Meteorite allows 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 Meteorite and Mega Rayquaza’s bonuses.

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How to get a Meteorite in Pokémon Go

You can get a Meteorite by defeating Mega Rayquaza in a raid or by completing a research quest that has it as a reward – 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 also still worth battling Mega Rayquaza in raids as you’ll need it’s Mega Energy for the evolution.

The next Timed Research opportunity that’ll reward you with a Meteorite is the Ozone Ascent event taking place from Saturday 25th July at 10am until Sunday 26th July at 8pm (local time). Both the free Timed Research and Paid Timed Research look as though they’ll reward you with Meteorites.

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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 Special 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.

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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.

You need both a Meteorite and 400 Mega Rayquaza Energy to Mega Evolve Rayquaza. | Image credit: Niantic/Eurogamer

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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There’s a lot to do in Pokémon Go outside of the current event! From the Go Battle League, Remote Trading, PokéStop Showcase, Routes and Max Battles. Don’t forget to catch rare Pokémon while you’re at it.

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.

Mega Rayquaza’s bonuses at Base, High and Max Level.

Good luck collecting Meteorite, and hope you have fun with Mega Rayquaza!