How do I get to Primal Kyogre?
To get to Primal Kyogre, you need to perform Primal Reversion on a Kyogre after collecting the correct amount of Primal Energy, which can be obtained by defeating Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in raids, walking Kyogre as your Buddy after transforming at least once, or completing Chasing Legends research. The Primal Reversion process is similar to Mega Evolution, but it’s exclusive to Groudon and Kyogre, and it allows Primal Kyogre to retain its Primal form for 8 hours before returning to its standard form.
Understanding Primal Kyogre and Primal Energy
What is Primal Energy?
Primal Energy is a unique resource required to perform Primal Reversion on Groudon and Kyogre. Trainers can collect Primal Energy by defeating Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in raids, walking Kyogre or Groudon as their Buddy after transforming at least once, or completing Chasing Legends research.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you walk Kyogre for primal energy?: Yes, walking Kyogre as your Buddy after transforming at least once can earn you Primal Energy.
- When can I get Primal Kyogre?: You can get Primal Kyogre by performing Primal Reversion on a Kyogre after collecting the correct amount of Primal Energy.
- Why am I not getting primal energy?: You may not be receiving Primal Energy if you have reached the limit of 9,999 Primal Energy per Pokémon species.
- Will Primal Kyogre ever come back?: Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon return to Primal Raids periodically, with the exact schedule announced by the game developers.
- How rare is a Primal Kyogre?: Primal Kyogre is considered Ultra Rare, with a rarity of 55/160.
- How long is Primal Kyogre out for?: Primal Kyogre is available in Primal Raids for a limited time, usually a few days, with the exact duration announced by the game developers.
- Is there a way to get primal energy after the event?: Yes, having Groudon or Kyogre as your Buddy is the only way to earn Primal Energy after the Go Tour: Hoenn event.
- Do Primals drop in non-seasonal?: Primal Ancients unlock for a specific mode after one character finishes Greater Rift 70 Solo, and they can drop in both Seasonal and non-Seasonal characters.
- What are the odds of getting a primal?: The odds of getting a Primal are 0.25% for every Level 70 Legendary or Set item obtained from any source.
- Is Primal Kyogre a rare Pokémon card?: Yes, Primal Kyogre is a Full Art Ultra Rare card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
- Can the Primals be shiny?: Yes, Shiny Primal Groudon and Shiny Primal Kyogre are available, but getting them requires specific steps.
- Is Primal Kyogre card rare?: The Primal Kyogre EX card is a Full Art Ultra Rare card, with a rarity of 96/98.
- How many trainers are needed for Primal Kyogre?: It is recommended to have 5-6 trainers with strong Pokémon to defeat Primal Kyogre.
- Why is Primal Kyogre so hard to catch?: Primal Kyogre is difficult to catch due to its distance from the player and its ability to break out of Poké Balls easily.
- How do you unlock Primals?: Primals can be unlocked by clearing a Level 70 Greater Rift Solo while beating the timer, and they can be equipped as a Cube-crafted Primal.