Is Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Modified Jun 29, 2024 12:21 GMT

Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent returns to Pokemon GO on Rayquaza Elite Raid Day on June 29, 2024. The first time this move was available was during GO Fest 2023. Teaching it to this Pocket Monster requires a special item called Meteorite, making it one of the rarest and most unique attacks in the game.

Players interested in Pokemon GO's PvP and PvE arenas will be interested in knowing whether Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent is any good in these battles. This article discusses everything to know in that matter.

Teaching Rayquaza Dragon Ascent is one of the key parts of the Mega Rayquaza Elite Raid Day on June 29, 2024.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinions.

Is Dragon Ascent Rayquaza worth using in Pokemon GO Battle League?

Shiny Rayquaza in the anime (Image via TPC)

Yes, Dragon Ascent Rayquaza is worth using in the Pokemon GO Battle League. In this league, Dragon Ascent is a Flying-type Charged Attack that deals 150 base damage for 70 energy. This puts it in the same group as Focus Blast and Zap Cannon in terms of total damage output. However, it is cheaper in terms of energy cost but comes with a one-stage defense drop every time it is used.

Dragon Ascent is part of Rayqyaza's best moveset in Pokemon GO's Master League. Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent has much better coverage into the meta, especially when it runs into Fairy-type Pocket Monsters that resist its Dragon-type attacks.

While simulation figures suggest otherwise, Dragon Ascent's raw damage output puts it in the leagues of the best moves in the format. This is especially true in the Mega Master League, where Mega Rayquaza is eligible. That said, the success the critter sees is not solely dependent on the power of Dragon Ascent, but also on its own power.

Is Dragon Ascent Rayquaza worth using in Pokemon GO Gym and Raid battles?

Mega Rayquaza in the anime (Image via TPC)

Yes, Dragon Ascent Rayquaza is worth using in Pokemon GO Gym and Raid battles. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent is the best Flying and Dragon-type attacker in the game, as well as the strongest mixed attacker with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent. Even when it is not Mega Evolved, Rayquaza can put up a strong fight against its opponents with these moves.

Regular Rayquaza has a DPS of 22.80 with a TDO of 667.28 when using Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent. This goes up to 29.30 and 1107.00 when the Legendary Pokemon Mega Evolves. This makes the latter one of the best neutral attacking options in raids.

How to get Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent in Pokemon GO

Unlike many exclusive moves, you cannot teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent using an Elite Charged TM. To get a Rayquaza with Dragon Ascent, you must follow these steps:

Go to your bag and find the Meteorite item.
Selecting it will open up your Pokemon collection.
Give it to the Rayquaza you want to teach Dragon Ascent to.
Confirm your choice to teach the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent.

You can read this article to find out how to get Meteorites in Pokemon GO.

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