How to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go: Meteorites, evolution, more
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyPokemon Go players can get their hands on Mega Rayquaza, the most powerful mega evolution in the game. And here’s all you need to know to get the Legendary Pokemon, including important dates, Meteorites, and more.
Trainers who faced Mega Rayquaza in Raids for a chance to get this powerful Pokemon have learned that this powerful Dragon-type Legendary can be tough as nails. Getting one for your team is a gamechanger, however, they’ll need a new item to take the Legendary Pokemon to new heights.
Here’s all you need to know about Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go, including how Meteorites work and more.
- How to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
- How to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
- Mega Rayquaza bonuses in Pokemon Go
How to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go players must defeat and catch Rayquaza in Raids, then use the Meteorite item to Mega Evolve it into Mega Rayquaza.
Mega Rayquaza debuted in Raids during the in-person and global Pokemon Go Fest 2023 events, and currently, it is out of the Raid Rotations. It is uncertain when Mega Rayquaza will headline Mega Raids again, but we’ll make sure to update this article with the latest information.
How to Mega evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
To Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon Go, players need to teach it the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent. This can only be done with a new in-game item called Meteorite. Trainers were able to get Meteorites by completing Special Research tasks.
All players who logged into Pokemon Go on Sunday, August 27, 2023, got a new Special Research that grants a Meteorite when completed. This new item is a requirement for Mega Evolving Rayquaza. Additionally, Go Fest 2023 ticket-holder trainers got an extended Special Research to get another Meteorite. You can learn more about its steps in our complete guide.
We will update this post if Niantic announces new methods to obtain Meteorites in the game.
Mega Rayquaza bonuses in Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go players who have Mega Rayquaza in their teams will get additional XP, additional Candy, and an increased chance of earning Candy XL when catching Flying, Psychic, or Dragon-type Pokemon.
If Mega Rayquaza is battling in Raids or Gym Battles, other trainers’ Pokemon will deal more damage. Additionally, those Pokemon’s attacks will deal even more damage if the attack is Flying, Psychic, or Dragon-type.
Like other Mega-Evolved Pokemon, Rayquaza’s Mega Level will increase the more times it Mega Evolves, improving the other bonuses.
There you have it! That’s everything you need to know to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon content, make sure to check some of our other guides:
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