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Kyogre(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Water-type legendary Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire. Kyogre is the version mascot of Pokémon Sapphire and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. It can activate Primal Reversion if it holds the Blue Orb, turning into Primal Kyogre. Kyogre is one of the three Super-ancient Pokémon of Hoenn.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

In Pokémon Sapphire, Emerald and Alpha Sapphire, Team Aqua tries to awaken and control Kyogre. It is awakened by a blue orb that the group actively seeks. They eventually awaken Kyogre, but they are stopped by the player (Rayquaza in Emerald) in the video games.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Kyogre in Brawl

Kyogre in Brawl

Kyogre is a Poké Ball Pokémon in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When it comes out of the Poké ball, it sprays water out of its mouth and tries to push opponents of the stage. Kyogre later returned in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trophy descriptions[]

A Sea Basin Pokémon. It brought down heavy rains, which formed seas and relieved droughts. It is usually found slumbering at the bottom of an ocean trench. Its attack Sheer Cold is a technique so powerful, it causes any opponent it strikes to faint instantly. In battle, it causes clouds to form and drenches the area in rain. It once had a fierce battle with Groudon.

In the anime[]

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Kyogre in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Kyogre appeared in the ninth Pokémon movie, Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. In the movie, Kyogre helps Ash, May, Pikachu and Manaphy to protect the Sea Temple and defeat The Phantom. Kyogre's Primal form made several appearances in various animated media.

Kyogre appeared in Pokémon Generations, awakened by Team Aqua inside the Seafloor Cavern, who used the Blue Orb to turn it into its Primal form. It escaped the Cavern and swam through its surrounding waters and surfaced above the ocean before creating a massive storm, threatening to destroy Hoenn. It was last seen attacking Archie and other members of Team Aqua when he tried to calm it down.

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Kyogre has the power to create massive rain clouds that cover the entire sky and bring about torrential downpours. This Pokémon saved people who were suffering from droughts.
Pokémon Sapphire Kyogre is named in mythology as the Pokémon that expanded the sea by covering the land with torrential rains and towering tidal waves. It took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with Groudon.
Pokémon Emerald Kyogre has appeared in mythology as the creator of the sea. After long years of feuding with Groudon, it took to sleep at the bottom of the sea.
Pokémon FireRed This Pokémon is said to have expanded the sea by bringing heavy rains. It has the power to control water.
Pokémon LeafGreen This Pokémon is said to have expanded the sea by bringing heavy rains. It has the power to control water.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon Pearl It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon Platinum It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon HeartGold A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
Pokémon SoulSilver A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon White It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon Black 2 It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon White 2 It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
Pokémon Y It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Through Primal Reversion and with nature’s full power, it will take back its true form. It can summon storms that cause the sea levels to rise.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kyogre is said to be the personification of the sea itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Groudon, as each sought to gain the power of nature.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Trade
Pokémon Sapphire
Cave of Origin
Pokémon Emerald
Marine Cave
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Platinum
Trade
Pokémon HeartGold
Embedded Tower (requires Blue Orb)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Y
Trade
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Cave of Origin
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Trade
Pokémon Moon
Trade
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Trade
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Water World)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Shield
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Ramanas Park
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Ramanas Park
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Casseroya Lake
Pokémon Violet
Casseroya Lake

Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 100
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 150
Sp. Defense 140
Speed 90
Total 670

Primal[]

Base Stats
HP 100
Attack 150
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 180
Sp. Defense 160
Speed 90
Total 770


Form change[]

Kyogre
Primal Reversion
while holding
Blue Orb
Kyogre
Primal Form


Moveset[]

Main article: Kyogre/moveset

Gallery[]

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Sprites[]

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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet


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Renders
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Trivia[]

  • Primal Kyogre has the highest base Special Attack stat, base Special Defense stat, and base stat total of all Water-type Pokémon.
  • Spenser has a staff with Kyogre's markings on it.
  • In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a Kyogre that knows Surf will allow the player to surf more quickly than with other Pokémon (except for Sharpedo). This action has its own animation and larger hitbox.
    • Additionally, a Kyogre that knows Dive will allow the player to avoid underwater Trainer battles. This action also has its own animation and a larger hitbox.

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