[BH] Mega Rayquaza [QC 2/3] (reassigned)

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[OVERVIEW]
With a stellar 180 on both attack stats (With a stellar combined offensive stats of 360, matched only by Deoxys-A, a high) Speed (stat) at (of) 115 (and good offensive typing,) Mega Rayquaza is (one of) the most diverse offensive Pokemon in Balanced Hackmons, (capable of) that can serve (serving) as either a set up sweeper, revenge killer, late game cleaner, wallbreaker or multiple roles combined in one. Mega Rayquaza can utilize its amazing Dragon/Flying typing that allows it to use powerful STAB attacks that pair with some of the best offensive abilities in game (Dragon / Flying typing to gain STAB on many notable moves such as Core Enforcer and Oblivion Wing. This is further backed by Mega Rayquaza's inate synergy with excellent abilities) such as Aerilate, Contrary(, Tinted Lens) and Triage. Defensively, Mega Rayquaza's well rounded 105 / 100 / 100 bulk pared (paired) with it's awesome (its great defensive) typing allows it to soft check on two extremely threatening Pokemon in Balanced Hackmons, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre (withstand even super effective attacks from Pokemon such as Giratina and Zygarde-Complete) [Mention here how Mega Rayquaza is extremely versatile, making it really hard for the opponent to predict what it will do]. However, such a strong Pokemon still has its limitations. The newly introduced abilities in Gen 7, most notably (Common abilities such as) Dazzling, Queenly Majesty, and Psychic Surge blocks Mega Rayquaza's priority attacks, which severly hinders it from functioning mainly as a priority abuser. The good old Imposter Chansey still poses a great threat to Mega Rayquaza, as it has only limited ways to beat its bulkier self (struggles to combat its bulkier self). [Here, mention that Mega Rayquaza has a hard time switching in on Pokemon thanks to its typing granting it weaknesses to Stealth Rock and Core Enforcer, the latter being quite harmful as it also strips Mega Rayquaza of its ability, often a source of its power. Also, without Dazzling / Queenly Majesty, it is weak to priority attacks from Pokemon with Pixilate or Refridgerate, which are quite common]

=== Triage ===
Rayquaza-Mega @ Life Orb / Safety Goggles
Ability: Triage
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Timid / Hasty Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Oblivion Wing
- Tail Glow / Shell Smash
- Moongeist Beam / Secret Sword / Drain Punch
- Spore / Substitute

[Swap this with Aerilate, this should be the second set]

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves

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Oblivion Wing is a must in order for the set to function, giving Mega Rayquaza a strong +3 priority STAB attack when pared with Triage (thanks to Triage), which gives it (the) ability to easily revenge kill threats as well as making it extremely hard to revenge kill Mega Rayquaza (for Mega Rayquaza itself to be revenge killed). It also heals Mega Rayquaza decently (for 75% of the damage dealt) every time it hits, extending the time Mega Rayquaza can suivive in battles (survive in battle). It also easily nullifies the Life Orb recoil by healing itself. Tail Glow is the primary set up option (move of choice) to boost Mega Rayquaza's special attack (Special Attack) high enough to pierce through walls (to astronomical levels), while Shell Smash is an alternative option that allows Mega Rayquaza to outspeed common Dazzling / Queenly Majesty (Dazzling, Queenly Majesty and Psychic Surge) users such as Deoxys-Attack and Mega Mewtwo Y. Moongeist Beam is used to hit through Unaware walls as well as proving an excellent coverage with its Flying STAB (primarily to hit Shedinja and Pokemon with Unaware, as both of those would otherwise comfortably wall Mega Rayquaza). [Talk about Secret Sword here]. Drain Punch can be used on Shell Smash sets (alongside Shell Smash) to provide a physical fighting (Fighting-type) coverage at +3 priority which can let (allows) Mega Rayquaza deal with pokemon (Pokemon) such as Registeel and Mega Tyranitar. Spore is used to (put opposing Pokemon to sleep, granting Mega Rayquaza) opportunity (opportunities) to set up, while Substitute is used to prevent Imposter users from copying its stats and Prankster users that resist Flying STAB to use moves such as Topsy-Turvy (whilst also protecting Mega Rayquaza from harmful status moves like Spore and Topsy-Turvy).

