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'''Rayquaza''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レックウザ''' ''Rayquaza'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].
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'''Rayquaza''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レックウザ''' ''Rayquaza'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].


It is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.  
While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Rayquaza''', but only if it knows the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and is not holding a [[Z-Crystal]]. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Rayquaza featured in the [[Delta Episode]] must be {{pkmn2|caught}} (which requires it to eat the {{key|VI|Meteorite}}) before the player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza.


Rayquaza is the version mascot of {{game|Emerald}}, appearing on the boxart of the game. It serves to end the conflict between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} when [[Team Magma]]'s leader [[Maxie]] and [[Team Aqua]]'s leader [[Archie]] awakened them.
Rayquaza is the game mascot of {{game|Emerald}}, appearing on the boxart of the game. It serves to end the conflict between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} when [[Team Magma]]'s leader [[Maxie]] and [[Team Aqua]]'s leader [[Archie]] awakened them.


Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is a part of the [[Weather trio]], serving as its [[trio master]].
Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is a part of the [[weather trio]], serving as its [[trio master]]. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it plays an important role during the Delta Episode and is required to be [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] there.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Rayquaza is a large, green, serpentine creature. It has red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-like symbols run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed hands, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two shorter horns along its jawline. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils, prominent pink gums, and two discernible fangs in its upper jaw.
Rayquaza is a large, mostly green, serpent-like creature with red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly-patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow rings-like symbols run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed carpals, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two smaller horns below them. Rayquaza has a prominent gumline, with only two discernible fangs on the tip of its upper snout; the other teeth seem to be covered completely by gum tissue. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils, which resemble those of both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.
 
As Mega Rayquaza, its body becomes longer and gains more features. Its head becomes longer with the {{tt|Δ|Delta}} symbol appearing on its forehead. Its eyes now contain yellow pupils and red irises, and black, tree-like markings trail behind its eyes. Its red lips and teeth become gold, and the gold lines connect to those on its lower horns, which take on a broad, triangular shape. At the outer edges of its lower horns are long, golden, glowing tendrils that each extend to a green, fin-like structure; these tendrils have ring patterns that strongly resemble the yellow markings running along the length of Rayquaza's normal form. Its two upper horns become longer with a gold line running over them in a V shape, and each upper horn has another glowing tendril that ends in a circular shape with a spike. Along the length of its body are golden, glowing orbs placed where its ring patterns used to be. The chin, part of the neck, and parts of its serpentine body are changed to the color black. The fins running along its body are now marked with gold lines; the fins on its tail become entirely yellow and substantially longer. Particles stream from the long tendrils that extend from its jutting jaw; these particles can control the density and humidity of the air, allowing Mega Rayquaza to manipulate the weather. Its green hide sparkles with an emerald-like quality.<ref name="Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/mega-rayquaza</ref>
 
Inside Rayquaza's body lies an organ that contains the same power as a [[Mega Stone]]. A [[Devon Corporation]] scientist named this organ the mikado organ (Japanese: '''ミカド{{tt|器官|きかん}}'''). By consuming meteoroids as it flies through the stratosphere, the mikado organ will be filled with enough energy to enable Rayquaza's Mega Evolution.


====Gender differences====
It is able to soothe the other members of the weather trio, even in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza can live for hundreds of millions of years in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, where it feeds on water and other particles. Rayquaza is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely}} seen by people; even in flight, its appearance is indistinguishable from that of a meteor. Rayquaza is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
Rayquaza is a genderless species.


===Special abilities===
==In the anime==
It is notable for its ability to [[trio master|soothe]] the other members of the [[Weather trio]] if they ever fight. Rayquaza is capable of shooting various elemental attacks from its mouth, which are incredibly destructive in power. Rayquaza can also {{a|Air Lock|completely negate the effects of the weather}}. Because of its slim and coiling structure, Rayquaza can also fly at blinding speeds and maneuver with ease despite its large size. It is also noted for its ability to fly so high into the atmosphere that it can become completely invisible from the ground. Also, since Rayquaza is a {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, it can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}. It can also learn {{m|Hyper Beam}} naturally, and learn {{m|Giga Impact}} via [[TM68|the TM]].
===In the main series===
[[File:Rayquaza M07.png|thumb|220px|left|Rayquaza in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Hoopa Rayquaza.png|thumb|220px|Shiny Rayquaza in the anime]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|thumb|220px|left|Mega Rayquaza in the anime]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|thumb|220px|Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]=====
{{OBP|Rayquaza|M07}} first appears in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fights against {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}, believing it to be invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.


