Rayquaza Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rayquaza in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rayquaza
Rayquaza is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 50.952 DPS.
Rayquaza can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Rayquaza is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Bug-type moves as Rayquaza resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Rayquaza is Kyurem (White) (50.952 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (49.714 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (48.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Rayquaza: After defeating Rayquaza, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2154 and 2246 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2680-2794 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rayquaza from raids will have exactly 2246 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Rayquaza?
The best counter for Rayquaza is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 50.952 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (49.714 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (48.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rayquaza?
Rayquaza can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Rayquaza weak to?
Rayquaza is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rayquaza's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rayquaza from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rayquaza from raids will have 2246 CP at level 20, or 2794 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2154. If you see 2246 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rayquaza worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rayquaza is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Rayquaza?
For the best moveset for Rayquaza itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rayquaza stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Rayquaza without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rayquaza can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (50.952 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (43.125 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Rayquaza in raids?
Weather boost information for Rayquaza is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.