Set Details
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Minimum Atk (Maximum Speed EVs) along with (a) Timid (nature) let it move before other Mega Rayquaza which does not have a Speed boosting nature as well as minimizing the damage taken from extremely rare Foul Play (lets Mega Rayquaza be as fast as possible). In the Shell Smash Drain Punch set (if Drain Punch is being used), Naive and Maximum Atk (Maximum Attack EVs with a Naive nature) should be used over Timid in order to not lose Physical attack power (physical attack). It also lets it outspeed Mega Diancie so that it does not take Fake Out damage [This is irrelevant, Oblivion Wing won't be doing anything anyway]. Triage is used to let Mega Rayquaza hit at a +3 priority with Oblivion Wing and Drain Punch (boost the priority of Mega Rayquaza's draining attacks to +3), which makes it a great check to other setup sweepers without priority blocking abilities. Safety Goggles is used to prevent being affected by Spore as well as ignoring the consequence if its own Spore is bounced back, while Life Orb can be an alternative option to hit harder, and has little drawbacks due to Oblivion Wing healing Mega Rayquaza quickly. (Life Orb is used to let Mega Rayquaza hit harder, and has little drawbacks due to Oblivion Wing healing Mega Rayquaza up, while Safety Goggles can be an alternative option to prevent being affected by Spore.)

Usage Tips
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Mega Rayquaza is capable of doing multiple roles, however its Stealth Rock weakness makes it easily wore down. Reserve it and try not to let it take damage even if it can take it. (Although Mega Rayquaza can heal off entry hazard damage easily using Oblivion Wing, keep in mind that it can not afford to repeatedly switch in and out if Stealth Rock are up.) [No point in talking about its versatility when describing only one set] Use Oblivion Wing when possible to ensure Mega Rayquaza stay stays healthy. Be aware of the common Dazzling/Queenly Majesty and Psychic Terrain users including but not limited to Deoxys-Attack, Mega Mewtwo Y and Yveltal, which will stop your Oblivion Wing from working (that priority-blocking abilities like Dazzling, Queenly Majesty and Psychic Surge will prevent Mega Rayquaza from using its draining attacks, so attempt to scout for these abilities beforehand). Make sure Stealth Rock is on opponents (opponent's) side before sweeping as Focus Sash can ruin your plan. The last common weakness is that Mega Rayquaza is extremely hard to stop without stopping the priority, and this would become huge threat once copied by Imposter. Therefore it is best to remove the Imposter pokemon in opponent's team before setting up or have a solid switch-in such as Dazzling / Queenly Majesty / Unaware pokemon to counter it. (Lastly, an Imposter transformed as Mega Rayquaza can be extremely difficult to handle thanks to the additional bulk. Therefore one should prepare a teammate that is capable of walling your own Mega Rayquaza, like an Unaware Mega Audino holding Safety Goggles) [Worded weirdly].

Team Options
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Defensive (Slow) pivots such as Registeel and Giratina that uses U-turn, Volt Switch, Baton Pass or Parting Shot can (to) bring Mega Rayquaza into battle (safely) without letting it take prior damage. [Explain why Mega Rayquaza appreciates slow pivots]. They can also set up Stealth Rocks (Rock) to prevent Focus Sash users (from) stopping Mega Rayquaza's sweep. Registeel can also take Ice-type and Fairy-type (Ice- and Fairy-type) attacks for (aimed at) Mega Rayquaza. Poison Heal set up users such as Regigigas and Primal Kyogre appreciate the ability Mega Rayquaza has to take down powerful attackers. In return they can absorb status for Mega Rayquaza . In return they can take down a threatening pokemon that Mega Rayquaza cannot kill, for example Contrary V-Create uers. [This point makes no sense. Explain how Regigigas' Knock Off is useful for getting rid of Safety Goggles in the early-to-mid game, enabling Mega Rayquaza to sweep late game.] Fast attackers such as Choice Scarf Primal Kyogre and Pheromosa (Mega Mewtwo Y) can take down fast attackers that are under Psychic Terrain or has Dazzling / Queenly Majesty.

