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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
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
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.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Rayquaza on Daily Pokémon
Rayquaza was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Rayquaza first appeared on July 31, 2019, in its third raid release.
- Rayquaza
- Mega Rayquaza
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 11, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Oct 18, 2025 | MegaMega Rayquaza | Mega Rayquaza Raid Day |
| Aug 3, 2024 | MegaMega Rayquaza | Mega Rayquaza Special Raid Event · makeup event for the June 29 Elite Raids |
| Jun 29, 2024 | MegaMega Rayquaza | Elite Raid: Mega Rayquaza |
| Aug 27, 2023 | MegaMega Rayquaza | Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Global |
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
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Dragon Ascent / Earthquake / Extreme Speed
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1051 56.3 score
Ultra League #694 63.9 score
Master League #182 65 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Rayquaza as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rayquaza is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Rock Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Water Fighting Bug
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison
Rayquaza vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rayquaza | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | 76 | +29 |
| Attack | 150 | 83 | +67 |
| Defense | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Special Attack | 150 | 77 | +73 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 72 | +18 |
| Speed | 95 | 80 | +15 |
| Total | 680 | 460 | +220 |
Game appearances
Rayquaza appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Rayquaza is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get it
How to get Rayquaza.
Every main-series game Rayquaza is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- EventPoké Portal News
- One-time encounterGreat Crater of Paldea, after receiving the Rayquaza Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Sky Pillar (Only one) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Stratospheric Slate) (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (requires Groudon and Kyogre in party) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterSky Pillar (Only one)
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterEmbedded Tower (requires Jade Orb) (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- One-time encounterSky Pillar (Only one)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Rayquaza appears in 40 episodes.
From DP043 (2007-08-16) through HZ136 (2026-05-01).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Rayquaza partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Rayquaza partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Rayquaza in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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