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Mega Rayquaza descends from the skies in Pokémon GO during a special Raid Day event on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM local time. Trainers can look forward to an increased chance to encounter shiny Rayquaza, up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs, and a temporarily increased Remote Raid Pass limit.
Read on for all details, CP ranges, ticketed bonuses, and everything else you need to know to prepare! Our dedicated Raid Guide is available here: Best Mega Rayquaza Counters
Featured Pokémon
Mega Rayquaza returns to Mega Raids during the event!
Mega Rayquaza
The best counters for Mega Rayquaza will be your top Ice types, as it has a 2x weakness to Ice, along with weakness to Fairy Rock and Dragon types. Fairy and Rock type Pokémon will also have the benefit of resisting most of Mega Rayquaza’s attacks.
Rayquaza can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:
- 2102 – 2191 CP no weather boost
- 2627 – 2739 CP boosted by Windy weather boost
Regular and Shiny Comparison
Like all Mega Raid Bosses, you can catch the shiny version of Rayquaza from a raid, if you are lucky! It is a an absolutely top tier black shiny.
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| Rayquaza |  |
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| Mega Rayquaza |  |
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Event Bonuses
Increased chance to encounter Shiny Mega Rayquaza
Complete Timed Research to earn a Meteorite
Remote Raid Pass limit increased to 20 from Friday, October 17 at 5:00 p.m. to Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. PDT.
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Receive up to five additional free Raid Passes from spinning Gym
Photo Discs (for a total of six)
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Timed Research will be available to Trainers during the event, and completing the research tasks will allow you to earn a Meteorite.
| Task | Reward |
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| Use a supereffective Charged Attack |
1000×
XP
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| Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms |
20×
Poke Ball
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| Win a raid |
5×
Razz Berry
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Use a Meteorite to teach Rayquaza Dragon Ascent
In order to get Mega Rayquaza you will not only need 400 Mega Energy, but also it’s signature move Dragon Ascent which will only be obtained through use of a Meteorite. Dragon Ascent can only be learned by using Meteorites.
Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before the Timed Research ends.
Event Ticket
A Raid Day ticket is available for US$4.99 (or equivalent in your local currency), granting the following bonuses:
Eight additional Raid Passes from spinning Gym Photo Discs (for a daily total of 14)
Increased chance to get Rare Candy XL from raids for Trainers level 31 and up
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50% more XP from Raid Battles
2× Stardust from Raid Battles
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Trainers who purchase the ticket will also receive additional Timed Research during the event! Complete the research tasks to earn a Meteorite.
These bonuses will be effective on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time. Please note that this ticket will only be available in the in-game shop until October 18th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Mega Rayquaza Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box
The Mega Rayquaza Raid Day Ultra Ticket Box will be available for US$4.99 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency) and includes both an event ticket and a bonus Premium Battle Pass at no additional cost!
