Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe 21.8 DPS
- Master League
- Dragon Tail Hurricane 59.48% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Breaking Swipe is an Elite TM move. Breaking Swipe costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Rayquaza takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 814
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 100 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 3,264 CP
Mega Rayquaza moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Tail Best STAB | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Breaking Swipe Best STAB Elite | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Hurricane STAB Elite | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Rayquaza runs Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe — 21.8 DPS and 521 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker. It also covers the Flying slot with Air Slash and Hurricane.
In Master League it runs Dragon Tail and Hurricane. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Air Slash builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Breaking Swipe, Hurricane are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Rayquaza places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | #2 | S | 21.8 | 521 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
| Flying | #2 | S | 19.4 | 462 | Air Slash Hurricane |
| Rock | #4 | A | 17.2 | 410 | Dragon Tail Ancient Power |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #35 | C | 59.48% | Dragon Tail Hurricane | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Rayquaza does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Mega Rayquaza is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Rayquaza
Use Mega Rayquaza against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Rayquaza
- Evolve from
- Rayquaza · Candy
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 150 | 4,938 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 150 | 5,345 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 3,232 | 3,346 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 4,021 | 4,162 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 3,232 | 3,346 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,444 | 2,530 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 3,232 | 3,346 |
Is Mega Rayquaza good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Rayquaza is a Tier S Dragon-type attacker at rank #2, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (377), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 80 |
| Lv 2 | 253 |
| Lv 3 | 425 |
| Lv 4 | 598 |
| Lv 5 | 770 |
| Lv 6 | 943 |
| Lv 7 | 1,115 |
| Lv 8 | 1,287 |
| Lv 9 | 1,460 |
| Lv 10 | 1,632 |
| Lv 11 | 1,795 |
| Lv 12 | 1,959 |
| Lv 13 | 2,122 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 2,285 |
| Lv 15 | 2,448 |
| Lv 16 | 2,611 |
| Lv 17 | 2,774 |
| Lv 18 | 2,938 |
| Lv 19 | 3,101 |
| Lv 20 | 3,264 |
| Lv 21 | 3,427 |
| Lv 22 | 3,591 |
| Lv 23 | 3,754 |
| Lv 24 | 3,917 |
| Lv 25 | 4,080 |
| Lv 26 | 4,244 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 4,407 |
| Lv 28 | 4,570 |
| Lv 29 | 4,733 |
| Lv 30 | 4,897 |
| Lv 31 | 4,978 |
| Lv 32 | 5,060 |
| Lv 33 | 5,141 |
| Lv 34 | 5,223 |
| Lv 35 | 5,305 |
| Lv 36 | 5,386 |
| Lv 37 | 5,468 |
| Lv 38 | 5,549 |
| Lv 39 | 5,631 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 5,713 |
| Lv 41 | 5,785 |
| Lv 42 | 5,858 |
| Lv 43 | 5,931 |
| Lv 44 | 6,005 |
| Lv 45 | 6,080 |
| Lv 46 | 6,155 |
| Lv 47 | 6,230 |
| Lv 48 | 6,306 |
| Lv 49 | 6,382 |
| Lv 50 | 6,458 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0384
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 7.01 m
- Weight
- 206.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0384_POKEMON_RAYQUAZA_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?
Mega Rayquaza's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Breaking Swipe (charged), worth 21.8 DPS as a Dragon-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Rayquaza's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Rayquaza takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Rayquaza's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Rayquaza reaches 6,458 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,713 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Rayquaza good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Rayquaza is ranked #35 (Tier C) in Master League with a 59.48% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Rayquaza bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Rayquaza?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Rayquaza shows 3,264 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 4,080 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Rayquaza ( Candy).
Can Mega Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Rayquaza depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.