Comprehensive Guide to Shiny Rayquaza Raids in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Are you eager to capture a Shiny Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? This guide will provide all the necessary steps!

Your Guide to Acquiring Shiny Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for Free

You can snag a shiny Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet without any financial expenditure during an exclusive event. Be on the lookout from Thursday, December 19, 2024, to Sunday, January 5, 2025, when shiny Rayquaza battles will occur in 5-star Tera Raids. Importantly, purchasing downloadable content (DLC) is not required to participate in this event. While Rayquaza appears in the Indigo Disk DLC expansion, note that that version will not be shiny. This Tera Raid is the first opportunity to obtain shiny Rayquaza directly within Scarlet and Violet, allowing trainers to capture it without transferring from older versions using Pokémon HOME. It is highly advisable to seize this chance and participate in these Tera Raids to add a shiny Rayquaza to your roster.

Getting Ready for the Shiny Rayquaza Raid

There are several steps you should take before engaging shiny Rayquaza in Tera Raits in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:

• Unlock 5-star Tera Raids: You must complete the main story, including the Victory Road, Starfall Street, and Path of Legends arcs. Once you finish these, Jacq will notify you that 5-star Raids are available.
• Ensure your game is up to date: On your Nintendo Switch, click on your Pokémon title, press the – button, and check that version 3.0.1 is installed. If not, update via “Software Update” and choose “Via the Internet.”
• Prepare a Pokémon for battle: Refer to “Preparing a Pokémon for the Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid” section for expert recommendations.

Choosing the Right Pokémon for the Shiny Rayquaza Raid

In the upcoming Tera Raid, shiny Rayquaza will adopt a Dragon Tera Type. Hence, using a Pokémon that can exploit Rayquaza’s weaknesses is essential. Your options range from Fairy-type or Dragon-type legendaries, such as Zacian, to an effective choice like Azumarill. Building an Azumarill can be a straightforward endeavor, and it remains useful across various raids. If you already have a suitable Pokémon, proceed to the “Finding a Shiny Rayquaza Raid” section.

Steps to Prepare Azumarill for Tera Raids

First and foremost, ensure your Azumarill has the Fairy Tera type. To catch a Fairy Tera Azumarill, locate the shimmering one in Casseroya Lake in the North Province. This specific variant will not only have a guaranteed Fairy Tera type, but it is also easy to capture.

Consider using a Pokémon with Synchronize and an Adamant Nature to increase the likelihood of your Azumarill having an Adamant Nature too. Alternatively, you can alter its nature using an Adamant Mint. Acquire Adamant Mints from Chansey Supply stores post-hero badge obtention, to ensure you can buy what you need in preparation for the raid. You can find Chansey Supply stores in locations like Cascarrafa and Mesagoza.

If your Azumarill possesses the Thick Fat Ability instead of Huge Power, consider investing in an Ability Capsule from Chansey Supply stores for 100,000 Poké Dollars. Before you expedite this purchase, check if you already acquired some from prior raid battles.

Additionally, if you don’t have a Hariyama yet, capture one at the following Paldea locations:

• Area Three, Six, and Alfornada Cavern in South Province.
• Area Three in East Province.
• Area Two and Three in West Province.
• Area Three, Dalizapa Passage, and Glaseado Mountain in North Province.
• Hariyama can also appear in 5-star Tera Raid battles.

To ensure Hariyama knows Belly Drum, level it up to Level 26. Have Hariyama and Azumarill in your team and give Azumarill a Mirror Herb to hold. Take a break at a picnic; your Azumarill will automatically learn Belly Drum.

Acquire TM 077 Waterfall from Casseroya Lake, which can also be crafted using specified items at TM Machines. Equip Azumarill with Waterfall, and you may opt for any final move you deem advantageous, like Light Screen through TM 075.

