Let's get into it.
Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
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:[...]
rayquaza Archives
Credit: Niantic
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO in June 2024:
June 1 – June 10: Zapdos (can be Shiny)
June 10 – June 19: Incarnate Forme Landorus (can be Shiny)
June 19 – June 28: Yveltal (can be Shiny)
June 28 – July 8: Ho-Oh (can be Shiny)
Weekends in May: Shadow Raikou
The[...]
There are some monster Raids during this event, including Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and more exciting Pokémon Also, the time leading up to the event will include special Raid Hours, so you'll want to key into Bleeding Cool's updates to build teams to take down these elite beasts with your top counters[...]
Mega Rayquaza is coming to Pokémon GO with an interesting and unusual rollout Let's get into the details.
Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here's how Mega Rayquaza will be released in Pokémon GO:
In-person debut: Mega Rayquaza will make its debut at in-person Pokémon GO Fest 2023 events[...]
Credit: Pokémon TCG
The Rayquaza V and VMAX by PLANETA Mochizuki from Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies are directly reprinted here with the same artwork However, we also have a new artwork of Rayquaza VMAX from 5ban Graphics that sees the vicious Dragon-type Pokémon attacking from the other side[...]
Rayquaza is back in Tier Five raids for a week, which will encompass tonight's Raid Hour from 6 PM – 7 PM During the hour, Rayquaza will appear with increased frequency in Tier Five raids in Gyms throughout the game The highly coveted Shiny Rayquaza will be available, so be sure to get out there[...]
The main draw is the return of Rayquaza in Tier Five Raids as well as the return of Legendary pair Latias and Latias in Mega Raids This is all happening ahead of this weekend's Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn, which is set to be one of the biggest events in the history of the game[...]
Rayquaza VMAX originally arrived in Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies and is, of course, one of the most iconic VMAXes of the entire era The Black & Gold VMAX treatment was given to very few cards in this era, and they have closed out all four Trainer Galleries This Trainer Gallery subset ends with Dragons:[...]
Let's get into the details.
Rayquaza in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
These are the Pokémon that will appear in Tier Five raids in Pokémon GO this February 2023:
February 1st – February 8th: Registeel with the special move Zap Cannon
February 8th – February 15th: Tapu Lele with a Shiny release
February 15th – February 22nd: Regirock with the special[...]
Niantic has announced a new Rayquaza-themed Primal Rumblings event that will lead into Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn Let's get into the details.
Rayquaza in Pokémon GO Credit: Niantic
Here are the full details for the Pokémon GO Primal Rumblings Event:
Date and time: Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m[...]
Credit: Pokémon TCG
The pairing of Rayquaza and Zinnia here, as well as the lack of a Rayquaza V Character Super Rare, makes me think that the Rayquaza V Alt Art from Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies featuring Zinnia was initially planned as a Character Super Rare to pair with this I'm sure of it,[...]
Rayquaza VMAX will feature alternate versions of both the Charizard VSTAR from Sword & Shield – Brilliant Stars (Star Birth in Japan) and the Rayquaza VMAX from Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies (Sky Stream in Japan) These are not Alternate Art card types in style, but are instead simply the same card with a slightly different[...]
Rayquaza VMAX was one of the main cards that collectors and players alike wanted to pull in the now legendary 2021 Pokémon TCG set, Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies Now, there is a new product coming that will include a guaranteed Rayquaza VMAX as well as Rayquaza V, Duraludon V, and Duraludon VMAX, all from Sword &[...]
Rayquaza VMAX that depicts these two as Shinies.
Logo Credit: Pokémon TCG
\It is unknown how many new cards will appear here, but we will get Shiny versions of Charizard VSTAR and Rayquaza VMAX It isn't yet shown if they will appear in the style of Shining Fates Shinies, Gold Shinies, or something else entirely[...]
Credit: Pokémon TCG
Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing:
Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art 215/203: $338.17
Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art 218/203: $219.93
Sylveon VMAX Alternate Art 212/203: $154.18
Glaceon VMAX Alternate Art 209/203: $137.04
Leafeon VMAX Alternate Art 205/203: $133.62
Umbreon V Alternate Art[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we wrap up our journey through this set with a complete expansion[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we continue our journey by checking out the Rainbow Rare GX of[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we continue our journey by finishing up the Full Art Pokémon of[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we finish up with the commons, uncommons, and rares with a pair[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we continue our journey by moving to the Normal-type cards, starting with[...]
This set has some interesting focuses including the expansion's mascot of the Dragon-type Rayquaza, the Hoenn Starters, and Kanto Pokémon This set also continued the inclusion of Prism Star cards which could be pulled by lucky collectors in the reverse holo slot Today, we continue our journey by finally getting to the set's mascot.
Celestial Storm[...]
Credit: Pokémon TCG
Here are the top valued cards of Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies with market values observed on TCGPlayer as of this writing:
Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art 215/203: $338.35
Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art 218/203: $227.05
Leafeon VMAX Alternate Art 205/203: $154.12
Sylveon VMAX Alternate Art 212/203: $153.45
Glaceon VMAX Alternate Art 209/203: $131.27
Umbreon V Alternate Art[...]
Today, let's look at one of the most sought-after Shining cards in the set.
Shining Rayquaza from Shining Legends Credit: Pokémon TCG
When it comes to Pokémon TCG icons, it's hard to imagine a Pokémon who towers as high as Rayquaza… in the literal sense as well as figurative[...]
The Pokémon TCG sent me their new V Battle Deck products to show Bleeding Cool readers, so let's crack these open and determine who should pick these up.
V Battle Decks —Rayquaza vs Noivern Credit: Pokémon TCG
The three Pokémon TCG products you see above include the Rayquaza V Battle Deck, the Noivern V Battle Deck, and the V[...]
While this set will contain many reprints as most Japanese high-class sets do, this Rayquaza VMAX is actually not the same as the Rayquaza VMAX featured in the Japanese Sky Stream set and the English equivalent of Pokémon: Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies. The artwork here is different, bringing yet another exciting Rayquaza pull into the TCG[...]
To celebrate this exciting release, let's take a look at the two biggest chase cards of the set: the Umbreon VMAX Alternate Art and the Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art.
Evolving Skies: Umbreon & Rayquaza cards Credit: Pokémon TCG
In the first four Sword & Shield-era sets of the Pokémon TCG, the rarest and most desirable pull was a Rainbow[...]
Checking out that aspect of the Elite Trainer Box is always exciting to me.
Most thrilling, though, was pulling what may be the chase card of the set.
Evolving Skies Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art Credit: TPCI
On my third pack, I pulled the Secret Rare Rayquaza VMAX Alternate Art This stunning card is more than I ever could[...]
The new products include the Rayquaza V Battle Deck, the Noivern V Battle Deck, and the Rayquaza vs Noivern V Battle Deck.
Rayquaza & Noivern V Battle Decks Credit: Pokémon TCG
Here's what the Pokémon TCG had to say about these upcoming V Battle Decks:
The new V Battle Decks star Dragon-type Pokémon Rayquaza and Noivern[...]
Sword & Sheild – Evolving Skies will release on August 27th and will focus on Eevee's evolutions, Rayquaza, and Duraludon.
Evolving Skies pack art Credit: Pokémon TCG
Here's everything we know about Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield – Evolving Skies so far:
It will include a V and VMAX for every Eeveelution[...]
Team Break will invade the Pokémon Masters League venue in this chapter, and DeNa included the following teaser: "Players won't want to miss seeing how Lear reacts and grows through this confrontation.
If you missed the chance last time, you will have another shot at adding the sync pair of Zinnia & Rayquaza to your teams[...]