Take on Kyogre with our Raid Guide.
Kyogre is back in Pokémon GO raids to kick off Max Out. The powerful Water-type Pokémon will be in Raids from September 3 until September 14. This is one of the best Pokémon in the entire game, with an even better Primal form. Do NOT miss these Raids.
Perhaps the most powerful aspects of Kyogre is that its Primal form boosts candy, XL candy and awards additional XP for catching three different types of Pokémon. Water, Electric and Bug. Most Mega forms only cover one or two typings. Get a Kyogre, and get it to Mega Level 3 ASAP!
Here is everything you need to know to take on Kyogre in Pokémon GO.
Best Kyogre counters in Pokémon GO:
Kyogre has a weakness to Electric and Grass-types. It has a resistance to Fire, Ice, Steel and Water-type attacks.
This season, some Raid battle damage has been changed. So, the best Kyogre counters have changed a bit from previous seasons.
 Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter & Frenzy Plant |  Kartana Razor Leaf & Leaf Blade |  Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail & Drason Ascent |  Shadow Raikou Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |  Xurkitree Thunder Shock & Discharge |  Zekrom Charge Beam & Fusion Bolt |  Mega Venusaur Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant |  Zarude Vine Whip & Power Whip |  Meowscarada Leafage & Grass Knot |  Decidueye Leafage & Frenzy Plant |  Magnezone Spark & Wild Charge |  Luxray Spark & Wild Charge |
Some of the Pokémon here are standard Grass and Electric-type Raid Attackers. Mega Sceptile, Kartana, Xurkitree and Zekrom are all Pokémon that Trainers should have in their collection.
However, this season some new Pokémon have risen in the rankings. Pokémon like Meowscarada, Decidueye, Luxray and Magnezone are all now VERY useful Pokémon. The bonus, none of them are legendaries and all should be accessible and easy to power up. Great news! You will hopefully be able to build a strong team to take on Kyogre in Pokémon GO even if you don't have legendary Pokémon.
Can Kyogre be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Kyogre can be shiny after your Raid in Pokémon GO. Keep your eye out for that iconic purple colour!
Mega Evolutions to get you more Kyogre candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Water-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Kyogre candy in Pokémon GO:
- Blastoise
- Slowbro
- Gyarados
- Swampert
- Kyogre
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How many trainers do I need to beat Kyogre in Pokémon GO?
Kyogre can be tough to take on in Pokémon GO. You will need three high level trainers at a minimum if you want to win this Raid. However, to be safe, aim for a group of five or more trainers.
Additonally, make sure you're using Party Play to get that bonus damage in Raids. You can party up with anyone, not just those on your Friends list.
What is the Kyogre Pokémon GO 100% IV?
With Kyogre being the one of the best Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, you'll want to have the best IV's possible.
Here are the CP numbers to look out for when you're catching your Kyogre:
- 2351 CP
- 2939 CP (Weather boosted)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Will boost your Grass-type counters. | - |
| Windy | If you use Mega Rayquaza, it's Flying and Dragon-type attacks will be boosted. | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | - | Kyogre's Ice-type attack will be boosted. |
| Rainy | Will boost your Electric-type counters. The Kyogre you catch will be a higher CP. | Kyogre's Water-type attacks will be boosted. Kyogre's Electric-type attack will be boosted. |
| Fog | - | - |
Rainy weather seems to be the all or nothing weather when fighting Kyogre. Your attackers will be boosted, but so will Kyogre. However, you will get a higher CP Kyogre at the end for your trouble.
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