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==Effect==
==Effect==
===Generations VI and VII===
Dragon Ascent inflicts damage and then lowers the user's {{stat|Defense}} stat and {{stat|Special Defense}} stat by one stage each.
Dragon Ascent inflicts damage and then lowers the user's {{stat|Defense}} stat and {{stat|Special Defense}} stat by one stage each.
===Generation VIII onwards===
In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Dragon Ascent could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in the previous generation.


===Other effects===
===Other effects===
====Generations VI and VII====
The player can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] any Rayquaza that knows Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Z-Crystal]] or knows the move only through {{m|Mimic}}. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, no Rayquaza can Mega Evolve until the Rayquaza in the [[Delta Episode]] has been caught.
The player can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] any Rayquaza that knows Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it is [[Held item|holding]] a [[Z-Crystal]] or knows the move only through {{m|Mimic}}. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, no Rayquaza can Mega Evolve until the Rayquaza in the [[Delta Episode]] has been caught.


Dragon Ascent does not exist in the game data of {{g|X and Y}}. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Dragon Ascent cannot be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, and if a Pokémon in [[Pokémon Bank]] knows the move it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon X and Y. In order to be transferred to Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon must forget Dragon Ascent.
Dragon Ascent does not exist in the game data of {{g|X and Y}}. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Dragon Ascent cannot be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, and if a Pokémon in [[Pokémon Bank]] knows the move it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon X and Y. In order to be transferred to Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon must forget Dragon Ascent.
====Generation VIII onwards====
Dragon Ascent no longer enables Mega Evolution.


==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|flying}}
{{movedesc|flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds, although it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def in the process.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds, although it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def in the process.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Flying|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=none|g8=2}}
{{Moveentry/3|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|1|1|1|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|3}}
===By [[Move Tutor]]===
===By [[Move Tutor]]===
Various Move Tutors will teach Dragon Ascent to a Rayquaza. The Move Tutors are:
Some Move Tutors will teach Dragon Ascent to a Rayquaza. The Move Tutors are:
* {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}: [[Zinnia]]'s grandmother at [[Meteor Falls]].
* {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}: [[Zinnia]]'s grandmother at [[Meteor Falls]].
* {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}: a man in a red shirt in the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Seafolk Village]].
* {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}: a man in a red shirt in the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Seafolk Village]].


{{Movehead/Tutor|Flying|3}}
{{Movehead/TMGames|Flying|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g8=none|g9=none
{{Movehead/Tutor/6|no|yes}}
|g6tm=tutor|g6g={{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
{{Movehead/Tutor/7|yes|yes}}
|g7=1|g7tm=tutor|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}}}
{{Moveentry/3|384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|✔|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/2|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|✔|✔|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|3}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|2}}


===Special move===
===Special move===
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In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], while Rayquaza does not know Dragon Ascent when the player battles it at [[Sky Pillar]], [[Zinnia]] will automatically teach it Dragon Ascent (replacing {{m|Fly}}) immediately after the player captures it.
In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], while Rayquaza does not know Dragon Ascent when the player battles it at [[Sky Pillar]], [[Zinnia]] will automatically teach it Dragon Ascent (replacing {{m|Fly}}) immediately after the player captures it.
{{Movehead/Special|Flying}}
{{Movehead/Special|Flying}}
{{Moveentry/1|384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|[[Sky Pillar]] {{p|Rayquaza}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/1|0384|Rayquaza|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Sky Pillar]] {{p|Rayquaza}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|1}}
{{Movefoot|Flying|1}}


