Kyurem Black is a Dragon/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Type: Dragon/Ice
Abilities:
- Teravolt: This ability allows Kyurem Black to ignore the effects of abilities that could potentially hinder its moves, similar to the Mold Breaker ability.
Physical Characteristics:
- Kyurem Black is a large, draconic Pokémon with a predominantly gray and black color scheme.
- Features a distinctive ice-covered structure on its right arm, which is used to unleash powerful ice-based attacks.
- Has a pair of wings that are partially ice-covered and can be used for flight.
- Its body is rugged and muscular, with glowing blue eyes and spiky protrusions on its head and tail.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Often found in cold, desolate areas, such as the Giant Chasm in the Unova region.
- Known to be solitary and reclusive, it is rarely seen in the wild.
- Its existence is associated with legends and myths, particularly concerning its ability to merge with other Pokémon using DNA Splicers.
In Battle:
- Kyurem Black is a formidable physical attacker with a high Attack stat.
- Notable moves include Fusion Bolt and Freeze Shock, which utilize its unique typing and abilities.
- Strong against Dragon, Flying, and Water types, leveraging its powerful Ice and Electric-type moves.
- Vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Steel, and Fairy types due to its Dragon/Ice typing.
Evolution:
- Kyurem Black does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. Instead, it is a form of Kyurem achieved by using the DNA Splicers to merge with Zekrom.
- This transformation can be reversed to return to the original Kyurem form.
Interesting Facts:
- Kyurem Black is one of the forms Kyurem can take, the other being Kyurem White, which is achieved by merging with Reshiram.
- It is part of the Tao trio alongside Reshiram and Zekrom, embodying the concept of wuji or lack of boundaries.
- Its existence and form changes are central to the plot of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, where it plays a key role in the storyline involving Team Plasma.