# Rayquaza - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Rayquaza builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Rayquaza Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Rayquaza)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Rayquaza
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Dragon Ascent**: 97.287%
- **Protect**: 94.350%
- **Extreme Speed**: 90.797%
- **Swords Dance**: 78.581%
- **Draco Meteor**: 7.472%
- **Overheat**: 5.017%
- **Dragon Claw**: 3.859%
- **Tailwind**: 3.168%
- **Other**: 19.469%

## Common Abilities
- **Air Lock**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Clear Amulet**: 48.035%
- **Life Orb**: 32.627%
- **Leftovers**: 4.954%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.286%
- **Choice Band**: 3.237%
- **Power Herb**: 2.111%
- **Other**: 4.750%

## Common Teammates
- **Chien-Pao**: 66.523%
- **Rillaboom**: 60.866%
- **Volcarona**: 51.282%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 43.894%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 28.150%
- **Incineroar**: 25.000%

## FAQ for Rayquaza in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Rayquaza?
The most common moves for Rayquaza are Dragon Ascent, Protect, Extreme Speed, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Rayquaza?
Rayquaza is frequently paired with Chien-Pao, Rillaboom, Volcarona, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Rayquaza weak to and resistant against?
Rayquaza is weak to Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Rayquaza?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Rayquaza?
The top build for Rayquaza features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `180/236/4/0/4/84`. This configuration accounts for 17.778% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Rayquaza?
Rayquaza is most effectively run with the ability **Air Lock** (100.000%) and the item **Clear Amulet** (48.035%).

### What is the most common role for Rayquaza?
Based on common item usage (Clear Amulet), Rayquaza often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Rayquaza?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 150 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 150 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Rayquaza on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Rayquaza) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Rayquaza
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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