Kyogre (Japanese: カイオーガ Kyogre) is a Water-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Kyogre can undergo Primal Reversion and become Primal Kyogre if it holds the Blue Orb.
Kyogre possesses the ability to expand the oceans. In ancient times, it came into conflict with Groudon, a Pokémon with the ability to expand continents. In Pokémon Sapphire, Emerald, and Alpha Sapphire, Kyogre is sought after by Team Aqua as part of their plot to create more habitats for aquatic Pokémon by raising the sea level.
Kyogre is the game mascot of Pokémon Sapphire and its remake, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, with Kyogre appearing on the box art of Sapphire and Primal Kyogre appearing on the box art of Alpha Sapphire.
Along with Groudon and Rayquaza, Kyogre is a part of the weather trio.
Biology
Kyogre is a massive, whale-like Pokémon with two big pectoral fins, each with four white square-shaped nails. It has a deep blue body and a white chin area with two small spikes protruding under it. Above each eye are two white, oval-shaped spots. It has red stripes around its chin, eyes, dorsal fins, and torso. These stripes glow when Kyogre is brimming with power. The tail is tattered with four trailing parts, the inner ones being smaller than the outer. Its eyes are small, yellow, and shadowed with black.
Primal Kyogre retains its general body structure but grows to more than double the size of its base form. Its main skin color becomes a darker shade of blue, the red markings along its body become light blue, and its eyes glow yellow with orange irises and orange-red pupils. The markings on its pectoral fins slightly change to form α symbols, which connect to its outer nails with red markings connecting the inner nails. Every part of its skin that was white in its base form becomes clear and translucent, with the large ovals on its head now connected to clear markings stretching from its tail to its forehead, where another α symbol is formed. The trailing parts of its tail grow longer and gain translucent webbing, and the areas between its pectoral fin markings also become clear. The translucent parts of its body reveal organ-like structures that glow with a mysterious light; it has a large "organ" at the center of its body, two smaller ones aligned with the large oval markings, and two more located in its pectoral fins. In the anime, Primal Kyogre is said to have widened the seas by a large margin simply by taking a swim.
Kyogre is said to be a powerful Pokémon, having control over the element of water and rain. It is said to have expanded the seas and is hailed as a savior for quenching areas of the world plagued with drought. Kyogre is normally calm and peaceful, but if it meets its rival, Groudon, Kyogre will engage in a cataclysmic battle against it. In the Mystery Dungeon series and core series, Kyogre is able to fly. Kyogre generally lives deep in the ocean and is said to rest in a deep trench. Kyogre is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Origin Pulse.
In the anime
In the main series
Primal Kyogre in the anime
Major appearances
Kyogre made its physical main series debut in Gaining Groudon. Team Magma had captured Kyogre but didn't have the correct orb to control it, so they planned to make a trade with Team Aqua, who had captured Groudon. The trade was about to be made when Archie decided to use Kyogre to destroy everyone, including his fellow henchmen. In The Scuffle of Legends, the battle between Kyogre and Groudon occurred.
In Mega Evolution Special II, a Kyogre was awakened by the presence of the Giant Rock. In Mega Evolution Special III, it was shown in its primal state, fighting with Primal Groudon over the Giant Rock.
Other
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, a Kyogre was among countless other Water-type Pokémon when Ash replaced all of the Sea Crown's crystals. However, when The Phantom attempted to make all the Water-types panic using supersonic waves from his ship, Kyogre was part of the ensuing commotion. Manaphy calmed them down using Heart Swap to rid the Pokémon of their confusion, and some Wailord broke open The Phantom's ship, followed by some Chinchou swimming into the opening and short-circuiting the ship. Kyogre then used Hyper Beam on the ship, destroying it.
In the beginning of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Kyogre was summoned by Hoopa to defeat it in the past. A Primal Kyogre was later one of six Legendary Pokémon summoned and hypnotized by the shadow Hoopa Unbound as its reinforcements. It and its teammates engaged in a battle against the Latios, Latias, and Shiny Rayquaza summoned to protect the real Hoopa in Dahara City. Eventually, after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, the hypnosis on Primal Kyogre and the other Legendary Pokémon was lifted, and Primal Kyogre departed for its home.
In The One That Didn't Get Away!, a Kyogre had been poisoned and was being pursued by a Pokémon Hunter and his underlings. However, Lana was able to feed it some Antidote, restoring its health and allowing it to defeat the hunter. However, Kyogre was still enraged afterwards, forcing Lana to reel it in with her fishing rod and have her Primarina sing to it in order to calm it down.
Minor appearances
Kyogre debuted in the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, where it was seen swimming across the ocean near the seabed.
Kyogre made its main series debut in a fantasy in Unfair Weather Friends.
A Kyogre appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Kyogre jumped out of the ocean and dove back in.
A Kyogre appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Kyogre appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, Lana imagined hooking a Kyogre while fishing.
A Kyogre appeared in a fantasy in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Primal Kyogre leaped from the sea and battled a Primal Groudon with its Origin Pulse.
