Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Rayquaza
Say it: MEGA ray-KWAZ-uh
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Mega Rayquaza is Rayquaza’s Mega form — still Dragon and Flying. You need Candy, Mega Rayquaza Energy, and Dragon Ascent on the move set. It boosts Flying attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA ray-KWAZ-uh
Mega Rayquaza is Rayquaza’s Dragon / Flying Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Rayquaza Energy and requires Dragon Ascent. It boosts Flying attackers in the raid lobby. Ice hits it for 4×. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Rayquaza is a Mega Dragon / Flying form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Rayquaza Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Ensure Dragon Ascent is learned before Mega Evolving.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Mega Rayquaza is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Rayquaza— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 284
- Defense
- 170
- Stamina
- 213
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- air slash
- dragon tail
Charged
- outrage
- aerial ace
- ancient power
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #677 of 954 · CP 1479
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Ultra League · rank #480 of 747 · CP 2465
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Master League · rank #85 of 1023 · CP 4336
Dragon Tail + Outrage
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Dragon / Flying · weak to Ice (2×), Dragon, Fairy, Rock
Watch out: Dragon Ascent, Outrage, Aerial Ace.
- 1. Baxcalibur
Ice Fang + Glaive Rush
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mamoswine
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 4. Mega Abomasnow
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 5. Shadow Weavile
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 6. Glaceon
Frost Breath + Avalanche
Raid attacker roles
Dragon-type shortlist
- Mega Rayquaza — Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent (Lobby Mega first)
- Rayquaza — Dragon Tail + Outrage
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…rence Table Type Top Pick Best Moveset Shadow Upgrade Budget Option Budget Moveset Dragon Mega Rayquaza / Eternatus Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent / Dynamax Shadow Dragonite Dragonite / Garchomp D…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
… or Charged TMs. Raid Movesets — Quick Reference Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Role Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail Dragon Ascent Dragon / Flying Eternatus Dragon Tail Dynamax Cannon Dragon / P…
- Ch. 9: Weather Boost & Game Mechanics
…etagross benefit greatly Windy Dragon, Flying, Psychic Dragon / Flying / Psychic boosted; Mega Rayquaza and Mewtwo shine Weather Boosted Types Effect on Raids Fog Dark, Ghost Dark / Ghost boost…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…. Dragon moves hit Dragon counters hard. Rank Pokémon Fast Move Charged Move Type Notes 1 Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail Dragon Ascent Dragon/ Flying Highest Dragon DPS; boosts lobby 2 Zacian (Crown…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).