==In other games==
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Dragon Ascent damages enemies in a 5×5 square in front of the user. It lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Defense by one stage.
{{MDMoveheader|type=flying}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=60|pp=5|ppmax=30|acc=100%|range=Front area (5×5 square)|target=Enemy|cuts=Yes}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=flying|SMD=yes}}
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Dragon Ascent|type=Flying
|image=no
|stars=5
|pow=114.927
|charge=1.3
|range=Dash
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=Lower the user's Defense}}
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{flying color}}; border:3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{flying color light}}"
! style="width: 100px"|Name
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! style="width: 50px"|Move Gauge
! style="width: 50px"|MP
! style="width: 50px"|Base {{color2|000|power}}
! style="width: 50px"|Max {{color2|000|power}}
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! style="width: 70px"|Target
! style="width: 50px"|Effect tag(s)
! style="width: 250px"|Description
! style="width: 280px"|Playable Users
|- style="background:#fff"
|Dragon Ascent
{{statustable|Physical}}
|4
|—
|192
|230
|100%
|An opponent
|—
|Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.
|{{sync|Steven|Rayquaza|Anniversary 2021}} {{shinystar}}<br>{{sync|Zinnia|Mega Rayquaza}} <small>(Requires power boost)</small>
|- style="background:#{{flying color dark}}"
! colspan=12 |{{color2|FFF|Sync move|Sync move(s)}}
|- style="background: #{{flying color light}}"
|'''Name'''
|'''{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}'''
|colspan="2" |'''State'''
|'''Base {{color2|000|power}}'''
|'''Max {{color2|000|power}}'''
|colspan="2" |'''Target'''
|'''Effect tag'''
|'''Description'''
|'''Playable {{color2|000|Sync pair|sync pair}}'''
|- style="background:#fff"
|Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent
{{statustable|Physical}}
|colspan="2" |Default<hr>'''6★ EX'''
|160
|192
|colspan="2" |An opponent<hr>'''All opponents'''
|—
|Become {{me|Rayquaza}} until the end of battle.
|{{sync|Steven|Rayquaza|Anniversary 2021}}
|}
Notes:
* {{sync|Steven|Rayquaza|Anniversary 2021}}'s passive {{mas|skill}} {{sk|Downside Up}} makes Dragon Ascent boost their Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank after use, instead of lowering them.
* {{sync|Zinnia|Rayquaza}}'s power boost is only accessible through the [[villain event]] [[Team Aqua's Stormy Seas]].
===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedesc|Flying}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages enemies in a wide area in front. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def.{{tt|*|Move Summary}}<br>It damages enemies in a wide area in front of you. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def. The stats return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|It damages enemies in a wide area in front. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def.{{tt|*|Move Summary}}<br>It damages enemies in a wide area in front of you. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def. The stats return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a [[File:IconTileSMD.png]]Wonder Tile.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
In Pokémon GO, Dragon Ascent is a Charged Attack that was made available on August 27, 2023. It is required to Mega Evolve Rayquaza.
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=384
|image=no
|move=Dragon Ascent
|type=Flying
|pow=140
|energy=50
|duration=3.5
|damage_window=3.25 - 3.4
|pow_trainer=150
|energy_trainer=70
|effect={{goboost|-1}} Defense
|effect_chance=100
<!--|meteorite_users={{MSP/GO|384|Rayquaza}}-->
}}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user descends from the sky and strikes the opponent with a green outline.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent.png|image1p=Mega Rayquaza|image2=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent M18.png|image2p=Shiny Mega Rayquaza}}
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent M18.png|image1p=Shiny Mega Rayquaza|image2=Black Rayquaza Dragon Ascent.png|image2p=Rayquaza|image3=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent.png|image3p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in an emerald green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (anime)|startcode=SS031|startname=Mega Evolution Special II|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (XY series)|startcode=XYS02|startname=Mega Evolution Special II|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Hoopa (anime)|user1=A Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa|startcode=M18|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{movemid|type=flying|user=Hoopa (anime)|user1=A Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa|startcode=M18|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a teal aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Black Rayquaza|user1=Lucius's Rayquaza|startcode=HZ045|startname=HZ045}}


===In Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user descends from the sky and strikes the opponent with a green outline.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent PG.png|image1p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{moveanime|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent PG.png|image1p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Player character|user1=A Trainer's Rayquaza|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=flying|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Rayquaza|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user zooms quickly at the opponent from the sky.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent M18 manga.png|image1p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=After soaring upward, the user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed.|image1=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent M18 manga.png|image1p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza releases a shock wave from its body.}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza releases a shock wave from its body.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Rayquaza (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Rayquaza|startcode=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Rayquaza (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Rayquaza|startcode=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|startname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages|notes=Debut}}


