InPokemon GO, there are constantly different Pokemon being rotated in and out of 1-Star, 3-Star, 5-Star, and Mega Raids. This allows Trainers to catch a variety of species and tick off spaces in their Pokedex, as well as discover new candidates to further utilize inPokemon GObattles.
Among the most popular Raid bosses in the game is Mega Rayquaza, the powerful Mega-Evolved form of the Generation 3 Legendary Pokemon. Mega Rayqauaza can be battled through Mega Raids andElite RaidsinPokemon GO, providing Trainers with the opportunity to capture it once defeated. After acquiring this Pokemon, many Trainers will wish to wield it further in battle due to its power. This power can be increased even further by equipping Mega Rayquaza with the best moveset combination, which has been highlighted in the guide below.
Updated on Jun 07, 2025, by Grace Black:As part ofPokemon GO’s Shared Skies season, Mega Rayquaza is making a return. In June and July 2024, players will be able to encounter Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids, providing Trainers with plenty more opportunities to acquire this Legendary. For this reason, this guide has been refreshed with all the most relevant information regarding the best moveset for Mega Rayquaza, as well as the addition of secondary moveset options, and additional ways to boost Mega Rayqauaza’s power in battle.
Best Moveset For Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO
InPokemon GO, Mega Rayquaza is a powerful Pokemon that has a Max CP of6458and a stat spread of377 ATK, 210 DEF, and 227 STA. Mega Rayquaza is aDragon and Flying Dual-Type Pokemon, meaning it is weak to Pokemon or moves of theDragon, Rock, and Fairy Typesand2x weak to Ice Type Pokemon or moves. For this reason, Trainers should attempt to avoid these matchups when possible, to not put their Mega Rayquaza at a disadvantage. However, in addition to these weaknesses, Mega Rayquaza has a series of resistance that means it is most favorable in battle against Pokemon of theFighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass, and Ground Types.
To Mega Evolve Rayquaza, you will first need to have a Rayquaza and a Meteorite.Evolving Rayquaza can be a confusing processsince you will also need to have this Pokemon learn the move Dragon Ascent. As long as you have a Meteorite and have successfully equipped this move, that is all that is required to prepare Rayuaza to be Mega evolve. Please note you will have to have enough Mega energy in order to do this.
When it comes to the best moveset ofDragon Tail and Dragon Ascent, Mega Rayquaza will dish out around29.30 damage per second, and1107.0 total damagebefore fainting in battle, which makes this Legendary a very heavy-hitting fighter. However, depending onthe team that you are running, the Type coverage that is needed between your Pokemon, or the enemy Pokemon that you are going up against in battle, this moveset combination may be better tweaked with one of Mega Rayquaza’s other options. Several suitable Fast Move and Charged Move combinations have been identified below, as well as the expected damage output for each pair.
Mega Rayqauaza can also boost its power in Windy Weather, so players can look to utilize this opportunity when possible to turn battles in their favor with a boost in damage output.
29.30
1107.0
As Mega Rayquaza needs the Dragon Ascent move to Mega Evolve, there are limited options when it comes to secondary move sets. However, if players are looking to utilize Rayqauza without Mega Evolving it, then the following moves will be brilliant choices.
23.94
904.8
25.31
888.4
22.75
859.5
22.37
845.3
21.72
820.8
