Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Kyogre's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Near-impossible to catch and yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Type-wise, Kyogre takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Kyogre's special bulk (base 140 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Skeledirge builds →Hex17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Moltres builds →Flamethrower13-15% U Turn15-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin10-11% Volt Switch 2x15-18% | ||
No breeding, no evolution. Kyogre is a Water legendary with 670 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Kyogre can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Drizzle back that up. Electric coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Kyogre best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
- Origin Pulse
- Water Spout
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Water Spout
- Thunder
- Origin Pulse
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Water Spout
- Origin Pulse
- Thunder
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunder
- Origin Pulse
- Water Spout
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Water Spout
- Thunder
- Origin Pulse
- Ice Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Water Spout
- Origin Pulse
- Thunder
- Ice Beam
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Water Spout and Origin Pulse naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Origin Pulse and Hydro Pump naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Water Spout and Origin Pulse naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Water Spout and Origin Pulse naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Rock and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Kyogre doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Kyogre is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Kyogre doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Kyogre is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Kyogre can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Kyogre is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Kyogre can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Kyogre is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Kyogre is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 670 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 150 Sp. Atk stands out.
Drizzle is what you want on Kyogre. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. Drizzle synergizes with Kyogre's base 140 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kyogre is a special attacker with base 150 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Best way to handle Kyogre: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
First obtainable in Ruby & Sapphire, Kyogre has been featured in 16 titles across 8 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASPrimal
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves