How to Beat Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
Want to know how to beat Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go? Its arrival at this year’s Go Fest saw the fan favourite given a Mega Evolution, making it one of the most sought-after evolutions in the game.
Its Dragon and Flying type combination makes it one of the strongest Pokemon of those types in the game – not to mention one of the best Pokemon overall – but it puts Mega Rayquaza at a double weakness to Ice-type attacks. This Pokemon Go Raid battle is one of the most difficult, so make sure you’re well prepared before taking it on.
What is the Best Team for Mega Rayquaza?
Mega Rayquaza Raid Strategy
To obtain Rayquaza Mega Energy for the Mega Evolution, you need to complete multiple Mega Rayquaza Raids. The Mega Raid is one of the most difficult Raid battles, as it requires a group of four to six experienced Trainers. If your group is less experienced, you should have a group of at least six to eight Trainers.
When strategising your team, consider using Mega Evolution or Primal Reversion to power up a Pokemon in your battle party. This can give you an edge in battle by increasing your overall team’s power, enabling you to take on the challenge with a greater chance of success.
The best Pokemon to use against Mega Rayquaza are ones with Ice, Dragon, Fairy, or Rock-type attacks. Ice-type attacks are particularly effective against Mega Rayquaza due to its double weakness to them.
Make sure to avoid using Grass, Ground, Water, Fire, Fighting, and Bug-type Pokemon and attacks, as they are less effective and vulnerable to Mega Rayquaza’s attacks. The table below provides the damage output for each type at each level of Raid Boss.
Pair super-effective attacks with Pokemon of the same type to activate the Same Type Attack Bonus, which gives you a 20% damage increase for each of your Pokemon that has the same type as the attacking Pokemon.
The top counters for Mega Rayquaza are:
Of course, these aren’t the only strong Ice-type Pokemon in the game, so feel free to use other powerful Pokemon with strong Ice-type attacks to complete the Mega Raid successfully.
Here are all the top 25 counter picks for Mega Rayquaza Raids:
That’s how to beat Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go. For more tips on how to succeed in the latest event, check out our Pokemon Go Fest Guide. You might also want to know the release date for the next batch of Pokemon Go Shinies, or perhaps try some of the best Pokemon Go games like Shadow Pokemon: Lost Light.
