Mega Rayquaza has returned to Pokemon Go, this time in a Special Raid event to make up for the failed Elite Raids in June. As these Raids are open to all players, it is important to be aware of all the perks of this highly-anticipated event.
Therefore, all the essential information regarding the Mega Rayquaza Special Raids, such as the schedule, rewards, chance of encountering a shiny, and the accompanying Research quest for the Meteorite item, is outlined below.
Mega Rayquaza Special Raid Start Date and Times for Pokemon Go
The Mega Rayquaza Special Raids are scheduled to occur in Pokemon Go on August 3, 2024 at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 6 PM local time.
The Raid Egg will appear 25 minutes prior to the Boss taking over the Gym. Following the emergence of Mega Rayquaza, it will remain accessible for 30 minutes.
Keep in mind that these battles are not classified as Elite Raids, so you have the option to participate in them either in person or remotely.
Mega Rayquaza has the highest DPS (Damage Per Second) of all attackers in Pokemon Go.
Mega Rayquaza Event Bonuses
- Remote Raid Pass limit will be increased to 20 from August 2, at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET / 1 AM BST (August 3) / 12 AM GMT (August 3) until August 3, 2024, at 8 PM PT / 11 PM ET / 4 PM BST / 3 PM GMT
You have the option to purchase Remote Raid Passes from the Pokemon Go Shop. A single pass will be priced at 195 PokeCoins, and a bundle of three will be priced at 525 PokeCoins.
Pokemon Go: Timed Research for Meteorite
You will receive a free Meteorite as a reward for completing the Timed Research quest.
Don’t miss the opportunity to obtain meteorites, which are crucial for Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution and can only be acquired through special events and Research quests. These elusive items are essential for Rayquaza’s evolution, so make sure to take advantage of the limited opportunities to obtain them.
How to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokemon Go
- Choose Rayquaza and equip it with a Meteorite in order to teach it the Charged Move Dragon Ascent.
- Give it 400 Mega Energy for Rayquaza.
- Click on the Mega Evolve button.
Obtaining a Meteorite through Timed Research is possible, but you will have to complete multiple Raids in order to gather 400 Mega Energy.
Rayquaza will stay Mega Evolved for eight hours.
It should be noted that Mega Rayquaza is widely considered the strongest Dragon and Flying-type attacker in Pokemon Go, capable of inflicting significant damage on any opponent except for Steel-type Pokemon.
Is it possible for Mega Rayquaza to be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Indeed, the shiny form of Mega Rayquaza is obtainable in Pokemon Go. To obtain it, one must catch a shiny Rayquaza from a Raid and then use Mega Evolution on it.
When you obtain a shiny from a Legendary Raid, it is a guaranteed catch. Therefore, it is recommended to use Pinap Berries to receive double Candy upon catching it.
To obtain Salamence, Zygarde, Garchomp, and Dragonite, follow these steps to capture other formidable Dragon types in Pokemon Go.
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