In Pokémon Generations
Primal Kyogre in Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Kyogre was awoken by Archie 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.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Kyogre appeared in Saving Kyogre, The Lord Of The Ocean Depths!.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Kyogre (Adventures)
Kyogre's first appearance was in Assaulted by Pelipper I. It was awakened by Team Aqua in order to achieve their goal of expanding the sea. Wattson, Flannery, and Winona tried to stop it but failed due to Team Aqua's interference, and it ended up reaching Sootopolis City, where it fought for days on end with Groudon. Ruby, having trapped Sapphire in Wallace's air car for her safety, was joined by a reformed Courtney and succeeded in quelling both the titans using the Red and Blue Orbs and Norman's temporary control over Rayquaza. In the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc, Blaise and Amber tricked Hoopa into summoning Kyogre and Groudon from their places of rest. This, in addition to the return of Archie and Maxie, was set up in order to prevent a meteoroid from destroying the world.
In the Emerald arc, Guile Hideout succeeded in having Jirachi create a Kyogre monster made of seawater that nearly sank the entire Battle Frontier.
A Primal Kyogre appeared in a fantasy in Omega Alpha Adventure 5.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū Tendō owns a Kyogre which debuted in ABM14.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kyogre (TCG)
In the TFG
One Kyogre figure has been released.
Other appearances
After being released from a Poké Ball, Kyogre opens its mouth and squirts out a stream of water. The water is non-damaging but causes characters to be knocked back with extreme force. Touching Kyogre's body will do damage. Kyogre also appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
"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."
Kyogre returns as a Poké Ball summon with faster movement as well as a longer time and more KO ability. In these games, it can also appear from a Master Ball. It also appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
NA: This Water-type Pokémon roughly resembles an orca whale, though its large fins also look a bit like hands. Be wary of its Hydro Pump attack, which is capable of sending you flying off the stage. Even worse, it will chase after you, making it even harder to recover from the attack.
PAL: This orca-like Water-type Pokémon is known for the distinctive shape of its fins and the red markings along its body. It will use Hydro Pump to send fighters flying off the stage, and then proceed to chase after them to make recovering from the attack a nightmare.
Kyogre returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining its behavior from past games. It, along with Primal Kyogre, also appear as Spirits.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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This Pokémon is said to have expanded the sea by bringing heavy rains. It has the power to control water.
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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| Diamond
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It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
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Unova
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| Black
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It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
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| White
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It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
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Kalos
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Hoenn
#207
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A mythical Pokémon said to have swelled the seas with rain and tidal waves. It battled with Groudon.
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It is said to have widened the seas by causing downpours. It had been asleep in a marine trench.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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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.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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| BW
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Pokémon Center Fukuoka Kyogre
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Japanese
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Japan
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80
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April 16 to May 6, 2012
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| W2
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Sapphire Anniversary Kyogre
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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November 21, 2012 to January 10, 2013
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Dahara City Kyogre
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All
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Japan
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100
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June 20 to August 31, 2015
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Dahara City Kyogre
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Korean region
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Online
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100
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November 20, 2015 to January 31, 2016
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Dahara City Kyogre
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All
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South Korea
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100
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December 23 to 27, 2015
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Ultra Shiny Kyogre
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Japanese region
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Online
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60
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January 13 to March 19, 2018
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Winter Korean League Shiny Kyogre
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All
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South Korea
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60
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January 27 to 28, 2018
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Ultra Shiny Kyogre
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Korean region
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Online
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60
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February 14 to March 14, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Kyogre
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American region
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Online
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60
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August 3 to November 28, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Kyogre
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American region
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Online
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100
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August 3 to November 28, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Kyogre
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PAL region
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Online
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60
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August 3 to November 28, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Kyogre
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PAL region
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Online
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100
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August 3 to November 28, 2018
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 670
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Primal Kyogre
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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100
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160 - 207
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310 - 404
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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180
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166 - 255
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328 - 504
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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Total: 770
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- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Kyogre's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Min. exp.: 600
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Max. exp.: 995
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Browser entry R-208
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.1 seconds
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Base HP: 59
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Base Defense: 62
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Forms
Primal Reversion
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Kyogre may be modeled after the Earth's oceans and may also be a personification of the ocean. Its conflict with Groudon is similar to that of Leviathan and Behemoth, who would start a battle that would kill them both at the end of time. Like Kyogre, Leviathan is associated with the sea, and the Hebrew word for Leviathan is now used for whales in Modern Hebrew, which may be why Kyogre's appearance also draws inspiration from whales, especially the orca. However, Leviathan does not resemble Kyogre in traditional depictions.
Name origin
Kyogre may be a combination of 海 kai (ocean) and orca (a species described as a whale, but is more closely related to dolphins). Notably, it may also involve 海王 kaiō (king of the sea), which are the first two characters in 海王星 Kaiōsei (Neptune).
In other languages
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カイオーガ Kyogre
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From 海 kai (ocean) and orca. It may also involve 海王 kaiō (king of the sea), which are the first two characters in 海王星 Kaiōsei (Neptune).
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Kyogre
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Same as Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Kyogre
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Same as Japanese name
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 German
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Kyogre
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Same as Japanese name
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 Italian
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Kyogre
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Same as Japanese name
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 Korean
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가이오가 Kyogre
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Transcription of its Japanese name.
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 Mandarin Chinese
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蓋歐卡 / 盖欧卡 Gàiōukǎ
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Transcription of its Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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蓋歐卡 Goiāukā
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Same as Mandarin name
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Кайогр Kaiogr
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ไคออกา Kaioga
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Transcription of original Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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For other sprites and images, please see Kyogre images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
