Is Kyurem viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Kyurem is ranked #18 in Gen 9 National Dex with 9.59% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Kyurem in Gen 9 National Dex?

The best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 National Dex is Iron Valiant with a 76.3% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Kyurem include Iron Valiant, Charizard-Mega-X, Diancie-Mega, Scizor-Mega, Volcarona.

What is the best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 National Dex?

Iron Valiant is the best counter for Kyurem in Gen 9 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 76.3% of their encounters.

Kyurem counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0646 Kyurem

DragonIce

USAGE 9.6% #18

BASE STATS

HP 125

ATK 130

DEF 90

SPA 130

SPD 90

SPE 95

BST660

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FightingRockDragonSteelFairy

½×

WaterElectricGrass

Moves

Substitute 64.4% Freeze-Dry 57.8% Earth Power 56.9% Icicle Spear 51.5% Dragon Dance 50.2% Protect 36.0% Roost 32.9% Ice Beam 19.3%

Items

Leftovers 41.7% Loaded Dice 12.7% Heavy-Duty Boots 11.5% Groundium Z 7.9% Choice Specs 7.6% Never-Melt Ice 5.5% Assault Vest 4.6% Choice Scarf 3.8%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian26.7%

Zapdos19.4%

Browse Gen 9 National Dex teams using Kyurem →

Teams using Iron Valiant 76% Teams using Volcarona 69% Teams using Zamazenta 69%

Checks & Counters

Reliability ranks observed matchups; KO rate is how often the checker knocked out or forced out the target. “Checker faints” reports the checker's own observed death rate. Categories use matchup reliability plus offensive and defensive base stats.

How to read this table

Use encounter count to judge sample size. A high-reliability check with a modest KO rate can still be useful when it consistently forces switches or limits the target.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

128.072

76.3% checker faints 6.33%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Iron Valiant Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 470-554 (103.5 - 122%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Iron Valiant counters → Teams with Iron Valiant →

Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK

102.212

76.2% checker faints 7.07%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Tough Claws Charizard-Mega-X Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 612-722 (134.8 - 159%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Charizard-Mega-X counters →

Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK

114.155

75.4% checker faints 6.79%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Diancie-Mega Diamond Storm vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 320-378 (70.4 - 83.2%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Diancie-Mega counters →

Scizor-Mega

BugSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK

158.022

74.8% checker faints 5.88%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Scizor-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 350-412 (77 - 90.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Scizor-Mega counters →

Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK

116.624

69.4% checker faints 5.95%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 129-153 (28.4 - 33.7%) -- 94.8% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Volcarona counters → Teams with Volcarona →

Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

285.121

69.4% checker faints 4.58%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Zamazenta Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 444-524 (97.7 - 115.4%) -- 87.5% chance to OHKO

View Zamazenta counters → Teams with Zamazenta →

Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

310.695

65.8% checker faints 4.44%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kingambit: 172-204 (42.5 - 50.4%) -- 1.2% chance to 2HKO

View Kingambit counters → Teams with Kingambit →

Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK

145.62

65.7% checker faints 6.61%

DAMAGE CALCPsychic Terrain

252+ SpA Tapu Lele Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 264-312 (58.1 - 68.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Tapu Lele counters → Teams with Tapu Lele →

Tyranitar-Mega

RockDark DEFENSIVE COUNTER

147.173

64.0% checker faints 6.75%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ SpA Kyurem Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Tyranitar-Mega in Sand: 92-110 (22.7 - 27.2%) -- 50% chance to 4HKO

View Tyranitar-Mega counters →

Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

40.9

62.7% checker faints 7.56%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Lopunny-Mega Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 488-576 (107.4 - 126.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Lopunny-Mega counters →

Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK

45.675

58.4% checker faints 7.29%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Latios-Mega Draco Meteor vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 422-498 (92.9 - 109.6%) -- 56.3% chance to OHKO

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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK

133.837

57.7% checker faints 7.12%

DAMAGE CALCSun

252+ SpA Charizard-Mega-Y Overheat vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem in Sun: 313-370 (68.9 - 81.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Melmetal

Steel DEFENSIVE COUNTER

172.79

57.6% checker faints 6.27%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Melmetal: 204-240 (43 - 50.6%) -- 2% chance to 2HKO

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark SOFT CHECK

28.372

54.9% checker faints 9.34%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Hoopa-Unbound Drain Punch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 230-272 (50.6 - 59.9%) -- 85.9% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Hoopa-Unbound counters →

Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK

106.756

52.7% checker faints 8.03%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 470-554 (103.5 - 122%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Garchomp counters → Teams with Garchomp →

Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK

46.962

52.1% checker faints 7.29%

DAMAGE CALC

Blissey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Kyurem: 100-100 (22 - 22%) -- guaranteed 6HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Blissey counters → Teams with Blissey →

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

65.822

51.0% checker faints 8.64%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 600-708 (132.1 - 155.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Tyranitar counters → Teams with Tyranitar →

Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK

149.016

49.7% checker faints 6.86%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 212-252 (46.6 - 55.5%) -- 15.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK

120.489

49.5% checker faints 7.62%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 332-392 (73.1 - 86.3%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Kyurem

DragonIce SOFT CHECK

131.332

48.1% checker faints 6.09%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Kyurem Ice Beam vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 126-148 (27.7 - 32.5%) -- 77% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Kyurem counters → Teams with Kyurem →

Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison SOFT CHECK

130.86

47.9% checker faints 7.25%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Venusaur-Mega Sludge Bomb vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 120-142 (26.4 - 31.2%) -- 17% chance to 4HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Venusaur-Mega counters →

Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK

45.318

45.5% checker faints 7.40%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Hatterene Draining Kiss vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 146-174 (32.1 - 38.3%) -- 1.1% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Hatterene counters → Teams with Hatterene →

Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK

327.542

45.4% checker faints 4.64%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Make It Rain vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 338-402 (74.4 - 88.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Gholdengo counters → Teams with Gholdengo →

Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK

156.27

43.7% checker faints 6.65%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 470-554 (103.5 - 122%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Urshifu-Rapid-Strike counters → Teams with Urshifu-Rapid-Strike →

Cinderace

Fire SOFT CHECK

50.071

40.5% checker faints 9.80%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Libero Cinderace High Jump Kick vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 474-558 (104.4 - 122.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Cinderace counters → Teams with Cinderace →

Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK

170.222

40.3% checker faints 6.27%

DAMAGE CALC

0- SpA Terapagos Tera Starstorm vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Kyurem: 64-76 (14 - 16.7%) -- possible 9HKO

View Terapagos counters → Teams with Terapagos →

Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK

152.703

35.3% checker faints 6.61%

DAMAGE CALC

0 Def Ferrothorn Body Press vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 158-188 (34.8 - 41.4%) -- 72.5% chance to 3HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Ferrothorn counters → Teams with Ferrothorn →

Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK

160.061

34.4% checker faints 6.15%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Great Tusk Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 474-560 (104.4 - 123.3%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Great Tusk counters → Teams with Great Tusk →

Dragonite

DragonFlying SOFT CHECK

139.128

34.2% checker faints 6.85%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Dragonite Outrage vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 482-570 (106.1 - 125.5%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Dragonite counters → Teams with Dragonite →

Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK

253.39

34.1% checker faints 5.04%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Corviknight Iron Head vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 240-284 (52.8 - 62.5%) -- 99.6% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

View Corviknight counters → Teams with Corviknight →

Ranked #18 with 9.59% usage. Sorted by reliability score.