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Pokemon GO: Shiny Rayquaza comes to Raid Battles!
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The legendary Pokémon Rayquaza make a triumphant return to Level 5 Raid Battles, available July 31–September 2 — and as usual, this means you also have the chance to capture its Shiny Form!

Pokemon GO: Shiny Rayquaza comes to Raid Battles!

One of the most powerful and popular Pokemon in the franchise, Rayquaza returns ito Raid Battles as a Tier 5 boss, from July 31 to September 2, 2019.

For the first time since the game was created, this Legendary Pokémon will be available in Shiny Form!

Officially, your chance of finding a Shiny Rayquaza is 5% per Raid Battle — one for every 20 raids.

How do you counter Rayquaza?

There are no real secrets to defeating Rayquaza — his double weakness against Ice-type Pokémon and attacks means he is relatively easy prey. Just take care to avoid playing other Dragon-types against him, because Rayquaza makes an easy meal of them!

Suggested Pokémon:

Glaceon

Ice

Mamoswine

Ice / Ground

Weavile

Dark / Ice

Jynx

Ice / Psychic

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