===Behavior===
=====[[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (anime)]]=====
Rayquaza constantly flies around the globe in the ozone layer, stopping and descending only on certain locations to rest. It is extremely territorial and will attack any intruders of its home, going to great lengths to destroy them. Due to the fact that it can calm the other members of [[Weather trio|its trio]], it can be seen to be considered a leader.
A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', where it [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]. [[Alain]] and {{Steven}} tried to battle it, but were quickly defeated by the Sky High Pokémon. It reappeared again in ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]''.


===Habitat===
=====Other=====
[[File:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a Rayquaza appeared under ownership of [[Cynthia]], but as an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. When Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.
Rayquaza usually lives high in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, but may come to rest on the [[Sky Pillar]], [[Sky Tower Summit]], [[Sky Stairway]], or in the [[Embedded Tower]]. Its favorite air component is {{wp|ozone}}, and it is known to discharge the component when it hibernates.


===Diet===
Rayquaza made its anime episode debut in outer space in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', where it used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} and {{TRT}} were on, presumably protecting its territory.
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Rayquaza consumes water particles in the atmosphere.


==In the anime==
A Rayquaza appeared in [[SS028]], where it was seen by {{an|Iris}}.
[[File:Rayquaza movie 7.png|thumb|275px|right|Rayquaza in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]====
{{OBP|Rayquaza|M07}} first appears in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fights against {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}, believing it to be invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.


====Other====
A {{shiny}} Mega Rayquaza appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' where it had been summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} and helped Ash defend [[Dahara Tower]].
A real Rayquaza appeared in its anime episode debut in outer space in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', where it used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship Ash and {{ashfr}} and Team Rocket were on, presumably protecting its territory.


===Minor appearances===
====Minor appearances====
A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning introduction of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where it ended up captured by Team Rocket operatives.
A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning introduction of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where it ended up captured by Team Rocket operatives.


In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a Rayquaza appeared under ownership of [[Cynthia]], but as an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. When Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.
A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|220px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
===In Pokémon Generations===
A {{player|Trainer}}'s Rayquaza appeared in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega-Evolved]] state in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]''. It was seen destroying the [[Grand Meteor Delta]] while being ridden by the Trainer. It later battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Deoxys}} that appeared from inside the Meteor, allowing its Trainer to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:PS261.png|thumb|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Rayquaza M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|A Shiny Rayquaza in the [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|movie adaptations]]]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|A Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|movie adaptations]]]]
===In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga===
[[Manabu Kadoo|Manabu]] was seen with a Rayquaza.
 
===In the movie adaptations===
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza plays a major role in the second {{series|Advanced Generation}} {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. Likewise, it appears in the {{ma|Destiny Deoxys|manga adaptation}} of the film by [[Takashi Teshirogi]].
 
A Shiny Rayquaza appears in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
To stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, {{adv|Wally}} and [[Norman]] trained at the [[Sky Tower]] and woke up Rayquaza. Five years earlier, {{adv|Ruby}}'s victory over a {{p|Salamence}} was the reason Norman was banned from the Gym Leader test as the wounded Salamence rampaged in a lab, accidentally letting Rayquaza, who was in captivity at that time, free. Having been ordered to recapture Rayquaza in the five years he was prohibited from attaining a Gym Leader position, Norman attended the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and scrutinized its tracks, finally discovering that it slumbered atop the [[Sky Pillar]] when it wasn't scouring beyond Earth's atmosphere. With Wally's help, he was able to awaken and take command of Rayquaza, using it to calm {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in conjunction with Ruby's {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s. When Norman fell under the strain of controlling Rayquaza without a proper medium, it escaped once again, and has not been seen since.
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)}}
To stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, {{adv|Wally}} and [[Norman]] trained at the [[Sky Pillar]] and woke up Rayquaza. Five years earlier, {{adv|Ruby}}'s victory over a {{p|Salamence}} was the reason Norman was banned from the Gym Leader test as the wounded Salamence rampaged in a lab, accidentally letting Rayquaza, who was in captivity at that time, free. Having been ordered to recapture Rayquaza in the five years he was prohibited from attaining a Gym Leader position, Norman attended the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and scrutinized its tracks, finally discovering that it slumbered atop the [[Sky Pillar]] when it wasn't scouring beyond Earth's atmosphere. With Wally's help, he was able to awaken and take command of Rayquaza, using it to calm {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in conjunction with Ruby's {{DL|Colored orbs|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Colored orbs|Blue Orb}}s. When Norman fell under the strain of controlling Rayquaza without a proper medium, it escaped once again. It first appeared in ''[[PS258|Rayquaza Redemption I]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
A Rayquaza appears in ''[[PMRS34|Pokémon Task Force In Action!!]]'' where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Pikachu]] and {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}} as usual try to stop it from destroying the city.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Rayquaza appears in [[The Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands on the lake portion of the smash world, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and snatches him, furious for being disrupted. Just as it is about to eat him {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}} then ejects out of his ship, which had already been crashed and destroyed by Rayquaza, and deflects Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} back at it.  
[[File:Rayquaza Brawl.png|thumb|left|200px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Rayquaza appears in [[The Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands in {{sbw|The Lake}}, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and grabs him, angry at being disrupted. Before it can further attack, {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}} ejects out of his ship, which had crashed and been destroyed by Rayquaza earlier, and rescues Diddy Kong. Enraged, Rayquaza attacks Fox with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, but Fox {{sbw|Reflector|reflects}} its attack back at it, sending it reeling back into the water. Rayquaza soon launches back out and engages in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong.