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=The user rams into the opponent with great force.|image1=Rayquaza Dragon Ascent Adventures.png|image1p=Rayquaza|image2=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent Adventures.png|image2p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movemanga|type=flying|exp=yes|gen=After soaring upward, the user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed.|image1=Rayquaza Dragon Ascent Adventures.png|image1p=Rayquaza|image2=Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent Adventures.png|image2p=Mega Rayquaza}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movemidManga|type=flying|user=Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (Adventures)|startcode=PAORAS17|startname=Omega Alpha Adventure 17|notes=Debut}}
{{movemidManga|type=flying|user=Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (Adventures)|startcode=PS613|startname=PS613|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=flying|ms=384M|pkmn=Rayquaza|method=Mega Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (Adventures)|startcode=PAORAS21|startname=Omega Alpha Adventure 21}}
{{movebtmManga|type=flying|user=Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|user1=Rayquaza (Adventures)|startcode=PAORAS21|startname=Omega Alpha Adventure 21}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
|type=Flying
|ORAS=ORAS Prerelease Dragon Ascent
|ORAS2=ORAS Prerelease Dragon Ascent 2
|genVII=Dragon Ascent VII
|genVII2=Dragon Ascent VII 2
|genVIII=Dragon Ascent VIII
|genVIII2=Dragon Ascent VIII 2
}}
===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen|
{{Movegen|
type=Flying|
type=Flying|
ORAS=Dragon Ascent 2|
PSMD=Dragon Ascent PSMD 2
ORAS2=Dragon Ascent 4|
|Masters=Dragon Ascent Masters
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Dragon Ascent Smeargle.png|thumb|200px|Smeargle's Dragon Ascent]]
* The Japanese name of this move literally means "to paint a dragon and dot its eyes" and serves as a metaphor for the finishing touch in a piece of work that gives it "the spark of life". The idiom originated from a legend where {{wp|Zhang Sengyou}}, a Chinese painter, completes the dragons on a mural by dotting their eyes and thus literally bringing them to life; they spring out of the temple wall and fly off. The completed dragons immediately ascended to the heavens after the work was done.
* The Japanese name of this move literally means "to paint a dragon and dot its eyes" and serves as a metaphor for the finishing touch in a piece of work that gives it "the spark of life". The idiom originated from a legend where {{wp|Zhang Sengyou}}, a Chinese painter, completes the dragons on a mural by dotting their eyes and thus literally bringing them to life; they spring out of the temple wall and fly off. The completed dragons immediately ascended to the heavens after the work was done.
* Dragon Ascent is the only move with the word "dragon" in its English name that is not {{type|Dragon}}.
* Dragon Ascent is the only move with the word "dragon" in its English name that is not {{type|Dragon}}. <!-- Does any other Japanese name for a non-Dragon-type move have word "dragon" in it? -->
* Because [[Zinnia]] teaches Dragon Ascent to the Rayquaza caught at Sky Pillar in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to replace {{m|Fly}}, Dragon Ascent is the only move that can replace an HM move in a game in which the move is available as an [[HM]].
* Because [[Zinnia]] teaches Dragon Ascent to the Rayquaza caught at Sky Pillar in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] to replace {{m|Fly}}, Dragon Ascent is the only move that can replace an HM move in a game in which the move is available as an [[HM]].
* When used by a Rayquaza which has [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]], this move will play an additional animation before the main animation, and the main animation is also changed slightly.
* When used by a Rayquaza which has [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]], this move will play an additional animation before the main animation, and the main animation is also changed slightly.
* When used by a {{p|Smeargle}}, copied by {{m|Sketch}}, this move will play a cyan blue animation instead of the green animation.
* When used by a Pokémon other than Mega Rayquaza (including non-Mega-Evolved Rayquaza), Dragon Ascent will play a cyan blue animation instead of the green animation.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=畫龍點睛 ''{{tt|Waahklùhngdímjīng|Dragon Ascension}}''
|zh_yue=畫龍點睛 ''{{tt|Waahklùhngdímjīng|Dragon Ascension}}''
|zh_cmn=畫龍點睛 / 画龙点睛 ''{{tt|Huàlóngdiǎnjīng|Dragon Ascension}}''
|zh_cmn=畫龍點睛 / 画龙点睛 ''{{tt|Huàlóngdiǎnjīng|Dragon Ascension}}''
|fr=Draco Ascension
|fr=Draco-Ascension<sup>{{gen|VIII}}+</sup><br>Draco Ascension<sup>{{gen|VI}}–{{gen|VII}}</sup>
|de=Zenitstürmer
|de=Zenitstürmer
|it=Ascesa del Drago
|it=Ascesa del Drago
|ko=화룡점정 ''{{tt|Hwaryong Jeomjeong|Dragon Ascension}}''
|ko=화룡점정 ''{{tt|Hwaryong Jeomjeong|Dragon Ascension}}''
|pt=Ascensão do Dragão
|pt_br=Ascenção do Dragão
|es=Ascenso Draco
|es=Ascenso Draco
}}
}}
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[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Special Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Special Defense]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]