=== Aerilate ===
Rayquaza-Mega @ Sky Plate / Choice Specs
Ability: Aerilate
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naive / Timid / Modest Nature
- Boomburst
- Extreme Speed / Techno Blast
- Fake Out / King's Shield / Volt Switch / Moongeist Beam
- Precipice Blades / Volt Switch / Secret Sword

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves

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Aerilate boosted Boomburst allows it to effectively achieve 2HKO to almost every Pokemon with Choice Specs, making it a threatening wallbreaker. It also deals massive damage without item boost. Extreme Speed is used to grant Mega Rayquaza a powerful +2 priority STAB attack, making it a great revenge killer. Volt Switch allows switch out and gain momentum when opponent sends in Pokemon that can wall Mega Rayquaza such as Registeel, Chansey and Assault Vest Solgaleo. Moongeist Beam provides a great Ghost-type coverage that ignores opposing abilities which can be extremely useful for Mega Rayquaza. Blue Flare can be used to hit Steel type switchins such as Registeel and Assault Vest Solgaleo for immense damage. Magma Storm can be used instead to trap Steel-type Pokemon as well as KO Sturdy Shedinja. Spore is used to cripple opposing switchins such as certain variants of Chansey and Solgaleo. King's Shield can be used instead to scout for opposing coverage move and punish opposing Pokemon with Attack stat drop if they used a contact move. Secret Sword can be used to hit Chansey and Rock-types with super effective damage as well as targeting their often weaker Defense stat. Earth Power can be used on Mega Rayquaza to deal massive damage to Flash Fire Steel-type pokemon such as Registeel and OHKO Nihilego that would otherwise be able to take Boomburst from it.

Aerilate-boosted Boomburst is Mega Rayquaza's strongest STAB, allowing it to immediately threaten almost any Pokemon that does not resist it with an OHKO or 2HKO. The combination of Fake-Out and Extreme Speed provides Mega Rayquaza with valuable priority, turning it into a powerful revenge killer that can check most offensive Pokemon and set up sweepers, provided they aren't immune to priority moves. Techno Blast is run alongside Boomburst and not instead of Boomburst as it has less power and significantly less PP which makes it a far less potent STAB move. King's Shield is a useful alternative to Fake Out as it helps Mega Rayquaza live opposing priority moves such as Extreme Speed from Refrigerate Kyurem-B. Precipice Blades is a fantastic complementary coverage move with Boomburst as it can hit Steel- and Rock-types that resist Flying for super effective damage. Thousand Arrows can also be used to hit levitating Pokemon and Steel / Flying types such as Celesteela, but the loss in power makes it a generally subpar option unless Mega Rayquaza is running a Life Orb. If one opts to equip Choice Specs, Mega Rayquaza should forgo physical priority moves in exchange for additional coverage. Techno Blast is invaluable on the Choice Specs set as without it Rayquaza would be walled by Soundproof users, Moongeist Beam and Secret Sword are both great coverage options for Rayquaza. Moongeist Beam is able to 2HKO Aegislash as well as RegenVest Solgaleo after Stealth Rocks. Moongeist Beam's secondary effect also allows Rayquaza to get rid of Sturdy Shedinja. Secret Sword hits Steel- and Rock-types such as Registeel and Mega Tyranitar for super effective damage and pairs really well with Moongeist Beam. Either of theses moves can also be replaced with Volt Switch, which allows Rayquaza to keep up momentum as well as scout for and weaken its potential counters. However, Volt Switch does have the negative effect of giving Imposter Chansey momentum if it were to transform into Mega Rayquaza.

[Implement motherlove's changes. It's not that hard, he rewrote the entire paragraph himself for you..]

