White Kyurem in Pokémon Go Raids
White Kyurem, a powerful Dragon and Ice-type Pokémon, is now making its appearance in five-star raids in Pokémon Go. This fused version of Reshiram and Kyurem is a formidable opponent, requiring strategic planning and the right team to take it down. If you and your friends are up for the challenge, it’s a fantastic opportunity to add this legendary Pokémon to your collection.
Understanding White Kyurem’s Weaknesses
To effectively battle White Kyurem, it’s crucial to understand its type weaknesses. White Kyurem is weak against Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Rock, and Steel-type Pokémon. Conversely, it is resistant to Electric, Grass, and Water-type moves. While you can certainly use a Dragon-type Pokémon, be cautious, as White Kyurem has several moves that can exploit its weaknesses. The best strategy is to focus on Fairy, Fighting, Rock, or Steel-type Pokémon, as they offer the best balance of attack and defense.
White Kyurem’s Moveset
Knowing the specific moves that White Kyurem can use will help you prepare a more effective team. White Kyurem has a diverse moveset, including:
- Ancient Power (Rock type)
- Blizzard (Ice type)
- Dragon Breath (Dragon type)
- Dragon Pulse (Dragon type)
- Focus Blast (Fighting type)
- Fusion Flare (Fire type)
- Ice Burn (Ice type)
- Ice Fang (Ice type)
- Steel Wing (Steel type)
These moves make White Kyurem effective against a wide range of Pokémon types, including Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, and Rock-type Pokémon. While you can still use the recommended types, be particularly cautious with Dragon or Rock types, as they are more vulnerable to White Kyurem’s powerful attacks.
Best Pokémon Counters for White Kyurem
When assembling your team to face White Kyurem, the following Pokémon are highly recommended:
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Lucario (Fighting/Steel)
- Strengths: Lucario is a formidable choice with high attack power and Steel-type defense. Mega Evolving Lucario can further enhance your team with its improved stats.
- Best Moveset: Fast move: Force Palm; Charged moves: Aura Sphere and Close Combat.
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Metagross (Steel/Psychic)
- Strengths: Metagross is known for its bulk and powerful attacks. While it may not have the raw strength of a Fighting-type Pokémon like Lucario, its Steel and Psychic types make it a solid choice.
- Best Moveset: Fast move: Bullet Punch; Charged moves: Meteor Mash and Flash Cannon.
- Groudon (Ground/Fire)
- Strengths: Groudon, a Legendary Pokémon, has been a staple in five-star raids for years. Its Ground type makes it effective against White Kyurem, and evolving it into Primordial Groudon adds a Fire type, enhancing its attack power.
- Best Moveset: Fast move: Mud Shot; Charged moves: Precipice Blades and Fire Punch.
Additional Pokémon to Consider
To complete your team of six Pokémon, consider these additional options:
- Blaziken (Fire/Fighting)
- Dawn Wings Necrozma (Fairy/Psychic)
- Diancie (Rock/Fairy)
- Dusk Mane Necrozma (Ghost/Fairy)
- Garchomp (Ground/Dragon)
- Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy)
- Heracross (Bug/Fighting)
- Keldeo (Water/Fighting)
- Latios (Dragon/Psychic)
- Origin Forme Dialga (Steel/Dragon)
- Origin Forme Palkia (Water/Dragon)
- Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying)
- Salamence (Dragon/Flying)
- Tyranitar (Rock/Dark)
Rewards and Tips
Defeating White Kyurem in a five-star raid not only grants you the satisfaction of a hard-fought victory but also offers valuable rewards. You’ll have a chance to catch a Kyurem that knows Glaciate, and there’s even a possibility of encountering a Shiny variant. Additionally, you’ll receive 80 to 140 Blaze Fusion Energy, which is essential if you plan to catch a White Kyurem yourself.
By carefully selecting your Pokémon and understanding White Kyurem’s weaknesses, you can maximize your chances of success in this challenging raid. Happy battling, and good luck on your quest to catch White Kyurem!
