Special
Pivot
90Speed · Above Avg

Is Kyogre Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Water legendary with AbilityDrizzle summoning permanent rain. Trade-only from Hoenn. If imported, Kyogre trivializes everything in FRLG. Rain boosts Water and enables Swift Swim. One of the most powerful Pokemon ever made.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadSEGEGGSSGSGGGBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8KyogreTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Strong

Kyogre resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Even

Kyogre trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
Easy KO
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
You Win
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Kyogre trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
You Win
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
Even
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Easy KO
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Strong

Kyogre resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Easy KO
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Easy KO
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Easy KO
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Strong

Kyogre resists most of Giovanni's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Easy KO
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
Easy KO
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Easy KO
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

You Win
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
You Win
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Strong

Kyogre resists most of Bruno's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
You Win
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
You Win
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
Easy KO
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
You Win
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.

You Win
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
You Win
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
You Win
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
You Win
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Even
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
You Win
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Easy KO
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Good

Kyogre has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.

You Win
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
You Win
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Easy KO
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 73
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hydro PumpDragon DanceEarthquakeHyper Beam
Easy KO
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Venusaur
Lv 75
GrassPoison
Overgrow
Solar BeamSludge BombEarthquakeSunny Day
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Water
Tier
S

Kyogre cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Kyogre locations

Recommended Moves
  • After Erika
    • TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
    • LV 30PsychicCalm Mind100%20
  • After Koga
    • HM03WaterSurf135100%15
    • LV 45WaterHydro Pump16580%5
  • After Giovanni
    • TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
    • LV 65NormalDouble-Edge120100%15
    • LV 75WaterWater Spout225100%5
  • Post-Game
    • HM07WaterWaterfall120100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade70100%20

How to Get Kyogre in FireRed & LeafGreen

Kyogre is Sapphire and Emerald exclusive in Gen 3. No FRLG version spawns it, so trading from either Hoenn game (where it's the Cave of Origin or Marine Cave final encounter) is the only route.

Kyogre cannot be caught in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen, but you can still get it via these paths:

Pokemon HOME · Switch Rerelease

Playing the Switch version of FireRed & LeafGreen? Pokemon HOME compatibility is post-launch but deposit-only by design (FRLG → HOME). Inbound HOME transfer of Kyogre into FRLG is not possible — an original GBA cartridge with a Link Cable is the only inbound route.

Obtain and trade from these games:

Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Also Obtainable In:

Direct cartridge trade across generations isn't possible — but the Pokemon HOME path above bridges this gap once Switch support launches.

Kyogre Weakness

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.

Kyogre Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Kyogre Weak Against

Good
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Kyogre Strong Against

3Strong
3Resisted
0Immune
Score0
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Kyogre

Kyogre Evolutions

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

No Evolution
Kyogre
#382Kyogre
Does not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

FRLG Kyogre Best Moveset

AbilityDrizzle summons permanent rain on switch-in, boosting all Water moves by 50%% and enabling AbilitySwift Swim teammates. 150 Sp. Atk fires rain-boosted MoveWater Spout at 150 base power from full HP. The moveset defines the weather war. MoveIce Beam and MoveThunder add perfect-accuracy Electric coverage in rain.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Drizzle
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Kyogre
Modest+SPA

Kyogre best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Ice Beam
  • Calm Mind
  • SurfSTAB
  • ThunderCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Water Spout 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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Water Pulse
B9010020Water
Lv 5
Scary Face
9010Normal
Lv 15
Ancient Power
C601005Rock
Lv 20
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Lv 30
Calm Mind
B20Psychic
Lv 35
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
Lv 45
Hydro Pump
A180805Water
Lv 50
Rest
C10Psychic
Lv 60
Sheer Cold
305Ice
Lv 65
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Lv 75
Water Spout
B2251005Water

TM Moves

TM
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM04
Calm Mind
B20Psychic
TM
Dive
B9010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
B9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM34
Shock Wave
C6020Electric
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
B14210015Water
TM25
Thunder
B1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
B9510015Electric
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
B9010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Kyogre doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
Tutor
Substitute
A10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
A10020Electric

Base Stats

Base Stats
Legend
HP100
B
Attack100
B
Defense90
B
Sp. Atk150
S
Sp. Def140
A
Speed90
B
Total670
Details
Catch Rate
Legendary3 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height4.5 m
Weight352.0 kg
Base XP335
Abilities
Drizzle
Summons rain that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entry

This POKéMON is said to have expanded the sea by bringing heavy rains. It has the power to control water.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Kyogre FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • No. Kyogre isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Find it in Sapphire or Emerald, then trade it over.

Game Availability

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.

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