Is Kyurem viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Kyurem is ranked #56 in Gen 9 Monotype with 4.02% usage according to Smogon Mar 2026 - May 2026 data.

What beats Kyurem in Gen 9 Monotype?

The best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 Monotype is Archaludon with a 32.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Mar 2026 - May 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Kyurem include Archaludon, Toxapex.

What is the best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 Monotype?

Archaludon is the best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 32.6% of their encounters.

Kyurem counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

#0646 Kyurem

DragonIce

USAGE 4.0% #56

BASE STATS

HP 125

ATK 130

DEF 90

SPA 130

SPD 90

SPE 95

BST660

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FightingRockDragonSteelFairy

½×

WaterElectricGrass

Moves

Freeze-Dry 89.0% Earth Power 86.2% Draco Meteor 76.3% Ice Beam 71.1% Dragon Dance 17.4% Scale Shot 15.1% Icicle Spear 14.3% Flash Cannon 7.0%

Items

Choice Specs 34.9% Heavy-Duty Boots 26.0% Choice Scarf 19.0% Loaded Dice 12.9% Leftovers 2.9% Chople Berry 2.0% Assault Vest 1.2% Metronome 0.9%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Archaludon 33% Teams using Toxapex 18%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Archaludon

SteelDragon SOFT CHECK

20.489

32.6% dies 10.36%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Archaludon Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 236-278 (51.9 - 61.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

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Toxapex

PoisonWater SOFT CHECK

23.567

18.0% dies 7.91%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Toxapex Poison Jab vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 58-70 (12.7 - 15.4%) -- possible 7HKO

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Ranked #56 with 4.02% usage. Sorted by reliability score.