#384 · Generation 3
Mega Rayquaza
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 5,713 / 6,458
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 3,264 / 4,080
- Research CP (L15)
- 2,448
- Buddy distance
- 20 km
- 2nd charged move
- 100,000 dust · 100 candy
- Mega energy (first time)
- 400
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Mega Rayquaza earns its spot: S-tier Dragon raid attacker and S-tier Flying raid attacker.
Battle roles
- SDragon raid attackermega#2 Dragon · 22.5 DPS
It ranks #2 of 168 Dragon-type attackers with Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe (needs an Elite TM).
- SFlying raid attackermega#2 Flying · 19.6 DPS
It ranks #2 of 238 Flying-type attackers with Dragon Tail / Hurricane (needs an Elite TM).
- SRock raid attackermega#3 Rock · 16.3 DPS
It ranks #3 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Dragon Tail / Ancient Power.
Collection value
- Legendary: keep at least one, and hold on to hundos and shinies.
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dragon | S | #2 / 168 | 22.5 | 570 | Dragon Tail · Breaking SwipeElite TM |
| flying | S | #2 / 238 | 19.6 | 498 | Dragon Tail · HurricaneElite TM |
| rock | S | #3 / 294 | 16.3 | 413 | Dragon Tail · Ancient Power |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Air SlashSTAB | flying | 12 | +8 | 1.0s | 12.0 | 9 | +9 | 3 turns |
Dragon TailSTAB | dragon | 14 | +8 | 1.0s | 14.0 | 9 | +12 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OutrageSTAB | dragon | 110 | -50 | 4.0s | 2.20 | 110 | -60 | |
Aerial AceSTAB | flying | 55 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.67 | 60 | -45 | |
Ancient Power | rock | 70 | -33 | 3.5s | 2.12 | 60 | -45 | 10% chance: +1 own Atk, +1 own Def |
HurricaneElite TMSTAB | flying | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 110 | -60 | |
Breaking SwipeElite TMSTAB | dragon | 45 | -33 | 1.0s | 1.36 | 50 | -50 | 100% chance: -1 foe Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Mega Rayquaza good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Mega Rayquaza is S-tier for Dragon raid attacker and has 2 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Mega Rayquaza?
- Mega Rayquaza earns its spot: S-tier Dragon raid attacker and S-tier Flying raid attacker.
- Is Mega Rayquaza a good raid attacker?
- Mega Rayquaza ranks #2 of 168 dragon attackers with 22.5 DPS. That is a real raid pick: 15 Attack and level 40 or higher matter more than the other IVs.
- Can Mega Rayquaza be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Mega Rayquaza is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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