How many successful raids are needed to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?

Getting your hands on Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO will not be simple, as it is one of the game's most sought-after creatures. Apart from the complex mechanic involving the special item called Meteorite, the Mega Energy needed to achieve this process is also scarce. Pokemon GO Mega Rayqyaza Raids drop 60-100 Mega Energy when defeated, based on the time taken to take it down. This means you must complete 4 - 7 raids to collect enough Energy to trigger one Mega Evolution.

This article discusses the minimum number of Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids you must complete to collect enough Energy to Mega Evolve Rayquaza.

Note: The figures in this article are based on the assumption that you are starting from scratch and do not have any Mega Rayaquaza Energy in your possession.

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How much Energy do you need to get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?

Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Apart from collecting a Meteorite and teaching Rayquaza Dragon Ascent, you must give it 400 Energy to get it to Mega Evolve for the first time. The amount of Energy required falls over time, as you keep repeating the process. Here is a breakdown of the same:

Level	Total times Mega Evolved	Rest period (days)	Mega Energy cost of original	Bonuses
Level 0	0	14	100%	1 bonus catch Candy
Base Level	1	7	20%	1 bonus catch Candy
High Level	7	5	10%	1 bonus catch Candy10% increased Candy XL chance50 bonus XP
Max Level	30	3	5%	2 bonus catch Candies25% increased Candy XL chance100 bonus XP

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How much Energy do you get from one Mega Rayqyuaza raid?

Depending on the time taken to take down the raid, you will get a certain amount of energy. The amount goes down as the time taken increases. Here is a breakdown:

Mega Rayquaza raid clear time (mm:ss)	Mega Energy received
0:00 - 0:30	100
0:31 - 1:15	90
1:16 - 2:30	80
2:31 - 3:45	70
3:46 - 5:00	60

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Minimum number of raids required to collect 400 Mega Rayquaza Energy in Pokemon GO

If you are raiding with a full lobby with the best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids, you can collect 400 Mega Energy in as little as four raids. The maximum number of successful raids you might require is seven—considering you are guaranteed 60 Energy if you come out on top.

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