Mega Rayquaza is a Legendary Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#384, Generation 3). With a max CP of 6,458 and base stats of 377/210/227 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Rayquaza has a total stat product of 814. Mega Rayquaza's best moveset is Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe, making it a competitive Dragon-type attacker for raids.
Mega Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type attacks. Mega Rayquaza is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Dragon Tail
Breaking Swipe
Air Slash
Hurricane
Dragon Tail
Ancient Power
Dragon Tail
Outrage
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Rayquaza's best offensive moveset is Dragon Tail combined with Breaking Swipe, achieving 21.8 DPS and 521 TDO as a Dragon-type attacker (ranked #2, Tier S). Alternatively, Mega Rayquaza can serve as a Flying-type attacker with Air Slash and Hurricane (#2, Tier S).
In Master League PvP, Mega Rayquaza runs Dragon Tail and Outrage, ranked #40 (Tier D) with a 56.97% win rate. Mega Rayquaza has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Air Slash generates energy the fastest (8 EPS). Note that Breaking Swipe, Hurricane are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Mega Rayquaza as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Rayquaza is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Rayquaza returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Rayquaza from raids would have 3264 CP at level 20, or 4080 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Rayquaza as Raid Counter
Mega Rayquaza is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza evolves from Rayquaza using Candy.
Walking Mega Rayquaza as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km. It also earns 100 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Mega Rayquaza, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Rayquaza's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Rayquaza as your buddy (100 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Rayquaza Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Rayquaza in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Rayquaza from raids or eggs will show 3,264 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 814. With its high Attack stat (377), Mega Rayquaza is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Rayquaza's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Rayquaza very quickly.
Mega Rayquaza's moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Rayquaza much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Rayquaza?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Rayquaza is a top-tier Dragon-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #2 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 6,458 at level 50 and base stats of 377/210/227 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Dragon-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Mega Rayquaza is ranked #40 (Tier D) with a 56.97% win rate.