Kyurem-Black counters

Gen 5 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

Kyurem-Black
#0646 Kyurem-Black
DragonIce
USAGE 10.3% #21
BASE STATS
HP 125
ATK 170
DEF 100
SPA 120
SPD 90
SPE 95
BST700
TYPE MATCHUPS
2×
FightingRockDragonSteelFairy
½×
WaterElectricGrass
Moves
Fusion Bolt 88.8% Outrage 72.6% Ice Beam 71.1% Dragon Claw 54.0% Substitute 25.7% Freeze Shock 24.5% Hidden Power Fire 19.5% Earth Power 15.3%
Items
Choice Band 40.9% Choice Scarf 15.9% Power Herb 12.9% Leftovers 12.2% Choice Specs 5.1% Chople Berry 5.0% Never-Melt Ice 2.3% Life Orb 2.1%
Common Teammates
Starmie55.5%Latios50.3%Landorus-Therian47.2%Jirachi47.0%Garchomp29.3%Dragonite24.6%Ferrothorn20.8%Scizor16.6%
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Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate
01
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
RockDark SOFT CHECK
21.331
45
45.4% dies 10.78%

Ranked #21 with 10.27% usage. Sorted by reliability score.