The Kraken — REMATCH (2025) Walkthrough

Detailed walkthrough for defeating The Kraken in REMATCH (2025). Learn strategies, tips, and rewards to conquer this challenging boss fight.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Type: Water
• Weaknesses: Grass, Electric
• Resistances: Fire, Ice, Steel
• Abilities: Swift Swim (increases Speed in rain)
• Notable Moves: Kraken Tentacle (high physical damage), Whirlpool (traps and damages), Hydro Pump (high special damage)

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Tentacle Assault - The Kraken primarily uses its tentacles to attack, with sweeping motions and direct strikes. Focus on dodging and identifying openings.
2. Phase 2: Whirlpool Barrage - The Kraken summons large whirlpools that can trap and damage the player. Prioritize avoiding these areas and attacking when safe.
3. Phase 3: Hydro Pump Fury - The Kraken unleashes powerful Hydro Pump attacks. This phase requires precise dodging and exploiting brief moments of vulnerability after its attacks.

Strategy:

• Utilize Pokémon with Grass or Electric-type moves to exploit the Kraken's weaknesses.
• Keep moving to avoid the Whirlpool attacks and focus on dodging Hydro Pump.
• Switch Pokémon strategically to counter the Kraken's type advantages and maintain offensive pressure.
• Consider using moves that inflict status conditions like Paralysis or Sleep to create openings.
• Be patient and learn the attack patterns; victory comes through careful observation and execution.