How to Get Primal Energy Besides Raids
Getting Primal Energy besides raids can be achieved through walking with your Buddy Pokémon after it has undergone Primal Reversion at least once, earning 100 Primal Energy per 20km, or completing specific research tasks like the Chasing Legends research, which offers a one-time reward of 200 Primal Energy. Additionally, having either Groudon or Kyogre as your buddy will be a way to earn Primal Energy until Primal Raids return, provided you have their Primal Form registered in your Pokédex.
Understanding Primal Energy
To delve deeper into the ways of obtaining Primal Energy and understanding its mechanics, let’s explore some frequently asked questions about Primal Energy and its related topics.
FAQs About Primal Energy
1. Can You Get Primal Energy Without Raids?
Yes, you can collect Primal Energy without participating in raids by walking with your Buddy Pokémon that has undergone Primal Reversion or by completing specific research tasks.
2. How Do You Get Primal Energy?
Primal Energy can be earned by defeating Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in a Raid Battle, by completing specific research tasks, or by walking with your Buddy Pokémon after it has undergone Primal Reversion.
3. Is There a Way to Get Primal Energy After the Event?
After the Go Tour: Hoenn event, having either Groudon or Kyogre as your buddy will be the only way to earn Primal Energy until Primal Raids return, given that you have their Primal Form registered in your Pokédex.
4. How Much Primal Energy for Max Level?
The amount of Primal Energy required for Primal Reversion decreases as the Primal Level rises: Base requires 80 Primal Energy, High requires 40 Primal Energy, and Max requires 20 Primal Energy.
5. What is the Max Amount of Primal Energy?
Each type of Primal Energy has a max limit of 9999, similar to Pokémon Candy and Mega Energy.
6. Is Primal Energy Permanent?
Primal Energy is not permanent; after undergoing Primal Reversion, Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will stay in their Primal Form for eight hours before returning to their standard form.
7. Can You Get Mega Energy Without Raids?
Mega Energy can be earned by defeating a Mega-Evolved Pokémon in a Mega Raid Battle, completing specific research tasks, or occasionally by walking with your Buddy Pokémon if you have previously Mega Evolved a Pokémon in your Buddy Pokémon’s evolutionary line.
8. How Does Primal Energy Work Compared to Mega Energy?
Primal Reversion works similarly to Mega Evolution; you collect Primal Energy to undergo Primal Reversion, which lasts for eight hours, offering bonuses depending on whether you’ve reverted Groudon or Kyogre.
9. What is the Difference Between Primal and Mega Pokémon GO?
Unlike Mega Evolved Pokémon which usually boost one or two types of Pokémon, Primal Reversions boost four Pokémon types for the duration the Legendary Pokémon exists in its Primal Form.
10. Can You Beat a Mega Raid by Yourself?
No, you cannot beat a Mega Raid by yourself; it requires help from fellow trainers to raid the gym and prevail.
11. What is the Strongest Mega Pokémon?
Mega Rayquaza is considered one of the strongest Mega Pokémon, with the highest base stats and not requiring a Mega Stone, allowing for the use of other useful items in combat.
12. Does it Cost 400 Primal Energy Every Time?
Primal Reversion costs 400 Primal Energies the first time, with subsequent costs scaling down similar to Mega Energy costs for Mega Evolution.
13. Can You Get Mega Energy by Walking?
Mega Energy can be earned occasionally by walking with your Buddy Pokémon if you have previously Mega Evolved a Pokémon in your Buddy Pokémon’s evolutionary line.
14. How Do You Evolve Mega Rayquaza?
To Mega Evolve Rayquaza, you need enough Mega Energy and the Pokémon must learn Dragon Ascent, which requires the Meteorite item.
15. What is Mega Rayquaza’s Weakness?
Mega Rayquaza is double-weak against Ice, weak against Dragon, Fairy, and Rock, and resistant to Bug, Fighting, Fire, and Water types.