Pokemon Go reveals Primal Reversion for Groudon & Kyogre
Pokemon Go has revealed the new Primal Reversion mechanic set to arrive soon for Hoenn’s Legendary duo, Groudon and Kyogre.
As many Pokemon Go fans know, the game’s Season 9 Mythical Wishes content has abig emphasis on the Hoenn region.
Mythical Wishes kicked off the new season with Mega Evolutions for Sceptile, Blaziken, and Mudkip and teased future additions like Primal Reversion for Hoenn’s Legendary duo Groudon and Kyogre.
Now, Niantic has officially unveiled the Primal Reversion mechanic and detailed how it will function and when players can expect it to arrive in Pokemon Go.
Niantic details Primal Reversion Mechanic in Pokemon Go
Niantic released an official blogpostthat detailed Primal Reversion and how players can encounter Primal Groudon and Kyogre in Pokemon Go.
According to the post, trainers can experience Primal Reversion for the first time through thePokemon Go Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas eventwhich begins on June 22, 2025.
Players can collect Primal Energy by defeating Primal Groudon and Kyogre in Raid Battles or by completing Research Tasks. Once trainers collect enough Primal Energy, Kyogre and Groudon will be able to make use of this new transformation.
Similar to how Mega Evolution works in Pokemon Go, Primal Reversion lasts for eight hours, and the more times a Pokemon undergoes Primal Reversion the less Primal Energy will be used during the next transformation.
Trainers will also receive the following bonuses when either Pokemon undergoes Primal Reversion:
Finally, the Groudon and Kyogre fans encounter during the Las Vegas Tour event will feature the moves Precipice Blade and Origin Pulse respectively. Precipice Blade is a 130 Power Ground-type move while Origin Pulse is a 130 Power Water-type move.
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Unfortunately for players not able to attend thePokemon Go Las Vegas event, they will not be able to encounter Primal Groudon and Kyogre until the Pokemon Go Tour: Hoenn – Global event in the future.