EV Training and Leveling Up Azumarill

Before leveling Azumarill, focus on EV training. Aim for 252 Attack and 252 HP EVs. Equip the Power Bracer from Delibird Presents and head to Fury Falls to defeat creatures like Luxray and Lokix that yield Attack EVs.

• 11 Attack EVs from Luxray.
• 10 Attack EVs from Lokix, Passimian, Bisharp, and Ursaring.
• 9 Attack EVs from Pawniard, Scyther, Shinx, and Teddiursa.

You can monitor your EVs via Azumarill’s Moves and Stats summary. Once Attack EVs reach the cap, switch the Power Weight you purchased at Delibird Presents for leveling your HP via Chansey outbreaks.

Locate Chansey mass outbreaks and craft a Great Peanut Butter Sandwich (Recipe #17) to heighten experience points when defeating Chansey. Once Azumarill reaches maximum HP EVs, switch to using a Lucky Egg to maximize experience gain and continue battling Chansey until Azumarill hits Level 100.

Lastly, visit Asado Desert and defeat two Sandaconda, Hippowdon, or Orthworm to obtain 4 Defense EVs. Once you cap out HP and Attack, you’ll know you have fully EV trained Azumarill when the hex graph prominently displays blue with sparkles.

Utilizing Bottle Caps on Azumarill

For final enhancements, travel to Montenevera and speak to the man near the Pokémon Center for Hyper Training. Use Bottle Caps to improve Azumarill’s individual values (IVs). Aim for HP, Attack, Defense, Special Defense, and Speed stats to all be perfect. While some stats might come already maxed out, use Bottle Caps to elevate the rest.

Considering Alternate Pokémon for Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raids

If you opt for a different Pokémon, focus on these critical questions during your training:

• What is your Pokémon’s primary attacking stat? Are the moves you provide suitable for that stat?
• Have you trained the necessary EVs before engaging?
• Is your Pokémon’s Tera Type effective against Rayquaza’s Dragon Tera Type?
• Can your Pokémon resist any of Rayquaza’s powerful attacks? (Find attack details in the “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Guide” section)
• Does your Pokémon have moves that can enhance damage output?

Locating a Shiny Rayquaza Raid

To locate a shiny Rayquaza raid, access the game’s main menu by pressing the X button, then tap L to connect to the internet and refresh events. Although you can disconnect if soloing the raid seems feasible, remaining online allows you to team up with others, enhancing your chances of success.

Press Y to view the map of Paldea. Look for sparkling Dragon-type symbols which signify event Tera Raid battles, especially for shiny Rayquaza. Remember, your hunt will only take place in the Paldea region, not in the DLC areas.

When you spot a 5-star Dragon Tera Raid, fly to the nearest fast travel point and check the crystal’s details to confirm it’s Rayquaza. Then, decide to challenge it solo or as a group. To gather players, select “Challenge as a Group” and either invite friends with a Link Code or allow anyone to join. Don’t forget to lock in your Pokémon before starting the battle.

Consider consuming a sandwich beforehand to boost loot rewards from the raid.

Joining Other Players’ Shiny Rayquaza Raids

You can also join existing shiny Rayquaza raids hosted by other players. Go to the Pokémon Portal and select Tera Raid Battle while connected to the internet (hit L if disconnected). Look for event raids with a golden background, featuring Rayquaza silhouettes and the Dragon-type symbol. Refresh the list after about a minute if your desired raid doesn’t appear. However, this approach can be challenging since multiple players may be trying to join the same raid.

Shiny Rayquaza Raid Respawn Frequency

Your Tera Raid crystals will refresh the first time you connect online in Pokémon Scarlet or Violet, revealing various Rayquaza raids across Paldea. Subsequently, the refresh occurs every night at midnight (local time). After completing all Raids or if you lose, the crystal will remain until the next daily refresh, allowing retries as needed until January 5, 2025. Capture your chance to defeat and potentially grab shiny Rayquaza during this limited-time event!

The Essential Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Guide

Equip yourself with knowledge before stepping into the shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid. Here’s what to expect:

Technical Moves and Actions of Shiny Rayquaza

Here is a compilation of moves and actions employed by shiny Rayquaza during the raid:

• Initial Attack: Rayquaza will launch Dragon Ascent, a Flying-type attack that lowers its own Defense and Special Defense.
• Quarter-Timer Action: With about a quarter of the time gone, it will unleash Draco Meteor followed by resetting stat changes.
• Mid-Timer Reset: At the halfway point, Rayquaza resets all of its stat changes once again.

Move actions based on Rayquaza’s HP thresholds include:

• At 80% Health: Rayquaza puts up a barrier to absorb damage from non-Terastallized Pokémon.
• At 50% Health: It will use Dragon Dance, enhancing its Attack and Speed stats.

Regular Moves of Shiny Rayquaza in Tera Raids

Besides special conditions, shiny Rayquaza will execute a variety of other moves randomly:

Utilizing Pokémon that are immune to Rayquaza’s attacks is essential. Fairy-types counter Dragon Pulse and Draco Meteor, while Flying-types bypass Earthquake. Ghost-types are unaffected by Extreme Speed.

General Strategy for Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid

Boost your Pokémon’s main attacking stat significantly, aiming for at least four stages before attacking Rayquaza. If using Azumarill, Belly Drum will increase Attack by six stages instantly. Other types should employ moves like Swords Dance or Nasty Plot for increased attack potential.

If using a different Pokémon, and an Azumarill is present, consider cheering for health restoration post-attack. This strategy aids Azumarill, especially if it risks health from Belly Drum.

Concentrate on using super effective moves against Rayquaza. As a Terastallized Dragon-type, it is vulnerable to:

• Dragon.
• Fairy.
• Ice.

Avoid employing ineffective moves which Rayquaza resists:

• Fire.
• Water.
• Grass.
• Electric.
• (Remember the starter types plus Pikachu’s type for easy reference.)

Rayquaza’s Ability, Air Lock, nullifies all weather effects during battle. Thus, avoid Pokémon whose abilities or moves influence weather conditions.

Watch for Rayquaza’s shield activation. After three attacks, Terastallization becomes possible. Use this opportunity wisely to unleash your Tera Type attack during shield state, ideally utilizing super-effective attacks.

Following the removal of the shield, exploit the stun period to unleash further super-effective attacks until Rayquaza falls.

Catching Shiny Rayquaza After the Raid

Upon defeating shiny Rayquaza, you’ll be prompted to catch it. Every Rayquaza from this event shares identical stats, so you should definitely capture the first one you defeat. The encounter will yield a Rayquaza with:

Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle Rewards

Completing the raid battle will also grant you various items:

On your first victory over shiny Rayquaza, you will also collect:

• TM 115 Dragon Pulse x1
• Ability Patch x1
• Dragon Tera Shard x50

Consider consuming a sandwich prior to the battle to boost item acquisition chances. See the next section for more details.

Should You Retry Shiny Rayquaza Raids?

Capture only one shiny Rayquaza per event raid. A warning will trigger if you join a raid after capturing one. However, participating in extra raids remains beneficial. Support fellow players in catching their shiny Rayquaza, while still garnering item rewards from your victories. Use sandwiches to increase rewards further.

Maximizing Raid Rewards with Sandwiches

Creating a Refreshing Sandwich (Recipe #68) will boost the number of rewards you receive from every Dragon Tera type raid, thanks to its Raid Power effect. It can significantly improve your chances of acquiring rare items, including Dragon Tera Shards, Exp. Candies, and Ability Patches. Thus, it is prudent to attempt the raid multiple times, even after securing your shiny Rayquaza. Required ingredients for the Refreshing Sandwich are Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Marmalade, and Salt.

With these strategies, you will successfully capture one of the most desirable shiny Dragon-type Pokémon. 5-star Tera Raid battles are also increasingly accessible, making these raids worth your while, even if you faced challenges in higher tiers.

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