Rayquaza

Rayquaza poses quite a threat to offense and defense teams alike in Ubers. With sky-high offenses, a strong and spammable STAB move in Dragon Ascent, and two great setup move choices in Dragon Dance and Swords Dance, Rayquaza excels at dismantling bulky teams. A decent defensive profile, including a resistance to Water-type moves that lets it pivot into Kyogre's STAB moves and grants it an immunity to Ground-type moves and Sticky Web, and access to a strong Extreme Speed give Rayquaza valuable utility against offensive teams. However, its below-average Speed and weaknesses to some of the most threatening Pokemon in the tier, like Koraidon, Miraidon, and Extreme Killer Arceus, hold it back against offensive teams, while physically defensive Arceus formes hold it back against defensive teams. Additionally, it is hurt by Ho-Oh's presence, as it is weak to the Rock-type moves many Pokemon run to hit Ho-Oh, like Arceus-Ground's Stone Edge or Power Gem.