Type matchups
Damage Rayquaza takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Dragon/Flying type, Rayquaza has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 150
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 680
Rayquaza has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its Attack (150) and Sp. Atk (150) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 105 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Rayquaza's only ability is Air Lock.
How to beat Rayquaza
The best way to beat Rayquaza is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Rayquaza does not evolve.
Best counters to Rayquaza
Other Dragon/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Rayquaza weak to?
As a Dragon/Flying type, Rayquaza takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Rayquaza resistant to?
Rayquaza resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Rayquaza?
Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Rayquaza with super-effective attacks.