Get ready for the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova! Black and White Kyurem and Shiny Meloetta are making their debut. This guide details how to obtain and fuse Kyurem.
Kyurem's Alternate Forms Arrive
Following the December 2024 announcement, Niantic has confirmed the arrival of Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, and Shiny Meloetta in the February 2025 Unova Tour. From February 21st to 23rd, 2025, attendees in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, USA, can participate in five-star raids to catch Kyurem and then fuse it.
Kyurem Fusion:
Fusion unlocks new attacks: Freeze Shock (Black Kyurem) and Ice Burn (White Kyurem). Here's what you need:
- Black Kyurem: 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, 30 Zekrom Candy
- White Kyurem: 1,000 Blaze Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, 30 Reshiram Candy
Fusion Energy is earned by defeating Black or White Kyurem in raids. Reverting Kyurem to its base form is free. Increased Shiny rates for Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom will also be in effect.
The global event, Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Global, runs March 1st-2nd, 2025, and is free for all trainers.
Shiny Meloetta Arrives!
Shiny Meloetta debuts! In-person event ticket holders can complete a Masterwork Research to encounter it. The research doesn't expire, allowing for completion at your own pace.
Unova's Iconic Legendaries
Kyurem, Reshiram, Zekrom, and Meloetta originated in Pokémon Black and White (Generation V). Kyurem's alternate forms, with their signature Ice Burn and Freeze Shock moves, were introduced in Pokémon Black and White 2. This event brings the complete Unova legendary experience to Pokémon GO.
