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No. 0384 · Generation III · Hoenn

Rayquaza

The Sky High Pokémon

TL;DR. Rayquaza is a dragon/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 680. RAYQUAZA lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This POKéMON appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.

Dragon Flying

RAYQUAZA lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This POKéMON appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.

Height7.0 m

Weight206.5 kg

AbilitiesAir Lock

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 105

Attack 150

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 150

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 95

Total680

680 base stat total, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Dragon-types.

150 base Attack, Rayquaza's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 173 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

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Rayquaza on Daily Pokémon

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Pokémon GO

Rayquaza in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rayquaza reaches 3,835 CP at level 40 and 4,387 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack284

GO Defense170

GO Stamina213

Max CP (L40)3,835

Max CP (L50)4,336

Best buddy (L51)4,387

Raid catch CP 2,102–2,191 (L20). Weather boosted 2,627–2,739 (L25).

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Competitive

Rayquaza in competitive play.

Rayquaza is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1051 in the Great League.

Ubers

Dragon Dance

Dragon Dance / Dragon Ascent / Earthquake / Extreme Speed

ItemLife Orb
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraFlying, Normal, Ground

Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Dragon Ascent / Earthquake / Extreme Speed

ItemLife Orb
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
TeraNormal

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1051 56.3 score

Ultra League #694 63.9 score

Master League #182 65 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Rayquaza.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rayquaza, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Rayquaza?

Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Rayquaza weak to?

Rayquaza takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock, Dragon, Fairy.

What is Rayquaza resistant to?

Rayquaza is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Grass.

How does Rayquaza evolve?

Rayquaza evolves into Mega Rayquaza (Mega Evolve by knowing Dragon Ascent (no stone required, battle-only)).

What generation is Rayquaza from?

Rayquaza was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0384.

What are Rayquaza's base stats?

Rayquaza has HP 105, Attack 150, Defense 90, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 90, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 680.

What are Rayquaza's abilities?

Rayquaza can have the ability Air Lock.

Is Rayquaza legendary or mythical?

Yes. Rayquaza is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Rayquaza's best stat?

Rayquaza's highest base stat is Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Rayquaza good?

Rayquaza has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 2nd among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

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Alternate forms