White Kyurem and Black Kyurem are two of the strongest Kyurem forms in Pokémon GO, but most players can only afford to build one first. During limited Raid Day windows, you collect Reshiram or Zekrom Energy, use the DNA Splicer, and choose between White Kyurem (Reshiram-fused) or Black Kyurem (Zekrom-fused). This guide compares White Kyurem vs Black Kyurem in Pokémon GO and explains which Kyurem is better to build first for raids.
How This Comparison Was Calculated
- Stats: Both forms share 310 / 183 / 245 base — top-three Attack stat in the game (tied with Mega Rayquaza).
- Raid utility: Per-type DPS / eDPS for Ice and Dragon, comparing each form's signature charge move (Ice Burn for White, Freeze Shock for Black) plus secondary types.
- PvP utility: Master League Stat Product and matchup spread vs the top 40 ML picks.
- Source data: based on values recalculated on this site from the live Pokémon GO game master — Doctor Pokégogo's own DPS / Stat Product / GBL meta analytics.
Last updated: 2026-04-29.
White Kyurem vs Black Kyurem — Which One Is Better in Pokémon GO?
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White Kyurem
Dragon / Ice — The #1 non-Mega Ice raid attacker. Signature move Ice Burn is one of the strongest Ice charge moves in the game. Also can run Cross Flame as a Fire sub-move (formerly Reshiram-exclusive). Top pick against Dragon, Ground, Flying, and Grass bosses (Rayquaza, Garchomp, Landorus, Tapu Bulu).
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Black Kyurem
Dragon / Ice — Top-tier Dragon attacker. Signature move Freeze Shock is one of the strongest Ice charge moves, and Fusion Bolt (formerly Zekrom-exclusive) provides Electric coverage against bosses like Kyogre, Gyarados, and Lugia. Slightly higher raw firepower than White, but Dragon is a far more crowded type, with Rayquaza / Palkia / Salamence already filling the slot.
White Kyurem vs Black Kyurem Stats in Pokémon GO
Base stats are identical — both forms use 310 / 183 / 245. The difference comes entirely from signature moves and secondary type coverage.
| Form | Type | Atk / Def / HP | Signature | Sub Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Kyurem | Dragon / Ice | 310 / 183 / 245 | Ice Burn (Ice) | Cross Flame (Fire) |
| Black Kyurem | Dragon / Ice | 310 / 183 / 245 | Freeze Shock (Ice) | Fusion Bolt (Electric) |
| Kyurem (regular) | Dragon / Ice | 246 / 170 / 245 | Glaciate | — |
Best Kyurem for Raids in Pokémon GO
| Role | White Kyurem | Black Kyurem |
|---|---|---|
| Top Ice | ★★★★★ (#1 non-Mega) | ★★★★★ (tied) |
| Top Dragon | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ (#1 non-Mega) |
| Fire backup (Cross Flame) | ★★★☆☆ | — |
| Electric backup (Fusion Bolt) | — | ★★★☆☆ |
| Master League | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Field Effect — Ice Burn / Freeze Shock
Both signature moves trigger a field effect when used in the wild after a raid: the target ring slows down, making it easier to land Excellent throws. Useful for grinding catch streaks or taking down hard-to-catch Legendaries with limited Premier Balls.
Related Resources
- IV Checker — calculate Stat Product for any Kyurem IV roll.
- Type Ranking — DPS / eDPS leaders by attack type.
- Best Pokémon for Lucky Trade — Top 10 Legendaries — Kyurem features here.
- Best Pokémon to Use Rare Candy On — Kyurem candy priority.
- All Pokémon Ratings — drill-downs.
About the Author
Doctor Pokégogo (about page) has been publishing data-driven Pokémon GO analyses since 2020. Raid evaluations on this page derive from the same data set used in the Type Ranking page; methodology details are linked there.
