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What does Primal Reversion do in Pokémon Go

Turn the power up a notch.

Pokémon Go has plenty of unique ways to increase the power of your Pokémon and even change their look and while they basically all function the same, having unique names can make things confusing.

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One of these systems is called Primal Reversion. You’ve probably seen this floating around when there are Primal Raid Battles live but don’t fret! It’s quite simple to understand and can really help out in tough battle situations. Here’s everything you need to know about what Primal Reversion is in Pokémon Go and how it can help you.

What is Primal Reversion in Pokémon Go?

Kyogre from Pokemon Go.
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Primal Reversion is a system that transforms Pokémon into their Primal form. In this form, they’ll have a unique appearance and you’ll find they’re much stronger in battle. Basically, this system functions just like Mega Evolutions.

Of course, there are only two Pokémon currently that have Primal evolutions, with these being Kyogre and Groudon. It is possible more could be added in the future, but it’s unlikely. Currently in the mainline Pokémon games, these are the only two and we wouldn’t expect Pokémon Go to get any unique Pokémon of this type.

To use the Primal power in these Pokémon you need to find collect Primal Energy. This can be earned in Primal Raids or by completing specific research tasks relating to the energy. When you have enough you’ll then be able to use it to evolve your Kyogre or Groudon into its Primal form. Once in this form, you’ve got eight hours before they revert to normal, so make sure you plan your day of Pokémon Go grinding to make the most of the changes.


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Ryan Galloway
Ryan is a Senior Staff Writer for Dot Esports who has been working at GAMURS since 2020. He covers a wide variety of titles from across the gaming space, with a focus on Pokémon. He boasts a degree in Journalism from Murdoch University. Email: ryan@dotesports.com