Kyurem (Pokémon)

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Kyurem (Japanese: キュレム Kyurem) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Kyurem has two alternate forms, which are activated by using the DNA Splicers on it and either or , resulting in a process called Absofusion (Japanese: Absorb Union), which removes Reshiram or Zekrom from the party until the fusion is undone. It will then become White Kyurem when fused with Reshiram or Black Kyurem when fused with Zekrom.
(Refer to Game data→Form data for more details.)
Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom are often collectively referred to as the Tao trio by fans. The group is referred to in the myths and legends of the Unova region. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, it is also associated with the Swords of Justice.
Kyurem is the game mascot of both , appearing on the boxart of Black 2 as Black Kyurem and White 2 as White Kyurem.
==Biology==
Kyurem is a gray and blue, bipedal of indefinable but seemingly draconic basis. Kyurem has a blue head and snout and has yellow eyes without pupils, a pair of pointed light bluish horns on its head, and a yellow crest on its skull that is bioluminescent. Three pointed teeth jut out the bottom of either side of its jaws, which are frozen shut by the ice covering its head. Its long, gray neck has lines running around its whole body, legs, arms, and tail. It has two arms, each with two claws, and each arm is joined by its oddly-shaped, blue ice wings. Each wing has two spikes which are bioluminescent. If its wings are broken, gray tendril-like appendages are revealed on Kyurem's back. The right side of its body seems to be damaged in some way, as the wing and horn on its head on that side are shorter; the right side of its head also has a spiked edge near its jaw hinge that is absent from its left. Its legs are somewhat slender and have three sharp ice-like claws on each enormous foot. Its tail has three blue conical spikes on its tip, and appears to be some sort of propulsion device or a container of energy; exactly what it is based on is unclear, but it may be a damaged turbine.
Kyurem generates powerful, freezing energy inside itself, but its body becomes frozen when the energy leaks out. It appears that this Pokémon uses its ice powers to freeze its own body in order to stabilize its cellular structure. It is said to have a power that exceeds that of and , however, this power is kept at bay by the extreme cold. Kyurem can use its tendril-like appendages to transform Reshiram and Zekrom back into their respective Dragon Stones and even with them while they're in that state. In Pokémon Adventures, similarly to Reshiram and Zekrom, Kyurem is somehow capable of flying even with its frozen wings. According to the Village of Dragons's Elder in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, Kyurem is considered one of the strongest Pokémon in the world. Kyurem is powerful enough to cover a city and even an entire region in which it resides in ice. Kyurem loves Kyurem Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.
According to an old legend in Lacunosa Town, Kyurem is an extraterrestrial Pokémon that crashlanded on the planet inside either an icy meteor or a Dragon Stone, creating the Giant Chasm. This same legend describes Kyurem as hostile towards Pokémon and humans, due to the fact it supposedly devoured them if they were found outside of Lacunosa Town during the night. However, according to another old legend told by Drayden, Kyurem was created by the leftovers of the single powerful Dragon Pokémon owned by the twin heroes of Unova after it split up into Reshiram and Zekrom. Its true origin is unknown.
Kyurem is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move by leveling up.
===Forms===
Kyurem has two alternate forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem.
These forms are formed by absofusing with and , respectively, sharing many aspects of their designs with them. It can absofuse with them in their respective Dragon Stones to change to White or Black Kyurem. The reason for this is due to the sameness of Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom's genes, allowing said fusion. As a result, Kyurem also shares Reshiram or Zekrom's beliefs in truth or ideals, respectively, when fused with either of the two dragons. It's also said to wait for a hero to fill in the missing parts of its body with truth or ideals. In Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice , Kyurem can also change into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem without fusing by channeling the powers of both Reshiram and Zekrom it has within itself.
;White Kyurem
White Kyurem resembles a hybrid version of itself and Reshiram. When transformed into White Kyurem, its legs are just like the original, but shorter, and the middle toe becomes ice. As White Kyurem, it has some extra icy details on the legs. Its tail resembles that of Reshiram but is attached to the body with three gray parts of the skin. The tail is capable of movement and contains four holes. They are horizontal on White Kyurem. White Kyurem's torso is slimmer Its shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug into' the aforementioned holes. As White Kyurem, it has thin arms with two rings and three claws each, wings between the rings on its forearms, and its right arm and wing are frozen. Its neck is the same shape but becomes upright due to White Kyurem using Reshiram's fur. The ice covering Kyurem's upper jaws has partially disappeared, allowing it to move its mouth. During a battle, White Kyurem enters , and tubes sprout from its back to its tail. In White Kyurem's case, the ends of its hair and wings become fiery and its tail acquires fiery highlights.
