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Rayquaza

#384

dragonflying

2191

CP

2739

CP

Rayquaza Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Rayquaza can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Rayquaza level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–10 of 12

Rayquaza Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Rayquaza in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#547 of 1152 · F Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Ultra League

#401 of 849 · F Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Master League

#106 of 409 · B Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Great League (Mega Edition)

#572 of 1208 · F Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#414 of 910 · F Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Master League (Mega Edition)

#143 of 470 · C Tier

Dragon Tail

Multipurpose

Dragon Ascent

Self-Debuff

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Rayquaza PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Rayquaza moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Rock type

10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%

Dragon type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Flying type

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Rayquaza Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Rayquaza can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying- and Dragon-type damage. Air Slash and Dragon Tail match Rayquaza's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

12

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

12

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

9

Energy

9

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

14

Energy

8

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 0.9s

DPS

14

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

9

Energy

12

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Air Slash

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Dragon Tail

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%39.1%

Rayquaza Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Rayquaza can learn 6 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Flying-, Rock-, and Dragon-type damage. Aerial Ace, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Ascent, Hurricane, and Outrage match Rayquaza's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

55

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.3s

DPE

1.67

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

70

Energy

-33

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.9s – 3.1s

DPE

2.12

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

60

Energy

-45

DPE

1.33

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.9s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-50

DPE

1

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.3s – 3.4s

DPE

2.8

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-45

DPE

2.44

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Defense by 20%

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.0s – 2.2s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-60

DPE

1.83

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

110

Energy

-50

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.8s

DPE

2.2

Weather boost

Windy

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-60

DPE

1.83

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Aerial Ace

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Ancient Power

100%160%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Breaking Swipe

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%39.1%

Dragon Ascent

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Hurricane

100%100%100%62.5%160%100%160%100%100%100%100%160%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%100%

Outrage

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%39.1%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Rayquaza carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust100,000Candy100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rayquaza's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent make up Rayquaza's best raid moveset, dealing 20.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Rayquaza for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Rayquaza's best PvP moveset?

In Master League, the recommended moveset is Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent. Rayquaza's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Rayquaza learn in Pokémon GO?

Rayquaza can learn 2 fast moves and 6 charged moves. Breaking Swipe and Hurricane are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Rayquaza's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Rayquaza costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy.

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