Set Details
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Naive Nature allows it (Mega Rayquaza) to outspeed Mega Diancie as it is the other most common fast -ate ability user as well as taking less priority move damage (, a Pokemon that would otherwise heavily threaten Mega Rayquaza with its STAB Fairy-type attacks) [Mention what Modest does for Mega Rayquaza, like motherlove said]. Aerilate is used to grant flying STAB to Normal-type attacks as well as boosting their power (is used to power up Mega Rayquaza's normal-type moves and turning them into Flying-type, increasing their coverage and damage potential). Sky Plate is used to maximise damage output without losing the ability to change moves or suffering recoil damage. Safety Goggles can be used instead to prevent Spore from crippling Mega Rayquaza as well as preventing it to take weather damage. If bringing Spore, Mega Rayquaza also does not have to be careful with opposing Magic Bounce pokemon, and (Lastly,) Choice Specs is used to grant a power boost for special moves, allowing it to deal immense damage to most Pokemon. [Specify what kills / 2HKOs Specs gets that non-specs wouldn't]

Usage Tips
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Aerilate Mega Rayquaza has lost some of its power in Gen7 due to the -ate abilities being nerfed. [Never mention changes that occured between Generations] It is best used as a scouting pokemon and revenge killer rather than relying on the power of boomburst and try to be a wallbreaker. [The opposite is true. Mega Ray, especially with Specs, is a very strong wallbreaker. Mention this] The new factors Dazzling, Queenly Majesty and Psychic Terrain also limits its ability to serve as a revenge killer against faster threats. [Irrelevant] When pared (paired) with Choice Specs, Mega Rayquaza should be brought in often against pokemon (Pokemon) that lacks offensive presence (in order) to deal as much damage as possible [Mention how one should do this (Using slow pivots to bring it in safely)]. In most cases, Boomburst is the primer (main) choice when attacking as it often deals more damage than an appropriate coverage move which is very important to keep in mind (in the words of motherlove: boomburst is also safer than redicting as most switchins will have to waste a turn recovering meaning that ray doesn't lose momentum by failing a predicting, scout for regenvest especially steel types as they get free momentum on ray, predict aggresively if you can afford it (if you're in front of an audino that can't do shit to you you don't lose much) or double on something that can take advantage of such regenvest mon (setup gigas or don or smt idk) this is also why volt switch is a good move. Volt switch also weakens non regen switchins such as registeel that can be 2hkod after prior damage or rocks). Be aware of Stealth Rocks as Aerilate Mega Rayquaza has no way to heal its HP, make (making) it even more vulnerable to passive damage and limits (limiting) the amount of times it can afford to switch in. When you are trying to finish off a target, be aware that it may have Dazzling / (or) Queenly Majesty with them [Mention how this is only important if you're using priority attacks]. If you are not sure about what abilities it has and Mega Rayquaza is a pokemon you cannot afford to lose in the battle, use another pokemon to pick it off. [Remove this sentence] It is necessary to have a pokemon that hard counters your Mega Rayquaza set in your team as itself is not Imposterproof [This belongs under team options, remove it]. Some Physical defensive (physically defensive) Pokemon such as Mega Slowbro and Mega Audino can run Soundproof to wall Mega Rayquaza and trap it with their own moves if Mega Rayquaza (it) is bringing (using) Boomburst over Techno Blast [Mention what the player should do in order to avoid this].


Team Options
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Registeel is a great teammate of (for) Mega Rayquaza as it can block (wall) opposing Imposter pokemon (Pokemon) copying Mega Rayquaza (, preventing it) from punching holes in the (your) team [This is dependant on what coverage Mega Ray runs, mention that]. When not using Moongeist Beam, Aegislash can also be an option to replace Registeel. They both resist and can take common attacking types (attacks) Mega Rayquaza is weak to such as Ice, Dragon and Fairy. Pivots (Pokemon) with Defog / (or) Rapid Spin and / or Magic Bounce such as Giratina (or Zygarde-C) can prevent Stealth Rocks (Rock) from being on players field (set up) as well as bringing (being able to bring) Mega Rayquaza in with a slow pivot move, therefore minimizing the damage Mega Rayquaza need to take (allowing Mega Rayquaza to safely enter the field). Set up sweepers such as Mega Mewtwo Y, Primal Kyogre, and Regiggigas appreciates (appreciate) Mega Rayquaza's ability to take down strong attackers and force opponents to switch, giving them a free turn to set up if predicted correctly. (sturdy walls, paving the way to a potential sweep in the late game). [Mention improofing strategies here]