Rayquaza collapses into the water, but not for long, as it launches back out, engaging in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong. Later, it is fought in the Great Maze level again and can be fought in the Boss Battles after the storyline is beaten. Its attacks in battle include {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dig}}, and {{m|Fly}}.
Like all other Subspace Emissary bosses, Rayquaza is later battled again in {{sbw|The Great Maze}}, and can be fought in the {{sbw|Boss Battles}} mode after the latter is unlocked. Its attacks in battle include {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Fly}}.


====Trophy Information====
====Trophy information====
''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''
''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
[[File:Kalos Pokémon League Dragonmark Chamber SSB4WU.png|thumb|250px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
Rayquaza appears as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Dragonmark Chamber}} of the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Appearing rarely, it flies across the stage at various angles, dealing damage to fighters. Its path is shown briefly by lightning before it appears, giving players time to avoid it.
====Trophy information====
''This Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon usually dwells high in the ozone layer, so it can't be seen from the ground. In the Kalos Pokemon League stage, it occasionally flies at great speed through the Elite Four's Dragon-type chamber, where any fighters in its path will be damaged and launched with great force.''


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
[[File:RayquazaSSBB.jpg|right|thumb|Rayquaza, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the {{pkmn|world}} from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the {{pkmn|world (Mystery Dungeon)|world}} from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
* {{ga|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].
* {{ga|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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|sapphiredex=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.
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Embedded Tower]] <small>(requires [[Colored orbs|Jade Orb]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation IV#Rayquaza|only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=fff|area=[[Sky Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VI#Rayquaza|only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
|type=Dragon
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
|type2=Flying
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
|pinballrs=Bonus Field
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Bonus Field ([[Ruby Field|Both]] [[Sapphire Field|Fields]])}}
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
|md=[[Sky Tower Summit]] (9F)
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Sky Tower]] Summit (9F)}}
|md2=[[Sky Stairway]] (Summit)
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]] (during mission)}}
|ranger=[[Fiore Temple]] (during mission)
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (50F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (50F)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Flower Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] (special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#King of the Sky|Conductor Room: King of the Sky]] <small>(Boss)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 4|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center]]: Stage 290<br>''[[Special Stages#Great Challenge|Rayquaza's Ascension, Hoenn Legends Stage ③]]''<br>[[Special_Stages#14th_release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(14th release; {{Shiny}})</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Sky Crest Range|Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Dragon Gate]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 04]]}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza|Nintendo of Korea|South Korea|2008|50}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza|Korean|South Korea|50|May 31 to July 17, 2008|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#15th Anniversary Rayquaza|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|Japan|2012|100}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan|100|February 10 to 27, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#15th Anniversary Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japan|2012|70}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|70[[File:ShinyVStar.png]]|March 17 to April 16, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese Wi-Fi|2012|70}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza|All|Japan|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 18 to February 8, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|CoroCoro Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 14 to May 15, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#CoroCoro Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza|All|South Korea|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|May 2 to 5, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|American region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 10, 2015 to January 27, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|American region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|August 12 to September 14, 2015|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Taiwanese region|Online|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza|All|Japan|70[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|February 1 to 29, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza|All|Japan|100[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 5, 2016<br>July 6 to September 4, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=dragon|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Rayquaza|Global Link Rayquaza|Korean PGL|2011|50}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Rayquaza|Korean|PGL|50|August 25 to September 30, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=dragon|type2=flying
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Flying
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=Evolution-inducing held item|event1rar=100
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Life Orb|event2type=In-battle effect item|event2rar=100
|event2=Life Orb|event2type=In-battle effect item|event2rar=100
|event3=Dragon Fang|event3type=Type-enhancing item|event3rar=100
}}
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=dragon |
|type=Dragon
type2=flying |
|type2=Flying
HP=    105 |
|HP=    105
Attack=150 |
|Attack=150
Defense=90 |
|Defense=90
SpAtk= 150 |
|SpAtk= 150
SpDef=  90 |
|SpDef=  90
Speed=  95 }}
|Speed=  95}}
 
=====Mega Rayquaza=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|HP=105
|Attack=180
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=180
|SpDef=100
|Speed=115}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Dragon|
|type1=Dragon
type2=Flying|
|type2=Flying
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting= 50
Ground=    0 |
|Ground=    0
Rock=    200 |
|Rock=    200
Bug=      50 |
|Bug=      50
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    50
Fire=    50 |
|Grass=    25
Grass=    25 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Water=    50
Water=    50 |
|Ice=    400
Ice=    400 |
|Dragon=  200
Dragon=  200 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=    100 |
|Fairy=  200
notes=yes|
|notes=yes
flying=yes|
|flying=yes
newground=1}}
|newground=1}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|5|Scary Face|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|15|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|20|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|30|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|35|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|50|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|60|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|65|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|75|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|75|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level7|80|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|90|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|90|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|&mdash;|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM76|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM98|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed7null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|120|100|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
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===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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===Evolution===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In Pokémon Emerald, Rayquaza appears to use {{m|Hyper Voice}} to calm down Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis. Rayquaza couldn't learn it in any Generation III game, but this was rectified in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} versions.
* Rayquaza has many differences from the other members of [[weather trio|its trio]]:
* Rayquaza has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
** It is the only member without a [[Primal Reversion|Primal form]], instead having a [[Mega Evolution]] form.
* Rayquaza is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] [[legendary Pokémon]].
** It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate.
** This might be because of its length, as like any other snake-shaped Pokémon.
** It is the only member that cannot learn an [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] move.
* Rayquaza is the only legendary Pokémon that can be caught at a higher level than the [[Elite Four]]'s Pokémon before defeating the {{Ho|Elite Four}}. This only happens in {{game|Emerald}}.
** It is the only member that cannot learn its [[signature move]] by level-up, as it must learn it by move tutor.
* It is said that Rayquaza will come if {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are battling, but it didn't appear in the episodes ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.
** It is the only member that didn't appear in the episodes ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.
** However, in Pokémon Emerald the player must get Rayquaza to stop the battle of Groudon and Kyogre in Sootopolis manually. This may mean that Rayquaza can only calm the two down but may not know when and where they are fighting.
* Mega Rayquaza has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats and the highest base stat total of all {{type|Dragon}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Out of the [[weather trio]], it is the only one with a secondary [[type]].
* Mega Rayquaza is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, the tallest Mega Evolved Pokémon and the tallest [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon with a [[base stats|base stat total]] of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|680}} that does not share the specific stat numbers with another Pokémon: {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} all have a 90-90-106-110-130-154 distribution in different orders, while the [[creation trio]], as well as {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, all have 90-100-100-120-120-150.
* Rayquaza's catch rate was raised from its original value of 3 to 45 in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 680 that does not have a [[signature move]].
* Rayquaza is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be caught at a higher level than the [[Elite Four]]'s Pokémon before defeating the {{Ho|Elite Four}}. However, this happens only in Pokémon Emerald.
* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Rayquaza|promotion]] poll.
* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza|promotion]] poll.
** Rayquaza was also the most voted on the {{DL|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012|15th anniversary Rayquaza|15th anniversary poll}}, which was for the [[version mascot]]s of the [[version|main series]] Pokémon games, making it Japan's favorite version mascot.
** Rayquaza was also the most voted on the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|15th anniversary poll}}, which was for the [[game mascot]]s of the [[core series]] Pokémon games, making it Japan's favorite game mascot.
* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in {{g|Team Turbo}} in every possible instance.
* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in {{g|Team Turbo}} in every instance.
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving that does not require a [[Mega Stone]] to do so in the games.
** It is therefore the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
* Mega Rayquaza is tied with {{p|Mewtwo}}'s Mega Evolutions for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 780.
** This makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item.
* When Mega Evolving Rayquaza, the game will state, "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza", instead of the normal message.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Rayquaza is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Ziz}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Leviathan}}. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from other creatures of myth such as the {{wp|Asian dragon}} and ''{{wp|lindworm}}''.
Rayquaza may be based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Ziz}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Leviathan}}. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from other creatures of myth such as the {{wp|Asian dragon}} and ''{{wp|lindworm}}''. Alternatively, Rayquaza matches the description of the Aztec god {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}, who was depicted as a flying serpent, and created the boundary between the earth (including the oceans) and the sky. Its trait of being capable of inhabiting the skies, and living there while subsisting on nothing but dew and particles for centuries, also bears aspects of the legendary Chinese xian hermit sages and East Asian dragons.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Rayquaza may be a combination of ''{{wp|ray (geometry)|ray}}'' and ''{{wp|quasar}}''. Alternatively, it may be a combination of 烈 ''retsu'' (violent or furious), 空 ''kū'' (sky), and 座 ''za'' (seat or location), which can be taken to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".
Rayquaza most likely refers to ''{{wp|Raqiya}}'', the Hebrew word for "firmament". It also may be a combination of ''{{wp|ray (geometry)|ray}}'' and ''{{wp|quasar}}''. Alternatively, it may be a combination of 烈 ''retsu'' (violent or furious), 空 ''kū'' (sky), and 座 ''za'' (seat or location), which can be taken to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".
 
Rayquaza's mikado organ refers to 帝 ''mikado'' (emperor), another name for the {{wp|Emperor of Japan}} or 天皇 ''tennō'' in Japanese, which can be translated as either "heavenly sovereign" or "king of the heaven/sky".


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=レックウザ ''Rayquaza''|jameaning=Possibly from ''ray'' and ''quasar''. Alternatively, it may be a combination of 烈 ''retsu'' (violent or furious), 空 ''kū'' (sky), and 座 ''za'' (seat or location), which can be taken to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".
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|zh_cmn=烈空坐 ''Lièkōngzuò''|zh_cmnmeaning=From its Japanese name. Can also be taken as "One who sits in the fierce heavens".
|zh_cmn=烈空坐 ''Lièkōngzuò''|zh_cmnmeaning=From its Japanese name. Can also be taken as "one who sits in the fierce heavens".
|zh_yue=烈空坐 ''Lihthūngjoh''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name.
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Rayquaza (M07)]]
* [[Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (anime)]]
* [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)]]
* [[Weather trio]]
* [[Weather trio]]
* [[Rayquaza (M07)]]
 
==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Rayquaza|Article on Wikipedia}}
* {{wp|Rayquaza|Article on Wikipedia}}
* [http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea09.html Rayquaza's encounter in The Subspace Emissary]
* [http://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea09.html Rayquaza's encounter in The Subspace Emissary]


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Rayquaza (Japanese: レックウザ Rayquaza) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza, but only if it knows the move Dragon Ascent and is not holding a Z-Crystal. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Rayquaza featured in the Delta Episode must be caught (which requires it to eat the Meteorite) before the player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza.

Rayquaza is the game mascot of Pokémon Emerald, appearing on the boxart of the game. It serves to end the conflict between Kyogre and Groudon when Team Magma's leader Maxie and Team Aqua's leader Archie awakened them.

Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is a part of the weather trio, serving as its trio master. In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it plays an important role during the Delta Episode and is required to be caught there.

Biology

Rayquaza is a large, green, serpentine creature. It has red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-like symbols run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed hands, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two shorter horns along its jawline. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils, prominent pink gums, and two discernible fangs in its upper jaw.

As Mega Rayquaza, its body becomes longer and gains more features. Its head becomes longer with the Δ symbol appearing on its forehead. Its eyes now contain yellow pupils and red irises, and black, tree-like markings trail behind its eyes. Its red lips and teeth become gold, and the gold lines connect to those on its lower horns, which take on a broad, triangular shape. At the outer edges of its lower horns are long, golden, glowing tendrils that each extend to a green, fin-like structure; these tendrils have ring patterns that strongly resemble the yellow markings running along the length of Rayquaza's normal form. Its two upper horns become longer with a gold line running over them in a V shape, and each upper horn has another glowing tendril that ends in a circular shape with a spike. Along the length of its body are golden, glowing orbs placed where its ring patterns used to be. The chin, part of the neck, and parts of its serpentine body are changed to the color black. The fins running along its body are now marked with gold lines; the fins on its tail become entirely yellow and substantially longer. Particles stream from the long tendrils that extend from its jutting jaw; these particles can control the density and humidity of the air, allowing Mega Rayquaza to manipulate the weather. Its green hide sparkles with an emerald-like quality.[1]

Inside Rayquaza's body lies an organ that contains the same power as a Mega Stone. A Devon Corporation scientist named this organ the mikado organ (Japanese: ミカド器官). By consuming meteoroids as it flies through the stratosphere, the mikado organ will be filled with enough energy to enable Rayquaza's Mega Evolution.

It is able to soothe the other members of the weather trio, even in their Primal Forms. Rayquaza can live for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer, where it feeds on water and other particles. Rayquaza is rarely seen by people; even in flight, its appearance is indistinguishable from that of a meteor. Rayquaza is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Dragon Ascent.

In the anime

In the main series

Rayquaza in the anime
Shiny Rayquaza in the anime
Mega Rayquaza in the anime
Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the anime

Major appearances

Rayquaza (M07)

Rayquaza first appears in Destiny Deoxys. It fights against Deoxys, believing it to be invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.

Rayquaza (anime)

A Rayquaza appeared in Mega Evolution Special II, where it Mega Evolved. Alain and Steven tried to battle it, but were quickly defeated by the Sky High Pokémon. It reappeared again in Mega Evolution Special III.

Other

In Malice In Wonderland!, a Rayquaza appeared under ownership of Cynthia, but as an illusion created by Mismagius. When Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.

Rayquaza made its anime episode debut in outer space in Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!, where it used Hyper Beam on the rocket ship Ash and his friends and Team Rocket were on, presumably protecting its territory.

A Rayquaza appeared in SS028, where it was seen by Iris.

A Shiny Mega Rayquaza appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages where it had been summoned by Hoopa and helped Ash defend Dahara Tower.

Minor appearances

A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning introduction of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, where it ended up captured by Team Rocket operatives.

A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Generations

A Trainer's Rayquaza appeared in its Mega-Evolved state in The Scoop. It was seen destroying the Grand Meteor Delta while being ridden by the Trainer. It later battled a wild Deoxys that appeared from inside the Meteor, allowing its Trainer to catch it.

In the manga

A Shiny Rayquaza in the movie adaptations
Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Adventures
A Shiny Mega Rayquaza in the movie adaptations

In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga

Manabu was seen with a Rayquaza.

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Rayquaza (M07)

Rayquaza plays a major role in the second Advanced Generation series movie, Destiny Deoxys. Likewise, it appears in the manga adaptation of the film by Takashi Teshirogi.

A Shiny Rayquaza appears in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Rayquaza (Adventures)

To stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, Wally and Norman trained at the Sky Pillar and woke up Rayquaza. Five years earlier, Ruby's victory over a Salamence was the reason Norman was banned from the Gym Leader test as the wounded Salamence rampaged in a lab, accidentally letting Rayquaza, who was in captivity at that time, free. Having been ordered to recapture Rayquaza in the five years he was prohibited from attaining a Gym Leader position, Norman attended the Mossdeep Space Center and scrutinized its tracks, finally discovering that it slumbered atop the Sky Pillar when it wasn't scouring beyond Earth's atmosphere. With Wally's help, he was able to awaken and take command of Rayquaza, using it to calm Groudon and Kyogre in conjunction with Ruby's Red and Blue Orbs. When Norman fell under the strain of controlling Rayquaza without a proper medium, it escaped once again. It first appeared in Rayquaza Redemption I.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Rayquaza appears in Pokémon Task Force In Action!! where Red, Clefairy, Pikachu and Tyrogue as usual try to stop it from destroying the city.

In the TCG

Main article: Rayquaza (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Rayquaza appears in The Subspace Emissary mode as a boss. After Diddy Kong lands in The Lake, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and grabs him, angry at being disrupted. Before it can further attack, Fox ejects out of his ship, which had crashed and been destroyed by Rayquaza earlier, and rescues Diddy Kong. Enraged, Rayquaza attacks Fox with Dragon Pulse, but Fox reflects its attack back at it, sending it reeling back into the water. Rayquaza soon launches back out and engages in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong.

Like all other Subspace Emissary bosses, Rayquaza is later battled again in The Great Maze, and can be fought in the Boss Battles mode after the latter is unlocked. Its attacks in battle include ExtremeSpeed, Thunder, Dig, Iron Tail, and Fly.

Trophy information

A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when Groudon and Kyogre began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability Air Lock, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Rayquaza appears as an occasional stage hazard in the Dragonmark Chamber of the Kalos Pokémon League stage. Appearing rarely, it flies across the stage at various angles, dealing damage to fighters. Its path is shown briefly by lightning before it appears, giving players time to avoid it.

Trophy information

This Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon usually dwells high in the ozone layer, so it can't be seen from the ground. In the Kalos Pokemon League stage, it occasionally flies at great speed through the Elite Four's Dragon-type chamber, where any fighters in its path will be damaged and launched with great force.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing Groudon or Kyogre and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use Thunder to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use ExtremeSpeed to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the Sky Tower. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the world from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
  • Pokémon Ranger: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness: Rayquaza is the guardian of the Sky Melodica.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald A Pokémon that flies endlessly in the ozone layer. It is said it would descend to the ground if Kyogre and Groudon were to fight.
FireRed It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond It cannot be seen from ground level since it lives far up above the clouds in the ozone layer.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
White
Black 2 It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
White 2
Generation VI
X It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
Y It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
Omega Ruby Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.
Alpha Sapphire It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Sky Pillar (only one)
Emerald
Sky Pillar (only one)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Embedded Tower (requires Jade Orb) (only one)
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sky Pillar (only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Bonus Field (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Sky Tower Summit (9F)
Ranger
Fiore Temple (during mission)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (50F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (50F)
PokéPark Wii
Flower Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Tower: All (Random Legendary Encounter)
Conquest
Dragnor (special)
Rumble U
Conductor Room: King of the Sky (Boss), Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sky-High Ruins: Stage 4
Shuffle
Roseus Center: Stage 290
Rayquaza's Ascension, Hoenn Legends Stage ③
Pokémon Safari (14th release; Shiny)
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (Special Boss)
Super MD
Dragon Gate
Picross
Area 30: Stage 04


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
DP Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza Korean South Korea 50 May 31 to July 17, 2008
BW 15th Anniversary Rayquaza Japanese Japan 100 February 10 to 27, 2012
BW Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza Japanese Japan
Wi-Fi
70ShinyVStar.png March 17 to April 16, 2012
XYORAS Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza All Japan 70Shiny January 18 to February 8, 2015
XYORAS CoroCoro Rayquaza Japanese region Online 70Shiny March 14 to May 15, 2015
ORAS Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza All South Korea 70Shiny May 2 to 5, 2015
XYORAS Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza Japanese region Online 70Shiny May 6 to July 31, 2015
XYORAS Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza American region Online 70Shiny May 6 to July 31, 2015
ORAS Galileo Rayquaza PAL region Online 70Shiny August 10, 2015 to January 27, 2016
ORAS Galileo Rayquaza American region Online 70Shiny August 12 to September 14, 2015
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza Japanese region Online 70Shiny September 11 to October 31, 2015
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza PAL region Online 70Shiny September 11 to October 31, 2015
XYORAS Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza Taiwanese region Online 70Shiny September 11 to October 31, 2015
ORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza All Japan 70Shiny February 1 to 29, 2016
ORAS Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza All Japan 100Shiny July 5, 2016
July 6 to September 4, 2016

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Rayquaza Korean PGL 50 August 25 to September 30, 2011

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Dragon Scale Dragon Scale (100%) Life Orb Life Orb (100%)
Dragon Fang Dragon Fang (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
105
165 - 212 320 - 414
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
150
139 - 222 274 - 438
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
680
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Rayquaza
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
105
165 - 212 320 - 414
180
166 - 255 328 - 504
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
180
166 - 255 328 - 504
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
780
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
20/23 ★★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20
055 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
1515 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2020 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3030 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
3535 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
4545 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
5050 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
6060 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 —% 20
6565 Fly Flying Physical 09090 09595% 15
7575 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
8080 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
9090 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rayquaza
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rayquaza
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM02Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM50Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM53Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM58Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM59Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM65Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM75Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82Bag TM Dragon VI Sprite.png TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM98Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rayquaza
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rayquaza
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rayquaza in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rayquaza in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rayquaza
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rayquaza
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5
S M US UM Dragon Ascent Flying Physical 120 100% 5
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Rayquaza can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rayquaza cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rayquaza
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rayquaza
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS384.png PinRSani384.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani384.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 4
Recruit rate: -10%
Friend Area: Stratos Lookout
Phrases
51%-100% HP Like a star blazing in the sky, I shall help you!
26%-50% HP How is this possible? My health is reduced to a mere half?
1%-25% HP I've had enough... The ozone layer calls for my return...
Level up I've leveled up! The vast power of the skies fills me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 384.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist: Flying PA.png
Flying
Field move: None
Loops: 13 Min. exp.: 600 Max. exp.: -
Browser entry R-000
Rayquaza rampages while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW384.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Rayquaza is a Zone Keeper. He protects the Granite Zone and the Flower Zone. He's also the Attraction Chief of Rayquaza's Balloon Panic. He values promises.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP384.png HP: ★★★★★ Move: Dragon Pulse
Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Nomad
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Does not evolve into or from anything
Range: 4 Perfect Links: Nobunaga
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT384.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Meteorite Shuffle.png
Dragon
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#162
Shuffle384.png
Shuffle384M.png

Dragon Talon
Attacks can occasionally deal greater damage than usual.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Shot Out
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 20
Erases a Pokémon of a different type from Mega Rayquaza (max 10).
Pokémon Shuffle
Meteorite Shuffle.png
Flying
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 0

#162
Shuffle384S.png
Shuffle384SM.png

Dragon Talon
Attacks can occasionally deal greater damage than usual.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 15
Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap.

Evolution

384Rayquaza.png
Unevolved
Rayquaza
 Dragon  Flying 



Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 384.png Spr b 3r 384.png Spr 3e 384.png Spr b 3e 384.png Spr 3f 384.png Spr b 3f 384.png
Spr 3r 384 s.png Spr b 3r 384 s.png Spr 3e 384 s.png Spr b 3e 384 s.png Spr 3f 384 s.png Spr b 3f 384 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 384.png Spr b 4d 384.png Spr 4p 384.png Spr b 4p 384.png Spr 4h 384.png Spr b 4h 384.png
Spr 4d 384 s.png Spr b 4d 384 s.png Spr 4p 384 s.png Spr b 4p 384 s.png Spr 4h 384 s.png Spr b 4h 384 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 384.png Spr b 5b 384.png Spr 5b2 384.png Spr b 5b2 384.png
Spr 5b 384 s.png Spr b 5b 384 s.png Spr 5b2 384 s.png Spr b 5b2 384 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 384.png
Spr b 6x 384.png
Spr 6o 384.png
Spr b 6o 384.png
Spr 6o 384M.png
Spr b 6o 384M.png
Spr 6x 384 s.png
Spr b 6x 384 s.png
Spr 6o 384 s.png
Spr b 6o 384 s.png
Front Back
Spr 6o 384M s.png
Spr b 6o 384M s.png
Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 384.png
Spr b 7s 384.png
Spr 7s 384.png
Spr b 7s 384.png
Spr 7s 384M.png
Spr b 7s 384M.png
Spr 7s 384M.png
Spr b 7s 384M.png
Spr 7s 384 s.png
Spr b 7s 384 s.png
Spr 7s 384 s.png
Spr b 7s 384 s.png
Spr 7s 384M s.png
Spr b 7s 384M s.png
Spr 7s 384M s.png
Spr b 7s 384M s.png
Front Back Front Back
384MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Rayquaza images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Rayquaza has many differences from the other members of its trio:
    • It is the only member without a Primal form, instead having a Mega Evolution form.
    • It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate.
    • It is the only member that cannot learn an OHKO move.
    • It is the only member that cannot learn its signature move by level-up, as it must learn it by move tutor.
    • It is the only member that didn't appear in the episodes Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends.
  • Mega Rayquaza has the highest Attack and Special Attack stats and the highest base stat total of all Dragon-type and Flying-type Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza is the tallest Flying-type Pokémon, the tallest Mega Evolved Pokémon and the tallest Legendary Pokémon.
  • Rayquaza's catch rate was raised from its original value of 3 to 45 in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
  • Rayquaza is the only Legendary Pokémon that can be caught at a higher level than the Elite Four's Pokémon before defeating the Elite Four. However, this happens only in Pokémon Emerald.
  • Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the Korean Pokémon Global Link promotion poll.
  • Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in Pokémon Team Turbo in every instance.
  • Rayquaza is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving that does not require a Mega Stone to do so in the games.
    • It is therefore the only Pokémon that can have a different held item while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
  • Mega Rayquaza is tied with Mewtwo's Mega Evolutions for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 780.
    • This makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item.
  • When Mega Evolving Rayquaza, the game will state, "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza", instead of the normal message.

Origin

Rayquaza may be based on the Hebrew legends of Ziz, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were Behemoth and Leviathan. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from other creatures of myth such as the Asian dragon and lindworm. Alternatively, Rayquaza matches the description of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl, who was depicted as a flying serpent, and created the boundary between the earth (including the oceans) and the sky. Its trait of being capable of inhabiting the skies, and living there while subsisting on nothing but dew and particles for centuries, also bears aspects of the legendary Chinese xian hermit sages and East Asian dragons.

Name origin

Rayquaza most likely refers to Raqiya, the Hebrew word for "firmament". It also may be a combination of ray and quasar. Alternatively, it may be a combination of 烈 retsu (violent or furious), 空 (sky), and 座 za (seat or location), which can be taken to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".

Rayquaza's mikado organ refers to 帝 mikado (emperor), another name for the Emperor of Japan or 天皇 tennō in Japanese, which can be translated as either "heavenly sovereign" or "king of the heaven/sky".

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese レックウザ Rayquaza Possibly from ray and quasar. Alternatively, it may be a combination of 烈 retsu (violent or furious), 空 (sky), and 座 za (seat or location), which can be taken to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".
France Flag.png French Rayquaza Same as Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Rayquaza Same as Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Rayquaza Same as Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Rayquaza Same as Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 레쿠쟈 Rayquaza Transliteration of the Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 烈空坐 Lièkōngzuò From its Japanese name. Can also be taken as "one who sits in the fierce heavens".
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 烈空坐 Lihthūngjoh Same as Mandarin name


Related articles

Notes

External links


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