How to get Meteorites to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokémon Go

Pokémon GoMega Rayquaza was introduced in Summer 2023 as part of Go Fest, after the release of Primal Reversion of fellow Gen 3 Legendaries Kyogre & Groudon.

Initially exclusive to attendees at the London, Kyoto and New York Go Fest weekends before rolling out to players globally on Aug. 26, Rayquaza’s Mega Evolution has a twist, where it must learn a specific move first through the use of a unique item.

This is also a temporary change, as with other Mega Evolutions. You will still need to collect Mega Energy through raids or from any other source. It’ll also give you party a boost while active — making them useful for Community Day and other events.

How to teach Dragon Ascent to Rayquaza in Pokémon Go

To Mega Evolve Rayquaza, you not only need enough Mega Energy, but the Pokémon also needs to learn a specific move — Dragon Ascent.

Teaching Dragon ascent Needs the Meteorite Item. When used, this will replace a Charged move; if you have just one move available, it’ll simply replace that, otherwise it’s worth unlocking a second Charged move so you have options in battle.

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Meteorites also consume upon usage, but because they’re rare you need to be careful about what Rayquazas you choose. Our suggestion — a shiny and / or one with strong stats!

How to get Meteorites to Mega Evolve Rayquaza in Pokémon Go

You can purchase Meteorites in two ways.

• Free Go Fest Special Research 2023: Logging in during the Go Fest Global event hours on Sunday, Aug. 27 and completing the “short Special Research story” will grant you one free Meteorite.
• Go Fest Special Research 2023: Special Research allows those that attend events live in London, Kyoto and New York or pay for the Global Research ticket to earn extra Meteorites.
• Mega Rayquaza raids yield rare drop According to the Silph Road Subreddit, you can also get Meteorites by completing Mega Rayquaza Raids. The drop rate is around 1/30.

All players can play. Play on Sunday, August 27 and get a free Meteorite.You can also earn more by using You can either pay for tickets or complete Mega Rayquaza raidsGlobal Go Fest is available in-person and at the Global Go Fest event.

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After that, the availability of Meteorite is uncertain, but based on Niantic’s track record of previous unique forms and evolution rollouts, it’ll return as part of future Special Research or when Mega Rayquaza reappears in raids.

Meteorities won’t be missable, then, they’re just rare — and you could be waiting a while for the next chance if you don’t play on Aug. 27.

Mega Rayquaza bonuses

Mega Rayquaza, like other Mega Evolutions also gives you a CP boost and a power boost for eight hours. It will also grant additional perks. The following are the perks:

• Increased chance of Candy XL and extra XP when catching Dragons, Flying or Psychic types.
• The attacks of other trainers in Raids or Gym Battles increase, particularly if the type is Dragon, Flying or Psychic.

These can be improved as you Mega-Evolve.

What else do we know about Meteorities, Dragon Ascent, and Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Go?

Mega Rayquaza, while technically a Mega Evolution is different from the other.

• Mega Rayquaza needs 400 Mega energy to evolve, as well as Dragon Ascent.
• Though Dragon Ascent will replace a Charged move, it’s by far and away Rayquaza’s most powerful attack. That said, as a Flying-type move, ideally you’d want a second Dragon-type move (such as Outrage or ideally legacy move Breaking Swipe) to go alongside.
• As with other Mega Raids, you will only catch the pre-evolved version of the Pokémon during the catch phase. Raid encounters may be shiny. Mega Evolving Rayquaza also adopts the new color scheme.

• Mega Rayquaza could technically be fought at Go Fest locations in 2023 by those without tickets, but only ticket holders were able to earn Mega Energy for completing raids. For the majority of players this meant that the Go Fest Global Weekend in late August gave them their first opportunity to earn Mega Energy!