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rayquaza-mega

Attributes

  • Species: Rayquaza
  • Base Experience: 351
  • Height: 108
  • Weight: 3920
  • Is Default: False
  • Order: 512
  • Base Happiness: 0
  • Capture Rate: 45
  • Color: Green
  • Egg Groups: No-Eggs
  • Gender Rate: -1
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 120
  • Habitat: Rare
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: True
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Squiggle

Stats

  • HP
    105
  • Attack
    180
  • Defense
    100
  • Special Attack
    180
  • Special Defense
    100
  • Speed
    115

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Rayquaza Mega is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, with its Mega Evolution introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Type: Dragon / Flying

Abilities:

  • Delta Stream: Changes the weather to a strong wind, which removes the weaknesses of Flying-type Pokémon.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Rayquaza Mega is a serpentine, dragon-like Pokémon of immense size.
  • It features a predominantly green body with golden, ring-like markings and red fins along its length.
  • Its head is adorned with a pair of long, red, horn-like appendages and a yellow lower jaw.
  • It has large, yellow eyes with slit pupils, giving it a fierce and commanding appearance.
  • Mega Evolution gives it an ethereal appearance, with glowing trails and patterns reminiscent of a celestial dragon.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Rayquaza Mega is known to reside in the ozone layer, rarely descending to the ground.
  • It is a solitary creature, often seen as a guardian of the skies.
  • Known to be peaceful unless provoked or when its territory is threatened.
  • It intervenes in battles between the legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon to restore balance.

In Battle:

  • Mega Rayquaza is a powerful and versatile attacker with high base stats in both physical and special categories.
  • Signature moves include Dragon Ascent, which is a powerful Flying-type move that lowers its Defense and Special Defense after use.
  • Strong against Grass, Bug, and Fighting types but vulnerable to Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy types despite its ability mitigating Flying-type weaknesses.
  • Known for its ability to sweep teams with its overwhelming power and speed.

Evolution:

  • Rayquaza does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
  • To Mega Evolve, Rayquaza must know the move Dragon Ascent, unlike other Pokémon that require a Mega Stone.

Interesting Facts:

  • Rayquaza Mega is often considered one of the most powerful Pokémon, with its base stat total and ability making it formidable in competitive play.
  • It is based on the legends of Quetzalcoatl, a feathered serpent deity from Mesoamerican mythology.
  • Rayquaza Mega is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving without a Mega Stone, emphasizing its unique status among the legendary Pokémon.
  • It played a central role in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's Delta Episode, showcasing its importance in the Pokémon world lore.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

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Flavor Text Entries

  • 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.