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Mega Rayquaza Weakness & Counters

Weak toIce2×Dragon2×Fairy2×
Mega Rayquaza

Type matchups

Damage Mega Rayquaza takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Dragon/Flying type, Mega Rayquaza has 3 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Flying typing.

  • Delta Stream (always, already counted above): Rock 2× → 1×, Ice 4× → 2× (its strong winds weaken moves that are super effective against Flying types)

Base stats

HP
105
Attack
180
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
180
Sp. Def
100
Speed
115
Total
780

Mega Rayquaza has a base stat total of 780, higher than 100% of Pokémon. Its Attack (180) and Sp. Atk (180) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 105 HP, 100 Defense and 100 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Mega Rayquaza's only ability is Delta Stream.

How to beat Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

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: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Rayquaza's Dragon moves and resists its Flying moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Rayquaza's Dragon moves and resists its Flying moves. Magearna hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Rayquaza's Dragon moves and resists its Flying moves.

Evolution

Mega Rayquaza is a Mega Evolution of Rayquaza, so it shares Rayquaza's evolution line.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Rayquaza weak to?

As a Dragon/Flying type, Mega Rayquaza takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.

What is Mega Rayquaza resistant to?

Mega Rayquaza resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Mega Rayquaza?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Diancie and Magearna, which hit Mega Rayquaza with super-effective attacks.