Master League PvP guide
Rayquaza Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #106. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent.
Master League
#106
Viable pick
Type
Dragon/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Tail
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,336
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RAYQUAZA
Is Rayquaza Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rayquaza is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #106.
Rayquaza is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #373.
Rayquaza PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #516 | 74.4 | Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Ascent |
| Ultra League | #373 | 76.0 | Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Ascent |
| Master LeagueBest | #106 | 75.8 | Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe, Dragon Ascent |
Best Moveset for Rayquaza in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Rayquaza is Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rayquaza in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Rayquaza PvP Move Counts
Dragon Tail → Breaking Swipe
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Tail → Dragon Ascent
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rayquaza Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rayquaza wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Rayquaza Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Rayquaza's Dragon/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Rayquaza in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Rayquaza in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rayquaza's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
40% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
101% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
151% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
84% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
121% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
51% HP
Ratings are shown from Rayquaza's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rayquaza.
Best Teammates for Rayquaza in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Rayquaza should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Rayquaza's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rayquaza's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rayquaza's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rayquaza's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rayquaza's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Rayquaza
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 1,499 | 14.5 | 1,549,963 |
| #2 | 1/14/12 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,547,013 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 1,497 | 14.5 | 1,546,656 | |
| #4 | 1/12/14 | 1,499 | 14.5 | 1,543,621 | |
| #5 | 1/15/10 | 1,497 | 14.5 | 1,541,777 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,498 | 24 | 3,352,820 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 24 | 3,346,438 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 2,491 | 24 | 3,334,696 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 2,499 | 24 | 3,331,110 | |
| #5 | 0/15/14 | 2,492 | 24 | 3,330,318 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,336 | 50 | 7,460,106 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,321 | 50 | 7,435,156 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,326 | 50 | 7,421,048 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,324 | 50 | 7,419,781 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,307 | 50 | 7,410,206 |
Rayquaza Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayquaza (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 4/15/14 | 100.00% | 997 at L9.5 | 1,500 at L9.5 | 7751,500 4/15/14#1 · L7.5 No Mega Level 4 | Within league cap |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/13/15 | 100.00% | 1,656 at L16 | 2,500 at L16 | 1,4492,500 0/13/15#1 · L14 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #452 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 4,336 at L50 | 6,458 at L50 | 4,3366,535 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #6 |
Rayquaza Stats in Pokémon GO
Rayquaza's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rayquaza 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 144.5
- Defense
- 94.1
- HP
- 114
Ultra League
Rayquaza 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 185.9
- Defense
- 121.1
- HP
- 149
Master League
Rayquaza 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,336
- Attack
- 251.2
- Defense
- 155.5
- HP
- 191
Rayquaza (Mega)
Rayquaza (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rayquaza (Mega) 4/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 9.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 156.7
- Defense
- 92.5
- HP
- 99
Ultra League
Rayquaza (Mega) 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 201.5
- Defense
- 119.2
- HP
- 129
Master League
Rayquaza (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 6,458
- Attack
- 329.4
- Defense
- 189.1
- HP
- 203
Rayquaza Evolution
Rayquaza has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Rayquaza (Mega).
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Rayquaza Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rayquaza in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rayquaza's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Tail with Breaking Swipe and Dragon Ascent.
Is Rayquaza good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rayquaza is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #106.
What counters Rayquaza in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Palkia (Origin) and Dialga (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Rayquaza in Master League.
What is Rayquaza weak to in Pokémon GO?
Rayquaza is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).