Rayquaza (レックウザ, Rekkūza) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise.

Creature description

Rayquaza is a Legendary Pokémon who first appeared in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and, most prominently, Emerald, where it was featured as the cover Pokémon.


In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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Rayquaza as it appears in the Subspace Emissary

Role In The Subspace Emissary

Rayquaza is the first confirmed Pokémon character in adventure mode of Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and may possibly be a boss.In the Subspace Emissary, Rayquaza first appears in the jungle after Diddy Kong goes to investigate a crashed Arwing. It comes out of the water and attacks the Arwing with Dragon Pulse, then kidnaps Diddy. As it goes back in the water, Fox McCloud comes out and attacks Rayquaza, causing it to lose its grip on Diddy Kong. The Pokémon attacks Fox with energy, but Fox reflects the attack back at Rayquaza, sending it tumbling back into the water.