Dragon Ascent (move)
Dragon Ascent ガリョウテンセイ Dragon Ascension | ||||||||||||
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Dragon Ascent (Japanese: ガリョウテンセイ Dragon Ascension) is a damage-dealing Flying-type move introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is the signature move of Rayquaza.
Effect
Generations VI and VII
Dragon Ascent inflicts damage and then lowers the user's Defense stat and Special Defense stat by one stage each.
Generation VIII onwards
In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Dragon Ascent could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in the previous generation.
Other effects
Generations VI and VII
The player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza that knows Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza cannot Mega Evolve if it is holding a Z-Crystal or knows the move only through Mimic. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, no Rayquaza can Mega Evolve until the Rayquaza in the Delta Episode has been caught.
Dragon Ascent does not exist in the game data of Pokémon X and Y. As a result, a Pokémon knowing Dragon Ascent cannot be traded from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to Pokémon X and Y, and if a Pokémon in Pokémon Bank knows the move it cannot be withdrawn in Pokémon X and Y. In order to be transferred to Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon must forget Dragon Ascent.
Generation VIII onwards
Dragon Ascent no longer enables Mega Evolution.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By Move Tutor
Some Move Tutors will teach Dragon Ascent to a Rayquaza. The Move Tutors are:
- ORAS: Zinnia's grandmother at Meteor Falls.
- SMUSUM: a man in a red shirt in the Pokémon Center in Seafolk Village.
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Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
Special move
Generation VI
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, while Rayquaza does not know Dragon Ascent when the player battles it at Sky Pillar, Zinnia will automatically teach it Dragon Ascent (replacing Fly) immediately after the player captures it.
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Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Dragon Ascent damages enemies in a 5×5 square in front of the user. It lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Defense by one stage.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Attack power | 114.927 |
Charge time | 1.3 seconds |
Range type | Dash |
Number of hits | 1 |
Number of projectiles | 1 |
Critical hit rate | 1.5% |
Additional effect | Lower the user's Defense |
Pokémon Masters EX
Name | Category | Move Gauge | MP | Base power | Max power | Accuracy | Target | Effect tag(s) | Description | Playable Users | |
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Dragon Ascent | Physical | 4 | — | 192 | 230 | 100% | An opponent | — | Lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. | Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza ![]() Zinnia & Mega Rayquaza (Requires power boost) | |
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Name | Category | State | Base power | Max power | Target | Effect tag | Description | Playable sync pair | |||
Triumph and Glory Dragon Ascent | Physical | Default 6★ EX |
160 | 192 | An opponent All opponents |
— | Become Mega Rayquaza until the end of battle. | Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza |
Notes:
- Steven (Anniversary 2021) & Rayquaza's passive skill Downside Up makes Dragon Ascent boost their Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank after use, instead of lowering them.
- Zinnia & Rayquaza's power boost is only accessible through the villain event Team Aqua's Stormy Seas.
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Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Dragon Ascent is a Charged Attack that was made available on August 27, 2023. It is required to Mega Evolve Rayquaza.
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In the anime
Main series
After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in an emerald green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed. | ||
Rayquaza (XY series) | Mega Evolution Special II | Debut | |
A Rayquaza summoned by Hoopa | Hoopa and the Clash of Ages | None | |
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Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a teal aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed. | ||
Lucius's Rayquaza | HZ045 | None |
Pokémon Generations
After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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Mega Rayquaza flies high into the air. Its body then becomes outlined in a green aura, and it dives into the opponent with great speed. | ||
Trainer's Rayquaza | The Scoop | Debut |
In the manga
Movie adaptations
After soaring upward, the user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Rayquaza releases a shock wave from its body. | ||
A wild Rayquaza | Hoopa and the Clash of Ages | Debut |
Pokémon Adventures
After soaring upward, the user attacks the target by dropping out of the sky at high speed. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent. | ||
Rayquaza (Adventures) | PS613 | Debut | |
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Mega Rayquaza glows brightly and rams its body into the opponent. | ||
Rayquaza (Adventures) | Omega Alpha Adventure 21 | None |
In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
Trivia
- The Japanese name of this move literally means "to paint a dragon and dot its eyes" and serves as a metaphor for the finishing touch in a piece of work that gives it "the spark of life". The idiom originated from a legend where Zhang Sengyou, a Chinese painter, completes the dragons on a mural by dotting their eyes and thus literally bringing them to life; they spring out of the temple wall and fly off. The completed dragons immediately ascended to the heavens after the work was done.
- Dragon Ascent is the only move with the word "dragon" in its English name that is not Dragon-type.
- Because Zinnia teaches Dragon Ascent to the Rayquaza caught at Sky Pillar in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to replace Fly, Dragon Ascent is the only move that can replace an HM move in a game in which the move is available as an HM.
- When used by a Rayquaza which has Mega Evolved, this move will play an additional animation before the main animation, and the main animation is also changed slightly.
- When used by a Pokémon other than Mega Rayquaza (including non-Mega-Evolved Rayquaza), Dragon Ascent will play a cyan blue animation instead of the green animation.
In other languages
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