White Kyurem can use both the power of fire and ice due to fusing with Reshiram. White Kyurem can fly using its wings and the jet engine-like tail. Due to Reshiram's influence, White Kyurem firmly believes in truth. Due to foreseeing a world of truth, it will fight to protect said future for both humans and Pokémon.
White Kyurem and are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . They're also the only known Pokémon that can have as an ability. White Kyurem is also the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
;Black Kyurem
Black Kyurem resembles a hybrid version of itself and Zekrom. When transformed into Black Kyurem, its legs are just like the original, but shorter, and the middle toe becomes ice. Its tail resembles that of Zekrom but is attached to the body with three gray parts of the skin. The tail is capable of movement and contains four holes: they are vertical on Black Kyurem. Black Kyurem's torso is bulkier. Its shoulders are covered in 'squares' of ice with two pins protruding from each which can come out and 'plug into' the aforementioned holes. As Black Kyurem, it has Zekrom's arms, but they are more muscular and without wings, and its left arm and wing are frozen. Its neck is the same shape but becomes upright due to Black Kyurem using Zekrom's skin. The ice covering Kyurem's lower jaws has partially disappeared, allowing it to move its mouth. During a battle, Black Kyurem and White Kyurem enter , and tubes sprout from its back to its tail. In Black Kyurem's case, parts of its right arm and the tip of the horn on the back of its head turn blue, while its tail lights up with electricity.
Black Kyurem can use the power of both electricity and ice due to fusing with Zekrom. Black Kyurem can fly using an anti-gravity field through its generator-like tail. Due to Zekrom's influence, Black Kyurem firmly believes in ideals. Due to foreseeing an ideal world, it will fight to protect said future for both humans and Pokémon.
Black Kyurem and are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . They're also the only known Pokémon that can have as an ability. Black Kyurem is also the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
	 		 	
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: is a major character in the main storyline.
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===Held items===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Kyurem=====
=====White Kyurem=====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Kyurem is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
=====Kyurem=====
=====White Kyurem=====
=====Black Kyurem=====
====By TM====
Starting in Generation VIII, Kyurem can learn even if fused. In that case, if Kyurem becomes unfused while knowing Scary Face, it will forget this move before the fusion move ( or ) is replaced with Scary Face.
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
Kyurem, in addition to its standard form, has two other forms: White Kyurem and Black Kyurem. They are the game mascots of , which they were introduced in.
Kyurem changes its form through the use of the DNA Splicers, which fuses it with or . The combination retains Kyurem's attributes, such as its level, Poké Ball, held item, game of origin, personality value, s, s, nickname, OT, Trainer ID number, secret ID number, met location, Pokérus, and so on. This fusion can be reversed by using the DNA Splicers again, with Reshiram or Zekrom remaining unaltered from before being fused, including whatever item it may have been holding. The DNA Splicers can only fuse one Kyurem at a time. White Kyurem and Black Kyurem cannot be deposited into or , nor can they be traded or without having the fusion undone first.
White Kyurem has the Ability and learns the moves and by leveling up, and its cry is a combination of standard Kyurem and Reshiram's cries. Black Kyurem has the Ability and learns the moves and by leveling up, and its cry is a combination of standard Kyurem and Zekrom's cries.
When Kyurem becomes fused with or separated from either Reshiram or Zekrom while it knows certain moves, Kyurem's move set will automatically be updated without prompting the player. Fusing Kyurem will replace with either Fusion Bolt or Fusion Flare, and replace with either Freeze Shock or Ice Burn, if one or both of these moves are present. Reversing the fusion will perform the inverse of these move transformations. Starting in Generation VIII, it is possible for Kyurem to learn Scary Face by TM after becoming fused; in these games, if Kyurem becomes unfused while it knows both Scary Face and the fusion move, the fusion move will change back to Scary Face and then all but the earliest instance of Scary Face will be deleted from the move set, to prevent having duplicate copies of the same move.
		
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	 	
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Kyurem (M15)=====
Kyurem debuted in all three of its forms in Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice. It was challenged by , who wasn't ready to fight it, but arrogantly claimed that he was a Sword of Justice. After the terrified Keldeo fled during the middle of the fight, Kyurem relentlessly pursued Keldeo in order to finish the battle they had started. Along with the other Legendary Pokémon present in the movie, Kyurem can speak through telepathy.
=====Other=====
Kyurem appeared in all three of its forms in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the , , and summoned to protect the real in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Kyurem and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Kyurem departed for its home.
White Kyurem anime.png|White Kyurem in the 
Black Kyurem anime.png|Black Kyurem in the 
====Minor appearances====
A Kyurem appeared in a fantasy in Bearing Down Easy!.
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
Kyurem appeared in both of its alternate forms at the end of the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, where Black Kyurem used and White Kyurem used .
