Is Kyurem viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Kyurem is ranked #18 in Gen 9 National Dex with 9.55% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Kyurem in Gen 9 National Dex?

Charizard-Mega-X has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 81.6% of 77.04657599151206 relevant encounters. Standard error is 6.2 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Kyurem matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 National Dex?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Kyurem was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Kyurem counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0646 Kyurem

DragonIce

USAGE 9.5% #18

BASE STATS

HP 125

ATK 130

DEF 90

SPA 130

SPD 90

SPE 95

BST660

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

FightingRockDragonSteelFairy

½×

WaterElectricGrass

Moves

Substitute 61.7% Freeze-Dry 60.0% Earth Power 59.0% Icicle Spear 49.4% Dragon Dance 47.9% Protect 34.6% Roost 31.9% Ice Beam 22.1%

Items

Leftovers 40.1% Loaded Dice 13.0% Heavy-Duty Boots 10.3% Choice Specs 8.5% Groundium Z 7.9% Never-Melt Ice 6.6% Assault Vest 5.5% Choice Scarf 4.0%

Common Teammates

Zamazenta39.6%

Scizor-Mega32.7%

Alomomola31.3%

Landorus-Therian28.1%

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Explore Kyurem + Zamazenta teams 49 score Explore Kyurem + Iron Valiant teams 47 score Explore Kyurem + Kingambit teams 47 score Explore Kyurem + Volcarona teams 46 score

Leading observed checks

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Team core to explore

Kyurem + Zamazenta 39.6% teammate usage Explore teams →

Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Charizard-Mega-X

FireDragon OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

77.047

56.9

81.6% Standard error 6.19 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Scizor-Mega

BugSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

162.761

50.4

73.9% Standard error 5.88 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Zamazenta

Fighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

288.825

48.8

67.5% Standard error 4.68 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Iron Valiant

FairyFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

130.993

47.5

73.7% Standard error 6.55 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Kingambit

DarkSteel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

323.975

47.1

64.9% Standard error 4.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Volcarona

BugFire OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

143.975

46.1

71.3% Standard error 6.30 points

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

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Diancie-Mega

RockFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

114.746

44.6

72.9% Standard error 7.08 points

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

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Tapu Lele

PsychicFairy OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

122.007

44.6

68.2% Standard error 5.90 points

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

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Tyranitar-Mega

RockDark DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

142.737

36.3

63.6% Standard error 6.84 points

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

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Lopunny-Mega

NormalFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

40.9

32.5

62.7% Standard error 7.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Melmetal

Steel DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

168.079

32.2

57.4% Standard error 6.32 points

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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Charizard-Mega-Y

FireFlying OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

126.792

31.3

59.5% Standard error 7.05 points

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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Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK View matchup

315.91

29.4

48.1% Standard error 4.68 points

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

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Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic OFFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

45.675

29.3

58.4% Standard error 7.29 points

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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Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

116.447

23.7

49.1% Standard error 6.33 points

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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Kyurem

DragonIce SOFT CHECK View matchup

131.332

23.7

48.1% Standard error 6.09 points

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

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Blissey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

69.674

21.9

54.9% Standard error 8.26 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Keldeo

WaterFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

89.741

20.9

49.5% Standard error 7.14 points

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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Garchomp

DragonGround SOFT CHECK View matchup

86.49

18.9

48.9% Standard error 7.50 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison SOFT CHECK View matchup

106.774

17.9

44.5% Standard error 6.67 points

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

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Terapagos

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

161.045

17.8

44.1% Standard error 6.57 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Hoopa-Unbound

PsychicDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

28.372

17.6

54.9% Standard error 9.34 points

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

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Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

65.822

16.5

51.0% Standard error 8.64 points

DAMAGE CALCSand

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

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Hatterene

PsychicFairy SOFT CHECK View matchup

45.318

15.9

45.5% Standard error 7.40 points

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

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Urshifu-Rapid-Strike

FightingWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

159.637

15.1

41.4% Standard error 6.56 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK View matchup

138.766

12.9

35.4% Standard error 5.62 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Corviknight

FlyingSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

269.724

12.2

31.3% Standard error 4.77 points

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

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Ogerpon-Wellspring

GrassWater SOFT CHECK View matchup

245.577

10.8

30.0% Standard error 4.80 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Wellspring Mask Ogerpon-Wellspring Superpower vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Kyurem: 356-420 (78.4 - 92.5%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Great Tusk

GroundFighting SOFT CHECK View matchup

157.571

9.5

33.7% Standard error 6.06 points

DAMAGE CALC

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

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Ferrothorn

GrassSteel SOFT CHECK View matchup

141.642

8.5

35.9% Standard error 6.85 points

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

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Ranked #18 with 9.55% usage. Sorted by conservative score.