Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Primal Kyogre
Say it: PRIMAL KY-oh-gur
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Primal Kyogre is Kyogre’s Primal form — still Water. You need Candy and Primal Energy (not Mega Energy). It boosts Water attackers in raids. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Say it: PRIMAL KY-oh-gur
Primal Kyogre is Kyogre’s Water Primal form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Primal Energy and boosts Water attackers in the raid lobby. Weak to Grass and Electric. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Primal Kyogre is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Primal Raids and special research
Invest tip: Farm Primal Energy from featured Primal raids and events. Default Primal for many Water raid days.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Primal Kyogre is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Kyogre— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- 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
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
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
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
# Understanding the Competitive Scene > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. Poké…
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…trage Type 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
# Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Secti…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…n Tail Dragon Ascent Dragon / Flying Eternatus Dragon Tail Dynamax Cannon Dragon / Poison Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Water Reshiram Fire Fang Fusion Flare Fire Zekrom Charge Beam Fusi…
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
# Weather Boost & Game Mechanics > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Sectio…
- Ch. 10: Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy
# Stardust, Investment & Seasonal Strategy > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler.…
- Ch. 11: Quick Reference Glossary
# Quick Reference Glossary > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 12: …
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…Water types that normally dominate here. Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 1 Primal Kyogre Waterfall Origin Pulse Water Best counter overall; Origin Pulse chunks huge damage 2 Shad…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…— safe 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).