How to beat Mega Rayquaza Raid in Pokemon Go
NianticThe mighty Mega Rayquaza is returning to Pokemon Go in a Special Raid event, giving players a chance to catch the most OP Legendary in the meta.
Boasting jaw-dropping stats, beating this Pokemon is daunting, but with the right counters in tow, you can get the job done without stress.
So, here’s everything you need to know to beat Mega Rayquaza Raids, along with details on its weaknesses, recommended counters, and shiny availability.
Best counters for Mega Rayquaza Raid in Pokemon Go
| Pokemon | Moveset | Sprite |
|---|---|---|
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow and Avalanche |  |
| Cetitan | Ice Shard and Avalanche |  |
| Mega Gardevoir | Charm and Triple Axel |  |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang and Avalanche |  |
| Galarian Darmanitan | Ice Fang and Avalanche |  |
| Mega Glalie | Frost Breath and Avalanche |  |
The counters listed above are the best, but you can also try using some other options in Pokemon Go such as Mega Rayquaza, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Garchomp, Kyurem, and Mega Diancie.
How to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
You can get Mega Rayquaza by using 400 Mega Energy and a Meteorite.
Rayquaza in its base form can be caught from its Mega Raids on August 3, 2024, at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 6 PM local time. Each battle will drop some Mega Energy, and you need to beat multiple Raids to get the required amount.
Use a Meteorite to teach the Charged Move Dragon Ascent and combine it with 400 Energy to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon Go.
NianticHow to teach Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
You can teach Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza by using one Meteorite.
The Mega Rayquaza Special Raid event features free Timed Research that will reward you with a Meteorite, so don’t forget to complete the quest.
Mega Rayquaza weaknesses
Mega Rayquaza is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice, and Rock-type attacks. Keep in mind that the Raid Boss has a double weakness to Ice-type attacks.
So, be sure to use high-level Ice-type Pokemon as counters to defeat the Raid Boss with ease.
Mega Rayquaza moveset
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
- Outrage (Dragon)
- Breaking Swipe* (Dragon)
- Dragon Ascent (Flying)
- Hurricane* (Flying)
- Aerial Ace (Flying)
- Ancient Power (Rock)
Note that Breaking Swipe and Hurricane can be taught to Mega Rayquaza only with Elite Charged TMs. Also, as mentioned earlier, Dragon Ascent can only be learned through a Meteorite.
NianticCan Mega Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, shiny Mega Rayquaza is available in Pokemon Go.
Lucky players can get shiny Rayquaza as an encounter after a Mega Raid Battle and then get shiny Mega Rayquaza by Mega Evolving it.
That’s not all, as a shiny encounter from a Legendary Raid battle is a guaranteed catch. So, use Pinap Berries to earn double Candy from each catch and power it up to dominate the meta.
Once you have a high-level Mega Rayquaza, use it to beat Bug, Dragon, Grass, and Fighting-type Raid Bosses in Pokemon Go.