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Best Primal Kyogre Raid Counters in Pokemon Go

Until August 26, Pokemon Go Trainers can band together to endeavor to beat Primal Kyogre, the enhanced version of the Sea Basin Legendary. If you missed the opportunity…

By Ethan Webb3 Mins Read
Primal Kyogre Roaring in Pokemon Go
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Until August 26, Pokemon Go Trainers can band together to endeavor to beat Primal Kyogre, the enhanced version of the Sea Basin Legendary. If you missed the opportunity to get this ultrarare pocket monster during its debut around the start of 2023, now’s the perfect chance — if you have the proper counters. As a Pokemon with only a single elemental type, Primal Kyogre’s weaknesses in Pokemon Go are easy to recognize and remember. However, this knowledge won’t make the Raid Battle any less challenging against this Primal Legendary.

What Are Primal Kyogre’s Weaknesses in Pokemon Go?

how to beat primal kyogre pokemon go with ultra beast raid counter
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The Sea Basin Legendary is a Water-type Raid Boss; accordingly, Primal Kyogre’s weaknesses are Grass and Electric. Both of these elements deal 1.6 times the damage, making them equally effective. Conversely, avoid using Pokemon with Steel-, Fire-, Water-, or Ice-type Movesets. 

If you’re wondering how many Trainers are needed to beat Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go, we recommend at least six to eight players. In our experience, anything lower than that risks failure, especially when Raiding with randoms. However, if you’re in a group with people you know equipped with the best counters possible, then the ideal number might be lower.

How To Beat Primal Kyogre Pokemon Go: Best Counters & Movesets

Best Primal Kyogre Raid Counters in Pokemon Go
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Next, let’s go over how to beat Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go with the best counters that can take advantage of the Legendary’s two weaknesses. Additionally, it is a great idea to Mega-Evolve any of the applicable Pokemon below if you possess enough energy for their evolutions.

Best Grass Counters
PokemonHow To EvolveBest Moveset
Kartana
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
  • Charged Attack: Leaf Blade
Zarude
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Vine Whip
  • Charged Attack: Power Whip
Tapu Bulu
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Bullet Seed
  • Charged Attack: Grass Knot
Roserade
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Budew and Roselia
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Evolution Item: Sinnoh Stone
  • Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
  • Charged Attack: Grass Knot
Chesnaught
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Chespin and Quilladin
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Vine Whip
  • Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Venusaur
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Bulbasaur and Ivysaur
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Vine Whip
  • Charged Attack: Frenzy Plant
Leafeon
  • 1st Stages: Eevee
  • Total Candy: 25
  • Evolution Condition: Active Mossy Lure Module
  • Fast Attack: Razor Leaf
  • Charged Attack: Leaf Blade
Best Electric Counters
Xurkitree
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Spark
  • Charged Attack: Discharge
Raikou
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
  • Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Zekrom
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Charge Beam
  • Charged Attack: Fusion Bolt
Thundurus Therian
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Volt Switch
  • Charged Attack: Thunderbolt
Magnezone
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Magnemite and Magneton
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Evolution Condition: Active Magnetic Lure Module
  • Fast Attack: Spark
  • Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Electivire
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Elekid and Electabuzz
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
  • Charged Attack: Wild Charge
Zapdos
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
  • Charged Attack: Thunderbolt
Vikavolt
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Grubbin and Charjabug
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Spark
  • Charged Attack: Discharge

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For more info on how to beat the Legendary Primal variants of Kyogre and Groudon, here’s a video by YouTuber The Trainer Club:

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From discovering secrets in Super Mario Bros 3 to farming monster parts for a new hat in Monster Hunter World, Ethan has always been a gaming enthusiast who passionately loves what he writes about. Since 2021, he has covered Game Guide content for multiple sites and excels in instructing fellow gamers on what they need to do to succeed in their favorite title. His expertise also comes from his double major Bachelor's Degree in Media & Comm. and Business Admin at Yengnam University in South Korea. Furthermore, Ethan is an avid viewer of "meta-hardcore-gaming" content on YouTube, keeping up to date with the "best builds, tier lists, or tips & tricks." He also keeps a close eye on the gaming industry by staying updated with new and upcoming releases, trending games, and other engaging news tidbits.

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