Is Kyurem-Black viable in Gen 5 OU?

Kyurem-Black is ranked #24 in Gen 5 OU with 8.29% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Kyurem-Black in Gen 5 OU?

The best counter for Kyurem-Black in Gen 5 OU is Tyranitar with a 60.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Kyurem-Black include Tyranitar.

What is the best counter for Kyurem-Black in Gen 5 OU?

Tyranitar is the best counter for Kyurem-Black in Gen 5 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 60.5% of their encounters.

Kyurem-Black counters

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

#0646 Kyurem-Black

DragonIce

USAGE 8.3% #24

BASE STATS

HP 125

ATK 170

DEF 100

SPA 120

SPD 90

SPE 95

BST700

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FightingRockDragonSteelFairy

½×

WaterElectricGrass

Moves

Fusion Bolt 96.7% Outrage 74.7% Ice Beam 69.4% Dragon Claw 57.3% Substitute 31.9% Freeze Shock 26.4% Earth Power 20.7% Hidden Power Fire 9.3%

Items

Choice Band 43.3% Leftovers 16.5% Power Herb 14.6% Choice Scarf 11.3% Life Orb 4.2% Chople Berry 4.1% Lum Berry 1.8% Choice Specs 0.9%

Common Teammates

Starmie53.7%

Latios52.3%

Landorus-Therian44.1%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tyranitar

RockDark OFFENSIVE CHECK

21.043

60.5% dies 10.66%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Tyranitar Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem-Black: 294-348 (64.7 - 76.6%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after sandstorm damage

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Ranked #24 with 8.29% usage. Sorted by reliability score.