Kyogre vs Rayquaza
Rayquaza has the higher base stat total (680 vs 670), Rayquaza is faster (base Speed 95 vs 90), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Kyogre: ½× at best against Rayquaza; Rayquaza: 1× at best against Kyogre).
Weather trio of Hoenn: Rayquaza is the one that calms Kyogre and Groudon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Kyogre | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 105 (higher) |
| Attack | 100 | 150 (higher) |
| Defense | 90 | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 140 (higher) | 90 |
| Speed | 90 | 95 (higher) |
| Total | 670 | 680 (higher) |
| Bulk | 330 (higher) | 285 |
Who has the edge?
Rayquaza is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed), has the higher Attack (150 vs 100), and resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Kyogre has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 285).
Kyogre is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (330 vs 285)
Rayquaza is ahead on
- is faster (95 vs 90 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 100)
- resists Kyogre’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Kyogre: Drizzle; Rayquaza: Air Lock), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Kyogre has 142 Speed and Rayquaza has 147, so Rayquaza moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Kyogre | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 90 | 95 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 142 | 147 |
Type matchup, both ways
Kyogre (Water) attacking Rayquaza
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Kyogre hits Rayquaza for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) attacking Kyogre
Dragon 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Rayquaza hits Kyogre for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Kyogre: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Rayquaza: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Kyogre
- Drizzle. Summons rain for five turns upon entering battle (eight with a Damp Rock).
Rayquaza
- Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Size, generation and evolution
Rayquaza is taller (7 m vs 4.5 m for Kyogre), and Kyogre is heavier (352 kg vs 206.5 kg for Rayquaza).
| Detail | Kyogre | Rayquaza |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 4.5 m | 7 m |
| Weight | 352 kg | 206.5 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Kyogre (does not evolve) | Rayquaza (does not evolve) |
Kyogre (#0382) is a Water-type Sea Basin Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Kyogre does not evolve.
Rayquaza (#0384) is a Dragon/Flying-type Sky High Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Kyogre and Rayquaza in the Compare tool
- Kyogre and Rayquaza Pokédex pages
- Water type · Dragon/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers