Is Kyurem a good ice type in Pokémon GO?

Answered by John Hunt

Kyurem is definitely a strong ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. Its base stats make it a formidable opponent, and it has the potential to deal massive damage with the right moveset. However, to truly maximize its potential as an ice type, it’s important to teach Kyurem dragon-type moves as well.

Ice type moves are typically strong against dragon, flying, ground, and grass type Pokemon. However, ice type moves are not very effective against many other types, including steel, water, and fire. This means that Kyurem may struggle against certain Pokemon that resist ice type moves. By teaching Kyurem dragon-type moves, it gains coverage against these resistant types and can deal super effective damage.

Dragon Breath is an excellent fast attack for Kyurem. It has a high base power and benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) since Kyurem is a dragon type Pokemon. Dragon Breath also has a relatively short cooldown, allowing Kyurem to dish out damage quickly and consistently.

When it comes to charged attacks, Draco Meteor is the best choice for Kyurem. This move has an incredibly high base power and can deal massive damage to any Pokemon that doesn’t resist dragon type moves. However, it does come with a drawback – after using Draco Meteor, Kyurem’s attack stat is sharply lowered. This means that it’s important to time the use of Draco Meteor strategically, such as when facing a particularly tough opponent or when you know Kyurem won’t be able to last much longer in battle.

In my personal experience, I’ve found that teaching Kyurem Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor greatly enhances its performance as an ice type Pokemon. With this moveset, Kyurem becomes a versatile attacker that can deal super effective damage to a wide range of Pokemon. It’s especially effective against dragon, flying, ground, and grass types, which are commonly encountered in battles and raids.

However, it’s worth noting that Kyurem’s effectiveness as an ice type does depend on the specific Pokemon you’re facing. If you’re going up against Pokemon that resist ice type moves, such as water or fire types, Kyurem may struggle to deal significant damage. In these cases, it’s important to have a backup plan and consider using other Pokemon with different type advantages.

Kyurem is a strong ice type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, but it becomes even more formidable when taught dragon-type moves like Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor. By utilizing these moves effectively, Kyurem can dish out massive damage and be a valuable asset in your battle team.