Rayquaza (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

}}

==Biology==

As Mega Rayquaza, its body becomes longer and gains more features. Its head becomes longer with the {{tt|Δ|Delta}} symbol appearing on its forehead. Its eyes now contain yellow pupils and red irises, and black, tree-like markings trail behind its eyes. Its red lips and teeth become gold, and the gold lines connect to those on its lower horns, which take on a broad, triangular shape. At the outer edges of its lower horns are long, golden, glowing tendrils that each extend to a green, fin-like structure; these tendrils have ring patterns that strongly resemble the yellow markings running along the length of Rayquaza's normal form. Its two upper horns become longer with a gold line running over them in a V shape, and each upper horn has another glowing tendril that ends in a circular shape with a spike. Along the length of its body are golden, glowing orbs placed where its ring patterns used to be. The chin, part of the neck, and parts of its serpentine body are changed to the color black. The fins running along its body are now marked with gold lines; the fins on its tail become entirely yellow and substantially longer. Particles stream from the long tendrils that extend from its jutting jaw; these particles can control the density and humidity of the air, allowing Mega Rayquaza to manipulate the weather. Its green hide sparkles with an emerald-like quality.<ref name="Mega">http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/mega-rayquaza</ref>

It is able to soothe the other members of the weather trio, even in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza can live for hundreds of millions of years in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, where it feeds on water and other particles. Rayquaza is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely}} seen by people; even in flight, its appearance is indistinguishable from that of a meteor. Rayquaza is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.

==In the anime==

[[File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|thumb|220px|left|Mega Rayquaza in the anime]]

In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a Rayquaza appeared under ownership of [[Cynthia]], but as an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. When Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.

A Rayquaza appeared in [[SS028]], where it was seen by {{an|Iris}}.

==In the manga==

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===

==Other appearances==

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===

Rayquaza appears in [[The Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands in {{sbw|The Lake}}, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and grabs him, angry at being disrupted. Before it can further attack, {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}} ejects out of his ship, which had crashed and been destroyed by Rayquaza earlier, and rescues Diddy Kong. Enraged, Rayquaza attacks Fox with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, but Fox {{sbw|Reflector|reflects}} its attack back at it, sending it reeling back into the water. Rayquaza soon launches back out and engages in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong.

Like all other Subspace Emissary bosses, Rayquaza is later battled again in {{sbw|The Great Maze}}, and can be fought in the {{sbw|Boss Battles}} mode after the latter is unlocked. Its attacks in battle include {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Fly}}.

''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''

''This Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon usually dwells high in the ozone layer, so it can't be seen from the ground. In the Kalos Pokemon League stage, it occasionally flies at great speed through the Elite Four's Dragon-type chamber, where any fighters in its path will be damaged and launched with great force.''

===NPC appearances===

* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.

* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.

* {{ga|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].

===Pokédex entries===

{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}

{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.}}

|}

|}

{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}

{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}

{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|link=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|land}}|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}

|}

{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], {{pkmn2|Event}}}}

|}

|}

====In side games====

====In events====

|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====

|}

===Held items===

|event2=Life Orb|event2type=In-battle effect item|event2rar=100

}}

===Stats===

====Base stats====

=====Mega Rayquaza=====

====Pokéathlon stats====

===Type effectiveness===

===Learnset===

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====

===Side game data===

}}

===Evolution===

{{Evobox-1

|pictype=art

|no1=384

{{Spritebox/5|ndex=384}}

{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS‎|ndex=384|form1=M}}

{{Spritebox/Footer|384|Rayquaza}}

==Trivia==

* Rayquaza has many differences from the other members of [[weather trio|its trio]]:

** It is the only member without a [[Primal Reversion|Primal form]], instead having a [[Mega Evolution]] form.

** It is the only member not to be directly sought after by a specific crime syndicate.

** It is the only member that cannot learn an [[One-hit knockout move|OHKO]] move.

** It is the only member that didn't appear in the episodes ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.

* Mega Rayquaza has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats and the highest base stat total of all {{type|Dragon}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.

* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza|promotion]] poll.

* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in {{g|Team Turbo}} in every instance.

** This makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item.

===Origin===

====Name origin====

==In other languages==

|de=Rayquaza|demeaning=Same as Japanese name

|fr=Rayquaza|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name

|es=Rayquaza|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name

|it=Rayquaza|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name

|zh_cmn=烈空坐 ''Lièkōngzuò''|zh_cmnmeaning=From its Japanese name. Can also be taken as "one who sits in the fierce heavens".

}}

<br clear="left">

==Related articles==

* [[Weather trio]]

==External links==

* {{wp|Rayquaza|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{-}}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon that learn HM moves by level-up]]

[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]

[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]

[[Category:Trio masters]]

[[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]]

[[de:Rayquaza]]

[[fr:Rayquaza]]

[[ja:レックウザ]]

[[pl:Rayquaza]]

[[zh:烈空坐]]