Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Rayquaza

Rayquaza

Sky High Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rayquaza is a Dragon and Flying Type Sky High Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Rayquaza can be found with Air Lock as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack, 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Lonely Nature, based on 680 combined Base Stats.

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Rayquaza Stats & Abilities
Rayquaza Evolutions
Rayquaza Locations
Rayquaza Weakness
Rayquaza Best Moves
Rayquaza Level Up Moves
Rayquaza TM Moves
Rayquaza Tutor Moves
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Rayquaza Stats and Abilities

Based on Rayquaza Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Rayquaza Highest IV Stat is Attack 150 and the Lowest being Defense 90.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
D	HP	105	320	414
S	Attack	150	274	438
E	Defense	90	166	306
S	Special Attack	150	274	438
E	Special Defense	90	166	306
D	Speed	95	175	317
S	Total	680


Rayquaza	Detail
Best Nature	Lonely ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	2 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)


Abilities	Description
Air Lock Ability 1	Air Lock suppresses all effects brought on by weather, including move power increases, end-of-turn damage, accuracy changes, relevant abilities and so on.

How To Evolve Rayquaza in BDSP

The Pokemon Rayquaza does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Rayquaza in BDSP

How To Get Rayquaza In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Rayquaza is a Legendary Dragon Flying Type Pokemon.

First obtain the Explorer Kit from the Old Man in Eterna City.
Go underground, while in the Grand Underground you have a Rare chance while mining to mine a Mysterious Shard.
After you have beat the game (Battling and Winning the Champion) - You will need 3 Mysterious Shards or 1 Mysterious Shard L to obtain the Stratospheric Slate.
Travel to Ramanas Park located in Route 221, after you enter you can purchase the Stratospheric Slate from one of the Vendors.
NOTE: You will need to purchase the current Slates available before new slates will appear in shop.
Take the Stratospheric Slate to the corresponding room and place it on the pedestal, you will be transported and the Rayquaza encounter will begin. 1 Stratospheric Slate per encounter.

Rayquaza has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Ramanas Park	Interact	Rayquaza Lv. ?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rayquaza Weakness

Rayquaza is a Dragon and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Rayquaza to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy, Rock, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Ground, Grass Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Dragon Fairy Rock
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Water Fighting Bug
0.25x Less Damage	Grass
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Rayquaza Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Rayquaza Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi

Best Moves Rayquaza in BDSP

Best Moveset for Rayquaza Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
90	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
1	Dragon Ascent	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
81	Outrage	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
72	Hurricane	Special	165	70	10	May confuse opponent.

Best Moveset for Rayquaza TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	130	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Rayquaza Lv Up Moves

Rayquaza TM Moves

Rayquaza Tutor Moves

Rayquaza Level Up Moves

List of Moves Rayquaza can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Dragon Ascent	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
1	Twister	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
1	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
1	Air Slash	Power: 112.5 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
1	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
9	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
18	Dragon Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Speed.
27	Extreme Speed	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first.
36	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
45	Hyper Voice	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special
54	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
63	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
72	Hurricane	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May confuse opponent.
81	Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
90	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Rayquaza TM Moves

List of Moves Rayquaza can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM94	Fly	Power: 135 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Rayquaza Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Rayquaza can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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