[[de:Zenitstürmer]]
[[de:Zenitstürmer]]
[[es:Ascenso draco]]
[[es:Ascenso draco]]
[[fr:Draco Ascension]]
[[fr:Draco-Ascension]]
[[it:Ascesa del Drago (mossa)]]
[[it:Ascesa del Drago]]
[[ja:ガリョウテンセイ]]
[[ja:ガリョウテンセイ]]
[[zh:畫龍點睛（招式）]]
[[zh:畫龍點睛（招式）]]

Latest revision as of 01:01, 30 March 2024

Dragon Ascent
ガリョウテンセイ Dragon Ascension
Dragon Ascent IX.png
Dragon Ascent IX 2.png
Type  Flying
Category  Physical
PP  5 (max. 8)
Power  120
Accuracy  100%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation VI
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Jam  0  
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Condition  Beautiful
Appeal  6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
A very appealing move, but after using this move, the user is more easily startled.

Dragon Ascent (Japanese: ガリョウテンセイ Dragon Ascension) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is the signature move of Rayquaza.

Effect

Generations VI and VII

Dragon Ascent inflicts damage and then lowers the user's Defense stat and Special Defense stat by one stage each.

Generation VIII onwards

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Dragon Ascent could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in the previous generation.

Other effects

Generations VI and VII

The player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza that knows Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it is holding a Z-Crystal or knows the move only through Mimic. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, no Rayquaza can Mega Evolve until the Rayquaza in the Delta Episode has been caught.

Dragon Ascent does not exist in the game data of Pokémon X and Y. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Dragon Ascent cannot be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, and if a Pokémon in Pokémon Bank knows the move it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon X and Y. In order to be transferred to Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon must forget Dragon Ascent.

Generation VIII onwards

Dragon Ascent no longer enables Mega Evolution.

Description

Games Description
ORAS After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds, although it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def in the process.
SMUSUM
SwShBDSPLA 		After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.
SV The user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
VIII IX
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png 		No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 1 1 1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By Move Tutor

Some Move Tutors will teach Dragon Ascent to a Rayquaza. The Move Tutors are:

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
VI VII
Tutor
Tutor
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png 		No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered ✔ ✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation VI

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, while Rayquaza does not know Dragon Ascent when the player battles it at Sky Pillar, Zinnia will automatically teach it Dragon Ascent (replacing Fly) immediately after the player captures it.

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0384 Rayquaza DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png 		No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Sky Pillar RayquazaORAS
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Dragon Ascent damages enemies in a 5×5 square in front of the user. It lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Defense by one stage.

