Is Rayquaza coming back to Pokemon Go 2023?

Rayquaza is indeed coming back to Pokémon Go in 2023, with its return scheduled for Sunday, August 27, 2023, as part of Pokémon Go Fest 2023: Global, where it will appear in Mega Raids along with its Mega Evolution form. The return of Rayquaza and Mega Rayquaza to Pokémon Go is highly anticipated, especially since all trainers can join the Mega Rayquaza raids, although only Pokémon Go Fest 2023: Global ticket holders can earn the new item Meteorite, necessary for Mega Evolving Rayquaza.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What time is Rayquaza coming to Pokémon GO? Mega Rayquaza is a Legendary Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region, which will make its global debut in Pokémon Go on August 27, 2023, with Mega Rayquaza appearing in Mega Raids from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.
2. How do you get Mega Rayquaza in Pokemon Go Fest 2023? To get Mega Rayquaza, keep an eye out for Meteorites, a new item in Pokémon GO that can be acquired via Special Research, and give Rayquaza a Meteorite to learn the Charged Attack Dragon Ascent, then use Mega Energy to Mega Evolve it.
3. Where do you find Rayquaza in Pokémon GO? Rayquaza is only available in five-star raids, so to catch it, find a raid featuring the legendary creature, go to battle, defeat it, and then catch it, as it is very strong as a Legendary Pokémon.

Rayquaza’s Attributes and Evolution

4. Is Rayquaza ex rare? M Rayquaza EX is an Ultra Rare card, which, when knocked out, results in the opponent taking 2 Prize cards, and its Dragon Ascent attack deals 300 damage, requiring the discard of 2 Energy attached to this Pokémon.
5. Can Rayquaza be shiny? Legendary monsters like Rayquaza are rare spawns in Pokémon GO, and players require winning multiple raids to encounter a Shiny variant, with the encounter not guaranteed even after defeating the raid boss.
6. Can Rayquaza be shiny 2023? The Shiny form of Mega Rayquaza was released on August 4th, 2023, but encountering a Shiny Rayquaza in 2023 is not guaranteed and requires defeating the raid boss.

Battles and Encounters

7. Why can’t I catch Rayquaza? In some contexts, not having a Mach Bike can prevent catching Rayquaza due to weak spots in the floor that require full speed to traverse safely.
8. Is Rayquaza rare in Pokemon GO? As a Legendary monster, Rayquaza is a rare spawn in Pokémon GO, making it challenging to encounter, especially its Shiny variant, which requires winning multiple raids.
9. What is the easiest way to get Rayquaza? Using Berries like Razz Berry or Golden Razz Berry can make Rayquaza easier to catch, and a Nanab Berry can calm it, making throws more precise.

Strengths and Weaknesses

10. Is Rayquaza weak to Fairy? Rayquaza is weak against Dragon, Fairy, Ice (with a double weakness), and Rock types, making these types effective in battle against it.
11. Who can defeat Rayquaza? Rayquaza, as a Dragon- and Flying-type Pokémon, is vulnerable to Ice-, Rock-, Dragon-, and Fairy-type attacks, with Ice-type attacks being the most effective due to its double weakness.

Miscellaneous

12. Where is Rayquaza after he flies off? After disappearing from Sootopolis City, Rayquaza returns to the top of the Sky Pillar, requiring the Mach Bike from the Bike Shop near Mauville City to reach.
13. Does Rayquaza fly? Rayquaza is said to fly forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance, with the meteoroids in its body providing the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.
14. Can Mega Rayquaza defeat Arceus? In terms of game mechanics, Mega Rayquaza is mathematically superior to Arceus, having a base stat total of 780 compared to Arceus‘ 720 BST.
15. Is Mega Lucario rare? Mega Lucario is of Secret Rare rarity, indicating its scarcity and value among collectors and players, similar to other rare Pokémon cards and forms like Rayquaza VMax and Rayquaza-GX, which are Ultra Rare.