Pokémon Go Kyogre Raid Guide

As we kick off the Water Festival for Pokémon Go, a key addition to the event is the reappearance of Kyogre as a raid boss. The event itself runs from June 7^th to June 21^st, so if you’re looking to conquer the elusive Legendary Water Pokémon, we’ve got the tips and information that can help you take him down, and possibly even earn his Shiny form.

Kyogre’s Raid Boss CP is 51968, and though he is a tough competitor, Kyogre is easily countered by strong Electric and Grass type Pokémon. The absolute best counter to Kyogre is the Legendary Pokémon Raikou. Using Thunder Shock and Wild Charge will easily put you ahead in terms of damage when taking on Kyogre, though getting your hands on Raikou is a struggle in itself.

Other excellent Pokémon to use include Zapdos and Latios, keeping in theme of using Electric and Grass moves to claim victory, but once again getting your hands on these Legendary Pokémon can be a struggle. Venusaur and Sceptile are also excellent choices to use, due to their high damage, though if Kyogre is rocking Blizzard then these Grass types will not likely last too long.

Overall, Electric types fare very well, as they take normal or reduced damage to Kyogre’s own moves. Grass types can dish out the damage, but if Kyogre has Blizzard then they’ll suffer in return. The best weather to take on the fight with is Rainy, as it unlocks the level 25 Kyogre encounter and boosts Electric damage. Be warned however, as this will also boost Kyogre’s own damage. Clear is also beneficial, as it boosts Grass damage with no real bonus for Kyogre, while you want to avoid Snow, as it boosts Blizzard and can make surviving Kyogre’s attacks even more difficult.

This isn’t the type of battle we would recommend taking on alone, so make sure you have backup when it comes to battling the Legendary Water Pokémon Kyogre. If you get a hold of his awesome power, let us know in the comments below, especially if you manage to capture a Shiny Kyogre.