Rayquaza is a Dragon, Flying-type Legendary Pokémon from the Hoenn region. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. Along with Kyogre and Groudon, it is a member of the Weather Trio. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza after being taught Dragon Ascent via a Meteorite and given 400 Mega Energy.
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Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
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Attack availability[]
- Hurricane: available during events: Hoenn Celebration Event and Mar 2021 Special Raid Event
- Breaking Swipe: available during events: Feb, Mar 2023
- Dragon Ascent: available via a Meteorite
Evolution family[]
Rayquaza is part of a one-member family.
Availability[]
Rayquaza[]
- Rayquaza was released at the start of Hoenn Celebration Event on February 9th, 2018.
- Shiny form of Rayquaza was released on July 31st, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Raid Battles |
2,191 2,739 (weather boosted) |
Tier 5 CP 49,808
2023 Feb 22 - Mar 1[1] |
Research tasks |
1,643 | Special Research/Timed Research: Hoenn Celebration Research - Completing 1st part |
GO Battle League |
2,191 | Obtainable starting from rank: 20 (2023 Feb 22 - Mar 1) |
Mega Rayquaza[]
- Mega Rayquaza was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka on August 4th, 2023.
- Shiny form of Mega Rayquaza was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
400 | 80 | 40 | 20 |
Energy Sources | Details |
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Mega Legendary Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 88,200 Catch CP 2,191/2,739 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 10× - Mega Evolve a Pokémon: Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global Special Research/Timed Research: 400× - GO Fest 2023: Super Sky-High 400× - GO Fest 2023: New York City Sights 400× - GO Fest 2023: London City Sights 400× - GO Fest 2023: Osaka City Sights |
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Trivia[]
- In the Shiny Rayquaza promotional image, there are three traditional Chinese characters in calligraphical style. The large one behind Shiny Rayquaza means "black", while the two small ones on the side mean "descent" or "arrival".
- Rayquaza features a different background animation when mega evolving.
References[]
- ↑ Welcome to Season 9: Mythical Wishes. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2022-11-28.
- ↑ Rayquaza returns to raids for a limited time!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2021-03-23.
- ↑ Tips for the best Pokémon GO Fest experience—plus, Ultra Unlock details!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-07-23.
- ↑ Rayquaza returns to raids with a radiant reveal!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2019-07-29.
- ↑ Challenge Rayquaza in this Special Raid Weekend!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2019-03-07.
- ↑ Discover Rayquaza and More Pokémon Originally from the Hoenn Region!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-02-08.
- ↑ PokemonGoApp. (2018, February 9). Rayquaza, the Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region, has descended from the ozone layer in the sky!. Twitter. Retrieved on 2018-02-12.