How To Activate a Primal Reversion
What is Primal Reversion?
Primal Reversion is a phenomenon powered by natural energy that transforms select Pokémon, which gives them a new appearance, improves their performance in battle, and more! Primal Reversion has been observed in two Pokémon to date: the Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon, originally discovered in the Hoenn region.
How To Activate a Primal Reversion
How to Initiate Primal Reversion. When you’ve collected enough Primal Energy, go to an eligible Pokémon’s summary page and tap “Primal Revert.” Your Pokémon can also undergo Primal Reversion from the Raid Battle Lobby or when selecting your GO Battle League Battle Party.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Primal Reversion work?
How Primal Reversion works in Pokémon Go. Once you have 400 Primal Energy, you can then transform Kyogre or Groudon into their Primal form temporarily. Once reverted, they will remain in that form for eight hours, and the more transformations they undergo, the less Primal Energy is required each time.
Is there a way to get primal Energy?
You can earn Primal Energy by defeating Primal Kyogre or Primal Groudon in a Raid Battle or by completing specific research tasks. After undergoing Primal Reversion, Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will stay in their primal form for eight hours, after which they will return to their standard form.
Why am I not getting primal Energy?
Trainers can only collect 9,999 Primal Energy per Pokémon species. If you reach this limit, you will not receive Primal Energy after defeating a Primal Raid Boss.
Can you do Primal Reversion for free?
Undergoing Primal Reversion for the first time costs a high amount of Primal Energy. That single Pokémon does not require Primal Energy again to undergo Primal Reversion subsequent times if its rest period is over.
How many times can you use Primal Reversion?
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1) Pokemon do not retain Primal/Mega forms upon fainting and being revived. However, in the case of Primals, these Pokemon will re-trigger their Primal forms upon being sent out, because unlike Megas, there are no limitations on how many times you can Primal Revert in a battle.
How long does Primal Reversion last?
In Pokémon Go, Primal Reversion works in a similar manner to Mega Evolution; you have to collect a certain amount of Primal Energy to conduct the reversion and then it will last for eight hours. During this time, you’ll receive a number of bonuses depending on whether you’ve reverted Groudon or Kyogre.
Does Primal Reversion recharge?
After undergoing Primal Reversion, Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon will stay in their primal form for eight hours, after which they will return to their standard form. The more times your Pokémon undergoes Primal Reversion, the less Primal Energy will be used.
Is Primal Reversion stronger than Mega Evolution?
Megas can affect the weather, but not as powerfully. Primal Reversions are tied in with the story. Megas kind of are but not as much. Basically, Primal Reversion is a stronger Mega Evolution.
What is the difference between Primal Reversion and Mega Evolution?
Primal Reversion is limited to Groudon and Kyogre. Megas aren’t. Primal Reversions have a super-powered ability that affects the weather in extreme ways. Megas can affect the weather, but not as powerfully.
Which Pokémon is Primal Reversion?
Primal Reversion (Japanese: ゲンシカイキ Primal Regression) is an ancient transformation affecting Kyogre and Groudon. It debuted in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.