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Pokemon GO Fest 2023 is almost here, and with it, Mega Rayquaza will be making its debut in the game. This mega critter will be available through Mega Raids at both the in-person GO Fest and Global GO Fest events. Ever since its announcement earlier this year, trainers have been bouncing off the walls, and the excitement is totally justified.
In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know to gear up for the Mega Rayquaza raids in Pokemon GO.
Best Mega Rayquaza counters in Pokemon GO
Due to its Dragon and Flying dual typing, Mega Rayquaza will have quite a few weaknesses. You have the option to choose from a variety of elemental typings as this mega beast has the following weaknesses:
- Ice (2x weakness)
- Fairy
- Rock
- Dragon
Off these typings, Fairy-and Rock-type critters also resist a lot of the attacks that Mega Rayquaza can use in the game. So, you can enjoy decent leverage using Pocket Monsters with these elemental typings in Pokemon GO.
Best Pokemon that counter Rayquaza
- Mega Latias
- Mega Latios
- Mega Abomasnow
- Mega Glalie
- Mega Gardevoir
- Mega Salamence
- Mega Altaria
- Mega Gengar
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Charizard x
- Mega Aerodactyl
- Mega Ampharos
- Mega Slowbro
- Primal Kyogre
- Lapras
- Froslass
- Tyrantrum
- Chill Genesect
- Meloetta
- Zekrom
- Galarian Darmanitan
- Mamoswine
- Jynx
- Articuno
- Avalugg
- Hisuian Avalugg
- Kyurem
- Aurorus
- Walrein
- Regice
- Weavile
- Glaceon
Best moves that counter Rayquaza
- Frost Breath
- Powder Snow
- Charm
- Ice Fang
- Avalanche
- Weather Ball (Ice)
- Ice Punch
- Dragon Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Outrage
- Ice Beam
- Rock Throw
Being the massive beast it is, Mega Rayquaza, as a Mega Raid Boss, will be a tough nut to crack. It can easily take upwards of five players to take this critter down. So, make sure you have a few friends to help you out with these raids in Pokemon GO.
Alongside arranging for allies to raid with, you should also stock up on plenty of healing items like Revives and Potions so that you are able to heal your Pokemon who get knocked by Mega Rayquaza. Due to the massive CP of the Sky Dragon, you are bound to exhaust substantial resources to just heal your critters.
Mega Rayquaza’s moveset in Pokemon GO
The max Combat Power (CP) of Mega Rayquaza stands at 6458. It is safe to say that the legendary Sky-dragon will be one of the strongest, if not the strongest dragon-type in the entire game.
Rayquaza can learn the following moves:
Fast moves:
- Air Slash
- Dragon Tail
Charged moves:
- Outrage
- Aerial Ace
- Ancient Power
- Breaking Swipe*
- Hurricane*
- Dragon Ascent**
(Note: Moves marked with * are Legacy moves. You will need Elite TMs to teach this move to Rayquaza. ** Denotes Rayquaza’s exclusive move, and you will need a Meteorite to teach this move to Rayquaza.)
How to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?
You can get Rayquaza by defeating its mega form in the Mega Raids coming to Pokemon GO. Once you defeat this critter, you will encounter Rayquaza, not Mega Rayquaza.
In order to transform it into its mega form, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Teach Rayquaza its signature move Dragon Ascent using a Meteorite, which you will get through Research Tasks during the GO Fest.
- Use 400 Mega Energy to mega-evolve the normal form into Mega Rayquaza.
You can earn Mega Energy through the raids and also if you walk this critter as your buddy.
Rayquaza will have the following catch CP:
- Weather boosted by windy conditions: 2627-2739 CP
- Not weather boosted: 2102-2191 CP
Can Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Being a legendary beast, Rayquaza shares the same shiny odds as every other legendary critter in GO. You are guaranteed 1 shiny Rayquaza for every 20 encounters. That is a 5% chance of getting a Shiny Rayquaza through the raids.
