Type matchups
Damage Kyogre takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Kyogre has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 150
- Sp. Def
- 140
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 670
Kyogre has a base stat total of 670, higher than 96% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (150) well above Attack (100), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 90 Defense and 140 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Kyogre's only ability is Drizzle.
How to beat Kyogre
Kyogre takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Kyogre does not evolve.
Best counters to Kyogre
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kyogre weak to?
As a Water type, Kyogre takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Kyogre resistant to?
Kyogre resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Kyogre?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Kyogre with super-effective attacks.