=== Contrary ===

Rayquaza-Mega @ Leftovers / Focus Sash
Ability: Contrary
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Def / 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 252 Spe
Naive Nature
- Draco Meteor
- V-create
- Spore / Oblivion Wing / Superpower
- Substitute / Spore

[SET COMMENTS]
Moves

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Draco Meteor is the primary STAB for Mega Rayquaza (Mega Rayquaza's primary STAB attack) that allows it to hit extremely hard (hits very hard) while (whilst) boosting it's (its) Special Attack. V-create boosts Mega Rayquaza's defenses and speed (Defense, Special Defense and Speed), making it hard to take down (after a boost or two. The speed boost is also useful for outspeeding threats such as Mega Gengar and Mega Mewtwo Y). It also grants Mega Rayquaza a 180 BP Fire-type coverage that hit Steel-type Pokemon super effectively. (It also is a servicable Fire-type coverage move, hitting Steel-type Pokemon like Registeel and Aegislash hard). Spore is used against Pokemon that can stop it from sweeping such as Unaware Mega Audino. It can also check Imposter sets if it is bringing Safety Goggles[Safety Goggles isn't even slashed, don't mention it]. Oblivion Wing is an alternative option to give Mega Rayquaza a method of recovery [If you want recovery, use Recover. Choose a different reason to use the move, like Flying-type STAB that hits hard after a SpAtk boost]. Superpower can be used to hit specially defensive Rock-type pokemon (Pokemon) such as Mega Tyranitar (and Mega Diancie) with super effective damage as well as providing a method to boost its Attack (boosting Mega Rayquaza's Attack, increasing V-create's damage). Substitute can be used to prevent Imposter from copying itself (Mega Rayquaza), block status from affecting it (Mega Rayquaza) as well as blocking Topsy-Turvy. [In the words of motherlove: also really good to use against uturn mons as it doesn't break sub, gives ray setup opportunities]

Set Details
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(A) Naive nature grants Mega Rayquaza a boost in speed and lets it set up against slower Pokemon, keep its power and lets it take minimal damage from priority moves. Leftovers grant Mega Rayquaza passive recovery, while Focus Sash lets it take a hit when at full HP [Mention how Substitute should only be used with Leftovers, and not with Sash]. Life Orb can be used to boost it's (Mega Rayquaza's) damage, however it is not as useful due to the recoil damage and Mega Rayquaza being to boost it's offense easily. Contrary makes the set powerful, as all these high base power moves it uses can now also boost its stats [In the words of motherlove: contrary is what allows ray to use high powered move without suffering the drawback and while being increasingly harder to tank / check. Mention this].

Usage Tips
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Do not bring it (Mega Rayquaza) in too many times when Stealth Rock is present (up), as the chip damage cripples Mega Rayquaza a lot (hurst Mega Rayquaza a lot). Try to minimize the times you bring Mega Rayquaza in when it is unlikely to set up and sweep [Why? Specify why this is a bad idea]. Also keep in mind that yhis (this) set is frail and relatively weak when not setted up yet. Send Mega Rayquaza in only when against a pokemon (Pokemon) that lacks offensive presence. This set needs some time to set up and does not appreciate Prankster status moves such as Haze that can often neuter it easily (from removing Mega Rayquaza's boosts). Therefore, it is best to remove all Prankster pokemon (Pokemon) before bring it in (setting up with Mega Rayquaza). Mega Rayquaza has advantage against and can surprise Dazzling / Queenly Majesty pokemon that come up to wall it as they usually expect it to use priority. Therefore it can fit into a team that rely a lot on priorities [Doesn't explain how Mega Rayquaza should be used]. Be aware of potential Unaware walls as they can easily wall Mega Rayquaza not running Sunsteel Strike / Moongeist Beam [These moves aren't slashed or ever brought up, so don't mention them].

