rayquaza

Rayquaza is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dragon / Flying

Abilities:

• Air Lock: Negates all weather effects during battle, preventing moves and abilities from being influenced by weather.

Physical Characteristics:

• Rayquaza is a large, serpent-like Pokémon with a long, green body covered in yellow, red, and black linings.
• It has a streamlined, aerodynamic shape with multiple pairs of small limbs along its body.
• Its head features a pointed snout, sharp fangs, and glowing yellow eyes.
• Elaborate fins adorn its head and tail, and its arms have three-clawed hands.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Rayquaza is known to dwell in the ozone layer, descending only to quell conflicts between its counterparts, Kyogre and Groudon, when they clash.
• It is rarely seen by humans as it primarily inhabits the upper atmosphere.
• Rayquaza is highly regarded in legends and is known to be a guardian of the skies.

In Battle:

• Rayquaza is a powerful attacker with high base stats, excelling in both physical and special attacks.
• Signature moves include Dragon Ascent, which is exclusive to Rayquaza and allows it to Mega Evolve.
• It is effective against Grass, Bug, and Fighting types but vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy types.
• Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution grants it an even more formidable presence in battle, boosting its offensive and defensive capabilities.

Evolution:

• Rayquaza does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• It can Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza by knowing the move Dragon Ascent, without the need for a Mega Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Rayquaza is part of the Weather Trio, with Kyogre and Groudon, representing the sky.
• It was first introduced as the mascot of Pokémon Emerald.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Rayquaza plays a pivotal role in the Delta Episode, where it battles the mythical Pokémon Deoxys.
• Rayquaza’s design is inspired by Chinese and Japanese dragons, embodying elements of mythology and celestial phenomena.

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• 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: It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.
• Diamond: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• Pearl: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• Platinum: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• Heartgold: It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
• Soulsilver: It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
• Black: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• White: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• Black-2: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• White-2: It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.
• 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.