Pokémon GO Kyogre Raid Guide: Best Counters, Weaknesses & 100% IV CP

Niantic has released mid-July raid rotation details. Tier 5 Water-type Legendary Kyogre will stay in five-star raids until July 21, 2026, alongside concurrent Mega Sceptile Mega Raids. This event lets players farm Kyogre, one of the game’s top Water attackers, while collecting Mega Energy for Kyogre’s best counter. All event rules come from official in-game announcements, and damage stats are sourced from raid simulators on Pokémon GO Hub and The Silph Road. Mega Sceptile raids run all week with no exclusive raid hour.

Quick Reference

• Type: Pure Water Legendary
• Weaknesses: Grass, Electric (1.6× damage taken)
• Top raid counter: Mega Sceptile
• Perfect 100% IV catch CP: 2351 (standard weather) / 2939 (rain boosted)
• Shiny availability: Active until the event ends, standard Tier 5 Legendary shiny odds
• Recommended group sizes: 2 fully maxed Grass/Electric teams for duos; 3–6 trainers for smooth runs; 7–10 recommended for new players or random public lobbies
• Rain weather effect: Boosts Kyogre’s combat power and catch level

Kyogre Type Matchups & Raid Difficulty

Kyogre is mono Water, only vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Water, Fire, Ice and Steel attacks are resisted, so avoid teams built around these types. Rain weather buffs Kyogre’s damage output, making Grass and Electric attackers mandatory. Simulated raid performance breakdown:

• Duo clears: Only possible with fully maxed, weather-boosted top-tier Grass/Electric rosters
• 3–6 trainers: Reliable clears for mid-to-high level players with minimal faints
• 7–10 trainers: Low-risk choice for beginners or uncoordinated public raids

Full Rain Weather Boost Mechanics

Rain triggers two core changes:

1. Kyogre’s catch level rises from 20 to 25
2. All of Kyogre’s Water-type moves gain a damage multiplier Verified catch CP ranges from The Silph Road:

• Normal weather (Level 20): 2260–2351; 2351 = perfect IV
• Rain boosted (Level 25): 2825–2939; 2939 = perfect IV Grass and Electric attackers maintain steady damage output regardless of rain.

Kyogre Move Pool 

Fast Moves Waterfall: Most frequent fast attack with fast energy gain Charged Moves

1. Origin Pulse: Signature exclusive move, highest single-target Water damage — Kyogre’s most dangerous attack
2. Surf: Consistent wide-area Water damage
3. Blizzard: Ice coverage to counter Grass-type counters
4. Thunder: Electric coverage to counter Electric attackers Build teams capable of enduring Origin Pulse to avoid frequent faints.

Top 10 Kyogre Raid Counters 

All entries tested at Level 40 with optimal movesets, sorted by raid DPS:

Mega Sceptile delivers the highest Grass DPS against Kyogre and provides a universal Mega damage buff for all Grass teammates. Players without Shadow, Mega or Legendary Pokémon can use regular Electivire or Venusaur for solid public raid performance.

Capture Tips to Improve Catch Rates

Improve your chances of catching Kyogre by combining these proven techniques:

• Golden Razz Berry: Use one before every throw to maximize your catch chance.
• Curveball Throw: Curveballs increase your catch rate and reward extra XP.
• Excellent Throw: Aim for Excellent throws whenever possible for the best results.

Circle Lock Tip: Hold the Premier Ball until the catch circle reaches the Excellent size, then wait for Kyogre to finish its attack animation before releasing a curveball. This makes landing consistent Excellent Throws much easier.

Using all three techniques together gives you the best chance of catching Kyogre after every successful raid.

Shiny Kyogre Details

Shiny Kyogre encounters stay active until July 21 with standard Tier 5 Legendary shiny rates. Rain does not increase shiny odds. Complete as many raids as possible before the rotation ends to raise your chance of finding a shiny. Any Premier Ball guarantees capture for shiny raid Legendaries.

Is Kyogre Worth Spending Raid Passes On?

Kyogre remains one of the strongest Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, making it well worth raiding before it leaves the rotation.

1. PvE: With Origin Pulse, Kyogre ranks among the best Water-type attackers for raids against Fire-, Ground-, and Rock-type bosses.
2. Master League: Its excellent bulk and powerful Water-type damage keep it as a reliable choice in the current PvP meta.

This raid rotation is especially valuable because Mega Sceptile is available at the same time. You can build a top-tier Water attacker while earning Mega Energy for one of Kyogre's best counters. If possible, try to keep at least one 100% IV Kyogre for battles and one Shiny Kyogre for your collection.

Quick Supplementary Note on Mega Sceptile Raids

Mega Sceptile raids run alongside Kyogre until July 21, and its Mega Energy directly boosts Kyogre raid performance. As a Grass/Dragon dual-type, Mega Sceptile takes 4× super-effective damage from Ice moves, with extra weaknesses to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying and Poison. Base catch CP range: 2280–2375; Sunny/Windy weather boosted range: 2836–2955. Shiny Mega Sceptile is also available for the rest of the event. Check our dedicated Mega Sceptile raid guide for full weakness, counter and IV CP breakdowns.

Final Wrap-Up

This raid rotation running until July 21 is one of 2026’s most rewarding mid-month events, featuring meta staple Kyogre alongside its best Mega counter in simultaneous raid pools. Whether you aim to obtain a competitive perfect-IV Kyogre, collect a rare shiny variant, stockpile XL Candy for power-ups, or gather Mega Energy for Grass raid teams, this limited-time event offers lasting value. Use the Grass/Electric counter teams listed above to maximize value from every Raid Pass before Kyogre departs.