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*Rayquaza is currently the only Pokémon with its [[base stats|base stat total]] that does not share the specific stat numbers with another Pokémon: {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} all have a 90-90-106-110-130-154 distribution in different orders, while the [[dragon trio]] all have 90-100-100-120-120-150. | *Rayquaza is currently the only Pokémon with its [[base stats|base stat total]] that does not share the specific stat numbers with another Pokémon: {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} all have a 90-90-106-110-130-154 distribution in different orders, while the [[dragon trio]] all have 90-100-100-120-120-150. | ||
*Despite its status as ruler of the sky (as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} represent the land and sea, respectively), Rayquaza is unable to learn {{m|Sky Attack}}. | *Despite its status as ruler of the sky (as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} represent the land and sea, respectively), Rayquaza is unable to learn {{m|Sky Attack}}. | ||
*Even though Rayquaza was in ownership by [[Cynthia]] in an | *Even though Rayquaza was in ownership by [[Cynthia]] in an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}} in the anime, [[Cynthia]] has a Rayquaza in the TCG series! | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Rayquaza is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Ziz}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Leviathan}}. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from a ''{{wp|Chinese dragon}}''. | Rayquaza is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Ziz}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Leviathan}}. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from a ''{{wp|Chinese dragon}}''. | ||