moves Starmie draws. If you forgo Roost, Wish support is recommended. Vaporeon can pass Kyurem good-sized Wishes to keep it healthy, and Kyurem can switch in on the Grass- and Electric-type moves Vaporeon draws in. Hazard stackers like Deoxys-S and Ferrothorn can also be used to make this set even harder to switch into.

Set Description Draco Meteor is Kyurem's strongest STAB move and should be used against Keldeo, Conkeldurr, and Manaphy. Ice Beam is for Landorus-T and all formes of Thundurus and Tornadus. Earth Power is for the likes of non-Air Balloon Heatran and Choice Specs Raikou. Hidden Power Rock gives Kyurem a better matchup against bulkier Charti Berry Volcarona variants. EVs The 248 HP and 108 Defense EVs guarantee that Kyurem survives Outrage from Jolly Choice Scarf or Yache Berry Garchomp sets, while the 48 Special Defense EVs let Kyurem survive Hyper Beam from Choice Scarf Porygon-Z. The 104 Special Attack EVs allow Kyurem to have a very favorable chance to OHKO with Draco Meteor against most Conkeldurr sets. Usage Tips Choice Specs Kyurem is relatively straightforward, as it should most often attempt to use the move that does the most damage. In certain cases, such as against Sableye, Kyurem should opt to use Ice Beam instead of Draco Meteor to have better odds against specially defensive sets that have Calm Mind.