Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza Raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Modified Aug 02, 2024 19:59 GMT

Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza Raid guide (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids return to Niantic's mobile game on August 3, 2024, as a makeup event to cover for the technical glitches available during June 2024's Mega Rayquaza Elite Raid Day. Trainers can encounter the creature during specific Raid Hours. The start times for these are as follows:

11:00 am. local time
1:00 pm. local time
6:00 pm local time

Unlike the Elite Raid Day event, Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids will be available widely across all Gyms. Additionally, remote participation will also be allowed and the Remote Raid Pass will be increased from 5 pm local time on August 2, to 8 pm local time on August 3, 2024.

In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know to successfully take down Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids.

Check out the current Pokemon GO raid bosses that you can encounter in-game

Also read: Can you solo or duo Mega Rayquaza raids in Pokemon GO?

Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raid weaknesses

Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon GO?

Due to its Dragon and Flying dual typing, this raid boss will have quite a few weaknesses. You have the option to choose from a variety of elemental typings as this mega beast has the following weaknesses:

Ice (256% weakness)
Fairy
Rock
Dragon

Off these typings, Fairy-and Rock-type critters also resist a lot of the attacks that this raid boss can use in the game. So, you can enjoy decent leverage using Pocket Monsters with these elemental typings in Pokemon GO.

Mega Rayquaza's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Rayquaza has the following stats:

Combat Power: 88,200
Attack: 377
Defense: 210
Stamina: 22,500 HP
Fast Attacks: Air Slash and Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Aerial Ace, Ancient Power, Outrage

Players get 300 seconds to defeat Mega Rayquaza for a chance to capture its base form. Up to 20 trainers can enter this battle together either in person or using Remote Raids.

Also read: Will Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza August 2024 event provide free Meteorite?

Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids

Best Ice-type counters to Mega Rayquaza

Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Shadow or regular Articuno with Frost Breath and Blizzard
Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate

Best Fairy-type counters to Mega Rayquaza

Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Enamorus with Fairy Wind and Dazzling Gleam
Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Best Dragon-type counters to Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shadow or Mega Salamance with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage

Best Rock-type counters to Mega Rayquaza

Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
Shadow or Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

You can use the following search string to find the best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raids that are in your collection:

Ice&@Ice&cp3000-
Rock&@Rock&cp3000-
Fairy&@Fairy&cp3000-
Dragon&@Dragon&cp3000-

These will show the best counters with STAB super-effective moves above 3,000 CP that are available to you.

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

Pokemon GO Mega Rayquaza raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular and SHiny MEga Rayquaza (Image via TPC)

The CP of the Rayquaza spawn will be based on the creature's IVs and the weather. The potential ranges are as follows:

No weather boost: 2,102-2,191 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,627-2,739 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)