Is Rayquaza Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
680 BST Dragon/Flying available through Ultra Wormhole postgame. Highest BST of any non-Mega, non-Primal Pokemon. Would break the story in half. Postgame only.
Rayquaza resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Hala's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Rayquaza resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Mallow's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Olivia's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Rayquaza resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Nanu's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Mina's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Rayquaza has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Rayquaza resists most of Acerola's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza resists most of Kahili's coverage and hits back hard.
Rayquaza has the type edge here and should clean up Kukui's team.
Catch Rayquaza on Ultra Space Wilds (interact, Lv 60). LIMITED; Kyogre & Groudon in party. Encounter through Ultra Wormholes in Ultra Space Wilds during post-game
How to Get Rayquaza in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You'll find Rayquaza at Ultra Space Wilds as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Get Rayquaza in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Rayquaza Weakness
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 |
What is Rayquaza Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Rayquaza
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 4x95-113%KO Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x53-64% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 4x104-123%KO Draining Kiss 2x29-36% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x38-46% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 4x100-119%KO Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Amaura builds →Aurora Beam 4x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Salamence builds →Dragon Tail 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 4x102-120%KO Draining Kiss 2x27-32% | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Amaura builds →Aurora Beam 4x72-86% Ancient Power 2x33-40% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 4x105-124%KO Disarming Voice 2x37-44% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x146-172%KO Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Mamoswine builds →Ice Fang 4x119-140%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 4x84-99% Disarming Voice 2x29-35% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 4x99-118%KO Moonblast 2x79-94% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x124-146%KO Ancient Power 2x41-49% Dragon Tail 2x23-28% | ||
 Walrein IceWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Walrein builds →Ice Beam 4x118-139%KO Rock Slide 2x29-35% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x121-142%KO Stone Edge 2x55-65% Dragon Tail 2x23-27% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x137-161%KO Draining Kiss 2x26-31% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Haxorus builds →Outrage 2x113-133%KO Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 4x99-118%KO Moonblast 2x79-93% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x139-164%KO Draining Kiss 2x26-31% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x158-186%KO Ice Beam 4x59-69% Dragon Tail 2x42-50% | ||
Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x123-145%KO Stone Edge 2x56-66% Dragon Tail 2x23-27% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 4x155-182%KO Dragon Pulse 2x74-87% Stone Edge 2x57-68% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEmergencyexit ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Golisopod builds →Liquidation15-18% Aqua Jet7-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Roserade builds →Sludge Bomb30-35% Giga Drain6-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Araquanid builds →Liquidation11-13% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer10-12% Stone Edge 2x66-78% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHarvest ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves View Trevenant builds →
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Rayquaza Evolutions
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
USUM Rayquaza Best Moveset
Mega Rayquaza requires no Mega Stone, freeing the item slot for Held ItemLife Orb or Held ItemChoice Band while still reaching 180 Attack and 180 Sp. Atk. AbilityDelta Stream reduces Flying weaknesses. MoveDragon Ascent at 120 power provides physical Flying TermStab. The moveset holds S-tier as the only Mega Evolution that keeps its held item, breaking every restriction the format imposes.
Best Build
Rayquaza best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Ascent
- Extreme Speed
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Draco Meteor and Outrage anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Rayquaza Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Dragonascent with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, yes. Mega Rayquaza hits 780 BST, a solid jump from the base 680. Hold the Mega Stone, trigger it in battle, and it lasts the whole fight. One Mega per team.
Rayquaza is a static encounter at Alola Ultra Space Wilds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Rayquaza appears at level 60. Prerequisite: LIMITED; Kyogre & Groudon in party. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves