Pokemon Go Primal Kyogre Raid Guide: Weaknesses & best counters

The almighty fan-favorite fighter Primal Kyogre is returning to Pokemon Go for a special Raid Day. So if you’re still in need of one or are looking for a specimen with perfect IVs, we’ve got details of its weaknesses and the best counters to help you defeat it in seconds.

Kyogre is already considered to be one of the strongest Legendaries of all time, but when it undergoes Primal Reversion it’s pretty much unstoppable – so the news that it’s returning to Pokemon Go has got fans of the mobile game very excited.

After making its debut during the Pokemon Go Tour Hoenn event back in February 2023, Primal Kyogre will once again appear in Primal Raids. You’ll have the chance to battle it on March 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.

These battles won’t be easy, so if you’re looking for some assistance, we’ve rounded up details of Primal Kyogre’s weaknesses, a list of some of the best counters you can use, and tips for winning below.

Contents

• Primal Kyogre weaknesses in Pokemon Go
• Primal Kyogre counters in Pokemon Go
• How to get Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go
• Can Primal Kyogre be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

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Primal Kyogre weaknesses in Pokemon Go

Primal Kyogre is a Water-type Pokemon which means it’s only weak against Electric and Grass-type attacks. It doesn’t have a 4x weakness so use whichever type you prefer.

On the flip side, Primal Kyogre is resistant to Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type attacks, so avoid using those where possible as they won’t be very effective.

Primal Kyogre counters in Pokemon Go

Here are some of the best counters you can use against Primal Kyogre:

POKEMON		BEST MOVESET
Mega Venusaur		Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant
Mega Manectric		Thunder Fang & Wild Charge
Mega Sceptile		Bullet Seed & Frenzy Plant
Zekrom		Charge Beam & Fusion Bolt
Xurkitree		Spark & Discharge
Kartana		Razor Leaf & Leaf Blade
Zarude		Vine Whip & Power Whip
Chesnaught		Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant
Luxray		Spark & Wild Charge
Magnezone		Spark & Wild Charge

We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, and more common Pokemon in the table above so there should be something for trainers of all levels.

Don’t worry if you don’t have any of the counters we’ve listed though – simply focus on your strongest Electric and Grass-type Pokemon with matching attacks.

Tips for defeating Primal Kyogre

The most important thing you can do when battling Primal Kyogre is to make sure you have a team of solid Grass-type and Electric-type counters with their optimal movesets. Plus, you’ll need to team up with at least 10 other trainers.

In case anyone has a Mega-Evolve Pokemon, other Pokemon of the same type will get a boost in battle, which could be the difference between winning and losing here.

How to get Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go

The only way to get Primal Kyogre is by catching it during a Primal Raid battle. Luckily for you, it will appear as a Boss Raid during a special Raid Day on March 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.

However, defeating it does not guarantee you’ll catch it on your first try. Remember to use Golden Razz Berries and land Excellent Curveball Throws for the best chance of catching it.

Can Primal Kyogre be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Primal Kyogre can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this version was released in February 2023.

More so, during the special Raid Day, you’ll be able to find it. But keep in mind that its spawning rate is extremely low.

That’s everything you need to know about Primal Kyogre’s weaknesses and counters in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check out some other guides below:

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