Rayquaza | |
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Pokémon series character | |
First game | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire |
Designed by | Ken Sugimori |
Voiced by | Katsuyuki Konishi |
Rayquaza (レックウザ Rekkūza?, /reɪ.ˈkweɪ.zə/) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. Rayquaza first appeared in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and subsequent sequels, later appearing in various merchandise, spinoff titles, and animated, printed, and film adaptations of the franchise also he is a legendary in Emerald. Rayquaza is the version mascot of Pokémon Emerald. It is also the trio master of the Weather Trio, which contains Kyogre, Groudon, and itself.
Rayquaza was created by Ken Sugimori, with the help of his development team. The Sky High Pokémon, Rayquaza is similar to a cryptid atmospheric beast, spending the majority of its time flying above the clouds in the ozone layer, and appears as a meteor to those on the ground. As such, few have seen this legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza has the ability to negate all weather effects with its ability Air Lock. In contrast, Groudon and Kyogre can summon the weather effects sun and rain, respectively. It is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the franchise and has proven a popular character true to the spirit and concept of the games.