Stats & Training
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.
A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
In X & Y, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Kyogre for 62-73%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Kyogre for 52-62%. Rotom deals 41-48% with Volt Switch.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x62-73% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave9-11% Thunderbolt 2x52-62% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Kyogre View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x41-48% Shadow Ball23-28% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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
X & Y Kyogre Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Kyogre learns Water Spout and Hydro Pump naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ice and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kyogre in X & Y
Kyogre doesn't appear in X & Y. 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.
Special encounter in:
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Kyogre Guide
In X & Y, Kyogre is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-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.
In X & Y, the 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.
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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- 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