Mega Rayquaza Pokémon Go: Raid Battle weakness, counters and timings
Be fully prepared for this legendary creature in the upcoming Elite Raids.
Mega Rayquaza is soon set to land in Elite Raids in Pokémon Go as part of the Shared Skies event, which means you will need to be fully prepared, armed with knowledge on its weaknesses, the times of day when it will appear more frequently and an arsenal of counters to help overcome the creature.
Elite Raids are trickier than the standard Raids players face in Pokémon Go, and so having a squad of fellow Trainers (at least six, we’d recommend) who are ready to do battle alongside you is probably a smart move.
It is worth noting that Elite Raids can also only be battled in-person.
During this event, Trainers will also be able to undertake a timed Research task for free where they can earn a meteorite as a reward.
In preparation for Mega Rayquaza’s assault on Pokémon Go, we have assembled everything you need to know to help you challenge the legendary Pokémon successfully.
Read on for the full breakdown.
When is Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go? Raid battle dates and times
Mega Rayquaza will appear in Elite Raids in Pokémon Go on Saturday 29th June 2024. There are various times that the creature will appear, and they are listed below:
- 12pm local time
- 1pm local time
- 5pm local time
- 6pm local time
The window is tight, but there should be enough time to take on Mega Rauquaza and, with luck, catch it for your own use too.
What is Mega Rayquaza's weakness in Pokémon Go?
Mega Rayquaza is a Dragon and Flying-type Pokémon, which means that Ice-type attacks are the best bet to use on it. Other weaknesses also include Dragon, Fairy and Rock moves.
It is important to also remember that it is resistant to Bug, Grass, Fighting, Fire, Water and Ground attacks, so it is best to avoid having any Pokémon with those abilities in your party when entering this Elite Raid.
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Best counters for Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go
There are a number of counters available that will help you defeat Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go, but we have listed five possible options below.
- Articuno (Ice Beam/Frost Breath)
- Mewtwo (Ice Beam)
- Weavile (Avalanche/Ice Shard)
- Mega Latios (Dragon Breath/Dragon Claw)
- Dragonite (Dragon Meteor/Dragon Breath)
That should be all the information you need to take on Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go! You’ve still got a little while to prepare, so it’s best to fire up the game and get to work!
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Authors
Joshua Lamb is a freelance writer at Radio Times Gaming, covering news and guides. He is also a games journalist and critic at The Times where he reviews the latest titles, having also previously reported on events such as Gamescom and the BAFTA Game Awards.
