Primal Kyogre Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Primal Kyogre in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Primal Kyogre
Primal Kyogre is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 27.600 DPS.
Primal Kyogre can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Primal Kyogre is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Primal Kyogre resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Primal Kyogre is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (27.600 DPS), Regieleki (24.471 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (23.231 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Primal Kyogre: After defeating Primal Kyogre, the catch encounter will have a CP between 3343 and 3456 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 4158-4300 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Primal Kyogre from raids will have exactly 3456 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Primal Kyogre?
The best counter for Primal Kyogre is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 27.600 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (24.471 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (23.231 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Primal Kyogre?
Primal Kyogre can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Primal Kyogre weak to?
Primal Kyogre is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Primal Kyogre be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Primal Kyogre's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Primal Kyogre from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Primal Kyogre from raids will have 3456 CP at level 20, or 4300 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 3343. If you see 3456 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Primal Kyogre worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Primal Kyogre is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Primal Kyogre?
For the best moveset for Primal Kyogre itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Primal Kyogre stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Primal Kyogre without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Primal Kyogre can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (24.471 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (22.900 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Primal Kyogre in raids?
Weather boost information for Primal Kyogre is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.