Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Rare
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 306
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk, 1 SpA
- Height
- 7.0 m (22'12")
- Weight
- 206.5 kg (455.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dragon/Flying dual typing.
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Generation V
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
Generation VI
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.
It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV)
Generation III
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.
RAYQUAZA is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, above the clouds. Its existence had been completely unknown because it lived so high in the sky.
A POKéMON that flies endlessly in the ozone layer. It is said it would descend to the ground if KYOGRE and GROUDON were to fight.
It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.
Generation IV
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TwisterSTAB | dra | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Dragon AscentSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| 5 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 35 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 45 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 54 | Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| 60 | Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| 65 | FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| 72 | HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 75 | Extreme Speed | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| 75 | Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 81 | OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 90 | Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| 90 | Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
69 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hydro Pump | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Overheat | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Surf | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Waterfall | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Whirlpool | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
21 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon AscentSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| TwisterSTAB | dra | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Rayquaza
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Rayquaza
Rayquaza is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground. Rayquaza stands 7.0 m (22'12") tall and weighs 206.5 kg (455.3 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Rayquaza Base Stats
Rayquaza has a base stat total of 680, which is extraordinarily high, rivaling the strongest Legendary Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 150 (exceptional), while its lowest is Defense at 90 (good). Rayquaza functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Rayquaza is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.
Rayquaza Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dragon and Flying-type, Rayquaza is weak to Ice (4x), Rock, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Rayquaza 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Rayquaza Abilities
Rayquaza's abilities include Air Lock. Air Lock negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Rayquaza Moves & Learnset
Rayquaza can learn 106 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 69 via TM/HM, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Dragon Ascent (Flying, 120 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power). For coverage, Rayquaza can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Giga Impact (Normal), Overheat (Fire).
Training Rayquaza
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Rayquaza can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Rayquaza yields 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rayquaza. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rayquaza, or use the team builder to see how Rayquaza fits into your squad.
