Mega-Rayquaza raids, moveset, and counters for Pokémon Go Rayquaza

June 27, 2023: We've added information on Mega Rayquaza to this guide.

One of the main draws of Pokémon Emerald, a top-tier Pokémon game, is the arrival of Rayquaza, an incredible green sky-serpent. We have the definitive Pokémon Go Rayquaza guide here if you need to add the legendary lizard to your squad since the green meanie is still a vicious force in our favorite mobile Pokémon game. Now how to locate, trap, counter, and employ the beast.

Make sure to check out the other of our fantastic Pokémon Go instructions before we go to the skies of Hoenn and explore the remainder of this page. Pokémon Go Deoxys, Pokémon Go Mewtwo, Pokémon Go Lugia, Pokémon Go Hoopa, Pokémon Go Ursaluna, Pokémon Go Jirachi, and Pokémon Go Giratina are among the topics covered in our articles.

Here is our Pokémon Go Rayquaza guide, let's get started.

How can I capture Rayquaza from Pokémon Go?

Rayquaza can only be found in five-star raids in Pokémon Go. You must locate a raid where the fabled monster is present, engage in combat with it, win, and finally capture Rayquaza. Rayquaza is a legendary Pokémon with exceptional strength. It is thus advised that you employ Pokémon that are effective against Rayquaza and join raids with a minimum of four other trainers. Our list of Rayquaza counters is provided below.

What is the timeline for Pokémon Go Rayquaza raids?

As part of Pokémon Go Fest 2023: Global, Rayquaza and Mega Rayquaza from Pokémon Go are scheduled to make their Mega Raid debut on Sunday, August 27, 2023.Trainers may participate in massive Rayquaza raids, but only those with a Pokémon Go Fest 2023: Global ticket can get the new meteorite item, which is required for Rayquaza's massive evolution. Visit the official Pokémon Go Live website for additional information.

In Pokémon Go, how can I get a shiny Rayquaza?

In Pokémon Go, Rayquaza, like most other Pokémon, sometimes shows up in its shiny form. The shining rate rises to 5% (1 in 20) when legendary Pokémon are found in raids, compared to the standard shiny rate of 0.2% (1 in 500). In order to increase your chances of finding and catching shiny Rayquaza, participate in as many raids as you can and massage your fortunate rabbit foot.

In Pokémon Go, how can I capture Mega Rayquaza?

As part of Pokémon Go Fest 2023, Mega Rayquaza will be making his Pokémon Go debut. Trainers may see Mega Rayquaza in person from Friday, August 4, 2023, to Sunday, August 6, 2023, during Go fest events in London, Osaka, and New York City. Next, Mega Rayquaza is scheduled to make an appearance as part of Pokemon Go Fest 2023 at a later time. August 26, 2023, Saturday, to August 27, 2023, Sunday.

Mega Rayquaza is expected to show up in five-star raids. To Mega-Evolve this formidable legendary Pokémon, you must teach dragon ascension using the meteorite item.Visit the Pokemon Go website to learn more about the dates of the Pokémon Go Fest as well as other local activities.

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Moveset of Pokémon Go Rayquaza

Rayquaza from Pokémon Go has the following moveset:

Swift motion:
  • Air Slash
  • Dragon tail
Moves with charges:
  • Outrage
  • Aerial Ace
  • Ancient Power
  • Breaking Swipe (current raids only)

Rayquaza counters for Pokémon Go

Rayquaza may be defeated by using the following Pokémon as counters:

Pokémon  Form Fast move  Charged move
Glalie Mega Frost breath Avalanche
Mamoswine Shadow or standard Powder snow Avalanche
Abomasnow Mega Powder snow Weather ball
Mewtwo Shadow or standard Psycho cut Ice beam
Gardevoir Mega Charm Dazzling gleam
Articuno Shadow or standard Frost breath Ice beam
Avalugg Standard Ice fang Avalanche
Galarian Darmanitan Standard Ice fang Avalanche
Weavile Shadow or standard Ice shard Avalanche

That concludes our tutorial to Pokémon Go Rayquaza, trainers. Check out our Pokémon Go instructions to ice Pokémon and dragon Pokémon next to locate even more counters and add some amazing new ingredients to your tea.

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