===Pokémon Generations===
In The Frozen World, Kyurem was controlled by Colress and Team Plasma, who used it to power up a cannon to freeze Opelucid City. This was part of a larger plan to get the DNA Splicers to Zinzolin.
In The King Returns, Ghetsis used Kyurem as part of his final attempt to freeze Unova, but he was challenged by N and his . However, Ghetsis used the DNA Splicers to fuse the two Pokémon into White Kyurem. It was last seen being challenged by and his .
===GOTCHA!===
A Kyurem briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
Monta a Kyurem in the Giant Chasm in Pokédex Complete!.
===Movie adaptations===
A Kyurem appeared in the manga adaptation of .
Another Kyurem appeared in the manga adaptation of .
Hoopa Kyurem M18 manga.png|Kyurem in the Hoopa and the Clash of Ages manga
Hoopa Black Kyurem M18 manga.png|Black Kyurem in the Hoopa and the Clash of Ages manga
Hoopa White Kyurem M18 manga.png|White Kyurem in the Hoopa and the Clash of Ages manga
===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
Kyurem appeared in ANL5 in its Black Kyurem form.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Kyurem debuted in a fantasy in Mr. Perfect. It was the subject of a conversation between and Drayden.
In Cold Storage Battle, Kyurem was revealed to have been captured by Zinzolin. It was later taken control of by Colress and placed inside the Plasma Frigate to act as its power source.
Black Kyurem Adventures.png|Black Kyurem in the Pokémon Adventures manga
White Kyurem Adventures.png|White Kyurem in the Pokémon Adventures manga
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Kyurem appears in its Normal Form as a Master Ball Pokémon. Upon summoning, it releases from its sides to freeze any caught opponents.
Normal Form Kyurem also appears as a trophy in both games.
====Trophy information====
NA: While this Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon is definitely a Pokémon, some believe it is what remained after Reshiram and Zekrom were split apart. In battle, it will generate incredibly cold energy and then unleash it using Icy Wind. This move will deal constant damage before freezing opponents. 
PAL: Kyurem is thought to be an empty shell left behind when Reshiram and Zekrom split into two. Its icy energy is so powerful that it can freeze its own body. When Kyurem has built up enough energy, it can unleash Icy Wind, shooting spirals of cold left and right. After damaging fighters, this attack with leave them frozen.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Kyurem returns as a Pokémon summoned from the , retaining its behavior from the previous game. All three of its forms also appear as .
==Trivia==
* White Kyurem and Black Kyurem are tied for having the highest base stat totals of all .
* White Kyurem has the highest base stat of all Ice-type Pokémon, while Black Kyurem has the highest base stat of all Ice-type Pokémon.
* White Kyurem is the tallest Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
* Kyurem has the most separate cries used in-game, with a total of five. It has one for each form and two longer cries that play in stereo.
* In its base form, Kyurem is the only Pokémon with an effort value yield of 1 HP, 1 Attack, and 1 Special Attack.
* White Kyurem and Black Kyurem will not react if whistled at in the Isle of Armor or the Crown Tundra, as only their Overdrive Modes have attack animations. They share this distinction with .
** Likewise, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem can only do an Auto Battle if a Pokémon is specifically targeted even if there is multiple Pokémon shown.
* Of the Pokémon capable of fusion with another Pokémon, Kyurem is the only one whose fused forms do not have different typing than its base form. It is also the only one which does not learn a new move in the standard manner upon fusing, as Glaciate and Scary Face are respectively replaced with Freeze Shock and Fusion Bolt or Ice Burn and Fusion Flare upon fusion.
* In Pokémon Shuffle, White Kyurem and Black Kyurem are the only Pokémon with a rating of 5 Amelia icons.
===Origin===
Kyurem and its two counterparts and are based on the concept of in . Kyurem, however, symbolizes , the absence of yin and yang. In regards to overall design, it appears to be based on a and a , similar to Zekrom. Its arms in particular seem to be influenced by . Its -typing may allude to the absence of energy and the concept of . Its rock-like body and origin story of arriving on Earth like a meteor are references to comets, which are largely composed of ice crystals.
Given that its Japanese name contains mu, it may be based on the .
====Name origin====
Kyurem may be derived from 急冷 kyūrei (rapid cooling) and グレイ gurei (gray). It may also involve 冷 rei (cold), 零 rei (zero), or 雪 yuki (snow) with the reversed, and 無 (nothing). Rem may also mimic the rom of and the ram of .
==In other languages==
White Kyurem
Black Kyurem
==Related articles==
* Kyurem (M15)
* Kyurem (Gates to Infinity)
* Tao trio
* Tao trio (Adventures)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Legendary Pokémon
* Pokémon fusion
==External links==
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