Dragon/Flying gives Rayquaza strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. A competitive force since Gen 3. Known as the Sky High Pokemon.
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.
Rayquaza Weakness
GoodRayquaza is weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Rayquaza Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
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Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier on our tier list. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 150 Attack is where it shines.
Rayquaza doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Flying type with 680 BST.
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 — 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.
Rayquaza appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Rayquaza has appeared in 16 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 7 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A