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Rayquaza

RayquazaDragon Flying
  • windy
Rayquaza is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Rayquaza is a Legendary Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,835 CP and is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Air Slash / Dragon Ascent. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Rayquaza Stats and Max CP

284 ATK
170 DEF
213 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4336 CP
Lvl 40
3835 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2739 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2191 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1643 CP

Rayquaza's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Rayquaza PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Rayquaza is one of the strongest PvE attackers in Pokémon GO, combining a massive Attack stat with excellent moves. As a Flying-type attacker, Rayquaza is in a league of its own. The only thing that truly beats it is Mega Rayquaza, and that comes down to one move: Dragon Ascent. You will need a Meteorite to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent, but once it has the move, Rayquaza becomes the undisputed king of Flying-type attackers, even without Mega Evolution. As a Dragon-type attacker, Rayquaza is still very strong, but the competition is much tighter. Mega Rayquaza sits at the top of the Dragon-type rankings, while regular Rayquaza falls slightly behind other top options. For its best Dragon-type performance, Rayquaza needs the legacy Charged Attack Breaking Swipe, which requires an Elite Charged TM.

Rayquaza PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Rayquaza is built as an attack specialist, so it is no surprise that it struggles to make a major impact in PvP.

🔵 Great League

🟡 Ultra League

In Great League and Ultra League, Rayquaza is generally not worth the effort. Trading for one that fits under the CP limits is already awkward, and even then, it needs both Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent to be remotely useful. For most Trainers, those Elite TM resources are better saved for other Pokémon.

🟣 Master League

Master League is where Rayquaza becomes more interesting. Its weaknesses to Ice- and Dragon-type attacks are still a serious problem, but if you can line it up against the right targets, it can hit incredibly hard. Pokémon such as Necrozma, Eternatus, Groudon, and several others can quickly fall apart under Rayquaza’s pressure.

Rayquaza still needs Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent to reach its full PvP potential, but in Master League, that investment is much easier to justify. It is not a safe or universal meta pick, but it can absolutely work on the right team.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#51
DragonDragon-type
#20
FlyingFlying-type
#3
Great LeagueGreat League
#543
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#398
Master LeagueMaster League
#106

Rayquaza Type Chart

Rayquaza takes increased damage from:Rayquaza takes increased damage from:

IceIce256.0%
DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Rayquaza takes reduced damage from:Rayquaza takes reduced damage from:

GrassGrass39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Rayquaza best moveset

Moves

Air Slash + Dragon Ascent

Flying
FlyingAir Slash
FlyingDragon Ascent
Rayquaza's best Flying-type moveset is Air Slash / Dragon Ascent, with 20.19 DPS and 447.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Rayquaza ranks #3 (S Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon TailFlyingDragon Ascent19.1121.17469.1
2.FlyingAir SlashFlyingDragon Ascent18.2220.19447.5
3.DragonDragon TailDragonBreaking Swipe16.5618.36406.9
4.DragonDragon TailDragonOutrage15.5017.19380.9
5.FlyingAir SlashDragonBreaking Swipe15.4017.08378.5
6.FlyingAir SlashDragonOutrage14.6716.27360.6
7.DragonDragon TailFlyingHurricane14.4616.04355.5
8.DragonDragon TailFlyingAerial Ace13.6615.15335.7
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • FlyingAir Slash1281.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy9

    Effects
    Air Slash has no special effects.
    See Air Slash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • DragonBreaking Swipe *45331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Breaking Swipe
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
  • FlyingHurricane *1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hurricane
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Hurricane has no special effects.
    See Hurricane details page ↗
  • FlyingDragon Ascent140503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Ascent
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.3s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Dragon Ascent has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
    See Dragon Ascent details page ↗
  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ancient Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Rayquaza's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Rayquaza's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Rayquaza has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Rayquaza CP Chart

CP Chart

Rayquaza reaches a maximum of 3,835 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,102–2,191 CP, rising to 2,627–2,739 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,576–1,643 CP.

Max CPMax CP3835 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1576 CP - 1643 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2102 CP - 2191 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2102 CP - 2191 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2627 CP - 2739 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Rayquaza Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
154 CP2170 CP3285 CP
4401 CP5517 CP6633 CP
7748 CP8864 CP9980 CP
101096 CP111205 CP121315 CP
131424 CP141534 CP151643 CP
161753 CP171862 CP181972 CP
192082 CP202191 CP212301 CP
222410 CP232520 CP242630 CP
252739 CP262849 CP272958 CP
283068 CP293178 CP303287 CP
313342 CP323397 CP333451 CP
343506 CP353561 CP363616 CP
373671 CP383725 CP393780 CP
403835 CP413884 CP423933 CP
433982 CP444031 CP454081 CP
464132 CP474182 CP484233 CP
494284 CP504336 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#384
Height7.01 m
Weight206.5 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy100 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
RayquazaRayquaza
  • 400 / 80 Energy (Mega Evolution)400 / 80 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Rayquaza (Mega)Mega Rayquaza
  • Rayquaza can transform into Mega Rayquaza through Mega Evolution. This costs 400 energy the first time and 80 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Rayquaza

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Rayquaza's Dragon and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Rayquaza.

Dragon Dragon

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Rayquaza Candy296 Rayquaza Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Rayquaza Candy10 Rayquaza Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Rayquaza Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Rayquaza Candy-

Rayquaza Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Rayquaza from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Rayquaza in Pokémon GO.

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Rayquaza family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

RayquazaRayquaza
Mega Rayquaza (Mega)Mega Rayquaza

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
RayquazaRayquazaRayquazaScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmRayquazaRayquaza
3.43 m3.51 m7.01 m10.52 m10.87 m

Rayquaza's height ranges from 3.43 m to 10.87 m, with the average being 7.01 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS3.4349 m3.505 m
11′03″11′06″
XS3.505 m7.01 m
11′06″22′12″
M5.2575 m8.7625 m
17′03″28′09″
XL8.7625 m10.515 m
28′09″34′06″
XXL10.515 m10.8655 m
34′06″35′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Rayquaza

Rayquaza high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Rayquaza. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Rayquaza Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

RayquazaRayquazaRayquazaRayquaza

Rayquaza Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyRAYQUAZA lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This POKéMON appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.
SapphireRAYQUAZA is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, above the clouds. Its existence had been completely unknown because it lived so high in the sky.
EmeraldA POKéMON that flies endlessly in the ozone layer. It is said it would descend to the ground if KYOGRE and GROUDON were to fight.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
XIt lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
YIt flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
Omega RubyRayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.
Alpha SapphireIt flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rayquaza’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, Rayquaza is especially weak against Ice-type moves, and weak against Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Rayquaza in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Rayquaza in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 21.17 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 469.083.

How does Rayquaza perform in Raids?

Rayquaza struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Rayquaza rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Rayquaza is a solid A-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #20. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Rayquaza rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Rayquaza is an S-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #3 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Rayquaza?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Rayquaza: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Rayquaza’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Rayquaza’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3835 CP and 4336 CP at Level 50.

Can Rayquaza be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Rayquaza can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Rayquaza Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Rayquaza cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.