The "Precious Paths" season in "Pokémon GO" has officially begun, covering the months of December through February and building momentum toward the highly anticipated "Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos." This limited-time season brings a rotation of powerful Legendary and Mega Raid bosses, giving Trainers the perfect chance to strengthen their teams, hunt Shiny Pokémon, and earn rare rewards.
For the first phase of the season, Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom headline the Five-Star Raids, while Shadow Heatran appears in Five-Star Shadow Raids. Mega Evolutions also return in full force, with Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Medicham, Mega Garchomp, Mega Gyarados, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Glalie making powerful reappearances.
Best Kyurem Counters in 'Pokémon GO' Raids
To defeat Kyurem efficiently, Trainers should focus on Steel, Fighting, Dragon, and Fairy-type attackers. According to high-performance battle simulations, the top Kyurem counters include:
- Crowned Sword Zacian – Metal Claw, Behemoth Blade
- Crowned Shield Zamazenta – Metal Claw, Behemoth Bash
- Eternatus – Dragon Tail, Dynamax Cannon
- Dusk Mane Necrozma – Metal Claw, Sunsteel Strike
- Mega Lucario – Force Palm, Aura Sphere
- Keldeo – Low Kick, Secret Sword
- Mega Rayquaza – Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe
- Mega Metagross – Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Shadow Metagross – Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Mega Garchomp – Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe
These options offer the highest DPS output, making raids faster and more efficient.
Strong Non-Mega and Non-Shadow Alternatives
Not everyone has access to highly powered Shadow or Mega Pokémon. Fortunately, several standard Legendary and high-performance Pokémon can still do the job effectively, per Bleeding Cool:
- Origin Forme Dialga – Metal Claw, Roar of Time
- Lucario - Force Palm, Aura Sphere
- Terrakion – Double Kick, Sacred Sword
- Metagross – Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash
- Black Kyurem – Dragon Tail, Freeze Shock
- Dialga – Metal Claw, Draco Meteor
- Rapid Strike Urshifu – Counter, Dynamic Punch
- Single Strike Urshifu – Counter, Dynamic Punch
- Origin Forme Palkia – Dragon Tail, Spacial Rend
- Dawn Wings Necrozma – Metal Claw, Moongeist Beam
Powering up these Pokémon will significantly boost your success rate.
Shiny Kyurem Odds
The Shiny rate for Legendary Pokémon remains at approximately 1 in 20. If you're aiming for a perfect IV Kyurem, look out for these CP values:
- 2042 CP in normal weather
- 2553 CP in weather-boosted conditions
Can You Defeat Kyurem Alone?
In ideal conditions, two high-level Trainers with maxed-out counters can defeat Kyurem. However, for most players, bringing three to five Trainers is the safest and most efficient strategy. Coordination, proper timing, and team balance all play major roles in securing victory.
To maximize your catch chances, use the Circle Lock Technique combined with Golden Razz Berries. If you encounter a Shiny Kyurem, use a Pinap Berry instead; it is a guaranteed catch and doubles your candy gain.
