Type matchups
Damage Mega Rayquaza takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
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.
Best counters to Mega Rayquaza
Other Dragon/Flying Pokémon
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.