Team Options
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Pivots that can counter set up sweepers such as Prankster Registeel and Unaware (Fur Coat) Tapu Fini work great with Mega Rayquaza as they can easily let Mega Rayquaza be in favorable matchups (help combat an) Imposter users that had grabbed (copied) Mega Rayquaza's boosts. Priority users such as Mega Diancie, Kyurem-Black (Kyurem-B) and Zekrom can pressure and force out Pokemon that outspeed Mega Rayquaza such as Mega Mewtwo Y. Defensive Fairy-type Pokemon such as Fur Coat Tapu Fini and Unaware Mega Audino can not only counter Imposters that copied Mega Rayquaza but also counter Mega Rayquaza itself [Not important]. It is recommended to bring Pokemon that can counter these counters, such as Steelworker Kartana and Dialga [Not sure what that means]. [Mention how Knock Off support is appreciated to remove Safety Goggles so Mega Rayquaza can use Spore against more things].

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options

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It is worth noticing that Judgement (Judgment) along with an appropriate type of Plate [like what? Specify some plates that can be run] allows Mega Rayquaza to hit pokemon (Pokemon) that otherwise walls (check) it such as Aegislash and Registeel while still being able to wall Imposter users using these pokemon (an Imposter Pokemon transformed as Mega Rayquaza). A Quick Feet Tail Glow set can be used to counter (outspeed) quicker pokemon (Pokemon) immune to priority and prevent Imposter from beating it with Ice Beam (Imposter, as the speed boost from Quick Feet is not copied so long as the Imposter Pokemon isn't status'd)., however the set does not have access to priority and is vulnerable to it. Tough Claw (Claws) along with (a) Choice Band is an alternative option for Mega Rayquaza, as this combination allows Mega Rayquaza to hit extremely powerful on the physical side as well as hitting the common specially defensive switchins (switch ins) such as Chansey (and RegenVest Solgaleo). Dazzling / (or) Queenly Majesty (with) Shell Smash can be a decent set for Mega Rayquaza, however the set limited by Mega Rayquaza's rather average STAB coverages. Pokemon such as Yveltal and Marshadow are much better Pokemons to utilize this set [Remove this sentence]. Choice Scarf is (can be) a great item when pared (paired) with Contrary, as it allows Mega Rayquaza to spam its powerful attack at a greater speed. It can also beat Imposter that try to copy it's stats, and can cripple defensive switchins by using trick (switch ins with Trick. However, it will risk a Speed tie with opposing Imposter Pokemon holding a Choice Scarf). [Mention how Stakeout and Tinted Lens are useful abilities to have on the Aerilate Set, but they're both not as consistent as Aerilate, only effective when the opponent is switching out or they've switched in a resist respectively].

