Mega Rayquaza was first launched to Pokémon Go as a part of the Go Fest occasion in the summertime of 2023, following the arrival of Primal Reversion for fellow Gen 3 Legendaries Kyogre and Groudon earlier within the yr.
Initially unique to attendees on the London, Kyoto and New York Go Fest weekends earlier than rolling out to gamers globally on Aug. 26, 2023, Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution has a twist — the place it should study a particular transfer first (Dragon Ascent) via the usage of a singular merchandise.
As with all Mega Evolutions, it is a momentary transformation, and nonetheless requires accumulating Mega Vitality from raids and different sources. It’ll additionally provide you with occasion a lift whereas lively — making them helpful for Group Day and different occasions.
Easy methods to educate Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza in Pokémon Go
To Mega Evolve Rayquaza, you not solely want sufficient Mega Vitality, however the Pokémon additionally must study a particular transfer — Dragon Ascent.
Instructing Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza requires the Meteorite merchandise. When used, this can change a Charged transfer; in case you have only one transfer out there, it’ll merely change that, in any other case it’s value unlocking a second Charged transfer so you might have choices in battle.
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Like Evolution objects, Meteorites are consumed upon use, and since they’re uncommon, it’s a must to think twice about which Rayquaza you spent it on. Our suggestion — a shiny and / or one with sturdy stats!
Easy methods to get Meteorites in Pokémon Go
Meteorites first rolled out following throughout Go Fest 2023, and might at the moment be acquired in a number of methods:
- Timed Analysis throughout occasions: Mega Rayquaza will solely seem throughout occasions (reminiscent of June 2024’s Elite Raid occasion), and shall be accompanied by Timed Analysis which is able to supply at the very least one Meteorite as a reward.
- TikTok Timed Analysis: For these enjoying throughout June 29’s Elite Raid occasion, may also be a further Timed Analysis by way of a code if and when sufficient individuals comply with the official Pokémon Go account on TikTok.
- Uncommon drop from Mega Rayquaza raids: In addition to from analysis, Meteorites might be rewarded from finishing Mega Rayquaza raids, with a drop charge of round 1/30, in response to the Silph Street subreddit.
Earlier strategies embrace:
- From free Go Fest 2023 Particular Analysis: Logging in in the course of the Go Fest International occasion hours on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023 and finishing the “brief Particular Analysis story” granted one free Meteorite.
- From paid Go Fest 2023 Particular Analysis: For many who attended in-person occasions in London, Kyoto or New York, and / or paying for the paid International analysis ticket may earn extra Meteorites as a part of their tickets in Particular Analysis.
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After that, the supply of Meteorite is unsure, however based mostly on Niantic’s observe document of earlier distinctive varieties and evolution rollouts, it’ll return as a part of future Particular Analysis or when Mega Rayquaza reappears in raids.
Meteorities received’t be missable, then, they’re simply uncommon — and you might be ready some time for the subsequent likelihood in the event you don’t play on Aug. 27.
Mega Rayquaza bonuses
As with different Mega Evolutions, Mega Rayquaza not solely sees a lift to CP and energy for the subsequent eight hours, but in addition grants extra perks. These are:
- Further XP and Sweet when catching Dragon-, Flying- or Psychic- varieties, and elevated likelihood of incomes Sweet XL.
- Assaults of fellow trainers throughout Raid or Fitness center battles will improve, particularly if they’re Dragon-, Flying- or Psychic- varieties.
You may enhance these the extra you Mega Evolve, with enhancements throughout three phases: Base Degree, Excessive Degree, and Max Degree.
What else will we find out about Meteorities, Dragon Ascent, and Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go?
Although Mega Rayquaza is technically simply one other Mega Evolution, there are some observations and variations to concentrate on:
- In addition to studying Dragon Ascent, Mega Rayquaza requires 400 Mega Vitality to evolve.
- Although Dragon Ascent will change a Charged transfer, it’s by far and away Rayquaza’s strongest assault. That mentioned, as a Flying-type transfer, ideally you’d need a second Dragon-type transfer (reminiscent of Outrage or ideally legacy transfer Breaking Swipe) to go alongside.
- As with different Mega Raids, you’ll solely catch the pre-evolved model of the Pokémon in the course of the catch section. These Raid encounters have an opportunity to be shiny, and Mega Evolving Rayquaza will undertake the identical modified shade scheme.
- Although Mega Rayquaza was technically in a position to be fought by non-ticket holders at location-specific Go Fest occasions in 2023, solely these with tickets may earn Mega Vitality after finishing raids. This implies for the overwhelming majority of gamers, the Go Fest International weekend in late August was their first likelihood to start out incomes some!
