Rayquaza's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Rayquaza's overall bulk (105/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Cyclizar's Draco Meteor hits Rayquaza for 76-90%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin15-17% U Turn7-8% Knock Off13-15% Draco Meteor 2x76-90% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Torkoal builds →Eruption31-37% Heat Wave20-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Rayquaza is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Dragon/Flying legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Rayquaza clicks Dragon Dance, then starts cleaning with Dragonascent and Ground coverage. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Rayquaza best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Dragon Ascent anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Dragon Ascent anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Dragon Ascent anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Dragon Ascent and Outrage anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Rayquaza doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Rayquaza is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Rayquaza can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Rayquaza is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Rayquaza in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Rayquaza is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Rayquaza in Sword & Shield. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Rayquaza is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 150 Attack is where it shines.
Air Lock is the go-to ability for Rayquaza. It negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself. It's Rayquaza's only ability.
Rayquaza fills the wallbreaker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 150 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Best way to handle Rayquaza: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Rayquaza has appeared in 16 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 8 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves