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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]]. | '''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]]. | ||
While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Rayquaza''' | While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Rayquaza''' if it knows {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, but only if it 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 [[Meteorite]]) before the player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]===== | =====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]===== | ||
Rayquaza debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fought {{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. | |||
====={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (anime)}}===== | ====={{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (anime)}}===== | ||
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 in ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'' to stop the | 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 in ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', where it tried to stop the destructive battle between [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Groudon (XY)|Groudon}} and Primal {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Kyogre (XY)|Kyogre}} as both were trying to obtain the [[Giant Rock]], and eventually succeeded. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', under ownership of [[Cynthia]]. However, it was only an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. Whenever Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a {{Shiny}} Rayquaza. | |||
Rayquaza made its physical main series debut in outer space in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''. In the episode, it used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} were on, presumably in order to protect its territory from them. | Rayquaza made its physical main series debut in outer space in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''. In the episode, it used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} were on, presumably in order to protect its territory from them. | ||
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A Rayquaza appeared in [[SS028]], where it was seen by {{an|Iris}}. | A Rayquaza appeared in [[SS028]], where it was seen by {{an|Iris}}. | ||
A | A Shiny Rayquaza capable of Mega Evolving appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', summoned alongside {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} by {{an|Hoopa}} to protect it from the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}}. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}, in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, the {{pkmn|battle}} ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], and Rayquaza departed for its home. | ||
A Rayquaza appeared in [[SM124]], where it was battling {{p|Deoxys}} in outer space. The battle accidentally caused one of the meteors to head towards [[Alola]], though it was ultimately cut up by a {{p|Kartana}}, saving the [[region]] from harm. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
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A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A Rayquaza briefly appeared in [[SM079]], where {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} saw it in the sky after saying goodbye to {{p|Minior}}. | A Rayquaza briefly appeared in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} saw it in the sky at [[Starfall Hill]] after saying goodbye to {{p|Minior}}. | ||
===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer=== | ===In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer=== | ||
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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 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. | ||
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}}. | 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}}{{tt|*|Can't learn this legitimately}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Fly}}. | ||
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''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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | |||
Rayquaza appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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* {{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]]. | ||
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Rayquaza first appears early into the game, fleeing to space in fear of [[Dark Matter]]'s influence. When Dark Matter attempts to take the Tree of Life to space, Rayquaza and Deoxys use their energy to try and slow its ascent from above, with Rayquaza even Mega Evolving. Ultimately, when Dark Matter regenerates itself for the first time, it unleashes even more energy, turning both Rayquaza and Deoxys to stone. At the conclusion of the event, Rayquaza turns back to normal and takes residence at [[Dragon Gate]] and guards the Wind Looplet. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
====Rayquaza==== | |||
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=200|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It cannot be seen from ground level since it lives far up above the clouds in the ozone layer.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It cannot be seen from ground level since it lives far up above the clouds in the ozone layer.}} | ||
{{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.}} | {{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/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{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|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.}} | {{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/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=209}} | ||
{{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=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|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=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.}} | {{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/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}} | |||
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====Mega Rayquaza==== | |||
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}} | |||
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | |||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=209}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}} | |||
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{{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|{{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|{{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|{{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|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|70 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|70{{shinystar|V}}|March 17 to April 16, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza|All|Japan|70 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|CoroCoro Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza|All|South Korea|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Taiwanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|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 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza|All|Japan|100{{shinystar|VI}}|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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{{learnlist/tutor7|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes | {{learnlist/tutor7|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''|yes|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|120|100|5||'''|yes|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|120|100|5||'''|yes|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}} | ||
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|MaxEXP=- | |MaxEXP=- | ||
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|browser=Rayquaza {{m|Outrage|rampages}} while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture. | |browser=Rayquaza {{m|Outrage|rampages}} while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture. | ||
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|buddy=20 | |buddy=20 | ||
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|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina=210 | |stamina=210 | ||
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** It is the only member without a [[Primal Reversion|Primal form]], instead having the ability to [[Mega Evolve]]. | ** It is the only member without a [[Primal Reversion|Primal form]], instead having the ability to [[Mega Evolve]]. | ||
** It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate. | ** It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate. | ||
** It is the only member that cannot learn a [[ | ** It is the only member that cannot learn a [[one-hit knockout 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 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 ''[[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]]''. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* Mega Rayquaza is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, the tallest Mega Evolved Pokémon and the tallest [[Legendary Pokémon]]. | * Mega Rayquaza is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Flying}} 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 {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. | * 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 Legendary Pokémon that can be caught at a higher level than the [[Elite Four]]'s Pokémon before defeating the {{Ho|Elite Four}}. However, this is only possible in {{g|Emerald}}. | * 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 is only possible in {{g|Emerald}}. | ||
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* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in {{g|Team Turbo}} in every 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. | * 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. | ** It is therefore the only Pokémon that can have a different held item (apart from [[Z-Crystal]]s) 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. | * 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. | ** This makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item. | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Rayquaza | Rayquaza's design is probably based on the {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and the ''{{wp|lindworm}}''. Its role is similar to that of {{wp|Ziz}} in Hebrew legends. 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==== |
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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 if it knows Dragon Ascent, but only if it 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 to fight Deoxys.
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 is said to have lived 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 preys on the Minior in the Alola region. Rayquaza is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Dragon Ascent.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Rayquaza (M07)
Rayquaza debuted in Destiny Deoxys. It fought 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 in Mega Evolution Special III, where it tried to stop the destructive battle between Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre as both were trying to obtain the Giant Rock, and eventually succeeded.
Other
A Rayquaza appeared in Malice In Wonderland!, under ownership of Cynthia. However, it was only an illusion created by Mismagius. Whenever Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.
Rayquaza made its physical main series debut in outer space in Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!. In the episode, it used Hyper Beam on the rocket ship Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket were on, presumably in order to protect its territory from them.
A Rayquaza appeared in SS028, where it was seen by Iris.
A Shiny Rayquaza capable of Mega Evolving appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, summoned alongside Latios and Latias by Hoopa to protect it from the shadow Hoopa Unbound. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Kyurem, in Dahara City. Eventually, the battle ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, and Rayquaza departed for its home.
A Rayquaza appeared in SM124, where it was battling Deoxys in outer space. The battle accidentally caused one of the meteors to head towards Alola, though it was ultimately cut up by a Kartana, saving the region from harm.
Minor appearances
A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, where it was captured by Team Rocket operatives.
A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it fired a Hyper Beam at a Lucario.
A Rayquaza made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Rayquaza briefly appeared in Showering the World with Love!, where Ash and his classmates saw it in the sky at Starfall Hill after saying goodbye to Minior.
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
A Rayquaza appeared in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where it descended from the ozone layer and Mega Evolved.
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
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 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 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.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Rayquaza appears as a Spirit.
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.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Rayquaza first appears early into the game, fleeing to space in fear of Dark Matter's influence. When Dark Matter attempts to take the Tree of Life to space, Rayquaza and Deoxys use their energy to try and slow its ascent from above, with Rayquaza even Mega Evolving. Ultimately, when Dark Matter regenerates itself for the first time, it unleashes even more energy, turning both Rayquaza and Deoxys to stone. At the conclusion of the event, Rayquaza turns back to normal and takes residence at Dragon Gate and guards the Wind Looplet.
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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 |
70 | March 17 to April 16, 2012 |
XYORAS | Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza | All | Japan | 70 | January 18 to February 8, 2015 |
XYORAS | CoroCoro Rayquaza | Japanese region | Online | 70 | March 14 to May 15, 2015 |
ORAS | Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza | All | South Korea | 70 | May 2 to 5, 2015 |
XYORAS | Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza | Japanese region | Online | 70 | May 6 to July 31, 2015 |
XYORAS | Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza | American region | Online | 70 | May 6 to July 31, 2015 |
ORAS | Galileo Rayquaza | PAL region | Online | 70 | August 10, 2015 to January 27, 2016 |
ORAS | Galileo Rayquaza | American region | Online | 70 | August 12 to September 14, 2015 |
XYORAS | Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza | Japanese region | Online | 70 | September 11 to October 31, 2015 |
XYORAS | Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza | PAL region | Online | 70 | September 11 to October 31, 2015 |
XYORAS | Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza | Taiwanese region | Online | 70 | September 11 to October 31, 2015 |
ORAS | Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza | All | Japan | 70 | February 1 to 29, 2016 |
ORAS | Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza | All | Japan | 100 | July 5, 2016 July 6 to September 4, 2016 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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Held items
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139 - 222 | 274 - 438 | |
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
150
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139 - 222 | 274 - 438 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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100
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180
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100
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115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
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Trivia
- Rayquaza has many differences from the other members of its trio:
- It is the only member without a Primal form, instead having the ability to Mega Evolve.
- It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate.
- It is the only member that cannot learn a one-hit knockout 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 is only possible in Pokémon Emerald.
- Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the Korean Pokémon Global Link promotion poll.
- Rayquaza was also the most voted on the 15th anniversary poll, which was for the game mascots of the core series Pokémon games, making it Japan's favorite game mascot.
- 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 (apart from Z-Crystals) 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.
- Rayquaza was designed by Hironobu Yoshida.[2]
Origin
Rayquaza's design is probably based on the Chinese dragon and the lindworm. Its role is similar to that of Ziz in Hebrew legends. 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 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 Emperor of Japan or 天皇 tennō in Japanese, which can be translated as either "heavenly sovereign" or "king of the heaven/sky".
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