Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Rayquaza
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Rayquaza is the Sky High Pokémon — Dragon and Flying Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a top Dragon/Flying attacker; Dragon Ascent is the signature Elite / event charged move and is required for Mega Rayquaza. Dragon helps against Dragons; Flying helps against Grass, Bug, and Fighting. Ice hits it for 4×; Fairy, Rock, Dragon, and Electric punish it. Catch from Legendary raids.
Say it: ray-KWAZ-uh
Rayquaza (#384) is a Dragon / Flying Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Dragon/Flying attacker with Air Slash / Dragon Tail + Outrage / Aerial Ace / Ancient Power / Dragon Ascent. Against Rayquaza, lead with Ice (best), or Fairy, Rock, Dragon, or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Rayquaza anchors Dragon raids and Master League. Dragon Ascent availability depends on events — verify before Elite TM.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, GO Fest
Invest tip: Priority move: Dragon Ascent when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing) — required for Mega. Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent / Outrage is the usual kit. Shadow Rayquaza is elite Dragon DPS — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Rayquaza is your opponent, Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Rayquaza can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza (still Dragon / Flying) only when it knows Dragon Ascent. Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Rayquaza Energy, boosts Flying attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- 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
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Dragon Ascent may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window — and is required to Mega Evolve.
Fast
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon damage / default
- Air Slash · Standard
Flying damage
Charged
- Dragon Ascent · Elite / event
Best Flying nuke / Mega unlock
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Aerial Ace · Standard
Flying alternate
- Ancient Power · Standard
Rock coverage
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
… 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
…harged 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
…oss 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
…ire Punch and Solar Beam — consider avoiding Solar Beam sets entirely in Sunny conditions Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) Weaknesses: Ice (×2 double weakness), Dragon, Fairy, Rock | Resistances: …
- 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).