Rayquaza (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Rayquaza a is large, green serpentine creature with rudder-like wings. Yellow rings run across the length of Rayquaza's body and has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has arms with three-fingered hands. Rayquaza has long, flat "horns" on its head and two smaller horns below them. Its eyes and markings resemble those of both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

Rayquaza is capable of using various elemental attacks. It is also unable to be affected by weather conditions. Since Rayquaza is a "true" {{t|Dragon}}-type Pokémon, it can know {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

Rayquaza constantly flies through the ozone layer, stopping only to land on the peak of the Sky Pillar to sleep.

Rayquaza appears in ''[[Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fights against {{p|Deoxys}} because it is seen as invading its territory. It also has a cameo in the opening to the [[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea|9th Pokémon movie]] and is captured by Team Rocket. Its current status is unknown.  

* [[Pokémon 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 tornados 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.

* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Rayquaza acts as final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After the credits roll the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.

Rayquaza's name is likely a combination of ''[[wp:ray (geometry)|ray]]'' and ''[[wp:quasar|quasar]]''. Although not present in the Romanization, the katakana for "Rayquaza" contain ''kū'', which can mean ''sky'' (空; this kanji is normally read ''sora'' when not conjugated).