Be aware: the Titans of the Hoenn region are descending upon us! Gather a lot of friends and be ready for Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon Raid Days. Both Primal Legendaries will have a dedicated Raid Day, with a week difference between them. This guide details both Primal’s shiny odds, raid CPs and we share general tips on how to get most out of this event.
The raid counters list will be available soon!
Raid Day: Primal Kyogre
Kyogre (Primal)
Primal Kyogre Raid Day takes place on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. During that time, Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in 5-Star Primal Raids, and you may encounter a Shiny one! This guide details Primal Kyogre’s shiny odds, raid CPs, quick counters, and we share general tips on how to get most out of this event.
Date & Time 📅
- Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses 🎁
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Primal Kyogre will appear more frequently in raids.
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You'll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Kyogre.
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Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
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The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 17, 2024, 8:00 p.m. PDT.
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses:
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Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym
Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
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Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid
Battles.
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50% more XP from Raid Battles.
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2× Stardust from Raid Battles.
These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Raid Day: Primal Groudon
Groudon (Primal)
Primal Groudon Raid Day takes place on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. During that time, Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in 5-Star Primal Raids, and you may encounter a Shiny one!
Date & Time 📅
- Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time
Bonuses 🎁
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Primal Groudon will appear more frequently in raids.
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You'll have an increased chance of encountering Shiny Groudon.
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Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs.
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The Remote Raid limit will be increased to 20 on Saturday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, March 23, 2024, 8:00 p.m. PDT.
Event Ticket
For US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency), you can purchase a ticket that grants the following bonuses:
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Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym
Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
-
Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from Raid
Battles.
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50% more XP from Raid Battles.
-
2× Stardust from Raid Battles.
These bonuses will be effective on Sunday, March 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time.
Trainers will be able to purchase and gift tickets to any of their Pokémon GO friends that they have achieved a Friendship level of Great Friends or higher with. Please note that purchases—including those made for other Trainers—are non-refundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets cannot be purchased with PokéCoins.
*Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until Sunday, March 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
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Tips for catching a shiny Kyogre and Groudon
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- Shiny odds for Kyogre and Groudon are 1 in 10 during Raid Day. Chances are very good if you complete 10 fights during Raid Day.
- Both Primal Forms are really tough to defeat. We recommend at least 6 trainers for each one, with optimal counters.
- The quicker you beat it, the more Primal Energy you will get.
- Pick areas with multiple easy to access Gyms and use Remote Raiding to minimise downtime and coordinate with a second Raid party if possible
- You should be able to complete 10 – 15 Raids during this time with no problems.
Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon Raid CP
Primal Kyogre is a Water type Primal Raid boss. Best counters include powerful Electric and Grass types. After the Primal form being defeated, Kyogre can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:
- 2260 CP – 2351 CP (no weather boost)
- 2825 CP – 2939 CP (Rainy weather)
Primal Groudon is a Ground and Fire type Primal Raid boss. Best counters include powerful Ground and Water types, with a special focus on Water types as it is 2x weak to Water. After the Primal form being defeated, Groudon can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:
- 2260 CP – 2351 CP (no weather boost)
- 2825 CP – 2939 CP (Sunny weather)
Reminder
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
