Unova Returns: Catch Black & White Kyurem in Pokémon GO Tour

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 these powerful Pokémon.

Black and White Kyurem Arrive in Pokémon GO

Following the December 2024 announcement, Niantic has confirmed the arrival of Black Kyurem, White Kyurem, and Shiny Meloetta for the Pokémon GO Tour: Unova in February and March 2025. In-person event attendees in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, USA (February 21-23, 2025) can participate in five-star raids to catch Kyurem and then fuse it.

Kyurem Fusion:

To fuse Kyurem, you'll need:

• Black Kyurem: 1,000 Volt Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, and 30 Zekrom Candy.
• White Kyurem: 1,000 Blaze Fusion Energy, 30 Kyurem Candy, and 30 Reshiram Candy.

Fusion Energies are earned by completing raids featuring Black or White Kyurem. Reversion to the base form is free. Increased Shiny rates for Kyurem, Reshiram, and Zekrom will also be available during the event.

A global event (March 1-2, 2025) – Pokémon GO Tour: Unova - Global – will offer a ticket-free opportunity to participate.

Shiny Meloetta's Grand Entrance

Shiny Meloetta makes its Pokémon GO debut! In-person event attendees can complete a Masterwork Research to encounter this Pokémon. The research doesn't expire, allowing for completion at your own pace.

Unova's Legendary Trio and More

Kyurem, Reshiram, Zekrom, and Meloetta originally appeared in Pokémon Black and White, the fifth generation of Pokémon games. Black and White 2 introduced Kyurem's alternate forms, capable of learning Ice Burn and Freeze Shock, mirroring their Pokémon GO counterparts. Don't miss this limited-time opportunity to complete your Unova Legendary collection!