Pokémon GO: Rayquaza counters in the raid guide – The 20 best attackers

The best counters against Rayquaza in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Rayquaza in 5-star raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Rayquaza? Rayquaza originates from the third generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Dragon and Flying types. Together with Groudon and Kyogre, it forms the trio of weather legends. You will regularly encounter it in 5-star raids.

When does Rayquaza come? You can find the boss starting February 22 at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will then be replaced on the weekend (February 25 and 26) by the raids of the Hoenn Tour event. It is likely to return to the raids until the beginning of March.

Defeating Rayquaza in raids – With these counters

1. Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
2. Shadow Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
3. Shadow Mewtwo with Psystrike and Ice Beam
4. Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
5. Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
6. Mega Glalie with Ice Spire and Avalanche
7. Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
8. Glaceon with Ice Spire and Avalanche
9. Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
10. Kyurem with Fire Breath and Ice Age
11. Shadow Articuno with Ice Spire and Ice Beam
12. Mewtwo with Psystrike and Ice Beam
13. Shadow Porygon Z with Hidden Power and Blizzard
14. Shadow Regice with Ice Shard and Avalanche
15. Shadow Walrein with Ice Spire and Ice Spear
16. Shadow Austos with Ice Spire and Avalanche
17. Articuno with Ice Fang and Avalanche
18. Roselia with Ice Spire and Avalanche
19. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Magic Shine
20. Shadow Alolan Vulpix with Powder Snow and Weather Ball

Weaknesses of Rayquaza: The Pokémon belongs to the Dragon and Flying types and has weaknesses against Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. It is particularly vulnerable to Ice. So in raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Rayquaza.

Is there a Shiny Rayquaza? You can find and catch Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Rayquaza with two people. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers.