Pokemon Go’s Weather Week marks the return of Gen III Legendary Rayquaza in the mobile title. Here is how to catch the Hoenn Dragon after defeating it in 5-star Raids.
Niantic surprised players when they revealed that Emerald Legendary, Rayquaza, would be making its return to Pokemon Go for a limited time as a finale to the Weather Week event.
The Gen III Dragon will take over 5-star Raids starting March 27 at 10:00 AM local time. Here are the best counters that will bring down the epic beast and have you catching it in no time.
Pokemon Go Rayquaza weakness
First introduced in 2005’s Pokemon Emerald, Rayquaza has since become one of the most beloved Legendaries in the franchise. The epic Flying/Dragon-type is the master of the Hoenn region’s Weather Trio.
Due its dual typing, the Gen III creature is open to a variety of weaknesses. Its main counter in the mobile game is Ice-type, with Dragon, Fairy, and Rock-type being just below it in terms of maximum damage.
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While staggering in size and power, Rayquaza is fairly easy to bring down with the right team of Pokemon. Below, we will outline the best counters you can bring into battle to beat the Legendary with ease.
Pokemon Go Rayquaza counters
In the series’ lore, Dragon ‘mon were initially weak to Dragon and Fairy-types. However in 2021, the species’ greatest weakness is Ice, receiving almost double the damage from the type in Go
Top Rayquaza counters
Name | Pokemon | Move |
Galarian Darmanitan | Fast: Ice Fang
Charge: Avalanche |
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Mamoswine | Fast: Powder Snow
Charge: Avalanche |
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Weavile | Fast: Ice Shard Charge: Avalanche | |
Glaceon | Fast: Frost Breath
Charge: Avalanche |
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Mewtwo | Fast: Psycho Cut
Charge: Ice Beam |
Name | Pokemon | Move |
Cloyster | Fast: Frost Breathe
Charge: Avalanche |
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Rampardos | Fast: Smack Down
Charge: Rock Slide |
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Lapras | Fast: Frost Breathe Charge: Blizzard | |
Dragonite | Fast: Dragon Tail
Charge: Outrage |
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Electivire | Fast: Thunder Shock
Charge: Ice Punch |