Pokémon Go Rayquaza Counters, Weaknesses and Moveset Explained

Pokémon Go Rayquaza Counters, Weaknesses and Moveset Explained

Rayquaza has returned to raids in Pokémon Go.

Known as the Sky High Pokémon, due to being a massive green dragon, you may also be able to catch a shiny, black, Rayquaza.

Like the legendary Pokémon it shares the Hoenn region with, including Groudon and Kyogre, Rayquaza will be available in five-star Raids, so, if you want to defeat this mighty dragon, you'll need to form a team of trainers.

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Rayquaza counters and weaknesses in Pokémon Go

Here is a list of Rayquaza counters to help you add it your Pokédex:

  • Rayquaza type: Dragon and flying-type
  • Rayquaza is weak against: Dragon, fairy, ice and rock-types
  • Rayquaza counters: Granbull, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, Rayquaza, Glaceon, Mamoswine, Weavile, Togekiss, Palkia, Garchomp, Rampardos and Terrakion
  • Other Rayquaza notes: Rayquaza's double weakness is Ice type Pokémon, so Ice type moves should be prioritised above all others.

Rayquaza CP in Pokémon Go

Rayquaza will have the following CP ranges:

  • Raid Boss CP - 49,808
  • Normal CP for catching Rayquaza - 2191
  • Weather Boost CP (Windy) for catching Rayquaza - 2739

Thank you to XLVIIISeahawks from reddit for the help with this information.

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