Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Kyogre
Say it: KY-oh-gur
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Kyogre is the Sea Basin Pokémon — Water Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a top Water attacker with Origin Pulse (Elite TM / event if missing) and can Primal Revert into Primal Kyogre. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Catch from Legendary raids or special events.
Say it: KY-oh-gur
Kyogre (#382) is a Water Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Water attacker with Waterfall + Hydro Pump / Surf / Origin Pulse / Blizzard / Thunder / Avalanche. Against Kyogre, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Kyogre is the Water raid queen — Shadow Kyogre is S-tier DPS. Pair with rainy weather when possible.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Origin Pulse when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Waterfall + Surf / Origin Pulse is the usual Water kit. Shadow Kyogre is elite Water DPS — remove Frustration before investing. Primal Kyogre for Water raid days.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Kyogre is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Kyogre can Primal Revert into Primal Kyogre (still Water). Primal Reversion uses Candy plus Primal Energy (separate from Mega Energy), boosts Water attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Kyogre cannot Primal Revert — purify first if you want Primal.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 270
- Defense
- 228
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Origin Pulse may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Waterfall · Standard
Water damage / default
Charged
- Origin Pulse · Elite / event
Best Water nuke
- Surf · Standard
Water / PvP
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water alternate
- Thunder · Standard
Electric coverage
- Blizzard · Standard
Ice coverage
- Avalanche · Standard
Ice alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- waterfall
Charged
- hydro pump
- blizzard
- thunder
- surf
- avalanche
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #628 of 954 · CP 1470
Waterfall + Avalanche
- Ultra League · rank #433 of 747 · CP 2469
Waterfall + Avalanche
- Master League · rank #36 of 1023 · CP 4652
Waterfall + Avalanche
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As a raid boss
5-star · Water · weak to Electric, Grass
Watch out: Origin Pulse, Blizzard, Thunder, Hydro Pump.
- 1. Mega Mewtwo Y
Confusion + Shadow Ball
- 2. Shadow Raikou
Volt Switch + Wild Charge
- 3. Zekrom
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 4. Shadow Electivire
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 5. Kartana
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
- 6. Mega Venusaur
Vine Whip + Frenzy Plant
Raid attacker roles
Water-type shortlist
- Primal Kyogre — Waterfall + Origin Pulse (Primal lobby boost)
- Shadow Kyogre — Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- Kyogre — Waterfall + Origin Pulse
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 1: Understanding the Competitive Scene
…es for the entire raid lobby - Primal Reversions — the unique Primal forms of Groudon and Kyogre with exceptional stats - Dynamax and Gigantamax — Max Battle mechanics that allow giant P…
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…ype Top Pick Best Moveset Shadow Upgrade Budget Option Budget Moveset Cannon Water Primal Kyogre Waterfall + Origin Pulse Shadow Kyogre Kingler / Gyarados Bubble + Crabhammer / Aqua Tail…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
…d attacker overall - Shadow Groudon — Ground-type king with enormous Attack stat - Shadow Kyogre — Water-type queen; exceptional DPS - Shadow Mamoswine — Best Shadow Ice attacker - Shado…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…st Move Charged Move 1 Charged Move 2 Notes Sacred Fire is a Community Day exclusive move Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse* Blizzard ML charger; Origin Pulse requires Elite TM Mewtwo Psycho…
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
…t higher level (L35) Rainy Water, Electric, Bug Water / Electric / Bug boosted; ideal for Kyogre and Zekrom raids Partly Cloudy Normal, Rock Rock boosted; Rampardos teams hit significant…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
…; essential for PvP) - Umbreon — Last Resort (Elite Charged TM; significant in PvP use) - Kyogre — Origin Pulse (Elite Charged TM; transformative for raids) Raid Event Strategy - During …
- Ch. 11: Quick Reference Glossary
…type damage bonus to the entire raid lobby Primal Reversion The Primal form of Groudon or Kyogre; mechanically similar to Mega Evolution with unique in-battle effects and passive boosts …
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…: Pull Dragon types like Giratina-O and Hydreigon — swap in Darkrai or pure Dark counters Kyogre (Water) Weaknesses: Electric, Grass | Resistances: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water Watch out for:…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…to leave in longer against Sludge Bomb/Sludge Wave sets Primal & Ultra Beast Raids Primal Kyogre (Water) Weaknesses: Electric, Grass | Resistances: Fire, Ice, Water, Steel Watch out for:…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).