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No. 0384

Rayquaza

Sky High Pokémon

Rayquaza
Official art
DragonFlying
Height
7 m 23′00″
Weight
206.5 kg 455.3 lbs
Base stat total
680 top 1%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Legendary
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.
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Base stats

HP105165–212320–414
Atk150139–222274–438
Def9085–156166–306
SpA150139–222274–438
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe9590–161175–317
Total680Higher than 99% of all Pokémon
HP105Atk150Def90Spe95SpD90SpA150

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Rayquaza outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161Rayquaza · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 147Rayquaza · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 115Rayquaza · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Air Lock

    Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

4.8% of teams · rank #31 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Air Lock
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Normal
  1. Dragon Ascent
  2. Extreme Speed
  3. Earthquake
  4. Dragon Dance

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players4.75%
  • Rated 1500+4.64%
  • Rated 1630+4.8%
  • Rated 1760+6.73%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.8%

Moves

  • Dragon Ascent98.9%
  • Extreme Speed86.9%
  • Earthquake79.2%
  • Dragon Dance63.6%
  • Swords Dance13.8%
  • Draco Meteor12.1%
  • Outrage7%
  • U-turn6.8%
  • Stealth Rock6.7%
  • Substitute5.4%

Items

  • Focus Sash51.6%
  • Life Orb16.1%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots11.2%
  • Choice Band5.6%
  • Sky Plate4.5%
  • Choice Scarf2%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe53.8%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe10.9%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe6.4%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe5.8%
  • Naive 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe5%

Tera types

  • Normal57.1%
  • Flying20.4%
  • Fairy7.5%
  • Dragon4.3%

Checks & counters

Evolution

Rayquaza does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
1Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
1Dragon AscentLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FlyingPhys120100%5
1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
1TwisterHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonSpec40100%20
9CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
18Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
27Extreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5
36Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
45Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
54RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
63FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
72HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
81OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
90Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 69

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category
Sky High Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
Rare
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#200New Hoenn#209Hyperspace#130
  1. 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.

    Alpha Sapphire
  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby
  3. It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  4. It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
  5. It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  6. 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.

    Emerald
  7. 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.

    Sapphire
  8. 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.

    Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
レックウザ
Japanese (romaji)
Rayquaza
Korean
레쿠쟈
Chinese (Traditional)
烈空坐
Chinese (Simplified)
烈空坐
French
Rayquaza
German
Rayquaza
Spanish
Rayquaza
Italian
Rayquaza

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
0
Base experience
306
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Sky Pillar ApexStatic encounter · Lv 70
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Sky Pillar ApexStatic encounter · Lv 70
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Embedded Tower (Rayquaza’s room)Static encounter · Lv 50
HeartGold 1 area
  • Embedded Tower (Rayquaza’s room)Static encounter · Lv 50
Emerald 1 area
  • Sky Pillar ApexStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sapphire 1 area
  • Sky Pillar ApexStatic encounter · Lv 70
Ruby 1 area
  • Sky Pillar ApexStatic encounter · Lv 70