Kyogre (Pokémon)

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Kyogre カイオーガ Kaiorga #382
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Sea Basin Pokémon
Ability Drizzle Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #198 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-208 Almia R— Oblivia
Height 14'09" Imperial 4.5 m Metric 14'09"/4.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 776.0 lbs. Imperial 352.0 kg Metric 776.0 lbs./352.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 5 (0.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 121 cycles* (30855 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 218 Battle Exp.: 2181*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kyogre (Japanese: カイオーガ Kaiorga) is a Template:Type2 legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Kyogre possesses the ability to expand the oceans. In ancient times it came in conflict with Groudon, a Pokémon with the ability to expand continents.

In Pokémon Sapphire and Emerald, 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 version mascot of Pokémon Sapphire, appearing on the boxart.

Biology

Physiology

It has two big fins or "wings", each ending with four square-shaped "claws." It has a deep blue body and a white chin area with two spikes protruding under it. Above each eye are two spots. It has markings on its wings which sort of resemble the letter A. It also has two small dorsal fins on its back with two stripes running horizontally below the fins. The tail seems tattered with four trails, the inner smaller than the outer. It also has a mouth full of rarely seen sharp triangular teeth.

Gender differences

Kyogre is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Kyogre has the power to summon heavy rain that remains even after the Pokémon has left the area. It also can control the seas, widening the oceans with massive tidal waves. It is thought to be the creator of the seas in the Pokémon world. Kyogre is one of the few Pokémon capable of learning Water Spout.

Behavior

Not much is known about the behavior of Kyogre, due to the fact that it is rarely seen. It appears to be calm and peaceful, but when angered it may attack relentlessly as seen in its battle with Groudon in Sootopolis City.

Habitat

Kyogre normally sleep deep beneath the sea in the Seafloor Cavern, but have also been known to appear in the Embedded Tower.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Being a dolphin-like Pokémon, it is likely that Kyogre actively hunts for its food. It is also possible that it may feed on plankton, like some real-world aquatic animals.

In the anime

Kyogre's first appearance was in Gaining Groudon. Team Magma had captured Kyogre but didn't have the correct orb to control it. Team Magma planned to make a trade with Team Aqua, who have captured Groudon. The trade was about to be made when Archie decided to use Kyogre to destroy everyone, including his fellow henchmen.

The battle between Kyogre and Groudon occurred during the following episode, The Scuffle of Legends.

Kyogre appeared in the movie Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. It had appeared along with countless other Water 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 too 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.

Kyogre makes a cameo in the introduction of The Rise of Darkrai and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In the manga

Kyogre's first appearance was in VS. Kyogre & Groudon I. It was awakened by Team Aqua so the waters will be expanded. Wattson, Flannery, and Winona tried to stop it but failed due to Team Aqua's interference. Later on, Guile Hideout made Jirachi create a Kyogre monster.

In the TCG

Main article: Kyogre (TCG)

In the TFG

One Kyogre figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Kyogre

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Kyogre is the focus of the second Bonus Field on the Sapphire Field. Kyogre will first use Sheer Cold to freeze the ball in place. It will then create whirlpools to trap the ball further. Finally, it will dive into the water to evade being hit completely. However, air bubbles will appear where it is about to rise out of the water. Kyogre must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Kyogre will be captured.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Kyogre is the guardian of the Aqua-Monica.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By tutoring

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Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 50% Friend Area: Seafloor Cave Phrases 51%-100% HP I created the seas. What do you wish of me? 26%-50% HP This defies belief...My health should fall to half? 1%-25% HP I've had enough...I long for the seas... Level up I've leveled up! The savage power of the seas fill me! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! The savage power of the seas fill me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 4 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 16 Min. exp.: 600 Max. exp.: 995 Browser entry   Kyogre is a legendary Pokémon that attacks with a succession of giant waves.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Kyogre  Water

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kyogre images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Marina's Kyogre Costume

• Palace Maven Spenser has a staff with Kyogre's markings on it, and Sir Aaron's gloves also have similar markings.
• Kyogre is tied with Palkia for highest Special Attack of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
  • Kyogre is tied with Mantine for highest Special Defense of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• Kyogre and its counterpart, Groudon, are the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 5.
• Kyogre is shown flying in the Diamond & Pearl: Legends Awakened commercial and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. However, it cannot learn Fly.
  • Additionally, if it is defeated in the wild, the game will say that it flew away.
• Kyogre is the only non Template:Type2 to naturally learn Sheer Cold by level-up.
• In Pokémon Battle Revolution, Marina has a costume based on Kyogre.
• It's name has the word kai which means ocean.
• Kai is the name of Katara's mother in the television show Avatar: The Last Airbender. The character Katara can ben water in teh show and was origanally ment to be called Kai

Origin

Kyogre is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of Leviathan, the unconquerable primal master of the sea. Its counterparts were Behemoth and Ziz. Just as Kyogre is in conflict with Groudon, it was said that at the end of time Leviathan and Behemoth would start a battle that would kill them both. Kyogre's appearance also draws inspiration from whales, especially the Orca. Kyogre could also be based on Hayo and Lakandanum, the gods of the sea of the Philippine mythology.

Name origin

Kyogre's name can be broken up into 海 kai, ocean, and orca, a species described as a whale, but which is actually more closely related to dolphins. Its name is not likely to have been derived directly from ogre, which are mythological land beasts. It is worth noting that without the last syllable, Kyogre spells out 海王 kaiō, which means King of the Sea. It is also worth noting that 海王 are the first two characters in 海王星 Kaiōsei, Neptune.

In other languages

• German: Kyogre
• French: Kyogre
• Korean: 가이오가 Gaioga (Kyorca)
• Chinese (Taiwan): 蓋歐卡 Gài Ōu Kǎ - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

• Weather trio

External links

• Mighty Orca, the fanlisting for Kyogre

Notes

Legendary Pokémon

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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