Competitive Information for Rayquaza [Ruby/Sapphire]
Dragon / Flying
Abilities:
While this Pokemon is active, the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rayquaza? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Rayquaza, the brilliant Dragon and Flying-typed Pokémon! Rayquaza is a common Pokémon to see in the RS metagame. It is weak to Dragon, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Curious about Rayquaza's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Air Lock
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
- Rock Slide / Ancient Power
In single battles, Rayquaza is known as a epic Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rayquaza's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rayquaza recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Air Lock, while Rayquaza is active the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Item: Dragon Fang
Ability: Air Lock
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Surf / Waterfall
Dominating single battles, Rayquaza is a unforgettable Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to crush rivals using lethal special power. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Air Lock, while Rayquaza is active the effects of weather conditions are disabled. With a Dragon Fang equipped to it, Rayquaza's dragon-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Dragon Claw is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Rayquaza's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits foes. Power doubles against dive).
◆ Waterfall is a special 80-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rayquaza? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Air Lock
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Rock Slide / Ancient Power
- Double-Edge / Return
- Brick Break / Rock Smash
Rayquaza thrives as a prestigious Physical Sweeper perfect for double battles. It attempts to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rayquaza's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rayquaza recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Air Lock, while Rayquaza is active the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Mystic Water
Ability: Air Lock
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Waterfall
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Dominating double battles, Rayquaza is a glorious Special Sweeper. It is meant to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Air Lock, while Rayquaza is active the effects of weather conditions are disabled. With a Mystic Water equipped to it, Rayquaza's water-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Waterfall is a special 80-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rayquaza afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Rayquaza's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rayquaza can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rayquaza.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rayquaza can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Rayquaza
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Extreme Speed
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Rayquaza's stats
- Ancient Power
- Bulk Up
- Dragon Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Rayquaza
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rayquaza in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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