How to get a Meteorite and teach Dragon Ascent in Pokémon Go
You need a Meteorite to Mega Evolve Rayquaza.
Meteorites allow you to teach Dragon Ascent, a Dragon-type Charged Attack, to Rayquaza in Pokémon Go.
Once a Rayquaza knows Dragon Ascent, you'll be able to conduct its Mega Evolution in Pokémon Go. Though you will still need to collect the correct amount of Mega Rayquaza Energy first!
Below you'll learn how to get a Meteorite in Pokémon Go, along with how to use Meteorites and Mega Rayquaza's bonuses.
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How to get a Meteorite in Pokémon Go
You can Meteorites by defeating Mega Rayquaza in a raid or by completing a research quest - be it a Special Research or Timed Research quest. Keep in mind through that there's a chance you won't earn a Meteorite from defeating Mega Rayquaza, so it's also worth completing the research quest if it's available. Though it's still worth battling Mega Rayquaza in raids as you'll need it's Mega Energy for the evolution.
Both methods are available during the Mega Rayquaza Specail Raid event on Saturday 3rd August, with Mega Rayquaza appearing in Elite Raids at specific times (11am, 1pm and 6pm - all local time) throughout the day. There's also a free Timed Research quest available throughout the event offering a Meteorite, so it's worth completing to ensure you have one.
Meteorites were first released in Pokémon Go during Go Fest 2023. Players who attended one of the in-person events in London, Osaka or New York had the chance to earn Meteorites through the research quests offered as part of those events and by defeating Mega Rayquaza in raids. Meteorites then became available globally during the Go Fest 2024 Global event where players could complete the Sky High Specail Research quest or, again, try their luck at defeating Mega Rayquaza in a raid.
So now have your Meteorite, what is it used for?
What are Meteorites used for in Pokémon Go?
Meteorites, at the time of writing, have one purpose in Pokémon Go - teaching Rayquaza Dragon Ascent, a Dragon-type Charged Attack.
Any Rayquaza which knows Dragon Ascent can be Mega Evolved, but you will also need 400 Mega Rayquaza Energy. You can earn this energy by defeating Mega Rayquaza in raids, special research quests and walking with Rayquaza as your buddy.
How to teach Dragon Ascent in Pokémon Go
To teach Dragon Ascent in Pokémon Go, you first need to find the Rayquaza you wish to Mega Evolve in your Pokémon Storage. Once there, scroll down to its moveset where you'll find the option to teach it Dragon Ascent.
Now all you have to do is select 'Dragon Ascent' followed by 'Yes' to use your Meteorite to teach it this Dragon-type Charged Attack. With this done, you'll now be able to Mega Evolve this Rayqauaza - if you have 400 Mega Rayquaza Energy of course.
It's important to remember that Meteorites are one-use-only items. This means that once you've used it to teach a Rayquaza Dragon Ascent that Meteorite will be gone forever. So, if you want to Mega Evolve a different Rayquaza you will need a different Meteorite.
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Mega Rayquaza bonuses in Pokémon Go
Like all Mega Evolutions, having Mega Rayquaza active will bring you a number of bonuses in Pokémon Go.
The first is a boost to the damage Dragon, Flying and Psychic-type Pokémon can deal in raids and Gyms battles. You will also receive additional XP, Candy and an increased chance of earning Candy XL when catching Dragon, Flying and Psychic-types.
Finally, a Rayquaza's Mega Level will increase the more you Mega Evolve it and, alongside this, the bonuses it offers will improve. This includes reducing its rest period and Mega Energy cost.
Good luck collecting Meteorites and hope you have fun with Mega Rayquaza!