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.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
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 |
---|---|---|
![]() 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.
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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 |
Gallery
Avatar items
Stickers
Trivia
- In the Shiny Rayquaza promotional image, there are three traditional Chinese characters in calligraphical style. 黑 means "black". 降臨 means "descent" or "arrival".
- Rayquaza features a different animation when Mega Evolving.
- When Mega Rayquaza was initially released, it did not boost Psychic-type candies and only provided a damage boost when actively battling, despite being announced to do so.[8] This was confirmed to be a bug by Niantic in an update[9] and later fixed. Its boost currently applies even if Mega Rayquaza is not the current active Pokémon attacking or if it is fainted.[10]
- The amount of Mega Energy given in Elite Raid: Mega Rayquaza followed the usual Mega Raids instead of Primal Raids.[11] The makeup Special Raid Event returned to the regular Primal Raid energy amounts.
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.
- ↑ Bug: Mega Rayquaza currently does NOT boost Psychic-type candies (and presumably XLs), even though it was supposed to. r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-04-03.
- ↑ Mega Rayquaza not providing additional damage boosts is a known bug r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-04-03.
- ↑ Primal Reversion/Mega Rayquaza Boost other types' moves power by 10%. r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-04-03.
- ↑ Extra mega energy from rayquaza raids. r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-06-29.