Quick facts
Species: Rayquaza (Mega)
Types: Dragon / Flying
Primary weaknesses: Rock, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mega Rayquaza dominates the skies with legendary draconic might. Its Dragon/Flying typing, sky-high Attack, and versatile moveset make it a formidable raid opponent. This guide shows you how to counter it effectively, survive its aerial onslaught, and farm Mega Energy efficiently.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Rock •
 Ice •
 Dragon •
 Fairy
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Bug •
 Fire •
 Water •
 Grass
|
Best Mega Rayquaza Counters
Mega-type Counters
- Garchomp: Dragon Tail and Earthquake or Fire Blast
- Charizard Y: Fire Spin / Overheat
- Tyranitar: Iron Tail / Fire Blast
- Blaziken: Counter or Fire Spin and Overheat
Shadow-type Counters
- Heatran: Fire Spin / Fire Blast
Legendary-type Counters
- Groudon: Dragon Tail / Solar Beam
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw or Metal Claw and Moongeist Beam
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Rayquaza:
- Charizard X , Y – Fire boost
- Gengar – Ghost boost
- Garchomp – Ground boost
- Houndoom, Tyranitar, Absol – Dark boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Blizzard / Ancient Power / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Steel Wing (14) and Focus Blast / Fusion Flare (140) |
| Zamazenta | Metal Claw / Ice Fang | Moon Blast / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Bash | - | Ice Fang (12) and Giga Impact (200) |
| Hisuian Avalugg | Tackle / Powder Snow / Bite | Rock Slide / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Crunch | - | Powder Snow / Bite (6) and Blizzard (130) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Avalugg | Ice Fang / Bite | Body Slam / Earthquake / Mirror Coat / Avalanche / Icy Wind / Crunch | - | Ice Fang (12) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Glaceon | Ice Shard / Frost Breath | Avalanche / Ivy Wind / Ice Beam | Last Resort / Water Pulse | Frost Breath (11) and Ice Beam (95) |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump / Surf / Thunder / Blizzard / Avalanche | Origin Pulse | Waterfall (13) and Hydro Pump (135) |
| Aurorus | Rock Throw / Powder Snow / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Meteor Beam / Hyper Beam / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Thunderbolt | - | Rock Throw (13) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang / Dragon Breath | Avalanche / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Dragon Claw / Outrage | - | Ice Fang (12) and Blizzard (130) |
| Cetitan | Tackle / Ice Shard / Powder Snow | Body Slam / Superpower / Heavy Slam / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | - | Ice Shard (10) and Superpower / Avalanche (130) |
| Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Mud Slap / Powder Snow | Bulldoze / High Horsepower / Stone Edge / Avalanche / Icicle Spear | Ancient Power | Mud Slap (19) and High Horsepower / Stone Edge (105) |
| Shadow Aurorus | Rock Throw / Powder Snow / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Meteor Beam / Hyper Beam / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Thunderbolt | - | Rock Throw (13) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Articuno | Ice Shard / Frost Breath | Ancient Power / Icy Wind / Ice Beam / Triple Axel / Blizzard | Hurricane | Frost Breath (11) and Blizzard (130) |
| Shadow Mr Rime | Ice Shard / Confusion / Zen Headbutt | Psybeam / Psychic / Ice Punch / Icy Wind / Triple Axel | - | Confusion (19) and Psychic (95) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap / Smack Down | Skull Bash / Superpower / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Surf / Breaking Swipe | Rock Wrecker | Mud Slap (19) and Earthquake (140) |
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Abomasnow | Razor Leaf / Powder Snow / Leafage | Energy Ball / Weather Ball / Blizzard / Icy Wind / Outrage | - | Razor Leaf (13) and Blizzard (130) |
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Diancie | Tackle / Rock Throw | Rock Slide / Power Gem / Moonblast | - | Rock Throw (13) and Moonblast (130) |
| Mega Glalie | Rollout / Ice Shard / Frost Breath / Powder Snow | Shadow Ball / Gyro Ball / Avalanche | - | Rollout (15) and Shadow Ball (100) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
Moves & Threats
Rayquaza common fast moves are Air Slash or Dragon Tail. Charged moves include Aerial Ace or Ancient Power and Outrage. Elite moves include Breaking Swipe or Hurricane.
Threat: Mega Rayquaza’s Outrage can devastate unprepared teams, and Draco Meteor hits Dragon-types severely.
Tip: Bring resistant Pokémon that can survive Dragon moves while dealing super-effective damage.
Weather Effects
Cloudy weather : boosts Fairy type attackers. Snow weather : boosts Ice attackers.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Ice-types for fast neutral or super-effective damage.
- Watch for Outrage timing; shields are crucial.
- Use double weather boosts to maximize DPS.
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Rayquaza
- Chance to catch Rayquaza (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mega Rayquaza?
Mega Rayquaza raids are ideal for Mega Energy farming, Dragon counters testing, and Pokédex completion.
PvP Relevance
While Rayquaza isn’t top tier in PvP, it’s a fun spice pick. Mega Rayquaza shines more in raids and PvE content.
FAQ
Can Mega Rayquaza be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Rayquaza has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Rayquaza?
Best moveset of Rayquaza are Dragon Tail which does damage of 14 under Fast Attack and Outrage of 110 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Rayquaza?
Snow weather to boosts Ice type counters, Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy type counters.
What makes Mega Rayquaza strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Mega Rayquaza is the strongest Mega, but it’s easy to raid thanks to multiple weaknesses. It’s worth raiding for its shiny form, Mega Energy, and for filling your Mega Pokédex. With Dark, Fire, Ghost and Ground counters, you’ll defeat it with ease.
Related Guides
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Summary
- Lead with Ice-types for maximum damage
- Bring resistant Dragon or Fairy-types for survival
- Watch for Outrage and Draco Meteor
- Use weather boosts to maximize efficiency