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Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide For Pokémon GO: Elite Raids
Mega Rayquaza returns to Pokémon GO for a day of in-person Elite Raids. You can defeat it with these top Ice- or Dragon-type counters.
Article Summary
- Mega Rayquaza faces off in Pokémon GO Elite Raids on June 29th.
- Top counters include Shadow Mamoswine and Mega Gardevoir.
- A trio of trainers can defeat Mega Rayquaza with high-level counters.
- Shiny Rayquaza has a 1 in 20 chance; 2191 CP signifies 100% IV.
The June, July, and August season of Pokémon GO, titled Shared Skies, has begun. It kicks off with a slate of Flying-type Legendaries in Tier Five Raids to match the Season's theme. We will see Zapdos, Landorus, Yveltal, and Ho-Oh in Tier Five Raids while Gyarados, Alakazam, Mega Charizard Y, and Tyranitar return to Mega Raids. In addition to that, we will see Shadow Raikou get its chance to shine in Shadow Raids during weekends. Today's raid guide for Pokémon GO players will help you prepare a team to take out Mega Raquaza, returning to the game in Elite Raids on Saturday, June 29th at 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Let's get into it.
Top Mega Raquaza Counters
Pokebattler, which calculates all possible combinations of Pokémon and moves, lists the top ten Mega Raquaza counters as such:
- Shadow Mamoswine: Powder Snow, Avalanche
- Mega Gardevoir: Charm, Triple Axel
- Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Ice Beam
- Mamoswine: Powder Snow, Avalanche
- Mega Glalie: Frost Breath, Avalanche
- Cetitan: Ice Shard, Avalanche
- Mega Abomasnow: Powder Snow, Weather Ball
- Glaceon: Frost Breath, Avalanche
- Mega Rayquaza: Dragon Tail, Breaking Swipe
- Shadow Weavile: Ice Shard, Avalanche
It is recommended to power up your counters as much as possible, but creating that amount of strong Shadow Pokémon with their moves unlocked is a tall order for even the most practiced players. Here are ten additional non-Shadow and non-Mega counters that can help take down Mega Raquaza with efficiency.
- Mewtwo: Psycho Cut, Ice Beam
- Weavile: Ice Shard, Avalanche
- Baxcalibur: Ice Fang, Avalanche
- Avalugg: Ice Fang, Avalanche
- Origin Forme Dialga: Dragon Breath, Roar of Time
- Aurorus: Frost Breath, Weather Ball
- Mr. Rime: Ice Shard, Ice Punch
- Galarian Darmanitan: Ice Fang, Avalanche
- Articuno: Frost Breath, Ice Beam
- Beartic: Powder Snow, Ice Punch
How Many Trainers Are Needed?
Mega Raquaza can be defeated with three trainers, but if you cannot guarantee the top counters with maxed-out CP and the best moves, your best bet is to make sure you have four or more players. Keep in mind, though, that Elite Raids are in-person only. Remote Raiders will not be able to help, even via invite. Using the Circle Lock Technique to guarantee Great or Excellent throws, along with Golden Razz Berries, is the best way to catch Pokémon. If you get a Shiny, though, it is a guaranteed catch so be sure to use a Pinap Berry.
Shiny Odds & 100% IVs
The Shiny rate for Legendary Pokémon is approximately one in 20. When looking for a Pokémon with the best stats, the 100% IV Rayquaza will have a CP of 2191 in normal weather conditions and 2739 in boosted conditions.
Happy raiding, fellow trainers! Be sure to check back on Bleeding Cool for daily updates on all things Pokémon GO.
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