Checks and Counters
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**Dazzling/Queenly Majesty/Psychic Terrrain**: Pokemon with these abilities or under the affects (effects of) Psychic Terrain such as Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gengar and Deoxys-Attack (Deoxys-A) are immune to Mega Rayquaza's priority attacks and can set-up (set up) or deal massive damage if the team lacks a switch-in for it.
**Imposter**: Imposter is a huge threat to Mega Rayquaza as the majority of its standard set cannot beat imposter Pokemon (an Imposter copy). However, it is not easy (for the Imposter) to switch in without taking massive damage, and Mega Rayquaza almost always have a teammate that counters its set (and should the Mega Rayquaza user have a Pokemon to handle Imposter sets, the Imposter Pokemon will struggle to have much of an impact). Mega Rayquaza also have (has) options such as Quick Feet Tail Glow set or Choice Scarf Contrary set to beat (outspeed) Imposter.
**Mega Diancie**: Mega Diancie both resists Flying-type (Flying- and Dragon-type) attacks, Mega Rayquaza's main STAB-type, and is immune to its Dragon STAB. Both (of) Mega Diancie's STAB (STABs) are super effective against Mega Rayquaza, and an (a) Pixilate-boosted Extreme Speed has roughly (a) 30% chance of OHKOing Mega Rayquaza. However, Mega Rayquaza can take a hit from Mega Diancie's Extreme Speed if it has a defense boost on the Contrary set and KO back with appropriate move, or threaten to OHKO Mega Diancie with +3 SpA boosted Oblivion Wing. [Oblivion Wing at +3 never kills, and no move on the Contrary set can KO a Mega Diancie without considerable chip. Rephrase this].
**Prankster**: Prankster users can nullify Mega Rayquaza's boost (boosts) using Haze, invert its stat boosts using Topsy-Turvy, steal its stat boosts with Heart Swap or cripple it with status. (Contrary sets are especially prone to having its stats modified, but most Mega Rayquaza sets do not appreciate priority status).
**Defensive Steel-types**: Defensive Steel-type pokemon such as Registeel, Solgaleo, Celesteela, and Aegislash can tank its STAB (hits from Mega Rayquaza), usually survive a coverage (move) and cripple Mega Rayquaza (with a) status move or Knock Off or deal massive damage to it using Ice Beam or Metal Burst. However, it is not easy to take a hit from Mega Rayquaza if it is already boosted or if it is using (an) appropriate coverage (move) against them (immediately upon switching in). (These Steel-types also fear Tinted Lens, as with that ability Mega Rayquaza is able to 2HKO them all with ease).
**Spectral Thief**: Spectral Thief users that can survive a hit can steal Mega Rayquaza's boosts and utilize it. [Like what? Name examples of Pokemon that can do this]. However they can often be KO'd by the following priority move if they don't have a way to defend it.
**Sturdy Shedinja**: Sturdy Shedinja can be a problem for certain variants of Mega Rayquaza due to its ability to take all direct attacks (and retaliate back with an Endeavor). However it does have to be aware of possible moves Mega Rayquaza brought to KO it such as Moongeist Beam and Magma Storm, making it rely on prediction. [You have yet to mention Magma Storm in this entire analysis. Remove that mention]
**Specially Defensive Rock-types** Specially defensive Rock-type Pokemons (Pokemon) such as Mega Tyranitar, Nihilego, and Regirock resist Mega Rayquaza's flying (Flying) STAB and is able to tank almost any Special attack (Special Attack) moves under Sandstorm due to the Special defense (Special Defense) boost. However, they have to be aware of coverage moves such as Secret Sword and Earth Power.
There's a lot to be done here. Do not rush this, this is an important analysis and there are a TON of things that need changing. The grammar is also quite poor in a lot of places so I've made some changes related to that so that whoever has to GP this later doesn't have an aneurysm. Tag me when you're done and I'll approve it.

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I recommend Earth Power for the Aerilate set, specifically for specs. with it you can hit steel- and rock-types harder than Boomburst without having to worry about missing.

Calcs:

252 SpA Choice Specs Rayquaza-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Registeel: 204-240 (56 - 65.9%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Registeel: 141-167 (38.7 - 45.8%) -- guaranteed 3HKO

252 SpA Choice Specs Rayquaza-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 262-310 (64.8 - 76.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Poison Heal
252 SpA Choice Specs Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Tyranitar-Mega: 183-216 (45.2 - 53.4%) -- guaranteed 3HKO after Poison Heal

252 SpA Choice Specs Rayquaza-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Solgaleo: 196-232 (41 - 48.5%) -- guaranteed 3HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Assault Vest Solgaleo: 135-160 (28.2 - 33.4%) -- 0.1% chance to 3HKO

252 SpA Choice Specs Rayquaza-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Aegislash-Shield: 224-264 (69.1 - 81.4%) -- guaranteed 2HKO
252 SpA Choice Specs Aerilate Rayquaza-Mega Boomburst vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Aegislash-Shield: 156-183 (48.1 - 56.4%) -- 88.3% chance to 2HKO

252 SpA Choice Specs Rayquaza-Mega Earth Power vs. 252 HP / 252 SpD Diancie-Mega: 280-330 (92.1 - 108.5%) -- 50% chance to OHKO could potentially be useful to suprise it when switching in

not sure which slot, though
 
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