Stats & Training
Rayquaza's built around mixed offense. Attack leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
RAYQUAZA lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This POKéMON appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.
RAYQUAZA is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth’s ozone layer, above the clouds. Its existence had been completely unknown because it lived so high in the sky.
Rayquaza Weakness
Rayquaza is weak to Ice, Rock, and Dragon. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Rayquaza's overall bulk (105/90/90) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | D | |
 Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-44% Rock Throw 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Ice Beam 4x127-150%KO Icy Wind 4x80-94% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regirock builds →Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x31-36% Rollout 2x20-25% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Ice Beam 4x128-151%KO Icy Wind 4x79-94% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regirock builds →Rock Tomb 2x44-52% Rock Throw 2x37-44% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x30-37% Rollout 2x19-23% Rock Blast 2x17-21% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Ice Beam 4x130-152%KO Ancient Power 2x18-21% Icy Wind 4x84-98% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x43-52% Rock Tomb 2x43-52% Rock Throw 2x37-44% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x31-37% Rollout 2x20-25% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x157-185%KO Ice Beam 4x129-152%KO Ancient Power 2x17-21% Icy Wind 4x80-95% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
 Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 4x94-111%KO Ice Beam 4x77-90% Icy Wind 4x49-58% Powder Snow 4x38-45% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
 Spheal IceWater | D | |
Obtain MethodShoal Cave Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Spheal builds →Blizzard 4x101-119%KO Ice Beam 4x84-99% Aurora Beam 4x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x15-18% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 105 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x153-181%KO Ice Beam 4x127-150%KO Ancient Power 2x17-21% Icy Wind 4x78-92% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regirock builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x36-42% | ||
Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 4x91-108%KO Ice Beam 4x75-88% Icy Wind 4x49-58% Powder Snow 4x36-42% | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Spheal IceWater | D | |
Obtain MethodShoal Cave Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Spheal builds →Blizzard 4x98-115%KO Ice Beam 4x81-96% Aurora Beam 4x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x15-18% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Rayquaza with Rock Slide (86-102%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (99-117%). Flygon deals 34-40% with Rock Slide.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO Double Edge53-62% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Flygon builds →Rock Slide 2x34-40% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Regice builds →Ice Beam 4x155-183%KO Thunderbolt26-30% Explosion38-45% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Rayquaza View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 4x152-179%KO Thunderbolt25-30% Thunder31-36% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire Evolution
Rayquaza is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Dragon/Flying legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ruby & Sapphire Rayquaza Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Rayquaza cleanly, with Outrage and Fly anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Rayquaza in Ruby & Sapphire
You'll find Rayquaza at Sky Pillar as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Rayquaza in Ruby & Sapphire
Rayquaza Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 150 Attack is where it shines.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Ruby & Sapphire, but Rayquaza does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Rayquaza hits 780 BST.
Air Lock is the go-to ability for Rayquaza. It negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself. It's Rayquaza's only ability.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Rayquaza fills the wallbreaker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 150 Attack and 150 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Game Availability
Rayquaza has appeared in 16 games since Ruby & Sapphire, spanning 8 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves