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  • Question
    Do I need to beat the Elite 4 before catching Rayquaza?
    Lugia2453
    Top Answerer
    No, you can do it before even facing Juan (the 8th gym leader).
  • Question
    What moves does Rayquaza have?
    Blubb lé Blubb
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    In the original Pokemon Emerald Edition, Rayquaza has Fly, Rest, Extremespeed, and Outrage. In ORAS, Rayquaza has Extremespeed, Dragon Pulse, Dragon Dance, and Dragon Ascent.
  • Question
    I have a Froakie. Do I need a Swampert to catch Rayquaza?
    Community Answer
    If you're in ORAS, you can only get Ray after beating the game and getting to the end of Delta Episode.
  • Question
    What happens if Rayquaza defeats my Pokemon?
    Blubb lé Blubb
    Community Answer
    If you white-out, it should reappear at the exact location when you get back. The same thing happens if you flee from the battle. If you defeat it, it won't reappear. Save your game before fighting it.
  • Question
    What type is Rayquaza?
    Community Answer
    Rayquaza is a Dragon/Flying type.
  • Question
    Could I use a dusk ball?
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as the Pokemon you're trying to catch with the Dusk Ball is in a cave or inside a building.
  • Question
    How do I reload the save right after the fight with Rayquaza in Pokemon Emerald?
    Community Answer
    Exit the game and open it back up. This should keep the progress from before the fight.
  • Question
    How do I reload the save after the Rayquaza fight?
    Community Answer
    Exit the game and open it back up. This should keep the progress from before the fight.
  • Question
    Can I capture Rayquaza with only one master ball?
    Community Answer
    Yes because the master ball has a 100% catch rate so there is no failing with a master ball if you use it.
  • Question
    Can I catch Rayquaza with an acro bike?
    Community Answer
    No, you need the mach bike to cross over the crumbling sections. The acro bike won't work, you'll just fall through the floor.
  • Question
    Do I need to jump over the holes? If so, how do I do that?
    Community Answer
    You can’t jump over the holes. You need to build speed with a Mach bike and cycle over the holes.
  • Question
    Can Rayquaza Mega evolve in Pokemon Emerald?
    Community Answer
    No, mega evolution didn't exist back then. It was introduced in Pokemon X/Y and Rayquaza only got its mega in ORAS.
  • Question
    What should I do if I accidentally kill Rayquaza?
    Community Answer
    Save the game before you fight him. If you save it after you’ve killed him, then he will not reappear.
  • Question
    Can Rayquaza learn Draco Meteor or Dragon Ascent in Pokémon Emerald version?
    Verin
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    No. Draco Meteor was introduced in Gen IV, and Dragon Ascent was introduced in ORAS (Gen VI). Pokémon Emerald version is Gen III.
  • Question
    Can you catch a fairy type before getting Rayquaza?
    Verin
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    No, at least not in Pokémon Emerald version. Fairy types were introduced in Gen 6; Emerald is Gen 3. You can however catch a fairy type before a Rayquaza in Pokémon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, and the Expansion Pass on Sword & Shield.
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