Rayquaza
Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Rayquaza has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Pokédex data
National № | 0384 |
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Type | Dragon Flying |
Species | Sky High Pokémon |
Height | 7.0 m (23′00″) |
Weight | 206.5 kg (455.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Air Lock |
Local № | 0200 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0209 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 340 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 105 | 320 | 414 | |
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Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0384 |
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Type | Dragon Flying |
Species | Sky High Pokémon |
Height | 10.8 m (35′05″) |
Weight | 392.0 kg (864.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Delta Stream |
Local № | 0200 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0209 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 351 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 105 | 320 | 414 | |
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Attack | 180 | 328 | 504 | |
Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Sp. Atk | 180 | 328 | 504 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Total | 780 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Rayquaza does not evolve.
Rayquaza changes
- From Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire to Pokémon X & Y, Rayquaza has a catch rate of 3.
- In Generations 3-4, Rayquaza has a base experience yield of 220.
- In Generations 5-7, Rayquaza has a base experience yield of 306.
Pokédex entries
Ruby | 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. |
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Sapphire | 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. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor. |
Emerald | 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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground. |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground. |
X | It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground. |
Y | It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it. |
Omega Ruby | 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. |
Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground. |
Moves learned by Rayquaza
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Rayquaza learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
1 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Dragon Ascent | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
1 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
18 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Extreme Speed | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
45 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
54 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
72 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
81 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
90 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Rayquaza does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Rayquaza is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
28 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
46 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
58 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
60 | U-turn | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
65 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
78 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
86 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
88 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
99 | Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
108 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
113 | Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
119 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
123 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
125 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
133 | Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
141 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
142 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
147 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
149 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
150 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
156 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
157 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
160 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
166 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
168 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
172 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
180 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
200 | Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
208 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
220 | Meteor Beam | Rock | ![]() | 120 | 90 |
222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
226 | Dragon Cheer | Dragon | ![]() | — | ∞ |
Moves learnt by level up
Rayquaza learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
1 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Dragon Ascent | Flying | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
1 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
9 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
18 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Extreme Speed | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
45 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
54 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
72 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
81 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
90 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Rayquaza does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Move Tutor moves
Rayquaza can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Draco Meteor | Dragon | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Rayquaza is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
03 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
72 | Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
94 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
95 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
96 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
99 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Rayquaza sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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- See all Rayquaza sprites
Where to find Rayquaza
Ruby Sapphire |
Sky Pillar |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Sky Pillar |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Trade/migrate from another game |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Embedded Tower |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Sky Pillar |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Rayquaza questions
Other languages
English | Rayquaza |
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Japanese | レックウザ (Rayquaza) |
German | Rayquaza |
French | Rayquaza |
Italian | Rayquaza |
Spanish | Rayquaza |
Korean | 레쿠쟈 (rekujya) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 烈空坐 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 烈空坐 |
English |
Sky High Pokémon |
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Japanese | てんくうポケモン |
German | Himmelhoch-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Cieux |
Italian | Pokémon Stratosfera |
Spanish | Pokémon Cielo |
Korean | 천공포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 天空宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 天空寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ray
- beam of light
- quasar
- distant star