Game Base
Power 		Max
Power 		Base
PP 		Max
PP 		Base
Accuracy 		Max
Accuracy 		Range Target Cuts
corners
SMD 60 - 5 30 100% - Front area (5×5 square) Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:


Pokémon Rumble Rush

FlyingIC RR.png Dragon Ascent
★★★★★
Attack power 114.927
Charge time 1.3 seconds
Range type Dash
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect Lower the user's Defense

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move Gauge MP Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag(s) Description Playable Users
Dragon Ascent Physical 4 — 192 230 100% An opponent — Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza Shiny
Zinnia & Mega Rayquaza (Requires power boost)
Sync move(s)
Name Category State Base power Max power Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent Physical Default
6★ EX 		160 192 An opponent
All opponents 		— Become Mega Rayquaza until the end of battle. Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza

Notes:

Description

Games Description
SMD It damages enemies in a wide area in front. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def.*
It damages enemies in a wide area in front of you. But it lowers your Defense and Sp. Def. The stats return to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a IconTileSMD.pngWonder Tile.*


Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Dragon Ascent is a Charged Attack that was made available on August 27, 2023. It is required to Mega Evolve Rayquaza.

GO Flying.png Dragon Ascent
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 140
Energy cost 50
Duration 3.5 seconds
Damage window 3.25 - 3.4 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power 150
Energy cost 70
Secondary effect GO drop arrow.png1 Defense
Effect chance 100%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
By Elite Charged TM
By GO Snapshot
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None


In the anime

Main series

Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent.png
Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent M18.png
Shiny Mega Rayquaza
Black Rayquaza Dragon Ascent.png
Rayquaza
After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Rayquaza Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in an emerald green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.
Rayquaza (XY series) Mega Evolution Special II Debut
A Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa Hoopa and the Clash of Ages None
Rayquaza Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a teal aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.
Lucius's Rayquaza HZ045 None


Pokémon Generations

Mega Rayquaza Dragon Ascent PG.png
Mega Rayquaza


After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Rayquaza Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed.
Trainer's Rayquaza The Scoop Debut


In the manga

Movie adaptations


Pokémon Adventures


In other generations

Core series games

ORAS Prerelease Dragon Ascent.png
ORAS Prerelease Dragon Ascent 2.png 		Dragon Ascent VII.png
Dragon Ascent VII 2.png 		Dragon Ascent VIII.png
Dragon Ascent VIII 2.png
ORAS Generation VII Generation VIII

Spin-off series games

Dragon Ascent PSMD 2.png Dragon Ascent Masters.png
SMD Masters EX

Trivia

Smeargle's Dragon Ascent
  • The Japanese name of this move literally means "to paint a dragon and dot its eyes" and serves as a metaphor for the finishing touch in a piece of work that gives it "the spark of life". The idiom originated from a legend where Zhang Sengyou, a Chinese painter, completes the dragons on a mural by dotting their eyes and thus literally bringing them to life; they spring out of the temple wall and fly off. The completed dragons immediately ascended to the heavens after the work was done.
  • Dragon Ascent is the only move with the word "dragon" in its English name that is not Dragon-type.
  • Because Zinnia teaches Dragon Ascent to the Rayquaza caught at Sky Pillar in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to replace Fly, Dragon Ascent is the only move that can replace an HM move in a game in which the move is available as an HM.
  • When used by a Rayquaza which has Mega Evolved, this move will play an additional animation before the main animation, and the main animation is also changed slightly.
  • When used by a Pokémon other than Mega Rayquaza (including non-Mega-Evolved Rayquaza), Dragon Ascent will play a cyan blue animation instead of the green animation.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 畫龍點睛 Waahklùhngdímjīng
Mandarin 畫龍點睛 / 画龙点睛 Huàlóngdiǎnjīng
France Flag.png French Draco-AscensionVIII+
Draco AscensionVI–VII
Germany Flag.png German Zenitstürmer
Italy Flag.png Italian Ascesa del Drago
South Korea Flag.png Korean 화룡점정 Hwaryong Jeomjeong
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Ascenção do Dragão
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ascenso Draco


Variations of the move Superpower
PhysicalIC HOME.png Superpower • Close Combat • Dragon Ascent • Headlong Rush
SpecialIC HOME.png Armor Cannon


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