Pokémon Go Mega Rayquaza Raid: Best Moveset, Counters and Tips
As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent battling and capturing Pokémon since the days of Red and Blue, I must say that the upcoming appearance of Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go has me more than a little excited! This serpentine powerhouse is no joke, boasting an impressive CP of 49808 and being vulnerable to Fairy, Rock, Ice, and Dragon-type attacks.
Title Character: Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon
As a seasoned Pokémon trainer with years of battling under my belt, I can confidently say that encountering Mega Rayquaza is no small feat. With a whopping boss CP of 49,808, this dual-type Dragon and Flying Pokémon is one of the strongest opponents I’ve ever faced.
Mega Rayquaza Movesets
In the arsenal of Mega Rayquaza, the most effective moves are Dragon Tail and Outrage. Together, they deliver a combined Damage Per Second (DPS) of 50.2, making them ideal for battles in Pokémon Gyms and Player versus Player (PvP) encounters. Additionally, Air Slash, Aerial Ace, and Ancient Power are other commendable attacks from its move pool, with more options available as well.
Best counters against Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go
As a seasoned Pokémon Trainer with years of battling under my belt, I can confidently say that knowing the right counters is crucial when facing off against formidable opponents like Mega Rayquaza. Over time, I have learned which strategies work best and I’d be happy to share them with you. Here are some of the most effective counters for Mega Rayquaza:
- Abomasnow (Mega): Powder Snow/Weather Ball
- Latios (Mega): Dragon Breath/Dragon Claw
- Salamence (Mega): Dragon Tail/Outrage
- Latias (Mega): Dragon Breath/Outrage
- Glalie (Mega): Ice Shard/Avalanche
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Gardevoir (Mega): Charm/Dazzling Gleam
- Avalugg: Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Kyurem: Dragon Breath/Glaciate
- Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun/Ice Beam
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard): Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Aurorus: Frost Breath/Weather Ball
- Avalugg (Hisuian): Powder Snow/Blizzard
- Gengar (Mega): Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
- Articuno: Frost Breath/Ice Beam
- Charizard (Mega X): Dragon Breath/Dragon Claw
- Genesect (Chill): Fury Cutter/Ice Beam
- Jynx: Frost Breath/Avalanche
- Meloetta: Quick Attack/Ice Punch
- Gyarados (Mega): Dragon Breath/Outrage
- Mamoswine: Powder Snow/Avalanche
- Dialga: Dragon Breath/Draco Meteor
- Walrein: Frost Breath/Icicle Spear
- Ampharos (Mega): Volt Switch/Dragon Pulse
- Zekrom: Dragon Breath/Outrage
- Regice: Frost Breath/Blizzard
- Weavile: Ice Shard/Avalanche
- Ursaluna: Tackle/Ice Punch
- Meloetta (Pirouette): Quick Attack/Ice Punch
- Kyogre (Primal): Waterfall/Blizzard
- Lapras: Ice Shard/Ice Beam
- Froslass: Powder Snow/Avalanche
- Tyrantrum: Dragon Tail/Meteor Beam
- Glaceon: Frost Breath/Avalanche

Teams aiming to take on Mega Rayquaza should strive for diversity, utilizing their strongest counterparts. It’s crucial to incorporate Pokémon with an Ice-type, as they have a double advantage against Mega Rayquaza. Additionally, Rock and Fairy type Pokémon are beneficial due to their resistance to Mega Rayquaza’s attacks.
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