Pokemon GO developers at Niantic offer encounters with rare Shiny monsters through raids, one of which is Shiny Kyurem. The beast is highly potent in battles and possesses some of the most powerful stat spread and movepool throughout the game. The Legendary Kyurem originates from the Unova region and comes as a 5-star raid boss in events.
Pokemon GO trainers have the opportunity to get Shiny Kyurem through 5-star raids. But winning against the powerful Kyurem is a challenge, and one must also remember that its power level increases drastically as a 5-star raid boss. You must devise a strategic battle roster by studying the raid boss’s weaknesses and resistance to win and secure a Shiny encounter. That said, this guide details the best counters against Kyurem 5-star raids and the best way to get Shiny Kyurem in the game.
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Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Kyurem Through 5-Star Raids
Kyurem is a Dragon and Ice-type Legendary with a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 4041, which increases significantly as a 5-star raid boss. Its stat spread comprises 246 ATK, 170 DEF, and 245 STA, making it an avid attacker and ready for a long-lasting battle of endurance.
Regarding Kyurem’s Shiny variant, those who defeat Kyurem in raids have a chance to encounter Shiny Kyurem, but the Shiny encounter is not guaranteed. You must win multiple Kyurem raids and spawn several Kyurem to match its Shiny odds.
5-star raid bosses are mighty existences, and attempting the raid solo is not recommended. Multiple Pokemon GO players with powerful counters should unite to defeat the boss quickly. To do so, you must know how to select potent counters.
Study Kyurem’s weaknesses and resistances before selecting the raid counters; your counters must align with the Legendary’s weaknesses. Be sure to avoid selecting monsters with move types that Kyurem can resist. You can also opt for counters with moves that trigger the Pokemon GO Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect. When a counter’s innate typing matches its move typing, using that particular move can dish out bonus damage.
Kyurem's Weakness and Resistance in Pokemon GO
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Weakness |
Resistance |
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Dragon-type moves |
Electric-type moves |
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Fairy-type moves |
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Fighting-type moves |
Water-type moves |
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Rock-type moves |
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Steel-type moves |
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Best Pokemon GO Counters For Kyurem 5-Star Raids
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Pokemon |
Fast Moves |
Charged Moves |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Shadow Metagross |
Bullet Punch (Steel-type) |
Meteor Mash (Steel-type) |
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Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Shadow Rampardos |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Slide (Rock-type) |
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Shadow Garchomp |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Shadow Salamence |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Shadow Rhyperior |
Smack Down (Rock-type) |
Rock Wrecker (Rock-type) |
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Mega Gardevoir |
Charm (Fairy-type) |
Dazzling Gleam (Fairy-type) |
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Mega Salamence |
Dragon Tail (Dragon-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Terrakion |
Double Kick (Fighting-type) |
Sacred Sword (Fighting-type) |
After winning the Kyurem 5-star raid, there is a possibility of Shiny Kyurem appearing near the raid area. But since a Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed, some Pokemon GO trainers might encounter a Shiny Kyurem, and others may not. You must continuously win multiple Kyurem raids and encounter several Standard variants. Doing so might help you catch up to its Shiny odds and spawn a Shiny Kyurem.
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