Pokemon Go Kyogre: Best moveset for PvP & Raids

It’s no secret that Kyogre is a powerhouse and currently the best Water-type creature in Pokemon Go. So, if you want to exploit Kyogre’s abilities properly, here are the best movesets you can use in Niantic’s game.

The Legendary whale from Hoenn is back as a 5-Star Raid boss for a few days, so it’s the perfect opportunity to snatch the greatest Water-type Pokemon and put its power to the test in battles.

If you do manage to catch Pokemon Sapphire’s mascot – Kyogre – here are the best movesets you can use in both PvP and Raid encounters.

Best moveset for PvP

Those wanting to take on other players using Kyogre in PvP will want it to have a moveset consisting of Waterfall as its Fast Move and Surf as its Charged Move.

Waterfall is the only option in the Fast Move slot, providing a solid Water-type attack that benefits from STAB. While Waterfall does not produce much energy it does hit hard making it a good choice to take advantage of Kyogre’s high Attack stat.

As for Charged Attacks, Surf is the best damaging move Kyogre gets access to as it deals good damage for the lowest energy out of the bunch.

While Origin Pulse deals more total damage than Surf, it takes too long to charge to be viable as your first choice, so keep it as a secondary Charged Move if you can access one. In case you want to expand your coverage, then you should consider Blizzard or Thunder.

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Best moveset for Raids

Kyogre’s best moveset in Raids is Waterfall as its Fast Move and Origin Pulse as its Charged Move.

Waterfall is the default option as it is Kyogre’s only Fast Move but it does work well regardless providing great damage against Raid Bosses weak to Water-type moves.

Equally, Origin Pulse is Kyogre’s best Charged Attack for Raids as it deals a ton of damage. However, you may need to use an Elite TM to teach it as Origin Pulse is a Legacy Move. If this is a problem then Surf is a great alternative that is only fractionally weaker.

All moves Kyogre can learn in Pokemon Go

This mighty pure Water-type Pokemon has one Fast Move and five Charged Moves in its pool, with most of them benefiting from STAB.

Kyogre Fast Moves

• Waterfall (Water/STAB)

Kyogre Charged Moves

• Blizzard (Ice)
• Hydro Pump (Water/STAB)
• Origin Pulse (Water/STAB)
• Surf (Water/STAB)
• Thunder (Electric)
• Frustration (Shadow Pokemon)
• Return (Purified Pokemon)

That’s everything you need to know about Kyogre’s best movesets for PvP and Raids in Pokemon Go. For more, check out our guides to stay up to date with every Pokemon Go event, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.