Can you solo defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO?

It is practically impossible to solo defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO. This Mega Pocket Monster has a Combat Power stat 88,200. That alone explains why you cannot beat it alone in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO. You can participate in these raids for six hours.

That said, you might not have a lot of friends to help you defeat this monster in the upcoming Elite Raids. Thus, we have found ways to help you have at least one successful Mega Rayquaza Elite Raid in Pokemon GO.

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Why is it impossible to solo defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Mega Rayquaza (Image via TPC)

Besides the factor stated in the introduction, other reasons add to the difficult nature of Mega Rayquaza Elite Raids. Firstly, it has a massive attack stat of 377, making it one of the hardest-hitting monsters in the game. It has a defense stat of 210. So, it can tank Charged moves from your attackers.

Even though it is double-weak to Ice-type Pokemon, you cannot do much even with a party full of the strongest Ice-type raid attackers in Pokemon GO. Hence you will need a few friends to help you out; three or more would be ideal. You cannot participate in remote raids to defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO.

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Best Mega Rayquaza counters in Pokemon GO

Mega Rayquaza has the following weaknesses:

• Ice (2x weakness)
• Fairy
• Rock
• Dragon

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Best Pokemon that counter Rayquaza

• Mega Latias
• Mega Latios
• Mega Abomasnow
• Mega Glalie
• Mega Gardevoir
• Mega Salamence
• Mega Altaria
• Mega Gengar
• Mega Gyarados
• Mega Charizard x
• Mega Aerodactyl
• Mega Ampharos
• Mega Slowbro
• Primal Kyogre
• Lapras
• Froslass
• Tyrantrum
• Chill Genesect
• Meloetta
• Zekrom
• Galarian Darmanitan
• Mamoswine
• Jynx
• Articuno
• Avalugg
• Hisuian Avalugg
• Kyurem
• Aurorus
• Walrein
• Regice
• Weavile
• Glaceon

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Best moves that counter Rayquaza

• Frost Breath
• Powder Snow
• Charm
• Ice Fang
• Avalanche
• Weather Ball (Ice)
• Ice Punch
• Dragon Pulse
• Draco Meteor
• Outrage
• Ice Beam
• Rock Throw

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How to defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO with three trainers

We talked about the counters and moves that you should use against Mega Rayquaza. Now, the Trainers should have high-level or maxed-out Ice-type Pokemon in their raid party. Just because you cannot solo defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO with the help of Ice-type attackers, doesn't mean you will fail with some help from your friends.

Besides strong attackers, it is important to dodge the Charged moves coming from the Raid Boss. Do not take Rayquaza's attack to the face thinking your attackers can shake it off -- spoiler, they can't. Dodge the oncoming attacks and retaliate with yours.

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So, do not try to solo defeat Mega Rayquaza in Elite Raids in Pokemon GO. Good luck and consider reading our other Pokemon GO articles:

• Monthly Pokemon GO infographic
• Ditto disguises
• Buddy evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters