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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…

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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?

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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
Pokemon How To Evolve Best 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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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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