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===Behavior=== | ===Behavior=== | ||
Not much is known about the behavior of Kyogre, due to the fact that it is rarely seen. It is normally calm and peaceful, but if it meets its rival {{p|Groudon}} it will fiercely attack it in a fight to the death. | Not much is known about the behavior of Kyogre, due to the fact that it is rarely seen. It is normally calm and peaceful, but if it meets its rival {{p|Groudon}} it will fiercely attack it in a fight to the death. In addition to swimming in the ocean, Kyogre has been shown to be able to fly in the [[Legends Awakened (TCG)|Diamond & Pearl: Legends Awakened]] commercial, the {{DL|Spin-off Pokémon games|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|Mystery Dungeon series}}, and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]. | ||
===Habitat=== | ===Habitat=== | ||
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* Kyogre is tied with {{p|Mantine}} for the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} base stat of all {{type|Water}} Pokémon. | * Kyogre is tied with {{p|Mantine}} for the highest {{stat|Special Defense}} base stat of all {{type|Water}} Pokémon. | ||
* Kyogre and its counterpart, {{p|Groudon}}, are the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 5. | * Kyogre and its counterpart, {{p|Groudon}}, are the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 5. | ||
* In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], Marina has a costume based on Kyogre. | * In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], Marina has a costume based on Kyogre. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Kyogre is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Leviathan}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sea. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Ziz}}. Just as Kyogre is in conflict with Groudon, it was said that at the end of time Leviathan and Behemoth would start a battle that would kill them both. The Hebrew word for Leviathan is now used for whales in modern Hebrew, which may be why Kyogre's appearance also draws inspiration from whales, especially the ''{{wp|Orca}}''. | Kyogre is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Leviathan}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sea. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Ziz}}. Just as Kyogre is in conflict with Groudon, it was said that at the end of time Leviathan and Behemoth would start a battle that would kill them both. The Hebrew word for Leviathan is now used for whales in modern Hebrew, which may be why Kyogre's appearance also draws inspiration from whales, especially the ''{{wp|Orca}}''. Kyogre could also be based on Hayo and Lakandanum, the gods of the sea of the {{wp|Philippine mythology}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Kyogre and Kaiorga may be a combination of 海 ''kai'' (ocean) and ''{{wp|killer whale|orca}}'' (a species described as a whale, but is more closely related to dolphins); it is not likely to have derived from ''{{wp|ogre}}'', which are mythological land beasts. Notably, it may also involve 海王 ''kaiō'' (king of the sea), which are the first two characters in 海王星 ''Kaiōsei'' ({{wp|Neptune}}). | Kyogre and Kaiorga may be a combination of 海 ''kai'' (ocean) and ''{{wp|killer whale|orca}}'' (a species described as a whale, but is more closely related to dolphins); it is not likely to have derived from ''{{wp|ogre}}'', which are mythological land beasts. Notably, it may also involve 海王 ''kaiō'' (king of the sea), which are the first two characters in 海王星 ''Kaiōsei'' ({{wp|Neptune}}). | ||